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Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale

Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.

Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale

Estée Lauder is strategically shopping a cluster of its brands including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.


Exclusive: Angel Reese and Musician Rema Invest in Skincare Brand Topicals

In lieu of more institutional investors, the skincare startup tapped a cohort of entertainment and sports ‘cultural leaders’ to invest in its range of eye masks and serums.

Exclusive: Angel Reese and Musician Rema Invest in Skincare Brand Topicals

In lieu of more institutional investors, the skincare startup tapped a cohort of entertainment and sports ‘cultural leaders’ to invest in its range of eye masks and serums.


The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026

Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.

The Fast-Growing Beauty Brands to Watch in 2026

Fresh points of view, distinct product offerings and international perspectives all unite the next generation of skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair and body labels.


Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous

Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.

Inside Unilever’s Plan to Make Vaseline TikTok Famous

Executives at the beauty giant are tapping social media creators in their marketing for the 150 year-old petroleum jelly as more brands eschew traditional media channels.


The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026

From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.

The Top Trends That Will Define Beauty in 2026

From global K-beauty category expansion to at-home medspa alternatives, beauty is becoming even more expert-led, targeted and internationally influenced in 2026.


The Best of BoF 2025: Innovation is King

Skincare brands are finding post-pandemic growth more elusive, as customers whittle down their routines and seek out expert-backed brands.

The Best of BoF 2025: Innovation is King

Skincare brands are finding post-pandemic growth more elusive, as customers whittle down their routines and seek out expert-backed brands.


Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table

As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.

Beauty Brands Are Finding Their Next Customers on the Operating Table

As interest in surgical procedures and so-called “tweakments” builds, a new cottage industry is emerging. Brands are targeting patients looking to maximise, extend and protect the results.


Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.

Why Are Barrette Sales Spiking? Thank Ozempic.

Hair loss is on the rise, in step with GLP-1 drug usage and general stress levels, and causing a measurable shift in clip preferences.


Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration

For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.

Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration

For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.


The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here

How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.

The Pumpkin Spice Shortage Is Here

How climate change and YouTube bakes made beauty brands panic — and pivot — from one of their favourite ingredients this year.


How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business

Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.

How Gift Sets Became Big Beauty Business

Gift sets have transitioned from being a stocking stuffer at a more affordable price to a luxury offering driving this holiday season’s sales.


China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal

Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.

China’s Biggest Beauty Firm Lays Out Strategy to Rival L’Oréal

Proya reported sales above 10 billion yuan last year, the first Chinese beauty company to do so. Its billionaire founder is now on the hunt for European brands.