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.
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Charlotte Tilbury on Remaking a Hero Product
By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.
Charlotte Tilbury on Remaking a Hero Product
By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
America’s Obsession With Chinese Medicine Is Taking Over TikTok
The trend of ‘Chinamaxxing,’ or embracing principles of traditional Chinese medicine, is gaining steam among Gen Z as trust in the US healthcare system plummets.
Exclusive: Dover Street Parfums Market Partners on Pop-Up Spa
The cult-cool retailer has expanded its beauty selection in recent years, and now debuts its first-ever skincare pop-up in Paris in partnership with the US brand Monastery.
Exclusive: Dover Street Parfums Market Partners on Pop-Up Spa
The cult-cool retailer has expanded its beauty selection in recent years, and now debuts its first-ever skincare pop-up in Paris in partnership with the US brand Monastery.
The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy
Keywords are just one part of the equation when it comes to showing up in consumers’ highly detailed requests for beauty advice on ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
The Beauty Brands ChatGPT Tells People to Buy
Keywords are just one part of the equation when it comes to showing up in consumers’ highly detailed requests for beauty advice on ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
Summer Fridays Struck Gold With Lip Balm. Can It Do the Same With Fragrance?
With its Lip Butter Balm still a top hero product, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland’s Summer Fridays expands as it evolves into a multi-category beauty brand.
Summer Fridays Struck Gold With Lip Balm. Can It Do the Same With Fragrance?
With its Lip Butter Balm still a top hero product, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland’s Summer Fridays expands as it evolves into a multi-category beauty brand.
Opinion: K-Beauty Needs More Than Salmon Sperm, Snail Mucin to Win the US
The US is now the biggest overseas buyer of South Korean skincare and cosmetics, but incoming brands need to focus on retail presence and diverse consumers, writes Bloomberg’s Julianna Liu.
Opinion: K-Beauty Needs More Than Salmon Sperm, Snail Mucin to Win the US
The US is now the biggest overseas buyer of South Korean skincare and cosmetics, but incoming brands need to focus on retail presence and diverse consumers, writes Bloomberg’s Julianna Liu.
The Social Media Trap
Unexpected new features and algorithmic changes at Instagram and TikTok are a reminder that brands and creators can’t become overly reliant on any one platform to drive their business.
The Social Media Trap
Unexpected new features and algorithmic changes at Instagram and TikTok are a reminder that brands and creators can’t become overly reliant on any one platform to drive their business.
Can Nars Keep Winning Complexion?
With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.
Can Nars Keep Winning Complexion?
With its biggest launch in years, Nars is hoping to consolidate its reputation as a category leader in foundations and concealers. But the fight to stay on top has never been harder.
How Big Can an ‘Indie’ Brand Get?
In Full Coverage, Priya Rao reports on two of the industry’s favourite young brands: Starface and Fara Homidi.
How Big Can an ‘Indie’ Brand Get?
In Full Coverage, Priya Rao reports on two of the industry’s favourite young brands: Starface and Fara Homidi.
Want to Sell Affordable Wellness? It’ll Cost You.
In an era of economic constraint and a growing loneliness epidemic, affordable bathhouse and sauna culture is undergoing a global renaissance. But building a mass market wellness empire comes with steep financial and operational hurdles.
Want to Sell Affordable Wellness? It’ll Cost You.
In an era of economic constraint and a growing loneliness epidemic, affordable bathhouse and sauna culture is undergoing a global renaissance. But building a mass market wellness empire comes with steep financial and operational hurdles.
Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again
The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again
The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Can Marketing Stunts Breathe New Life Into Beauty’s Oldest Brands?
Household names like Gold Bond, Vaseline and Sunsilk are investing in new activations and partnerships to reach younger consumers. Do they really need to?
Can Marketing Stunts Breathe New Life Into Beauty’s Oldest Brands?
Household names like Gold Bond, Vaseline and Sunsilk are investing in new activations and partnerships to reach younger consumers. Do they really need to?
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.