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Kao USA Inc. has introduced a new product line designed for natural hair textures, Wakati, the first entry into the category for the company
Many executives are looking at the challenges from the past 12 months as the spark that has accelerated innovation in the beauty industry. From newness in ecommerce, sampling and delivery…
Global Head of Consumer products Givaudan has made several executive changes, all effective February 1, 2021.
Qurate Retail Group and the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation are expanding their Small Business Spotlight initiative to support 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds in 2021.
Pacific Beauty is kicking off its 25th anniversary with the launch of two new collections designed to cater to pandemic-driven skin and fragrance trends.
Here, Miko Branch spoke to CEW Beauty News about staying competitive in the natural hair care market, how educating consumers helped the brand during the pandemic and her biggest challenge.
Tribe’s investigation provides insights on not only the brands that best weathered the storm, but also the brands poised for a brighter 2021.
The nail color/care segment has given a much-needed boost to the troubled makeup category: when salons closed, consumers were forced to do their own nails, and it turns out many…
Now, as Amanda takes the helm as CEO, she talked to CEW Beauty News about continuing Supergoop!’s mission to change the way the world thinks about sunscreen, why education is the brand’s holy grail and how the brand prioritizes clean, feel-good formulas.
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Dave Smith as Senior Vice President, New Business Development (NBD).
At this year’s CES, Perfect Corp.’s YouCam app debuted several upgrades and new technologies to its AR/AI makeup try-on application.
CES has come to a close, and as in past years, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has shared insights from a new report into the future of the tech world.
AlixPartners identified 10 trends expected for retail in 2021. The firm divided its predictions into two interlinked dominant forces for the industry: consumer behavior and operations.
A new survey conducted by OnePoll, on behalf of Garnier, revealed that the average woman colored her hair at home four to five weeks into quarantine.
Beautycounter is continuing its commitment to female leadership with the announcement of two Board appointments.
Halsey is the latest celeb to toss her hat into the beauty ring. The singer, whose real name is Ashley Frangipane, revealed her clean, vegan and cruelty-free line, called About-Face…
Sephora has shared plans to mitigate racially biased experiences and unfair treatment for shoppers in the retail sector by implementing a plan that will impact all facets of its operations, from employee training to product mix to marketing messages.
In December, the U.S. cut 140,000 jobs, all of which were held by women, while men gained employment.
Beauty price comparison website Cosmetify recently released a report highlighting the top five cheapest countries to buy what they have identified as five of the most iconic beauty products.
In this report, Spate covers the top trending ingredients — by growth, by volume, and by category.
Maureen will become the fifth woman to join the Board, shifting the composition to 70 percent female leadership for the first time since Credo was founded in 2014 by the late Shashi Batra and Annie Jackson.
He replaces DSC founder, Michael Dubin, who has decided to down from his role as CEO, with plans to remain with the company as a special advisor and board member.
A UCLA graduate with a master’s degree in Library Science, Jean Seo utilized her skillset to research the cause of aging skin, as well as the best ingredients and formulas to launch Évolué.
L’Oréal has unveiled several new innovations at CES 2021.
Amorepacific has been named a CES 2021 Innovation Award Honoree in the Health & Wellness category for its customized lip makeup manufacturing system Lip Factory by Color Tailor.
Best known for its Mighty Patch line, Hero Cosmetics today revealed it has received a significant minority growth investment from private equity firm, Aria Growth Partners.
Larissa Jensen, Vice President and Industry Advisor at The NPD Group, shares several key indicators to watch for this year that could have profound effects on the beauty industry. She…
Perfect Corp., developer of virtual beauty app YouCam Makeup, has raised a Series C investment of $50 million led by global investment bank, Goldman Sachs.
Here, the busy mom tells CEW Beauty News about the development of Merit, how she balances running four companies, what she learned during COVID and her best advice for entrepreneurs.
The new year kicks off with products that prioritize pandemic-related market demands, from supplements designed to boost internal heath to multi-functional skin care products.
Procter & Gamble and women’s razor company, Billie Inc., have called off their merger after facing regulatory backlash from the Federal Trade Commission.
