Skip to main content

Skin Care

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty and the Book Club

Your summer read may be doing double-duty as your latest source of makeup inspiration

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Beauty and the Book Club

Your summer read may be doing double-duty as your latest source of makeup inspiration


The Dangers of ‘Casualising’ Injectables

From botulism to HIV, horror stories of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have gained a national spotlight as consumers have turned to unlicensed practitioners.

The Dangers of ‘Casualising’ Injectables

From botulism to HIV, horror stories of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have gained a national spotlight as consumers have turned to unlicensed practitioners.


The Business Opportunity in Gen-Z Bridal Beauty

As Gen-Z begins to head to the altar, their emerging bridal preferences can create fresh revenue-generating opportunities for beauty companies. But savvy marketing and deployment is needed to fully realise their potential.

The Business Opportunity in Gen-Z Bridal Beauty

As Gen-Z begins to head to the altar, their emerging bridal preferences can create fresh revenue-generating opportunities for beauty companies. But savvy marketing and deployment is needed to fully realise their potential.


Why Brands Are Inviting Customers on Influencer Trips

Lavish trips full of free swag are no longer exclusively for the high-follower-count elites.

Why Brands Are Inviting Customers on Influencer Trips

Lavish trips full of free swag are no longer exclusively for the high-follower-count elites.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Cash Is Thicker Than Water

For collect-em-all beauty shoppers, designer straws are becoming the new lip glosses.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Cash Is Thicker Than Water

For collect-em-all beauty shoppers, designer straws are becoming the new lip glosses.


How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle | The Debrief

Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speaks with Priya Rao, executive editor at The Business of Beauty, about tweens’ rising influence in beauty and how brands are catering to this young and increasingly influential demographic.

How Tweens Took Over the Beauty Aisle | The Debrief

Senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young speaks with Priya Rao, executive editor at The Business of Beauty, about tweens’ rising influence in beauty and how brands are catering to this young and increasingly influential demographic.


With Ulta Beauty Entry, Ilia Wants to Go Mainstream

An early pioneer of 'clean' beauty, the premium cosmetics brand is jockeying to become a household name and conquer more categories and global territories.

With Ulta Beauty Entry, Ilia Wants to Go Mainstream

An early pioneer of 'clean' beauty, the premium cosmetics brand is jockeying to become a household name and conquer more categories and global territories.


A To-Do List for Estée Lauder’s Next CEO

Whoever steps into Fabrizio Freda’s Italian loafers in June 2025 has a big job on their hands, as the American beauty conglomerate battles softened demand internationally and on its home turf. Kickstarting meaningful growth will mean a fresh China strategy, channel and category overhauls, and generating some much needed buzz.

A To-Do List for Estée Lauder’s Next CEO

Whoever steps into Fabrizio Freda’s Italian loafers in June 2025 has a big job on their hands, as the American beauty conglomerate battles softened demand internationally and on its home turf. Kickstarting meaningful growth will mean a fresh China strategy, channel and category overhauls, and generating some much needed buzz.


Who Is Buying a $500 Moisturiser?

As aspirational shoppers pull back from spending, brands are investing in hyper-premium products in an effort to court high-net-worth individuals who are happy to spend triple digits on a single item. These shoppers are more discerning than most.

Who Is Buying a $500 Moisturiser?

As aspirational shoppers pull back from spending, brands are investing in hyper-premium products in an effort to court high-net-worth individuals who are happy to spend triple digits on a single item. These shoppers are more discerning than most.


Can Gen-Z Get Neutrogena Back on Top?

The Kenvue-owned skincare giant is releasing a new range, Collagen Bank, targeting younger consumers with actress Hailee Steinfeld as a spokesperson, a TikTok-first rollout and a focus on anti-ageing care.

Can Gen-Z Get Neutrogena Back on Top?

The Kenvue-owned skincare giant is releasing a new range, Collagen Bank, targeting younger consumers with actress Hailee Steinfeld as a spokesperson, a TikTok-first rollout and a focus on anti-ageing care.


Op-Ed | The Slippery Slope of Beauty Transparency

As the number and price of treatments and products spiral ever higher, endless content on how editors, influencers and celebrities achieve their perfect looks may be doing more harm than good, argues Sable Yong. Sometimes, ignorance really is bliss.

Op-Ed | The Slippery Slope of Beauty Transparency

As the number and price of treatments and products spiral ever higher, endless content on how editors, influencers and celebrities achieve their perfect looks may be doing more harm than good, argues Sable Yong. Sometimes, ignorance really is bliss.


The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Don’t Eat That

Gourmand fragrances are a shortcut for Gen-Z emotional investment.

The Business of Beauty Haul of Fame: Don’t Eat That

Gourmand fragrances are a shortcut for Gen-Z emotional investment.