Sunscreen is the latest product to attract consumer ire, with numerous brands releasing so-called ‘universal’ offerings that, in practice, often don’t work on darker skin tones. Fixing formulations, however, isn’t easy.
Sunscreen is the latest product to attract consumer ire, with numerous brands releasing so-called ‘universal’ offerings that, in practice, often don’t work on darker skin tones. Fixing formulations, however, isn’t easy.
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner and Tatcha’s chief marketing officer Nicole Frusci joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore building a lasting beauty business in an ever-changing market.
At The Business of Beauty Global Forum, Front Row’s chief revenue officer Christopher Skinner and Tatcha’s chief marketing officer Nicole Frusci joined BoF’s Alice Gividen on stage to explore building a lasting beauty business in an ever-changing market.
The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.
The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.
When growth plateaus, beauty companies may remix their logos, colour schemes and even products in the hopes of appealing to a wider audience or re-engaging their core. But finding a new brand identity can sometimes mean upsetting fans of the old one.
When growth plateaus, beauty companies may remix their logos, colour schemes and even products in the hopes of appealing to a wider audience or re-engaging their core. But finding a new brand identity can sometimes mean upsetting fans of the old one.
The Business of Beauty gathered founders and leaders from companies such as Bansk Beauty, Glossier, Kenvue, Shiseido, Puig Beauty, Printemps, Elemis, L’Oréal, Nars Cosmetics, Unilever and Coty to discuss building agility in a rapidly changing market.
The Business of Beauty gathered founders and leaders from companies such as Bansk Beauty, Glossier, Kenvue, Shiseido, Puig Beauty, Printemps, Elemis, L’Oréal, Nars Cosmetics, Unilever and Coty to discuss building agility in a rapidly changing market.
After years of double-digit growth and a perception of being impervious to wider economic downturns, the beauty industry is finding that cash-strapped customers aren’t interested in “little luxuries.”
After years of double-digit growth and a perception of being impervious to wider economic downturns, the beauty industry is finding that cash-strapped customers aren’t interested in “little luxuries.”
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
As a global incubator and operator for beauty and personal care brands, Maesa is growing its presence across new and existing categories — putting unmet customer needs at the centre of its own brands’ strategy. BoF hears from chief executive officer Piyush Jain and chief financial officer Zaheer Ferguson on its goals to disrupt the beauty and wellness space.
As a global incubator and operator for beauty and personal care brands, Maesa is growing its presence across new and existing categories — putting unmet customer needs at the centre of its own brands’ strategy. BoF hears from chief executive officer Piyush Jain and chief financial officer Zaheer Ferguson on its goals to disrupt the beauty and wellness space.
Traditional macho marketing is being replaced by inclusive campaigns, science-backed formulations and influencer-led storytelling as Indian men embrace beauty and skincare.
Traditional macho marketing is being replaced by inclusive campaigns, science-backed formulations and influencer-led storytelling as Indian men embrace beauty and skincare.
In order to reverse its sales decline, the company is reportedly considering selling off poorer-performing, lower-margin brands and cutting other costs. Investors want to see the fat trimmed, and more room created for future growth.
In order to reverse its sales decline, the company is reportedly considering selling off poorer-performing, lower-margin brands and cutting other costs. Investors want to see the fat trimmed, and more room created for future growth.
In the face of discount-seeking consumers and dupe culture, brands are doing more to prove their formulas are worth their premium prices.
In the face of discount-seeking consumers and dupe culture, brands are doing more to prove their formulas are worth their premium prices.
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.
The new “everything shower” costs less than a latte — and about as much as a drugstore shampoo and conditioner, Faran Krentcil writes in Haul of Fame.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
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.
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
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.
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.