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in-cosmetics 2013 Set to Display More Innovation, Interaction Opportunities

The event, to be held in Paris in April, will focus on water, with unique formulations, new ingredients, product concepts and technologies that all use water for the development of creative beauty products.

Holiday Sales Slow Elizabeth Arden Results to $418 Million for Q2 2013

Lower sales in its North American business, as well as in Europe, push down the numbers for Elizabeth Arden for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013.

Focus on Fun in Beauty

The NPD Group's Karen Grant shows how it isn't only functional beauty products that are driving new growth in the prestige beauty segment.

The Customizable Beauty Baton Collection from Ready Set Jet

Ready Set Jet focuses on customizable, on-the-go beauty that allows customers to pick their favorite products in a baton barrel.

Touch Me, Tell Me, Sell Me: The Business of International Beauty

A view of the global beauty retail scene.

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Beauty’s 2025 Winners and Losers (So Far); PLUS: New Advisory Voices

From mass brands to minis to hair treatments, the market is sending a message about shopper sentiment.

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Think Like a Machine: Estée Lauder Takes GEO Global With Profound Partnership

In generative search, consumers increasingly ask an AI assistant to interpret their needs and deliver a recommendation.

Estée Lauder Brand Debuts on Amazon for U.S. Customers

The Estee Lauder Company's signature brand, Estee Lauder, is expanding into more online retail markets with products now available on Amazon for U.S. shoppers.

Packaging as Added Value

Packaging for beauty must be functional and attractive, but it also increasingly needs to offer additional benefits to both the consumer and the brand.

International and Domestic Sales Both Increase for Elizabeth Arden

For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $265.5 million, an increase of 4.6%, as compared to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year.

Coty Switches Up Leadership Structure

This new structure and leadership initiative from Coty was developed to advance the company’s growth and represent a more holistic view of beauty consumer evolution.

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Indies Set the Pace, Conglomerates Hold the Shelf—2026 Lessons for Beauty

Conglomerates defend share, while indies drive upside.

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10 Things Reshaping Beauty’s Future

From Gen Z to omnichannel shopping to value-driven consumption, the beauty industry is in the process of a significant reboot.

Boldface Group Brings in Net Revenue of $5.3 Million

The company, which licenses brands such as Kardashian Beauty, is expanding to new partnerships and international distribution as well.

Mariah Carey Pairs with OPI for Nail Innovation

The diva will collaborate with the Coty nail care brand on a limited edition collection.

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Enjoy Fun in the Sun with Organic Sunscreen

Now you and the sun can both glow! Veridatta’s Vital Sun True Glow sunscreen is formulated to be organic and works double duty, as it conceals minor impurities, while also providing broad spectrum UV protection.

Notably, 'spending per buyer was directly influenced by the presence of children: among households with children, the average spending per buyer in Q1 increased at five-times the rate as those without children,' per Circana.

Q1 2024 US Beauty Sales Stabilize, but Still Growing

Gen Alpha continues to drive prestige sales among households earning more than $100,000, with kids' households growing at twice the rate of households with no children.

Is the fragrance boom over? Not even close. Though growth wasn't as robust as the peak, scent has continued to perform well, led by value-focused offerings.

US Consumers Embrace Beauty in Uncertain Q1 2025

Notably, all prestige beauty categories experienced growth in March, offering some silver lining for the sector.