Macy’s, Inc. said today it has named Nata Dvir Chief Merchandising Officer of the Macy’s brand, effective February 1.
When lead creative of MOSS, Nathan Byrne, set out to create a feature of renowned make-up artist Ryan Burke’s otherworldly creations, he had no idea how comprehensive and timely the…
London-based THG Holdings has agreed to acquire Dermstore.com for $350 million in cash from U.S. retailer Target Corporation.
The virtual summit will bring together 75 speakers on subjects such as managing metal health challenges during a crisis, safety protocols in the workplace and financing a beauty business.
CEW Beauty News asked industry executives to share their perspectives on 2020, the challenges and successes they faced, the lessons they learned, and what they would do differently if they could.
To keep you abreast of their initiatives, Kline had the opportunity to check key retailers in the United States and highlighted important dynamics for each.
Alba Botanica is affirming its ongoing mission of empowering and inspiring women with a new partnership with Caroline Marks, the youngest surfer to qualify for the women’s Championship Tour.
This investigation is a must-read for those looking to understand the last year in social media, and how 2020’s various crises impacted posting habits and engagement.
A recent video from global private equity firm, Advent International, focuses on premiumization, and spotlights premium hair care brand, Olaplex. Click here to see what attracted the firm to acquire the brand in 2019.
Here, CEW Beauty News presents the newest brands and products aimed at delivering peace of mind.
Hair care brand, Briogeo, is expanding its retail footprint with its nationwide, omni-channel launch at Ulta Beauty, beginning January 4.
Kailey Bradt, Owa Haircare, Founder & CEO, discusses online communications strategies and partnering with other small, women-owned business to drive sales and awareness.
Moss Studio + Magazine sat down to speak with Sarah about her role as Chief Marketing Officer for San Francisco-based luxury skin care brand, Tatcha.
The reshaped market that will emerge out of the crisis, however, will reflect significant shifts across different regions, categories and channels. Here, the highlights featured during the call.
Here, Carolyn spoke to CEW Beauty News about balancing time with her blended family of four kids, the company’s ecommerce business, innovative activations that have worked best to engage consumers, and advice for those looking to start a business.
AI, Brand Loyalty & Sampling Emerge as Key Trends During Pandemic To better understand the fluctuating landscape, Influenster, which was acquired by Bazaarvoice in 2019, conducted a series of surveys…
In this special report, Perfect Corp reveals the five biggest beauty tech trends that are reshaping the way Generation Z beauty shoppers discover, experiment and shop for beauty.
The attention has boosted interest in his salon and visits to his website.
Set to debut on December 28, the lightweight serum features a combination of stable vitamin C, skin-brightening actives and SPF.
The 2020 WWD Beauty Inc Awards became a virtual event this year, offering a ceremony for all to join from the comfort of their home, at a respectable 10 a.m.
In this special report, Coresight Research, in partnership with CEW, assesses beauty brands’ and retailers’ performance and explores the key beauty trends and learnings that came to the forefront during the Singles’ Day 2020 shopping festival.
Beauty News spoke with brick-and-mortar retailers, a high-touch nail salon business, and a rapidly growing DTC hand sanitizer brand to understand how this deadly second wave is affecting their operations and business strategies.
A bevvy of new brands from the U.K. are landing in Target beginning 2021. Here, the best of the bunch.
Here, we caught up with Pili Ani CEO, Mary Jane Ong, to find out more about what differentiates this indie brand, how it’s funded and advice to entrepreneurs starting a brand from the ground up.
This year’s content falls under the theme, RE|GENERATION, and how the power of scent looks to improve wellbeing.
Online beauty discovery platform, Cosmetify, has released their Cosmetify Index, which reveals a 2020 rundown of the beauty industry.
Dior Atelier of Dreams Dior’s Atelier of Dreams is an ethereal and captivating journey through some of the brand’s best-selling items. Themed in starlight and stardust – one of the…
With a parent known for nutritional supplements in liquid form, Aethern has the pedigree to take leadership in the booming market.
What’s new and next in the world of sustainable beauty? See what CEW Beauty News uncovered.
