Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.
Consumers of face masks are seeking more convenient formats and clinical grade efficiency — prompting a maturation of sorts for the stalwart skincare subcategory.
In this edition of Full Coverage, Priya Rao is back on the luxury beat reporting on big moves at LVMH Beauty and how L’Oréal turned Valentino’s fragrance into a blockbuster.
In this edition of Full Coverage, Priya Rao is back on the luxury beat reporting on big moves at LVMH Beauty and how L’Oréal turned Valentino’s fragrance into a blockbuster.
The Millennial beauty label has doubled its sales since 2023 by focusing on an underserved, makeup-ambivalent consumer. But whether that strategy will lead to an exit remains to be seen.
The Millennial beauty label has doubled its sales since 2023 by focusing on an underserved, makeup-ambivalent consumer. But whether that strategy will lead to an exit remains to be seen.
Japan’s largest beauty company posted its first loss in decades after writing down Drunk Elephant. With a turnaround in progress, it needs to revisit its overall brand mix to prove it can — or can’t — evolve.
Japan’s largest beauty company posted its first loss in decades after writing down Drunk Elephant. With a turnaround in progress, it needs to revisit its overall brand mix to prove it can — or can’t — evolve.
As fibre surges in popularity among Gen Z, supplement brands are splintering in how they approach public messaging surrounding the nutrient’s wide-ranging benefits — with some purportedly inflating claims and leaning into anti-fat messaging.
As fibre surges in popularity among Gen Z, supplement brands are splintering in how they approach public messaging surrounding the nutrient’s wide-ranging benefits — with some purportedly inflating claims and leaning into anti-fat messaging.
Priya Venkatesh, Scott Friedman, Raymond James’ Vennette Ho and more will judge our annual awards, honouring and platforming the new voices shaping the future of beauty and wellness.
Priya Venkatesh, Scott Friedman, Raymond James’ Vennette Ho and more will judge our annual awards, honouring and platforming the new voices shaping the future of beauty and wellness.
Celebrity endorsements have driven more than $22 million in US sales, a 3,000% increase from two years earlier.
Celebrity endorsements have driven more than $22 million in US sales, a 3,000% increase from two years earlier.
In a hyper-competitive beauty landscape, the cost of growth is always rising, and bootstrapped brands can feel outgunned by their better-capitalised peers. Going it alone can mean bigger hurdles, but bigger rewards.
In a hyper-competitive beauty landscape, the cost of growth is always rising, and bootstrapped brands can feel outgunned by their better-capitalised peers. Going it alone can mean bigger hurdles, but bigger rewards.
The latest launch from Sidia, a perfume campaign fronted by the model Erin Wasson, reflects a new positioning for fine fragrance as fashion’s favourite beauty accessory.
The latest launch from Sidia, a perfume campaign fronted by the model Erin Wasson, reflects a new positioning for fine fragrance as fashion’s favourite beauty accessory.
International sales at brands like La Mer and Le Labo are improving, but the cosmetics conglomerate is still struggling to connect with American consumers.
International sales at brands like La Mer and Le Labo are improving, but the cosmetics conglomerate is still struggling to connect with American consumers.
While fashion brands have flocked to the big game for activations and sponsorships, cosmetics, skincare and hair care lines have largely sat on the sidelines.
While fashion brands have flocked to the big game for activations and sponsorships, cosmetics, skincare and hair care lines have largely sat on the sidelines.
Beauty has joined the winter sports rush, pitching skincare and sunscreen as equipment every bit as essential as goggles and poles.
Beauty has joined the winter sports rush, pitching skincare and sunscreen as equipment every bit as essential as goggles and poles.
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.