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Why the World’s Biggest Beauty Company Is Moving Upmarket

L’Oréal is reinforcing its high-end focus under CEO Nicolas Hieronimus.

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Why the World’s Biggest Beauty Company Is Moving Upmarket

L’Oréal is reinforcing its high-end focus under CEO Nicolas Hieronimus.


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For Coty, Is It Goodbye Gucci?

With its new beauty division, Kering clearly wants to exert more control over its fashion houses’ beauty businesses. That could spell trouble for the companies that currently hold lucrative fragrance and cosmetics licenses.

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For Coty, Is It Goodbye Gucci?

With its new beauty division, Kering clearly wants to exert more control over its fashion houses’ beauty businesses. That could spell trouble for the companies that currently hold lucrative fragrance and cosmetics licenses.


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The Business of Beauty Global Forum Is Coming to California From May 30–June 1, 2023

The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce The Business of Beauty Global Forum, a new invitation only gathering bringing together a dynamic group of executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives from the global beauty and wellness industry, taking place between May 30 and June 1, 2023 at Stanly Ranch, a new five-star resort located in Napa Valley, California, USA.

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The Business of Beauty Global Forum Is Coming to California From May 30–June 1, 2023

The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce The Business of Beauty Global Forum, a new invitation only gathering bringing together a dynamic group of executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives from the global beauty and wellness industry, taking place between May 30 and June 1, 2023 at Stanly Ranch, a new five-star resort located in Napa Valley, California, USA.


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What Happens When Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Clean’

‘Clean’ products have been a driving force in beauty for years. But with no universal standards, the confusion surrounding that label is threatening both its use as a measure of product safety and in marketing.

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What Happens When Consumers Don’t Trust ‘Clean’

‘Clean’ products have been a driving force in beauty for years. But with no universal standards, the confusion surrounding that label is threatening both its use as a measure of product safety and in marketing.


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Sephora Responds to Claim Its Clean Beauty Programme Is Anything But

The LVMH-owned beauty retailer asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its “Clean at Sephora” designation is false advertising.

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Sephora Responds to Claim Its Clean Beauty Programme Is Anything But

The LVMH-owned beauty retailer asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its “Clean at Sephora” designation is false advertising.


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Isamaya Ffrench’s New Take on ‘Sex Sells’

Overtly sexual marketing has long been a selling point in beauty, but the makeup artist is pushing boundaries with a new collection of lip colours in anatomically correct tubes.

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Isamaya Ffrench’s New Take on ‘Sex Sells’

Overtly sexual marketing has long been a selling point in beauty, but the makeup artist is pushing boundaries with a new collection of lip colours in anatomically correct tubes.


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Who Are Pat McGrath Labs’ Investors?

Eurazeo, which invested in Pat McGrath Labs in a deal that valued the beauty brand at $1 billion in 2018, quietly sold its stake in the beauty line in 2021, BoF has learned.

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Who Are Pat McGrath Labs’ Investors?

Eurazeo, which invested in Pat McGrath Labs in a deal that valued the beauty brand at $1 billion in 2018, quietly sold its stake in the beauty line in 2021, BoF has learned.


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What Estée Lauder and E.l.f. Can Tell Us About the Beauty Market

The two companies, which occupy different ends of the market, report results this week. Plus, what else to watch for in the coming days.

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What Estée Lauder and E.l.f. Can Tell Us About the Beauty Market

The two companies, which occupy different ends of the market, report results this week. Plus, what else to watch for in the coming days.


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Makeup Artist Brands Are Beauty’s Best Bet

As frothy beauty valuations come back down to earth, a group of artist-led lines are being primed for acquisition.

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Makeup Artist Brands Are Beauty’s Best Bet

As frothy beauty valuations come back down to earth, a group of artist-led lines are being primed for acquisition.


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Beauty’s Top M&A Targets

The global market has slowed, but the beauty category remains of interest to financial backers. The Business of Beauty identifies the top targets of the year.

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Beauty’s Top M&A Targets

The global market has slowed, but the beauty category remains of interest to financial backers. The Business of Beauty identifies the top targets of the year.


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Why Gen-Z Yellow Will Never Be Millennial Pink

Gen-Z’s bright aesthetic may be rising in popularity, but the generation’s individualistic nature may keep it from becoming a full-blown phenomenon.

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Why Gen-Z Yellow Will Never Be Millennial Pink

Gen-Z’s bright aesthetic may be rising in popularity, but the generation’s individualistic nature may keep it from becoming a full-blown phenomenon.


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Makeup by Mario Secures Minority Investment at $200 Million Valuation

Provenance and Silas Capital took a minority stake in Mario Dedivanovic’s Makeup by Mario, valuing the brand at over $200 million.

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Makeup by Mario Secures Minority Investment at $200 Million Valuation

Provenance and Silas Capital took a minority stake in Mario Dedivanovic’s Makeup by Mario, valuing the brand at over $200 million.