The US TikTok ban is getting closer. What does it mean for brands and creators?
This article was updated on 9 December. A US TikTok ban — in discussion since 2022 — just got closer to becoming a reality: on 6 December, TikTok’s attempt to…
Inside Tom Ford Beauty’s $50 million bet on its new men’s fragrance
With the launch of Tom Ford Beauty’s 133rd fragrance iteration — a men’s fragrance called Bois Pacifique — the brand is pivoting. Rather than leaning into its ‘sex sells’ marketing…
Is men’s grooming going alpha male again?
President-elect Donald Trump has added two new fragrances to his merch shop: Fight, Fight, Fight and Victory 47. Among many others, the launch raises questions about the future of the…
Balestra Launches Unisex Eau de Parfum
MILAN — Sofia Bertolli Balestra is adding another cornerstone to the Balestra brand — or a brick, as she pointed out showing the bottle of the first fragrance launched under…
What’s facing Ulta Beauty’s new CEO?
US retailer Ulta Beauty has promoted Kecia Steelman to president and CEO, effective immediately. She replaces Dave Kimbell, who is retiring after an 11-year tenure. He is also stepping down…
All the Beauty M&A Deals of 2024
Here is a list of all the beauty acquisitions and investments so far in 2024: November Helen of Troy is acquiring the nail care brand for $225 million in cash and a $15 million…
The Beauty Sandwich Kicks Off New York Residency
The Beauty Sandwich has found a new home in New York. The celebrity facialist, also known as Iván Pol, who debuted a line of skin care products by the same…
How fashion and beauty are preparing for triple-threat tariffs
On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, the US’s largest trade partners, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The tariffs…
Swarovski relaunches its fragrance division with Coty
Beauty conglomerate Coty and crystal jewellery brand Swarovski have signed a long-term agreement to license, develop, produce and distribute the jewellery house’s fragrance division. “We are delighted to announce our…
Looking thinner, living longer: What dominated the year in beauty
2024 was a dynamic year for beauty. M&A activity slowed, while product innovation was put on the back-burner. The wellness and fragrance categories reached new heights, while Ozempic (used off-label)…
