African Beauty Brands Head to the Lab The African beauty market has long been synonymous with natural and botanical brands, harnessing the continent’s rich resources to create products that cater to a wide range of skin and hair care needs. From shea butter to marula oil, these ingredients have been staples in beauty routines for […]
Shiseido Sales Slide 7.6%, Profits Improve on Cost-Cutting Plan
Shiseido Sales Slide 7.6%, Profits Improve on Cost-Cutting Plan Shiseido, the renowned Japanese beauty giant, has recently faced a sales decline of 7.6% in the first half of 2025. Despite this challenging setback, the company has managed to achieve a remarkable 21.3% increase in operating profit. This positive upturn in profitability can be attributed to […]
Shiseido’s Identity Crisis
Shiseido’s Identity Crisis: Navigating the Changing Tides of the Beauty Industry In the realm of beauty and cosmetics, few names carry as much weight as Shiseido. As Japan’s largest beauty conglomerate, Shiseido has long been synonymous with innovation, quality, and timeless elegance. However, in recent years, this industry giant has found itself facing an identity […]
Brands From Adidas to L’Oréal Confront Tariff Pricing Dilemma
Brands From Adidas to L’Oréal Confront Tariff Pricing Dilemma In the ever-changing landscape of global trade, companies across various industries are facing the challenge of navigating the complexities of tariff pricing. From fashion powerhouses like Adidas to beauty giants such as L’Oréal, the specter of US tariffs looms large, prompting these brands to devise innovative […]
Glossier Launches Swing State Ad Campaign
Glossier Launches Swing State Ad Campaign Glossier, the trendy beauty brand known for its minimalist aesthetic and inclusive approach to skincare and makeup, is making headlines once again. This time, it’s not for a new product launch or a celebrity collaboration, but for something much more impactful – a voter registration campaign. In a bold […]
L’Oréal Sales Increase 2.4%, Missing Expectations
L’Oréal Sales Increase 2.4%, Missing Expectations L’Oréal, the world’s largest beauty company, recently reported a 2.4% increase in sales. While this growth is undoubtedly positive, the company fell slightly short of analyst expectations. The primary factors contributing to this shortfall were challenges in the travel retail sector and slower growth in Europe, which put pressure […]
Venezuelan Makeup Artist Returns Home, Describes Torture During El Salvador Detention
Venezuelan Makeup Artist Returns Home, Describes Torture During El Salvador Detention Andry Hernandez Romeo, a Venezuelan makeup artist, found herself in the midst of a nightmare when she traveled to El Salvador for work, only to be detained and subjected to horrifying torture. Her story not only sheds light on the harrowing experiences faced by […]
Trump’s Tariffs: Beauty’s Winners and Losers
Trump’s Tariffs: Beauty’s Winners and Losers The beauty industry is a thriving market, with consumers constantly seeking the latest trends and products to enhance their appearance. From skincare to makeup, the demand for beauty products continues to rise globally. However, recent developments in the political landscape, specifically President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to increase tariffs on […]
Mexican Cosmetics Brand Sarelly Sarelly Secures $3 Million Seed Round
Mexican Cosmetics Brand Sarelly Sarelly Secures $3 Million Seed Round Mexican cosmetics brand Sarelly Sarelly has made waves in the beauty industry by securing a significant $3 million seed round. This funding injection is set to propel the startup’s ambitious plans for expansion, particularly in the United States, while also bolstering its retail footprint in […]
Makeup Artist Andry Hernández Romero Released From CECOT Prison
Makeup Artist Andry Hernández Romero Released From CECOT Prison In a story that seems to be ripped straight from a Hollywood screenplay, makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero has been released from the infamous CECOT prison. This turn of events comes after Hernández Romero, an asylum seeker deported from the US, found himself in the depths […]