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How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era

‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.

How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era

‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.


Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again

Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.

Why Matte Makeup Is Trending Again

Brands are filling their shelves with foundations, blushes and eyeshadows that shed their dew for a velvety finish. But getting shoppers excited will require a bit of shine.


The Week Beauty M&A Went Wild

This week, Priya Rao examines M&A mania and Alix Earle’s entry into skincare.

The Week Beauty M&A Went Wild

This week, Priya Rao examines M&A mania and Alix Earle’s entry into skincare.


The New Beauty Maximalism

As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.

The New Beauty Maximalism

As several industry insiders forecast its decline, the 'clean girl' aesthetic continues to dominate beauty. But emerging makeup trends, and fascination with ‘2016 makeup,' signal consumer appetite for something new.


Why Estée Lauder Companies and Puig Need Each Other

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape.

Why Estée Lauder Companies and Puig Need Each Other

The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses. A merger could reshape the beauty and fashion landscape.


How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.

How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.


The Business of Beauty Global Awards: An Update on 2025’s Winners

Following their Global Award wins, founders from Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka share how the recognition changed their business trajectories.

The Business of Beauty Global Awards: An Update on 2025’s Winners

Following their Global Award wins, founders from Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka share how the recognition changed their business trajectories.


Where Grown-Ups Shop for Beauty

In the wake of Sephora tweens, brands and retailers have to win back Millennial and Gen-X shoppers who account for the lion’s share of beauty spend.

Where Grown-Ups Shop for Beauty

In the wake of Sephora tweens, brands and retailers have to win back Millennial and Gen-X shoppers who account for the lion’s share of beauty spend.


Glossier’s New Strategy: Fewer Stores, Fewer Products

In his first interview, chief executive Colin Walsh shares with The Business of Beauty his plan to fix the struggling Millennial beauty brand by starting with a clean slate.

Glossier’s New Strategy: Fewer Stores, Fewer Products

In his first interview, chief executive Colin Walsh shares with The Business of Beauty his plan to fix the struggling Millennial beauty brand by starting with a clean slate.


What Stops Beauty Shoppers From Buying More

Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.

What Stops Beauty Shoppers From Buying More

Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.


Can Mikayla Nogueira Sell Fragrance, Too?

The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.

Can Mikayla Nogueira Sell Fragrance, Too?

The beauty influencer is hoping her 20 million-strong following can cut through the category’s oversaturation with Only Sunshine, a tropical scent launched with indie brand Snif.


How Biohacking Became the New Anti-Ageing

From NAD+ to peptides, luxury skincare is increasingly taking a page from the wellness podcaster playbook.

How Biohacking Became the New Anti-Ageing

From NAD+ to peptides, luxury skincare is increasingly taking a page from the wellness podcaster playbook.