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The Retail Insurance Rules Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore

"Rising insurance costs are changing how beauty brands operate in a pretty fundamental way."

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ChatGPT: The New Beauty Guru?

New data from Spate unveils how beauty enthusiasts are using ChatGPT across makeup, hair care and skin care, revealing a need for new brand strategies.

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With Sincerely Yours and Pour Tous, the Gen Alpha Beauty Blitz Reaches Sephora and Amazon

Two recent brand launches turn up the heat on the competition in responsible skin care.

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How K-Beauty Trends Have Taken Over Skin Care: from Acne Care to PDRN

This report explores how each brand, product and trend addresses certain skin concerns.

SPF-infused makeup, multifunctional K-beauty and more are lighting up consumers' feeds this summer.

SummerTok's Hottest Beauty Trends Include SPF Glow-Ups, TikTok-Famous Eyebrows and Skin-Loving Makeup Magic

Brands that tap into seasonal and longer-term consumer engagement can gain ground on even the most entrenched establishments.

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.

Charlotte Tilbury and Ultra Violette Expand Their Reach in the U.S. Market

Charlotte Tilbury, founded by British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury, MBE, is now available in 35 Bluemercury stores nationwide and online.

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Top 15 Beauty Predictions for 2025: Insider Insights

We prompted a variety of leaders within the beauty industry to share their thoughts on the oncoming trend forecast for 2025.

Blake Brown and Colorsonic point to Target's recent focus on the hair care space.

Target's Q2 2024 Beauty Secret: Celeb Hair, Minis & Sun Care

"[T]he consumer is willing to buy when they find that right combination of on-trend, stylish product at an affordable price."

'Ulta was the first retail partner for LolaVie, a decision that was very intentional as we wanted to select a retail partner that met the same values as LolaVie: high-performing products with high-quality ingredients,' says founder Jennifer Aniston. 'I'm excited to continue our partnership and grow with Ulta Beauty at Target, ultimately bringing LolaVie to even more consumers in an accessible way.'

Beauty Retail Expansions: Dr.Jart+ x Amazon, Jennifer Aniston's LolaVie x Ulta Beauty at Target, Isdin x US Sephora & Curology x CVS

Dr.Jart+ has launched its own U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store, featuring key SKUs and "Skin-a-gram" educational and entertainment videos focused on product details and ingredients that address skin issues.

'We are so thrilled to partner with Ulta to bring to life our world-first Australian SPF innovation,' says Sam Brett, Naked Sunday's CEO and founder. 'Our consumers have long been asking us for a destination where they can buy our products locally.'

Naked Sundays Rides Beauty's Sunification Wave into Ulta

Sam Brett, Naked Sundays' CEO and founder, notes, "The Ulta shopper is extremely sophisticated when it comes to beauty choices and specifically around sun protection, so we thought it the perfect home for Naked Sundays."

Ultra Violette is expanding into Canada at Sephora stores nationwide and online at Sephora.ca, starting April 14, 2024.

Ultra Violette Expands into Canada at Sephora

Ultra Violette will launch at Sephora Canada with the Supreme Hydrating Facial Screen SPF 50, Lean Mineral Mattifying Screen SPF 50+, and Extreme Hydrating Body & Hand Screen SPF 50+.

Naked Sundays Available at Target

In addition to two products exclusive to Target, customers can shop the brand's Hydrating Glow Mist SPF50+ Top Up Spray and Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Priming Lotion SPF50+.

Laneige has also expanded into the Middle East via Sephora, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE, pictured), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.

Inside Amorepacific's Expansion in the US, UK and Middle East

Laneige has expanded into the Middle East via Sephora, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.

Brands expanding their retail reach include Unsun, Bubble Skincare, The Lip Bar (pictured is TLB founder and CEO Melissa Butler) and Urban Skin Rx.

Beauty Retail Expansions: Unsun, Bubble Skincare, The Lip Bar and Urban Skin Rx

In prestige beauty, 2022 year-over-year brick-and-mortar retail share grew, while online sales share increased in the mass market.

Odele Beauty is launching at 1,300 Ulta Beauty locations and online.

Ulta Beauty Adds Odele, Supergoop!, Ardell Lashes

From SPF-forward beauty care to sweat-proof lashes, the retailer is adding unique SKUs to its stores and website.

Curology Joins the Ominchannel Pivot at Target

The move comes amid a boom in direct-to-consumer brands migrating to physical retail, particularly via Target, Walmart, Sephora and Kohl's.

Gindi will join Beauty Accelerate to discuss what new and existing brands need to be thinking about in terms of establishing a solid retail strategy.

Expert Closeup: Sonny Gindi of Stour/Allure Store on Where Beauty Retail Goes Next

Gindi will join Beauty Accelerate to discuss what new and existing brands need to be thinking about in terms of establishing a solid retail strategy.