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.
How To Win on TikTok Shop
As beauty brands rethink distribution, TikTok Shop is becoming an increasingly important piece of the puzzle. On the final morning of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, TikTok Shop’s Ajay Salpekar and BoF’s Yasmine Dahlberg joined BoF’s Shenel Wickramaratne to discuss where the platform fits within a modern channel strategy.
The Body Care Category Ripe for Gen Alpha
Personal care conglomerates and small indies alike are setting their sights on the deodorant market to get under the arms and into the beauty routines of young consumers.
Turning Brand Equity Into a Growth Engine for Beauty Players
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner joined BoF’s Yasmine Dahlberg on stage to explore why the beauty brands pulling ahead treat marketplaces, retail, DTC and AI discovery as one system.
Glossier’s Plan to Reignite Its Marketing Magic
As the beleagured Millennial beauty brand works on its turnaround, a campaign in partnership with the New York City Tourism Board recalls its early marketing stunts.
Inside the BoF and Clinuvel Community Lunch Exploring the Future of Skin Health
Investors from Goldman Sachs, L Catterton and Bansk Beauty joined leaders from L’Oréal, Harrods, Space NK and Unilever at The Business of Beauty Global Forum to examine how advances in medicine, biotechnology and longevity are redefining the future of skin health.
Opinion: China’s Next Big Export Could Be Beauty
Although overseas sales of Chinese beauty brands are roughly half those of South Korea, the gap is narrowing, thanks to C-beauty’s popularity in Southeast Asia, writes Juliana Liu.
How Beauty Can Still Woo Venture Capital
Venture capital investments in beauty may be far from their DTC-era peak, but brands are still securing early-stage funds with firms across categories.
The BoF Podcast | Mona Kattan on Finding the Courage to Go It Alone
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026 in Napa Valley, California, Mona Kattan discusses stepping away from the Huda Beauty shadow, the creation of luxury fragrance brand Kayali, and building a long lasting vision for herself.
Exclusive: Can Refy Conquer Europe?
After an encouraging launch in the Middle East, the cult Manchester-based label Refy is betting on the dominance of its core aesthetic by expanding its physical presence to a new continent.
Sephora Brings Beauty Leaders Together at The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026
Founders and executives from brands including Rare Beauty, ILIA Beauty, Summer Fridays, Merit Beauty and Danessa Myricks Beauty gathered at Stanly Ranch to discuss the partnerships shaping the industry’s future.
Will the Niche Perfume Boom Ever End?
This week’s newsletter tracks fragrance’s hottest segment, featuring the new master perfumers at DSM-Firmenich and an interview with Artessence Group CEO Patrice Béliard.
The Emerging Niche Fragrance Hotspots
From New York’s “Perfume Alley” to London’s Mayfair, the next generation of niche perfume brands are creating veritable fragrance districts across shopping destinations in major cities.
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.”