The self-care brand launches this week with a set of botanical formulas designed for head-to-toe glow.
Glow Recipe is expanding their best-selling Watermelon collection on December 8 with a skin care/makeup hybrid, Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops.
In this report, Spate analyzes consumer search data to identify product trends that have gained traction among consumers this year, and are predicted to gain stronger traction with consumers in 2021.
From custom filters to hashtag campaigns to virtual events, brands are offering convenient and interactive experiences to drive excitement and reach consumers where they’re shopping.
According to NPD research, one-quarter of U.S. makeup consumers look for makeup brands with fun packaging or advertising.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation, in partnership with Neutrogena, has launched the Black Innovators in Skin Health QuickFire Challenge.
Tribe Dynamics’ Q3 Indie Beauty Debrief highlights notable indie beauty brands across cosmetics, skin care, and hair care in the U.S., along with two standout EMEA brands.
Laura Geller Beauty launched a new holiday campaign this week, Beauty-n-Broadway, a tribute to the brand’s Big Apple and Broadway roots.
Beautycounter is leveraging livestream shopping capabilities to reach a larger audience and to transform how their customers shop.
JLo Beauty represents decades of research, two years of development and more than 100 reformulations until Jennifer was happy with the final output.
A new e-commerce destination has emerged with the goal of inspiring the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders. Thirteen Lune is a platform co-founded by Nyakio…
Stephanie Kramer has been named General Manager of SkinCeuticals, the professional skin care brand within the L’Oréal portfolio of brands.
Kohl’s and Sephora have formed a long-term strategic partnership to bring prestige beauty and service to an expansive audience, with Sephora at Kohl’s, a fully-immersive, premium beauty destination.
The Future of Working Well will convene thought leaders across industries and vantage points, to talk about business and health and how they currently intersect.
Janet Yellen, a woman who has shattered several lofty glass ceilings, has been named by President Elect Joe Biden as U.S. Treasury Secretary for the incoming Biden/Harris administration.
Dino Ha, MBX’s Co-founder and CEO, discusses the key TikTok strategies that helped K-beauty brands, Kaja and I Dew Care, find success on the social media platform.
In this piece, MOSS examines two videos to take a look at how the brand stands out with their content.
Here, Moss Studio + Magazine takes a look at how a few beauty brands tailored their video messaging to emulate empathy, sustainability and community, at the tail of a year where customers are in need of real human connection.
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke to the founders to learn about the challenges they faced launching the brand, marketing plans and advice for fellow entrepreneurs.
The winners of the CEW Indie Makeup and CEW Indie Skincare Beauty Awards, respectively, talked about everything from developing meaningful connections to taking marketing beyond social media.
On November 17, Mr. Lauder’s much-anticipated biography, The Company I Keep, launched for retail sale. Below, Mr. Lauder answered several questions on leadership.
Unilever is launching Vaseline Equitable Skincare for All, a program designed to address the lack of proper skin care for Black and Latinx communities.
Kristin Walcott has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Kendo, effective December 1. She will replace David Suliteanu, who is leaving the group after 20 years at Kendo…
“Schitt’s Creek” fans will be thrilled: The Rose Apothecary x Beekman 1802 collection is returning to virtual shelves on November 20.
As the COVID pandemic continues to shift how the world works and connects, beauty companies have sought out alternative and creative ways to engage their stay-at-home communities. Elaborate influencer activations…
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Online Shopping & Social Media Social media usage and online spending continues to skyrocket during the pandemic. The trend is even dominating the beauty category which…
Olay has formed a cool new partnership just in time for the blustery winter months ahead.
Kim Ng has been named General Manager of the Miami Marlins, the first woman and the first person of Chinese descent—and second Asian—to oversee all baseball related operations for a MLB team with the ultimate goal of winning the World Series.
This month, Tribe Dynamics spotlights innovative and impactful seasonal influencer marketing campaigns, and outlines steps that brands can take to drive conversation from a distance over the 2020 holidays.
Here, Tara Simon SVP, Global General Manager, Too Faced, comments on the product’s success.
