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Beauty

2016’s Hottest Beauty Brands: Where Are They Now?

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.

Beauty

2016’s Hottest Beauty Brands: Where Are They Now?

While social media is nostalgic for the year that birthed the cut crease and contouring, many of the brands that benefitted at the time are now behind the curve.


Beauty

How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice

Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.

Beauty

How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice

Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.


Beauty

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect

Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.

Beauty

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect

Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.


Beauty

Break Out Your Brushes, Eyeshadow Is Back

The sleepy category is waking up after years of ‘clean girl’ minimalism caused a sales slump.

Beauty

Break Out Your Brushes, Eyeshadow Is Back

The sleepy category is waking up after years of ‘clean girl’ minimalism caused a sales slump.


Marketing

MAC, Chappell Roan and the Power of Polarisation in Marketing

In the wake of the announcement that the Gen Z pop star would become the latest face of MAC Cosmetics, some of her fans criticised her decision. But landing the star will likely still prove to be beneficial for the brand in the end.

Marketing

MAC, Chappell Roan and the Power of Polarisation in Marketing

In the wake of the announcement that the Gen Z pop star would become the latest face of MAC Cosmetics, some of her fans criticised her decision. But landing the star will likely still prove to be beneficial for the brand in the end.


Beauty

How MAC Signed Chappell Roan, the Anti-Brand Ambassador

Despite setting a monumentally high bar for brand collaborations, Roan has committed a long-term, global deal with the Lauder-owned cosmetics label.

Beauty

How MAC Signed Chappell Roan, the Anti-Brand Ambassador

Despite setting a monumentally high bar for brand collaborations, Roan has committed a long-term, global deal with the Lauder-owned cosmetics label.


Beauty

The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here

How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.

Beauty

The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here

How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.


Beauty

How to Get Beauty PR Right in Africa

Global lines like MAC Cosmetics and Tom Ford have spent the past decade laying the groundwork and solidifying their distribution channels. Now, they’re attempting to create marketing activations to drive sales and boost brand awareness across the region — but cultural nuances mean a more specialised approach is needed.

Beauty

How to Get Beauty PR Right in Africa

Global lines like MAC Cosmetics and Tom Ford have spent the past decade laying the groundwork and solidifying their distribution channels. Now, they’re attempting to create marketing activations to drive sales and boost brand awareness across the region — but cultural nuances mean a more specialised approach is needed.


Beauty

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: MAC Teaches Sex Ed

A new campaign shared exclusively with The Business of Beauty aims to shock and awe audiences… and remind them of the brand’s long history as a provocateur.

Beauty

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: MAC Teaches Sex Ed

A new campaign shared exclusively with The Business of Beauty aims to shock and awe audiences… and remind them of the brand’s long history as a provocateur.


Partner Content

Makeup Artist Sam Visser on How Creativity Sets Him Apart

BoF sits down with prominent makeup artist and Dior Beauty Ambassador, Sam Visser, to hear how prioritising creativity has enabled him to become one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation.

Partner Content

Makeup Artist Sam Visser on How Creativity Sets Him Apart

BoF sits down with prominent makeup artist and Dior Beauty Ambassador, Sam Visser, to hear how prioritising creativity has enabled him to become one of the most influential makeup artists of his generation.