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Inside the Search for the Next Cerave

The L’Oréal-owned skincare line grew its sales almost five times between 2017 and 2021, riding a wave of enthusiasm for straightforward, affordable, expert-approved skincare, and becoming an industry-shaping force in beauty. Other mass brands are hoping for their moment in the spotlight.
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Mass brands have viral power, too. (BoF Team)

The million-plus people who follow Abbey Yung, a content creator with thick, waist-length blonde hair on TikTok are constantly inundating her with the same question: What products does she use to make her hair so soft and shiny?

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How Big Box Retailers Won Over Premium Beauty Brands

Mass retailers like Target and Walmart have invested heavily in their beauty offerings, attracting a fresh crop of indie brands – as well as increasing their overall basket size. For brands wanting a slice of the action, scaling up is necessary.

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Daniela Morosini
Daniela Morosini

Daniela Morosini is Senior Beauty Correspondent and Special Projects Editor at The Business of Beauty at BoF. She covers the global beauty industry, with an interest in how companies go to market and overcome hurdles.

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