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The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: The Witch Who Stole Christmas

Welcome back to Haul of Fame, the beauty roundup of new products, new ideas and a luxury justification for your tween Goth phase.

An image of Isamaya Ffrench. — Christmas is feeling decidedly more goth this year. (Courtesy)

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Faran Krentcil

21 December 2023

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Included in today’s issue: Ariana Grande, Benefit Cosmetics, Charlotte Tilbury, Drybar, Espresso Martinis, Khloe Kardashian, Kiehl’s, Luxe Brands, Mac Cosmetics, Rare Beauty, Seen, Simi Haze, Subtl Beauty, Too Faced, and the chic aliens from “Arrival.”

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Faran Krentcil is a contributing writer at The Business of Fashion. She is a New York based writer, editor and lecturer with a focus on fashion and beauty.

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