Body Care

During the first day of The Business of Beauty Global Forum, content creators Dylan Mulvaney, Katie Fang and Steph Hui; Shiseido executive Angelica Munson, Sisley global vice president Christine d’Ornano and more unpack how beauty is shaping culture.

Here’s why your new moisturisers look like Sharper Image tools.

According to an email viewed by The Business of Beauty, the company will be on hiatus while it establishes a sustainable path to return as a new company.

Puig and Space NK are cashing in on their ability to tap the growth of hot new products, while L’Occitane, Olaplex and The Estée Lauder Companies are discovering how quickly the shine can come off even the biggest brands.

Going public is usually a pivotal moment in a company’s history, cementing its heavyweight status and setting it up for expansion. In L’Occitane’s case, delisting might be a bigger conduit for growth.

How not to look tired? Make money.

Once thought of as long-term disruptors who would change the way we shop forever, multi-brand online retailers that sell cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and more are facing multiple headwinds.

Beauty labels hope to court the concert set for both brand awareness and trendsetting opportunities.

Landing a retail partnership is often seen as a major milestone for beauty founders — but it brings a bevy of new challenges, from the logistical complexities to setting a marketing budget. Black entrepreneurs, who typically have far less capital to work with, often face tough choices.

Outgoing group CEO André Hoffmann is taking a majority stake in the brand, while Grown Alchemist CEO Anna Teal will have minority ownership.

The US mega-chain is continuing to build out its assortment of prestige beauty brands and services.

The company behind Naturium’s recent sale adds the body care brand to its portfolio.