Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Beauty
Analysis and advice on the fast-evolving beauty business.
The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media
Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.
The Anti-AI Aesthetic Taking Over Social Media
Products strewn across the sink, half-empty or in cluttered piles have replaced picture-perfect shelfies as brands and influencers find luxury in mess.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches
If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: Luxury Brands Need to Find Their Wellness Niches
If health is the new wealth, conglomerates like LVMH and Kering need to command a share of this spending, writes Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted.
Drunk Elephant’s New Motto: No Kids Allowed
With a new brand campaign and visual assets, the results-driven ‘clean’ beauty brand hopes to reinforce its original ethos and reclaim its core customer.
Drunk Elephant’s New Motto: No Kids Allowed
With a new brand campaign and visual assets, the results-driven ‘clean’ beauty brand hopes to reinforce its original ethos and reclaim its core customer.
Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory
Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.
Why Fragrance Is the Latest Red Carpet Accessory
Perfume brands are now sponsoring celebrity beauty professionals for events like the Golden Globes, even if their impact is all but invisible.
How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice
Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.
How to Sell the Same Lipstick Twice
Resurrecting hero products can be a lucrative beauty strategy — but change the formula too much, and risk a crash-and-burn.
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
Inside Hailey Bieber’s Global Rhode Show
This week, I chat with beauty’s buzziest figure, Hailey Bieber, as she brings her brand to Australia and New Zealand.
The Themes Shaping Wellness in 2026
Holistic health is the hot topic of the year, as consumers seek products, treatments and habits that will improve their wellbeing across the board.
The Themes Shaping Wellness in 2026
Holistic health is the hot topic of the year, as consumers seek products, treatments and habits that will improve their wellbeing across the board.
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.
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.
How the K-Shaped Economy Is Redefining the Lipstick Effect
Skincare, makeup and fragrance are often touted for their ability to withstand market turbulence, but a splintering economic landscape is testing them in new ways.
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 NEWS IN BRIEF
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Bain, Blackstone Among Suitors for Vitamin Maker Vitabiotics
Bain Capital and Blackstone are among private equity firms in the next round of bidding for the UK vitamin company, sources told Bloomberg.
Boots CEO Ornella Barra Steps Down
Ornella Barra is stepping down after leading the UK drug store chain for almost a decade.
M.ph by Mary Phillips Appoints CEO From Ouai
Hannah Beals has been appointed to lead the early-stage makeup artistry label, which launched August 2025.
Byoma Names Tara Loftis Global President and Chief Brand Officer
Loftis joins the UK skincare brand from Galderma, where she served as global brand president for the company’s dermatological portfolio.
Pat McGrath Labs Files for Bankruptcy
The embattled cosmetics label has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to filings, and cancelled its asset sale scheduled for Tuesday.