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Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment

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.

Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment

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.


Shiseido Earnings Decline 8.5%, Drunk Elephant Sales Slide 65%

The Japanese cosmetics giant reported an 8.5 percent decrease in sales on Monday, with particularly steep losses at the prestige skincare brand Drunk Elephant and its American and Chinese businesses.

Shiseido Earnings Decline 8.5%, Drunk Elephant Sales Slide 65%

The Japanese cosmetics giant reported an 8.5 percent decrease in sales on Monday, with particularly steep losses at the prestige skincare brand Drunk Elephant and its American and Chinese businesses.


Is Homemade Shampoo a Recession Indicator?

DIY haircare recipes made with red onions and stovetop rice water are taking over TikTok’s algorithm. Do they represent a fad, or a shift in the way people want to talk about beauty in uncertain economic times?

Is Homemade Shampoo a Recession Indicator?

DIY haircare recipes made with red onions and stovetop rice water are taking over TikTok’s algorithm. Do they represent a fad, or a shift in the way people want to talk about beauty in uncertain economic times?


Beauty Plays the Long Game

As women’s sports continue to gain mainstream traction, beauty brands are shifting from short-term campaigns to sustained partnerships that deepen brand equity, unlock new audiences, and drive long-term growth.

Beauty Plays the Long Game

As women’s sports continue to gain mainstream traction, beauty brands are shifting from short-term campaigns to sustained partnerships that deepen brand equity, unlock new audiences, and drive long-term growth.


MAC’s Plan to Win: Lip Oil and Nepo Babies

The Estée Lauder-owned cosmetics label’s latest campaign casts Amelia Gray, Francesca Scorsese and Zaya Wade to promote “Lipglass Air,” a follow-up to MAC’s best-selling Lipglass.

MAC’s Plan to Win: Lip Oil and Nepo Babies

The Estée Lauder-owned cosmetics label’s latest campaign casts Amelia Gray, Francesca Scorsese and Zaya Wade to promote “Lipglass Air,” a follow-up to MAC’s best-selling Lipglass.


US Retailers Want in on K-Beauty — Again

Amorepacific’s Hanyul is the latest of a flood of K-beauty brands being scooped up by US beauty retailers as consumers clamor for Korean products in the face of price hikes.

US Retailers Want in on K-Beauty — Again

Amorepacific’s Hanyul is the latest of a flood of K-beauty brands being scooped up by US beauty retailers as consumers clamor for Korean products in the face of price hikes.


At Estée Lauder Companies, Growth Remains Elusive

The company’s latest results show progress in cutting costs, but projects a steeper slide in sales this year than previously anticipated.

At Estée Lauder Companies, Growth Remains Elusive

The company’s latest results show progress in cutting costs, but projects a steeper slide in sales this year than previously anticipated.


Ulta Looks to Rekindle the Magic With Cowboys, Squishmallows and Prada

At the retailer’s first ever experiential beauty event held deep in the heart of Texas, Ulta Beauty wrangled 1,500 consumers and nearly 200 brands as it wrestles with an industry-wide slowdown.

Ulta Looks to Rekindle the Magic With Cowboys, Squishmallows and Prada

At the retailer’s first ever experiential beauty event held deep in the heart of Texas, Ulta Beauty wrangled 1,500 consumers and nearly 200 brands as it wrestles with an industry-wide slowdown.


How to Get Beauty PR Right in Africa

Global lines like MAC Cosmetics and Tom Ford have spent the past decade laying the groundwork and solidifying their distribution channels. Now, they’re attempting to create marketing activations to drive sales and boost brand awareness across the region — but cultural nuances mean a more specialised approach is needed.

How to Get Beauty PR Right in Africa

Global lines like MAC Cosmetics and Tom Ford have spent the past decade laying the groundwork and solidifying their distribution channels. Now, they’re attempting to create marketing activations to drive sales and boost brand awareness across the region — but cultural nuances mean a more specialised approach is needed.


Beauty Dupes Are More Expensive Than the Originals Now

Your lipstick’s evil twin is gonna cost you. After years of cheap copycats, a new slew of makeup doppelgangers boast near-identical formulas and packaging… and higher prices. Here’s why shoppers are buying them anyway.

Beauty Dupes Are More Expensive Than the Originals Now

Your lipstick’s evil twin is gonna cost you. After years of cheap copycats, a new slew of makeup doppelgangers boast near-identical formulas and packaging… and higher prices. Here’s why shoppers are buying them anyway.


The Beauty and Fashion Brands That Won Coachella 2025

Buzzy brands Rhode and Revolve dominated the festival, according to an analysis of earned media value on influencer posts.

The Beauty and Fashion Brands That Won Coachella 2025

Buzzy brands Rhode and Revolve dominated the festival, according to an analysis of earned media value on influencer posts.


How Trendmood Gets the Scoop

The 13-year-old Instagram account — run by makeup artist Sophie Shab — is known for breaking beauty launches before anyone else. Shab is expanding her empire, inking brand partnerships and planning to open her first pop-up this summer.

How Trendmood Gets the Scoop

The 13-year-old Instagram account — run by makeup artist Sophie Shab — is known for breaking beauty launches before anyone else. Shab is expanding her empire, inking brand partnerships and planning to open her first pop-up this summer.