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Urban Decay’s ‘Naked’ Relaunch Is a Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The L’Oréal-owned cosmetics brand discontinued its first smash hit product, the Naked eyeshadow palette, in 2018. It’s hoping a limited edition re-run could hold the key to a wider brand reboot.

Urban Decay’s ‘Naked’ Relaunch Is a Hit. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The L’Oréal-owned cosmetics brand discontinued its first smash hit product, the Naked eyeshadow palette, in 2018. It’s hoping a limited edition re-run could hold the key to a wider brand reboot.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Behind Bars

How anti-theft measures at drugstores created a new kind of influencer.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty Behind Bars

How anti-theft measures at drugstores created a new kind of influencer.


Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help

The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.

Cassandra Grey Buys Back Violet Grey — With Some Help

The cult beauty retailer’s founder teamed up with investor Sherif Guirgis to acquire the business back from Coupang, the South Korean owner of Farfetch.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Honey, I Shrunk the Core Audience

Micro-seeding is beauty’s new power play. Can it work?

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Honey, I Shrunk the Core Audience

Micro-seeding is beauty’s new power play. Can it work?


Trinny London Opens Its First Flagship Store

The UK-based digitally native beauty start-up’s yellow storefront on King’s Road is a major element of its push to reach $100 million in annual sales.

Trinny London Opens Its First Flagship Store

The UK-based digitally native beauty start-up’s yellow storefront on King’s Road is a major element of its push to reach $100 million in annual sales.


Selena Gomez Is a Billionaire Thanks to Her Brand Rare Beauty

The vast bulk of Gomez’s wealth is tied to Rare Beauty Brands Inc., the makeup line that she started five years ago and has become a hit with influencers and cosmetics-obsessed teens.

Selena Gomez Is a Billionaire Thanks to Her Brand Rare Beauty

The vast bulk of Gomez’s wealth is tied to Rare Beauty Brands Inc., the makeup line that she started five years ago and has become a hit with influencers and cosmetics-obsessed teens.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: How to Tell Oprah She’s Wrong

A primer from personal care CEO Katie Sturino, who actually did so.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: How to Tell Oprah She’s Wrong

A primer from personal care CEO Katie Sturino, who actually did so.


Why Beauty Can’t Break Up With Anti-Ageing

Despite brands’ public promises to ditch the term and switch to more inclusive language, many shoppers still – secretly or publicly – want products with anti-ageing qualities.

Why Beauty Can’t Break Up With Anti-Ageing

Despite brands’ public promises to ditch the term and switch to more inclusive language, many shoppers still – secretly or publicly – want products with anti-ageing qualities.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty and the Book Club

Your summer read may be doing double-duty as your latest source of makeup inspiration

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty and the Book Club

Your summer read may be doing double-duty as your latest source of makeup inspiration


The Business Opportunity in Gen-Z Bridal Beauty

As Gen-Z begins to head to the altar, their emerging bridal preferences can create fresh revenue-generating opportunities for beauty companies. But savvy marketing and deployment is needed to fully realise their potential.

The Business Opportunity in Gen-Z Bridal Beauty

As Gen-Z begins to head to the altar, their emerging bridal preferences can create fresh revenue-generating opportunities for beauty companies. But savvy marketing and deployment is needed to fully realise their potential.


Why Brands Are Inviting Customers on Influencer Trips

Lavish trips full of free swag are no longer exclusively for the high-follower-count elites.

Why Brands Are Inviting Customers on Influencer Trips

Lavish trips full of free swag are no longer exclusively for the high-follower-count elites.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Cash Is Thicker Than Water

For collect-em-all beauty shoppers, designer straws are becoming the new lip glosses.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Cash Is Thicker Than Water

For collect-em-all beauty shoppers, designer straws are becoming the new lip glosses.