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.
Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous
Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.
Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous
Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.
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: Conglomerates, Controversy and Consolidation
The beauty industry's M&A machine roared back into action in 2025, with no shortage of blockbuster sales and surprise consolidation. It was also a year with no shortage of flashpoint moments or controversial characters, reflecting the wider fractious social media and political climate.
The Best of BoF 2025: Conglomerates, Controversy and Consolidation
The beauty industry's M&A machine roared back into action in 2025, with no shortage of blockbuster sales and surprise consolidation. It was also a year with no shortage of flashpoint moments or controversial characters, reflecting the wider fractious social media and political climate.
The Best of BoF 2025: Deals, Deals, Deals
After a year of stagnancy, the beauty deals pipeline unfroze in 2025, with some of the buzziest brands finding new homes in blockbuster deals.
The Best of BoF 2025: Deals, Deals, Deals
After a year of stagnancy, the beauty deals pipeline unfroze in 2025, with some of the buzziest brands finding new homes in blockbuster deals.
The Best of BoF 2025: All’s Well That Spends Well
From members clubs and longevity tech to supplements and wearables, wellness remained a premium offering for high-income consumers in 2025.
The Best of BoF 2025: All’s Well That Spends Well
From members clubs and longevity tech to supplements and wearables, wellness remained a premium offering for high-income consumers in 2025.
The Best of BoF 2025: Setting the Tone
Beauty marketing was a mixed back this year, as brands and retailers asserted themselves among rabid Gen Alpha shoppers, tackled new AI search engines and tried to remain relevant in the most competitive market of all time.
The Best of BoF 2025: Setting the Tone
Beauty marketing was a mixed back this year, as brands and retailers asserted themselves among rabid Gen Alpha shoppers, tackled new AI search engines and tried to remain relevant in the most competitive market of all time.
The Best of BoF 2025: An Omnichannel World
As retailers big and small fight on the global stage for share of the beauty market, brands are increasingly spreading themselves across channels — e-commerce, live selling and even AI platforms — to better meet customers where they are.
The Best of BoF 2025: An Omnichannel World
As retailers big and small fight on the global stage for share of the beauty market, brands are increasingly spreading themselves across channels — e-commerce, live selling and even AI platforms — to better meet customers where they are.
The Best of BoF 2025: The New Food Chain
Beauty’s biggest companies have seen their growth moderate, while a flurry of M&A activity and consolidation has begun to shift the playing field.
The Best of BoF 2025: The New Food Chain
Beauty’s biggest companies have seen their growth moderate, while a flurry of M&A activity and consolidation has begun to shift the playing field.
The Best of BoF 2025: The Next Big Beauty Boom?
Skinified routines and premium stylers drove most of the category's growth in 2025, as consumers became more value conscious in their hair care purchases overall.
The Best of BoF 2025: The Next Big Beauty Boom?
Skinified routines and premium stylers drove most of the category's growth in 2025, as consumers became more value conscious in their hair care purchases overall.
The Best of BoF 2025: Clean Girl Power Remains Strong
One particular beauty look continued to dominate the makeup industry in 2025, driving new innovations and inspiring most of its launches.
The Best of BoF 2025: Clean Girl Power Remains Strong
One particular beauty look continued to dominate the makeup industry in 2025, driving new innovations and inspiring most of its launches.
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.
The Best of BoF 2025: Innovation is King
Skincare brands are finding post-pandemic growth more elusive, as customers whittle down their routines and seek out expert-backed brands.
The Best of BoF 2025: Innovation is King
Skincare brands are finding post-pandemic growth more elusive, as customers whittle down their routines and seek out expert-backed brands.
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.