Cosmetics

Half Magic Leverages ‘Euphoria’ Buzz to Keep Consumers Engaged Amid Inflation
Half Magic Leverages ‘Euphoria’ Buzz to Keep Consumers Engaged Amid Inflation
July 18, 2023  |  Retail

With consumers pulling back on unnecessary purchases amid macroeconomic challenges, direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand Half Magic is seizing on its founder’s wide social following to...

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Personalized Skincare Puts a Fresh Face on Heyday’s Subscription Model
Personalized Skincare Puts a Fresh Face on Heyday’s Subscription Model
June 27, 2023  |  Retail

If TikTok told you to rotate your skincare products biweekly, you probably started to rotate your skincare regimen. Or you know someone who did. But...

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AI-Powered Beauty Company Oddity Challenges Industry Norms, Files IPO 
AI-Powered Beauty Company Oddity Challenges Industry Norms, Files IPO 
June 26, 2023  |  IPO

Despite it being a ghost town in IPOville, Oddity, a beauty and technology company responsible for managing brands like Il Makiage and Spoiled Child, has...

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Charlotte Tilbury Goes Mobile With AI
Charlotte Tilbury Goes Mobile With AI
June 15, 2023  |  Retail

Ordering the right color foundation online can be hard, especially when you don’t know your shade to begin with — an issue makeup lovers know...

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The Honest Company Waves Bye to China and the EU
The Honest Company Waves Bye to China and the EU
May 10, 2023  |  Retail

While many brands and retailers continue to make big bets on China, Jessica Alba’s consumer packaged goods (CPG) company The Honest Company is exiting the...

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Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook but Continues to Bet Big on Chinese Market 
Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook but Continues to Bet Big on Chinese Market 
May 04, 2023  |  Retail

Despite lowering its sales outlook for the third straight quarter due to a slower-than-expected recovery in Asia, cosmetics company Estée Lauder remains optimistic about the...

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L’Oreal Sets Eyes on Chinese Consumers, Buys Luxury Brand Aesop  
L’Oreal Sets Eyes on Chinese Consumers, Buys Luxury Brand Aesop  
April 04, 2023  |  Retail

L’Oreal’s acquisition of the Australian luxury brand Aesop from Natura & Co., announced Monday (April 3), for an enterprise value of $2.53 billion, sets L’Oreal...

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Glossier Partners with Sephora, Makes Changes to Leadership Team
Glossier Partners with Sephora, Makes Changes to Leadership Team
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Glossier has made some changes to its leadership team and its business model that includes offering products in Sephora stores. The beauty brand has promoted Marie...

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L’Oréal, Perfect Use AI and Tech to Drive Makeup Makeover
L’Oréal, Perfect Use AI and Tech to Drive Makeup Makeover
January 04, 2023  |  Retail

Whether it’s for speed, convenience, precision or accessibility, the cosmetic industry is undergoing a major makeup makeover. While a challenging economy and changing consumer tastes...

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