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This Valentine’s Day, Beauty Brands Look to the Single Shopper

As brands gear up for the Feb. 14 holiday, they must reckon with shoppers who are increasingly single, cynical and happier on their own than with a date. If sex (or even love) won’t sell, what will?

This Valentine’s Day, Beauty Brands Look to the Single Shopper

As brands gear up for the Feb. 14 holiday, they must reckon with shoppers who are increasingly single, cynical and happier on their own than with a date. If sex (or even love) won’t sell, what will?


Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.

Pitti Uomo Gets in on the Fragrance Boom

Pitti Uomo is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend at Hi Beauty, a winter trade show for niche fragrance labels, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.


The Hottest Beauty M&A Targets of 2026

My take on the beauty brands that are going to cross the finish line this year.

The Hottest Beauty M&A Targets of 2026

My take on the beauty brands that are going to cross the finish line this year.


Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory

Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.

Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory

Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.


How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice

Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.

How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice

Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.


How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect

Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.

How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect

Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.


The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026

Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.

The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026

Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.


The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026

From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.

The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026

From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.


The Best of BoF 2025: A Boom Year Gets Complicated

Fragrance entered 2025 riding a luxury scent frenzy, global demand and buzzy launches. Now, signs of saturation and market bifurcation are emerging.

The Best of BoF 2025: A Boom Year Gets Complicated

Fragrance entered 2025 riding a luxury scent frenzy, global demand and buzzy launches. Now, signs of saturation and market bifurcation are emerging.


Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table

As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.

Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table

As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.


Indie Perfume Brand Maison Crivelli Expands Africa Presence

The fine French perfume house, known for its premium scents including Hibiscus Mahajád and Tuberose Astrale, is targeting dynamic countries like Nigeria and Ghana.

Indie Perfume Brand Maison Crivelli Expands Africa Presence

The fine French perfume house, known for its premium scents including Hibiscus Mahajád and Tuberose Astrale, is targeting dynamic countries like Nigeria and Ghana.


Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.

Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.