As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
As companies lower their forecasts, brace for tariffs and undertake layoffs, the industry is realising its tried-and-true categories and markets will need reinforcements.
Flamingo, a brand under the Harry’s shaving umbrella, debuts a Merit Badge with the Girl Scouts of the USA for “body appreciation.”
Flamingo, a brand under the Harry’s shaving umbrella, debuts a Merit Badge with the Girl Scouts of the USA for “body appreciation.”
Plans to cut down on 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures have been introduced by the government, meaning that only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform high-risk treatments.
Plans to cut down on 'cowboy' cosmetic procedures have been introduced by the government, meaning that only qualified healthcare professionals will be able to perform high-risk treatments.
If social media has amplified the “clean” beauty movement, it has also exposed it to poisonous misinformation, writes Lindsay Dahl.
If social media has amplified the “clean” beauty movement, it has also exposed it to poisonous misinformation, writes Lindsay Dahl.
The African beauty market is dominated by natural and botanical brands, but a new crop of emerging indies are hoping to bring science-backed rigour to the continent and engage a new generation of shoppers.
The African beauty market is dominated by natural and botanical brands, but a new crop of emerging indies are hoping to bring science-backed rigour to the continent and engage a new generation of shoppers.
Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.
Despite warnings from medical professionals, many young people are embracing tanning trends, resorting to dangerous practices like sunbeds and unregulated nasal sprays.
The premium skincare brand will use the funds to further product development and support a slate of new hires.
The premium skincare brand will use the funds to further product development and support a slate of new hires.
Ten years after they failed to catch on outside Asia, Korean cosmetic brands are bringing TikTok virality and expanded shade ranges back to the West in the hopes they can ride K-beauty’s second wave to success.
Ten years after they failed to catch on outside Asia, Korean cosmetic brands are bringing TikTok virality and expanded shade ranges back to the West in the hopes they can ride K-beauty’s second wave to success.
Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.
Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate has had a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cosmetics market, prompting a series of pivots and restructurings. Moving forward may require breaking with past mistakes.
Often seen as the bellwether of the consumer sentiment in the world’s most-populous nation, Hindustan Unilever was dragged down by a consumption slowdown in India over the past year.
Often seen as the bellwether of the consumer sentiment in the world’s most-populous nation, Hindustan Unilever was dragged down by a consumption slowdown in India over the past year.
In an increasingly competitive category, premium cosmetics labels like Merit and Sarah Creal Beauty are embracing more complex, distinctive — and costly — visual and sensorial touches to their products.
In an increasingly competitive category, premium cosmetics labels like Merit and Sarah Creal Beauty are embracing more complex, distinctive — and costly — visual and sensorial touches to their products.
Trump’s tariffs are (probably) going into effect for real on Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Shiseido, E.l.f. and other beauty giants report results in a sluggish market.
Trump’s tariffs are (probably) going into effect for real on Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Shiseido, E.l.f. and other beauty giants report results in a sluggish market.
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
Melissa Sperau, formerly of Shiseido, will join the US prestige cosmetics maker effective March 6.
The US fragrance giant forecast a steeper decline in annual sales than anticipated by Wall Street, as budget-conscious shoppers pull back on buying scented candles and fragrances.
The US wearable tech company intends to add more than 600 new roles across various departments, founder and chief executive Will Ahmed told Bloomberg.
Target’s new chief executive is setting big expectations for Wall Street and pledging a return to growth powered by in-store beauty services, trendy new food products and other changes.
Doreen Arbel, a veteran of L’Oréal and Charlotte Tilbury, becomes the label’s first chief executive as it prepares to launch in all Sephora US doors.
The German owner of Nivea and La Prairie expects it sales growth to slow and its operating margin to shrink slightly in 2026 and it navigates disruptions in the US and China.
Ascher worked at the American cosmetics firm for 25 years.