L’Oréal Joins Forces With Nykaa to Invest in Indian Beauty Brands
BOLD, the French conglomerate’s venture capital fund, will collaborate with retailer Nykaa to invest in the next generation of Indian beauty brands.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Is in Its ‘Eras’ Era
Skincare is going on a world tour.
Why Blush Might Catapult Hailey Bieber’s Rhode to Beauty’s Top Tier
This week, the founder and creative director introduced her foray into colour cosmetics with Pocket Blush, an adorable stick formula, that trades on her most used beauty product.
Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou to Step Down
The executive is leaving the beauty conglomerate to launch her own investment fund.
How Merit Won Over the Grown-Up Glossier Girl
Instead of getting caught up in Gen-Z mania, Merit has become profitable and expects to hit $100 million in revenue this year by targeting Millennials with classic luxury branding and no-makeup makeup.
Fara Homidi Elevates the Artistry-Led Makeup Brand
Balancing ease of use with professional-grade formulas, Fara Homidi Beauty creates formulas that can go the distance, without compromising on clean credentials.
D’you Shakes Up India’s Beauty Start-Up Scene
The India-based brand targets premium shoppers with science-based skincare.
Why Women With Cancer Are Suing Big Beauty Brands
Scores of British women are taking leading cosmetic companies to court in the United States, claiming that they contracted mesothelioma through the presence of talcum powder in their beauty products.
BoF Masterclass | Building an Effective Loyalty Programme
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “Building an Effective Loyalty Programme.”
Conserving Beauty Shows Sheet Masks Don’t Have to End up in a Landfill
With Elle Macpherson on its board, Conserving Beauty has brought sheet masks and zit stickers into the push to combat beauty product waste.
The BoF Podcast | Gucci Westman and David Neville on Creating a Luxury Beauty Brand That Lasts
The Westman Atelier founders sit down with Priya Rao at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to unpack their brand building strategy, beginning with a laser-focus on high-quality products.
The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Perfume Wants to Be Your Therapist
Should you let it?
Fara Homidi, D’you and Conserving Beauty Win The Business of Beauty Global Awards
Our honourees, across various categories including skincare, new materials and makeup, were selected for their innovative business strategies and savvy product assortments.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Private Equity Firm Inflexion Invests in Manucurist
The European investor, which previously backed Medik8, has taken a 49 percent stake in the premium French nail line.
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.
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.
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.”