Cosmetics

Exclusive: Charlotte Tilbury Comes For Her Copycats
The makeup artist and mogul is taking aim at rampant “dupes” of her best-selling products with a new campaign: “Legendary. For A Reason.”

Exclusive: Charlotte Tilbury Comes For Her Copycats
The makeup artist and mogul is taking aim at rampant “dupes” of her best-selling products with a new campaign: “Legendary. For A Reason.”

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can You Dupe Your Way to the Top?
MCoBeauty is blatant in its copycat approach. Today, it enters Target.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Can You Dupe Your Way to the Top?
MCoBeauty is blatant in its copycat approach. Today, it enters Target.

The Top Beauty Trends to Watch in 2025
From fragrance layering to men’s styling products, trends on the rise in the new year hinge on the future of the social media landscape.

The Top Beauty Trends to Watch in 2025
From fragrance layering to men’s styling products, trends on the rise in the new year hinge on the future of the social media landscape.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Revenge of the Cheap Shampoo
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Revenge of the Cheap Shampoo
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.

Beauty’s Top M&A Targets for 2025
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.

Beauty’s Top M&A Targets for 2025
After a slow year for acquisitions, brands and investors alike are hoping that 2025 will yield bigger exits. But with most strategic buyers like L’Oréal and Estée Lauder operating with an even narrower lens, only a select few firms will make it.

The Best of BoF 2024: Read The Lips
2024 was a banner year for both the lip category and the young consumers that craved them. But it could have been a better one for mass brands, or the prestige ones that are still hoping to be acquired.

The Best of BoF 2024: Read The Lips
2024 was a banner year for both the lip category and the young consumers that craved them. But it could have been a better one for mass brands, or the prestige ones that are still hoping to be acquired.

Apply Now: The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025
In June, BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty industry at the third edition of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025. Apply for your chance to join us.

Apply Now: The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025
In June, BoF will honour six entrepreneurs shaping the future of the beauty industry at the third edition of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025. Apply for your chance to join us.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: You’re Such a Tool
Brushes for makeup, hair, and even serum (really) are poised to go big in 2025.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: You’re Such a Tool
Brushes for makeup, hair, and even serum (really) are poised to go big in 2025.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Lipstick You Can Snuggle
Interior design’s shaggy, furry texture boom has already influenced the latest wave of cosmetic launches — and indicates more softness to come.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Lipstick You Can Snuggle
Interior design’s shaggy, furry texture boom has already influenced the latest wave of cosmetic launches — and indicates more softness to come.

What’s Behind Beauty’s Charm Obsession
Beaded, bedazzled and otherwise eye-catching charms have become something of a beauty craze, with brands across the price spectrum rushing to add charms to their offerings. Executed well, they don’t have to be a flash-in-the-pan moment.

What’s Behind Beauty’s Charm Obsession
Beaded, bedazzled and otherwise eye-catching charms have become something of a beauty craze, with brands across the price spectrum rushing to add charms to their offerings. Executed well, they don’t have to be a flash-in-the-pan moment.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: MAC Teaches Sex Ed
A new campaign shared exclusively with The Business of Beauty aims to shock and awe audiences… and remind them of the brand’s long history as a provocateur.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: MAC Teaches Sex Ed
A new campaign shared exclusively with The Business of Beauty aims to shock and awe audiences… and remind them of the brand’s long history as a provocateur.

Why Your Trademark Is Your Most Valuable Asset
Brands of all sizes and statures can suddenly find themselves in costly, time-consuming legal disputes over what one expert calls their “primary corporate asset.” Knowing when to fight back is hard.

Why Your Trademark Is Your Most Valuable Asset
Brands of all sizes and statures can suddenly find themselves in costly, time-consuming legal disputes over what one expert calls their “primary corporate asset.” Knowing when to fight back is hard.