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How Haus Labs Mastered the Art of the Comeback

The Lady Gaga-fronted line went through a renaissance, changing its product offering, distribution and overall look and feel to better connect with customers. CEO Ben Jones tells The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2 how the brand pulled it off.

How Haus Labs Mastered the Art of the Comeback

The Lady Gaga-fronted line went through a renaissance, changing its product offering, distribution and overall look and feel to better connect with customers. CEO Ben Jones tells The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2 how the brand pulled it off.


The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs

From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.

The ‘Silicon Valleys’ of Beauty Brace for Tariffs

From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.


How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power

The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.

How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power

The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.


Chinese Makeup Brands Are Winning Over Global Consumers

As the popularity of alternative social media platforms like RedNote grows outside of China, domestic beauty brands like Florasis and Judydoll are reaping the benefits.

Chinese Makeup Brands Are Winning Over Global Consumers

As the popularity of alternative social media platforms like RedNote grows outside of China, domestic beauty brands like Florasis and Judydoll are reaping the benefits.


And It Was All Yellow…

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s precise shade of blonde generated a lot of press this week, but online the late style icon’s hair drama is getting upstaged — by Jennifer Garner.

And It Was All Yellow…

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s precise shade of blonde generated a lot of press this week, but online the late style icon’s hair drama is getting upstaged — by Jennifer Garner.


Amorepacific’s Road to Success

The K-beauty corporation behind brands like Laneige, Aestura and Sulwhasoo sees global expansion and ongoing innovation as keys to growth, chief executive Sean Kim explains in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.

Amorepacific’s Road to Success

The K-beauty corporation behind brands like Laneige, Aestura and Sulwhasoo sees global expansion and ongoing innovation as keys to growth, chief executive Sean Kim explains in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.


Customers Want Beauty Brands to Prove Their Worth

As beauty customers grow more selective and cost-conscious, brands must demonstrate a clear and ownable value proposition, regardless of price, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion: Beauty report Volume 2.

Customers Want Beauty Brands to Prove Their Worth

As beauty customers grow more selective and cost-conscious, brands must demonstrate a clear and ownable value proposition, regardless of price, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion: Beauty report Volume 2.


Beautycounter Would Like To Reintroduce Itself

Back under the ownership of founder Gregg Renfrew, the beauty label will relaunch on June 25 as Counter, keeping its clean formulations and giving up its MLM-style compensation model in favor of “community commerce.” Renfrew talks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about her vision for the new brand.

Beautycounter Would Like To Reintroduce Itself

Back under the ownership of founder Gregg Renfrew, the beauty label will relaunch on June 25 as Counter, keeping its clean formulations and giving up its MLM-style compensation model in favor of “community commerce.” Renfrew talks exclusively to The Business of Beauty about her vision for the new brand.


The End of Glitter?

“Glow” has replaced “glam” as beauty’s vibe-du-jour, making pearlescent powder and face gloss more in-demand — and bumping glitter from the industry’s VIP ingredient list.

The End of Glitter?

“Glow” has replaced “glam” as beauty’s vibe-du-jour, making pearlescent powder and face gloss more in-demand — and bumping glitter from the industry’s VIP ingredient list.


What’s Driving the Filipina Influencer Takeover

While creators from the Philippines have always played on the world stage, a new flock of social media stars prove that their influence is only growing.

What’s Driving the Filipina Influencer Takeover

While creators from the Philippines have always played on the world stage, a new flock of social media stars prove that their influence is only growing.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Connection in the Age of Disruption

The Business of Beauty Global Forum wrapped its final session with conversations from Rhode founder Hailey Rhode Bieber, influencer Sydney Towle and Tower 28 founder Amy Liu about the value of community and purpose.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Connection in the Age of Disruption

The Business of Beauty Global Forum wrapped its final session with conversations from Rhode founder Hailey Rhode Bieber, influencer Sydney Towle and Tower 28 founder Amy Liu about the value of community and purpose.


The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry

Now in its third year, The Business of Beauty Global Forum kicked off its second day with conversations around community, culture and brand-building, featuring E.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin, influencer Mikayla Nogueira and Pattern Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum: Inside the Industry

Now in its third year, The Business of Beauty Global Forum kicked off its second day with conversations around community, culture and brand-building, featuring E.l.f. CEO Tarang Amin, influencer Mikayla Nogueira and Pattern Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross.