Kate Moss’ Cosmoss Enters Liquidation
The prestige skincare and wellness line founded by the British supermodel entered liquidation proceedings after failing to file its company accounts.
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How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
How Kiko Milano Built Pricing Power
The Italian cosmetics giant has deftly engineered a premiumisation strategy, and has elevated its distribution, product selection and points of differentiation, heavily reducing discounts and promotions in the process. Chief executive Simone Dominici explained how it deployed its strategy in The State of Fashion: Beauty Volume 2.
Calvin Klein Bets on Body Sprays to Be Gen-Z’s Obsession
As the fight for teen relevancy and wallet share intensifies, the Coty-produced fragrance line will launch an all-new collection of affordable body mists.
Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Breakthrough Track
Akt London, Yse Beauty and Ruka were the young brands that captured the Global Awards jury’s attention.
Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune Are the Winners of The Business of Beauty Global Awards Emerging Track
A deeper look at Manasi 7, Unifrom and Commune, the start-up brands that took home awards at the 2025 Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.
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The Business of Beauty Global Awards 2025: Winners Announced
Unifrom, Ruka Hair and Yse Beauty are among the winners of The Business of Beauty’s sophomore Global Beauty Awards, and were honoured on Tuesday at the Global Forum in Napa Valley, California.
L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8
The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.
How to Rebrand Without Losing Your Fans
When growth plateaus, beauty companies may remix their logos, colour schemes and even products in the hopes of appealing to a wider audience or re-engaging their core. But finding a new brand identity can sometimes mean upsetting fans of the old one.
The Debrief | Beauty Is in Its Flop Era
Once thought to be resistant to economic downturns, the beauty industry is facing a significant slowdown. This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains why consumers are pulling back and what brands can do next.
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The End of the Lipstick Index
After years of double-digit growth and a perception of being impervious to wider economic downturns, the beauty industry is finding that cash-strapped customers aren’t interested in “little luxuries.”
Mexican Beauty Brands Seize the Moment
Brands founded in Mexico were already riding a wave of national pride, as more customers look for more culturally authentic brands. Now TikTok Shop, savvy marketing and improved trade policy are helping them grow to the next level.
Shiseido Earnings Decline 8.5%, Drunk Elephant Sales Slide 65%
The Japanese cosmetics giant reported an 8.5 percent decrease in sales on Monday, with particularly steep losses at the prestige skincare brand Drunk Elephant and its American and Chinese businesses.
At Estée Lauder Companies, Growth Remains Elusive
The company’s latest results show progress in cutting costs, but projects a steeper slide in sales this year than previously anticipated.
The News in Brief
Unilever to Acquire Men’s Personal Care Brand Dr. Squatch
The consumer goods giant announced on Monday that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the American men’s brand, known for its soaps and grooming products.
Exclusive: Violet Grey Names Former Bluemercury Executive as Group President
Tracy Kline will join the boutique retailer and content platform as group president, effective June 9 as the company continues to ratchet up its growth strategy.
Report: L’Oréal Poised to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8
According to a report in the Financial Times, the French cosmetics giant is close to finalising a roughly $1.1 billion deal for the British premium skincare brand.
Kiko Milano Names Drew Elliott Chief Brand Officer
Elliott, formerly at MAC Cosmetics, will assume his new role at the Italian beauty line on Sept. 1., the company told BoF exclusively.
Huda Kattan Buys Back Huda Beauty
Kattan has regained full ownership of the prestige cosmetics brand after buying back a minority stake held by TSG Consumer Partners.
The Estée Lauder Companies Taps Lisa Sequino to Lead Makeup Division
Sequino will step into a newly created role on June 9, returning to the American cosmetics conglomerate after three years working at J.Lo Beauty and sunscreen brand Supergoop.
Church & Dwight to Acquire Hand Sanitiser Brand Touchland for $700 Million
The owner of personal care brands like Viviscal and Nair announced on Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the viral hand sanitiser brand, with an earn-out that could take the total purchase price as high as $880 million.