Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
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Buy Now, Pay Later Firms Cash in on the Plastic Surgery Boom
Consumers are turning to healthcare lenders and opening new lines of credit to finance cosmetic augmentations and ‘tweakments.’
Buy Now, Pay Later Firms Cash in on the Plastic Surgery Boom
Consumers are turning to healthcare lenders and opening new lines of credit to finance cosmetic augmentations and ‘tweakments.’
Stéphane de La Faverie Named CEO of Estée Lauder Companies
The longtime Lauder executive, who will take the top job on Jan. 1, 2025, will be tasked with strengthening the company’s weak post-pandemic recovery.
Stéphane de La Faverie Named CEO of Estée Lauder Companies
The longtime Lauder executive, who will take the top job on Jan. 1, 2025, will be tasked with strengthening the company’s weak post-pandemic recovery.
Korean-American Brands Lean Back Into K-Beauty
TikTok’s K-beauty obsession has inspired brands like Glow Recipe, Then I Met You and Peach & Lily to embrace their Korean beauty origins as international retailers renew their interest in the category.
Korean-American Brands Lean Back Into K-Beauty
TikTok’s K-beauty obsession has inspired brands like Glow Recipe, Then I Met You and Peach & Lily to embrace their Korean beauty origins as international retailers renew their interest in the category.
Employers Look to Telehealth Firms to Decrease the Costs of Weight-Loss Shots
As uptake of GLP-1 increases among the general public, American employers are looking to find cheaper ways of offering weight-loss medications.
Employers Look to Telehealth Firms to Decrease the Costs of Weight-Loss Shots
As uptake of GLP-1 increases among the general public, American employers are looking to find cheaper ways of offering weight-loss medications.
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
Despite local pullback from premium brands, cult fragrance maker Perfumer H has big plans for the region. First up, a Shanghai mega-store, slated to open early next year.
A Perfume Brand Asks, ‘What China Downturn?’
Despite local pullback from premium brands, cult fragrance maker Perfumer H has big plans for the region. First up, a Shanghai mega-store, slated to open early next year.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Live from New York, It’s Drugstore Mascara!
Can sketch comedy sell makeup? Maybelline and E.l.f. Cosmetics are finding out.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Live from New York, It’s Drugstore Mascara!
Can sketch comedy sell makeup? Maybelline and E.l.f. Cosmetics are finding out.
Why L’Oréal’s Meteoric Skincare Growth is Coming Back to Earth
L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division is usually a blockbuster, but the impact of increased competition and the decline of drugstore distributors on its recent earnings show the company can’t rest on its laurels.
Why L’Oréal’s Meteoric Skincare Growth is Coming Back to Earth
L’Oréal’s dermatological beauty division is usually a blockbuster, but the impact of increased competition and the decline of drugstore distributors on its recent earnings show the company can’t rest on its laurels.
An Instagram Beauty Brand Navigates a TikTok World
Since 2016, Kristin Noel Crawley has grown KNC Beauty slowly and steadily. Now, she’s ready for its big break.
An Instagram Beauty Brand Navigates a TikTok World
Since 2016, Kristin Noel Crawley has grown KNC Beauty slowly and steadily. Now, she’s ready for its big break.
How Anastasia Beverly Hills Lost Its Footing
The influencer-favourite brand seemed on rocket-like trajectory in the 2010s, culminating in a reported $3 billion valuation in 2018. But since then, trends have shifted, sales have slid, debt has mounted and its main investor, the private equity firm TPG Capital, is ready to move on.
How Anastasia Beverly Hills Lost Its Footing
The influencer-favourite brand seemed on rocket-like trajectory in the 2010s, culminating in a reported $3 billion valuation in 2018. But since then, trends have shifted, sales have slid, debt has mounted and its main investor, the private equity firm TPG Capital, is ready to move on.
The TikTok ‘It Boy’ Who’s Getting Men to Wear Makeup
19-year-old Bach Buquen’s ‘hetero dude’ image could push more of his male Gen-Z peers to buy into cosmetics, creating growth opportunities for brands with genderless lines.
The TikTok ‘It Boy’ Who’s Getting Men to Wear Makeup
19-year-old Bach Buquen’s ‘hetero dude’ image could push more of his male Gen-Z peers to buy into cosmetics, creating growth opportunities for brands with genderless lines.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Scaring Is Caring
Why murder sells mascara.
Inside Ulta Beauty’s Turnaround Plan
As Sephora and Amazon encroach on its territory and draw younger shoppers, Ulta Beauty’s investor day covered strategies to enhance physical stores and keep Gen-Z and Gen Alpha’s attention.
Inside Ulta Beauty’s Turnaround Plan
As Sephora and Amazon encroach on its territory and draw younger shoppers, Ulta Beauty’s investor day covered strategies to enhance physical stores and keep Gen-Z and Gen Alpha’s attention.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
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.