DIBS Beauty says it’ll be “the top-selling Ulta brand” in 2026, and that its new double-sided mascara is key to unlocking the number one spot. Is that even possible?
DIBS Beauty says it’ll be “the top-selling Ulta brand” in 2026, and that its new double-sided mascara is key to unlocking the number one spot. Is that even possible?
In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.
In 2016, musician Hayley Williams of the band Paramore and hair stylist Brian O’Connor launched the the hair colour line Good Dye Young — and watched it tank. Today, the rebooted brand is finally turning a profit, its founders told The Business of Beauty.
Deodorant makers like Salt and Stone or Papatui are infusing their formulas with high-quality scents to elevate their offering amid a greater perfume boom — and a looming sense of fine fragrance fatigue.
Deodorant makers like Salt and Stone or Papatui are infusing their formulas with high-quality scents to elevate their offering amid a greater perfume boom — and a looming sense of fine fragrance fatigue.
Over the past half decade, beauty has attempted to ride the menopause wave with mixed results. A new crop of brands is seeking success by embracing hormones, ageing Millennials and telemedicine.
Over the past half decade, beauty has attempted to ride the menopause wave with mixed results. A new crop of brands is seeking success by embracing hormones, ageing Millennials and telemedicine.
With its vast store network and broad customer reach, Walmart’s vice president of beauty Vinima Shekhar told The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2 that the mega retailer is leaning on logistics and a more premium assortment to reclaim its US beauty market share.
With its vast store network and broad customer reach, Walmart’s vice president of beauty Vinima Shekhar told The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2 that the mega retailer is leaning on logistics and a more premium assortment to reclaim its US beauty market share.
The beloved brand’s closure isn’t just another cautionary tale. It’s proof that even with an aspirational and credentialed Black founder, following a formulaic launch-and-scale playbook doesn’t guarantee success.
The beloved brand’s closure isn’t just another cautionary tale. It’s proof that even with an aspirational and credentialed Black founder, following a formulaic launch-and-scale playbook doesn’t guarantee success.
In an effort to stand out on crowded social media feeds, death-tinged delights like “Summerween” and “Wednesday” are spreading a sugar-coated macabre across the Western world. Even without an official collab, beauty brands can still scare up some sales.
In an effort to stand out on crowded social media feeds, death-tinged delights like “Summerween” and “Wednesday” are spreading a sugar-coated macabre across the Western world. Even without an official collab, beauty brands can still scare up some sales.
Founder Alexandra Keating spoke to The Business of Beauty about the funding round, which included L’Oréal’s venture capital arm BOLD among other notable investors, and how it will power the prestige body care line’s next phase of growth.
Founder Alexandra Keating spoke to The Business of Beauty about the funding round, which included L’Oréal’s venture capital arm BOLD among other notable investors, and how it will power the prestige body care line’s next phase of growth.
Beauty’s anonymous Instagram watchdog is back after a hiatus, and already breaking news. In an interview with The Business of Beauty, a member of the collective explains why.
Beauty’s anonymous Instagram watchdog is back after a hiatus, and already breaking news. In an interview with The Business of Beauty, a member of the collective explains why.
Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.
Against a cooling market and a competitive online landscape, brands are doubling down on their professional credentials to stand out. Leveraging hair stylist support takes consultative work and planning.
US lawmakers will pay dearly — in lives and votes — for not reining in a peddler of junk science and anti-vax conspiracies, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.
US lawmakers will pay dearly — in lives and votes — for not reining in a peddler of junk science and anti-vax conspiracies, writes Michael R. Bloomberg.
The evocative masstige fragrance brand, relaunched by influencer Chriselle Lim and Ben Bennett’s The Center, will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, The Business of Beauty can exclusively confirm.
The evocative masstige fragrance brand, relaunched by influencer Chriselle Lim and Ben Bennett’s The Center, will join the private equity firm’s portfolio, The Business of Beauty can exclusively confirm.
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.