Danone Acquires Protein Drinks Maker Huel in €1 Billion Deal
Huel, which counts actor Idris Elba and TV presenter Jonathan Ross among its investors, has agreed to be acquired by the French consumer goods group in a deal worth about $1.2 billion.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
How Auberge Collection Is Redefining Luxury Wellbeing
As wellness tourism expands into a multi-billion dollar industry, BoF sits down with Vivianne Garcia-Tunon, vice president of wellbeing at Auberge Collection, to unpack how the ultra-luxury hospitality brand is strategically delivering on luxury travellers’ evolving expectations.
How Auberge Collection Is Redefining Luxury Wellbeing
As wellness tourism expands into a multi-billion dollar industry, BoF sits down with Vivianne Garcia-Tunon, vice president of wellbeing at Auberge Collection, to unpack how the ultra-luxury hospitality brand is strategically delivering on luxury travellers’ evolving expectations.
As Wellness Trends Go Upscale, Nestlé’s Mass-Market Vitamins Lose Some Shine
Nestle wants out of mass-market vitamins. But a move by consumers towards more expensive, science-backed products risks complicating the Swiss conglomerate's effort to fetch a high price for its underperforming brands.
As Wellness Trends Go Upscale, Nestlé’s Mass-Market Vitamins Lose Some Shine
Nestle wants out of mass-market vitamins. But a move by consumers towards more expensive, science-backed products risks complicating the Swiss conglomerate's effort to fetch a high price for its underperforming brands.
What’s Driving the Pocket Dermatology Boom
Brands like Methodiq, the newest label to launch out of US beauty conglomerate Oddity, want to put dermatologists in every person’s pocket — and disrupt a decades-old system in the process.
What’s Driving the Pocket Dermatology Boom
Brands like Methodiq, the newest label to launch out of US beauty conglomerate Oddity, want to put dermatologists in every person’s pocket — and disrupt a decades-old system in the process.
Olive Young Beat Sephora in Korea. Now It’s Coming to the US.
South Korea’s largest beauty retailer cements its plans to become the next big global beauty retailer as it prepares to compete with Ulta Beauty and Sephora’s widening K-beauty sections in the states.
Olive Young Beat Sephora in Korea. Now It’s Coming to the US.
South Korea’s largest beauty retailer cements its plans to become the next big global beauty retailer as it prepares to compete with Ulta Beauty and Sephora’s widening K-beauty sections in the states.
The Cost of Keeping Up With Skincare Trends
As consumers seek better performance from their skincare formulas, and biotech firms produce next generation ingredients faster than ever, brands have to invest at lightning speed — or risk getting left behind.
The Cost of Keeping Up With Skincare Trends
As consumers seek better performance from their skincare formulas, and biotech firms produce next generation ingredients faster than ever, brands have to invest at lightning speed — or risk getting left behind.
Dermatologists Criticise Skincare Products Aimed at Children
A crop of recent launches geared toward Gen Alpha have earned the ire of medical professionals, The Guardian reports.
Dermatologists Criticise Skincare Products Aimed at Children
A crop of recent launches geared toward Gen Alpha have earned the ire of medical professionals, The Guardian reports.
Why Press-On Nails Might Overtake the Gel Market
Cheaper to buy and easier to apply, press-on nails are coming for the billion-dollar nail salon business. (And for Megan Fox’s manicure.)
Why Press-On Nails Might Overtake the Gel Market
Cheaper to buy and easier to apply, press-on nails are coming for the billion-dollar nail salon business. (And for Megan Fox’s manicure.)
Inside MCo Beauty’s $600 Million Dupe Business
The Australian makeup label has become the number one beauty brand in its native country, and is growing abroad, thanks to the popularity of its lower-priced alternatives to products from Estée Lauder, Dior and more.
Inside MCo Beauty’s $600 Million Dupe Business
The Australian makeup label has become the number one beauty brand in its native country, and is growing abroad, thanks to the popularity of its lower-priced alternatives to products from Estée Lauder, Dior and more.
How a Big Risk Paid Off for Patrick Starrr’s One/Size
This week, I take a look at the need for innovation in beauty, Drunk Elephant’s proposed comeback and Carisa Janes’ new makeup line.
How a Big Risk Paid Off for Patrick Starrr’s One/Size
This week, I take a look at the need for innovation in beauty, Drunk Elephant’s proposed comeback and Carisa Janes’ new makeup line.
Inside a $20,000 Eyebrow Transplant
In an era where thick brows are the look, transplants have become the latest it cosmetic procedure for celebrities and civilians alike.
Inside a $20,000 Eyebrow Transplant
In an era where thick brows are the look, transplants have become the latest it cosmetic procedure for celebrities and civilians alike.
Why Beauty’s Biggest Companies Are Struggling to Grow
This season’s earnings paints a gloomy picture of the fiscal year ahead, thanks to a downturn in the US and a cooling fragrance market, but agile firms are finding brighter spots.
Why Beauty’s Biggest Companies Are Struggling to Grow
This season’s earnings paints a gloomy picture of the fiscal year ahead, thanks to a downturn in the US and a cooling fragrance market, but agile firms are finding brighter spots.
The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty Celebrate Founder-Led Brands in Los Angeles
Founders and executives from Arrae, Phlur, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Haus Labs, Pattern Beauty, Kosas, Patrick Ta, Ilia, Summer Fridays and One/Size by Patrick Starr gathered in Los Angeles for dinner to celebrate the city’s thriving founder-led beauty community.
The Business of Beauty and Amazon Beauty Celebrate Founder-Led Brands in Los Angeles
Founders and executives from Arrae, Phlur, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Haus Labs, Pattern Beauty, Kosas, Patrick Ta, Ilia, Summer Fridays and One/Size by Patrick Starr gathered in Los Angeles for dinner to celebrate the city’s thriving founder-led beauty community.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
India Probes Fragrance Giants Over Deals Not to Poach Workers
India's antitrust watchdog is investigating global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances over accusations of striking anti-poaching deals that can harm workers, regulatory documents show.
Puig Announces New CEO
Jose Manuel Albesa will succeed Marc Puig, becoming the first non-family member to lead the Spanish conglomerate in more than 20 years.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.