Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
The 5 Biggest Wellness Themes to Watch in 2025
From the ascendence of “longevity” to the widespread adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the wellness conversation has changed — even if the content remains familiar.
The 5 Biggest Wellness Themes to Watch in 2025
From the ascendence of “longevity” to the widespread adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the wellness conversation has changed — even if the content remains familiar.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: A Crisis for Hollywood Makeup Artists
For red carpet professionals, the fires are the latest in a series of trials.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: A Crisis for Hollywood Makeup Artists
For red carpet professionals, the fires are the latest in a series of trials.
Exclusive: Touchland Unveils First Fragrance Collection
The hand sanitiser brand celebrates its first category expansion — and tenfold growth — with a line of eight skincare-infused hair and body mists.
Exclusive: Touchland Unveils First Fragrance Collection
The hand sanitiser brand celebrates its first category expansion — and tenfold growth — with a line of eight skincare-infused hair and body mists.
Big Beauty Brands Embrace AI Skin Analysis
Beiersdorf, Clarins and L’Oréal are among the beauty companies betting big on the technology as AI mania continues and its capabilities grow.
Big Beauty Brands Embrace AI Skin Analysis
Beiersdorf, Clarins and L’Oréal are among the beauty companies betting big on the technology as AI mania continues and its capabilities grow.
Op-Ed | How Female Athletes Are Shaping the Future of Business
In an op-ed for The Business of Beauty, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova looks back on how brand partnerships shaped her career — and how the stakes have shifted for female athletes today.
Op-Ed | How Female Athletes Are Shaping the Future of Business
In an op-ed for The Business of Beauty, five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova looks back on how brand partnerships shaped her career — and how the stakes have shifted for female athletes today.
Exclusive: Charlotte Tilbury Comes For Her Copycats
The makeup artist and mogul is taking aim at rampant “dupes” of her best-selling products with a new campaign: “Legendary. For A Reason.”
Exclusive: Charlotte Tilbury Comes For Her Copycats
The makeup artist and mogul is taking aim at rampant “dupes” of her best-selling products with a new campaign: “Legendary. For A Reason.”
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can You Dupe Your Way to the Top?
MCoBeauty is blatant in its copycat approach. Today, it enters Target.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can You Dupe Your Way to the Top?
MCoBeauty is blatant in its copycat approach. Today, it enters Target.
Op-Ed | The Cost of Growth in Beauty
More competition and challenging external factors have made it more difficult for beauty brands to maintain momentum, said Barclays' Lauren Lieberman.
Op-Ed | The Cost of Growth in Beauty
More competition and challenging external factors have made it more difficult for beauty brands to maintain momentum, said Barclays' Lauren Lieberman.
How to Keep the Gen-Z Fragrance Boom Going
Fragrance has proved a bright spot amid the beauty sales slowdown. But to keep growing, brands need to adapt to consumer habits that are changing quickly.
How to Keep the Gen-Z Fragrance Boom Going
Fragrance has proved a bright spot amid the beauty sales slowdown. But to keep growing, brands need to adapt to consumer habits that are changing quickly.
The Top Beauty Trends to Watch in 2025
From fragrance layering to men’s styling products, trends on the rise in the new year hinge on the future of the social media landscape.
The Top Beauty Trends to Watch in 2025
From fragrance layering to men’s styling products, trends on the rise in the new year hinge on the future of the social media landscape.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Revenge of the Cheap Shampoo
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Revenge of the Cheap Shampoo
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.
Beauty’s Top M&A Targets for 2025
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.
Beauty’s Top M&A Targets for 2025
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.
Mco Parent VidaCorp Rebrands to Axia Beauty Group
The company, which also owns brands Nude by Nature and Poni, also announced its new global headquarters and chief marketing officer.
Puig Acquires Sun Care Brand Isdin
The conglomerate bought its former partner’s 50 percent share to take full ownership of the Spanish skincare label.