Could Travel Sizes Get Sent Packing?
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and the Scarlet Witch of red carpet hair. Included in today’s issue: Beauty Creations Cosmetics,…
Customers Want Beauty Brands to Prove Their Worth
Opens in new window Across the globe, one thing unites customers of all income levels: even those that are not price-sensitive are still value-sensitive. Mass beauty players are gaining ground,…
Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Breakthrough Track
NAPA, CALIFORNIA — As The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 drew to a close on Tuesday night, guests were excitedly awaiting the reveal of this year’s The Business of…
How Niche Perfumers Pay to Win
While the greater beauty slowdown may be bringing about the end of the Lipstick Index, perhaps it’s led to the emergence of a different product as an economic indicator: Fragrance.…
Why Hair Tools Still Haven’t Won Over Textured Hair Consumers
Black women spend more on their hair than any other demographic. Yet the makers of hair tools, a popular and lucrative category, are failing to appeal to them. In 2024,…
How an Indie Beauty Brand Finds Its Hero
When Beyoncé launched her beauty line Cécred in February 2024, critics were quick to question the premise: could a global superstar known for wigs, protective styles and high-glam extensions credibly…
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and a teen drama with its own blush brush. Included in today’s issue: Bella Hadid,…
Beauty Plays the Long Game
When Netflix’s comedy series “Running Point” premiered earlier this year, viewers tuned in for its star-studded cast — including Kate Hudson and Brenda Song — and its fictionalised take on…
The Met’s Madame X-Rated Opportunity
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and a Walmart influencer showdown. (It’s not who you think…) Included in today’s issue: Beachwaver,…
Can Designer Perfumes Win Over the Niche Customer?
Fashion houses, long the arbiters of fine perfumes, are stepping up their fragrance game. Brands like Bottega Veneta, Chanel and Balmain have long been at the top of the food…