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Asia's New Beauty Players Are Going Global
Following the rise of K-Beauty, J-Beauty and C-Beauty, a set of up-and-coming Asian skincare and make-up brands are taking over Instagram feeds and Sephora shelves.
Beauty
What’s Selling in Beauty Right Now
Early in the pandemic, consumers stocked up on fancy face masks, relaxation lotions and luxury vibrators. What are they buying now?
Beauty
Why Fast Fashion Has Been Slow to Tap the Beauty Boom
Zara, H&M, Asos and other fast-fashion retailers now sell lipstick and eyeshadow alongside dresses and blazers. But they’re finding “fast and cheap” is a tougher sell in the beauty market.
Beauty
What’s Behind the Lip Gloss Boom? The 90s Nostalgia, Wellness and Tinder.
High-shine lacquered lips are back on the beauty radar. But like its consumers, lip gloss has grown up and brands have made modifications to improve their formulas.