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Quince Enters the Beauty Marketplace

The DTC e-tailer announced The Beauty Atelier by Quince, which will sell skincare products from brands like Augustinus Bader and 111Skin, and reflects an industry-wide effort for beauty stores to open marketplaces of their own.

A model wearing a linen robe and 111Skin black undereye patches lounges on a boucle chair — Better known for its affordable cashmere and linens, Quince's foray into beauty reflects a growing trend of retailers tapping the marketplace models. (Quince)

05 June 2025

Quince, the direct-to-consumer retailer known for its accessibly-priced products across fashion, home and jewelry, has announced its foray into skincare on Thursday morning with The Beauty Atelier by Quince, a luxury beauty marketplace that will launch in early June, the company confirmed to

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About the authors

Brennan Kilbane

Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.