Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

12 September 2017 • By Sarah Brown

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Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

News & Analysis

Former Monk Sues L'Oréal Over Anti-Aging Formula

30 August 2017 • By Associated Press

30 August 2017 • By Associated Press

Dennis Wyrzykowski is joined in the lawsuit by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, which developed the technology — a wrinkle cream called Easeamine — in 2009.

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News & Analysis

Former Monk Sues L'Oréal Over Anti-Aging Formula

Dennis Wyrzykowski is joined in the lawsuit by the University of Massachusetts Medical School, which developed the technology — a wrinkle cream called Easeamine — in 2009.

The Business of Beauty

Can Cannabis Beauty Go Mass?

26 August 2017 • By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan

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The Business of Beauty

Can Cannabis Beauty Go Mass?

Marijuana’s active ingredients have been proven beneficial when applied topically, but legal limitations may prohibit beauty brands from successfully scaling the opportunity.

News & Analysis

Millennial Spend and E-Commerce Drives Estée Lauder Boost

18 August 2017 • By Grace Cook

18 August 2017 • By Grace Cook

Estée Lauder Companies announced annual revenues of $11.8 billion for the fiscal year ending June, an increase of 5 percent on 2016. The gain has been attributed to e-commerce, as well as acquisitions of Becca Cosmetics and Too Faced.

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News & Analysis

Millennial Spend and E-Commerce Drives Estée Lauder Boost

Estée Lauder Companies announced annual revenues of $11.8 billion for the fiscal year ending June, an increase of 5 percent on 2016. The gain has been attributed to e-commerce, as well as acquisitions of Becca Cosmetics and Too Faced.

What Can Luxury Learn from Beauty Influencers?

7 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

7 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

In a world where earned media often speaks louder than paid marketing, the cost of not nurturing conversation can be high.

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What Can Luxury Learn from Beauty Influencers?

In a world where earned media often speaks louder than paid marketing, the cost of not nurturing conversation can be high.

Op-Ed | Avon's Next CEO Needs to Be a Miracle Worker

3 August 2017 • By Bloomberg

3 August 2017 • By Bloomberg

Avon's CEO Sherilyn McCoy stepped down on Thursday after the beauty company reported a second-quarter loss of $45.5 million.

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Op-Ed | Avon's Next CEO Needs to Be a Miracle Worker

Avon's CEO Sherilyn McCoy stepped down on Thursday after the beauty company reported a second-quarter loss of $45.5 million.

Beyond Avon and Mary Kay, Why Social Selling Still Works

3 August 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Beyond Avon and Mary Kay, Why Social Selling Still Works

Thanks to the growing 'gig economy' and the rise of social media, social selling businesses are thriving.

Tracking the Rise of ‘Clean’ Beauty

25 July 2017 • By Sarah Brown

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Tracking the Rise of ‘Clean’ Beauty

Non-toxic beauty is more than a trend: It’s a health issue, a political issue — and a business opportunity. As the market shifts and consumers demand more from their products, will the establishment finally catch on? Sarah Brown reports.

News Bites | Glossier Goes Global

12 July 2017 • By BoF Team

12 July 2017 • By BoF Team

In today's News Bites, the community-driven beauty brand details plans to enter three international markets.

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News Bites | Glossier Goes Global

In today's News Bites, the community-driven beauty brand details plans to enter three international markets.

The Business of Beauty

The Dawn of Designer Botox?

7 July 2017 • By Tamison O'Connor

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The Business of Beauty

The Dawn of Designer Botox?

As Botox and dermal fillers become a more normalised part of millennial beauty regimes, injectables could be become a multi-billion dollar opportunity for established luxury players.