Dr. Barbara Sturm is celebrating the opening of her latest boutique and spa—in West Hollywood, Calif.
In August, Beauty News reported that the singer/actress had teased her upcoming makeup and skin care line on Instagram.
To date, maude has raised $4.2 million, with founder Éva Goicoche becoming one of only 60 Latinx women to raise more than $1 million in venture capital funding.
Beyond social media postings, and the sharing of voter registration resources, some brands took their advocacy efforts even further this election season.
The report tracks brand search benchmarks to identify who is winning and who is losing consumer mindshare this year.
On Sunday, Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Cos., appeared on the television program “CBS Sunday Morning” reminiscing about his 60-year career and ultimate impact on the beauty industry.
CEW, the beauty industry’s membership organization, recognizes the unmistakable beauty of Madam Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.
Here, we caught up with Supergoop! President Amanda Baldwin about how the tool came to be, consumers’ sunscreen-buying shifts in 2020 and how the brand will continue to grow.
Intimate beauty products are expected to record a 13 percent increase in 2020, according to Kline.
Hosted by author and actress, Jill Kargman, winners were announced across 46 categories from more than 1,200 product entries representing over 500 brands
State of Hiring in the COVID Economy What Beauty Employers and Candidates are looking for in a COVID World The pandemic put the world on pause. With stores shuttered and…
On Tuesday morning beauty’s two powerhouse retail players, Ulta Beauty and Target, announced a collaboration to create shop-in-shops with curated prestige brands in Target stores under the Ulta Beauty at Target banner.
Clean hair care brand, Masami, has entered into an exclusive partnership with hair service provider, DreamDry, announcing cobranded products into DreamDry locations across America.
Every month, various beauty industry analysts from The NPD Group write blogs about the latest trends being seen in beauty, based on the firm’s market information and insights. Through a…
In the run-up to CEW’s 2020 Beauty Awards on November 13, Moss Studio has taken a look at stunning pieces of video from five Beauty Awards finalists.
With a focus on harnessing the healing and restorative power of Mother Nature, Kūlia, which means to strive in Hawaiian, is entering into the competitive clean beauty market space November 10.
In the below special report, Tribe Dynamics shares insights on the activations, influencers, and content trends that sparked momentum for international beauty brands in Q3, along with EMV data and community metrics for the Top 10 brands in each market.
Here, we caught up with Laura about how the brand attracts new customers, its best sellers, what we can expect for the fourth quarter and beyond.
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke to the co-founders to learn about their marketing plans, how the brand was impacted by the Black Lives Matter movement, and safety measures put into place for their re-opened salons.
Here, Pipette President, Daya Fields, talks about how she is preparing one-year old brand, her team and her business partners for a day.
In its latest editorial on video editing, Moss Studio + Magazine analyzes several videos.
In this report, Coresight explores the untapped growth opportunity that group buying presents for beauty brands and retailers globally, with learnings from Chinese group-buying platform Pinduoduo.
As we head into winter, vitamin C remains a must-have skin care ingredient; also, limited-edition sets are emerging just in time for holiday.
Three Procter & Gamble executives believe they’ve cracked the code to meet the unique needs of mature skin.
CEW Beauty News asked industry leaders and professionals to weigh in on the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, what they think it signals for the industry, and what impact, if any, it may have on beauty business in California and the country in 2025.
This report from Spate calls out the trends that are here to stay, so that you don’t miss the next big space in beauty and wellness.
Sales of prestige beauty products fell 17 percent to $3.7 billion in the third quarter of 2020.
The space will not operate as a typical retail boutique; consumers can select products and place orders,
CEW + Moss has created a video announcing which brands made it into this year’s CEW Indie26 Report, a look into 26 notable Black female-founded indie beauty companie
This month, luxury skin care brand, Epara, expanded its retail footprint becoming available at high-end retailers, Net-a-Porter and Nordstrom.
Kate Somerville has been healing skin and transforming lives for 20 years. CEW Beauty News spoke with her about new launches, the impact of COVID-19, and the biggest opportunities she sees for the brand.
Earlier this month, Bespoke Beauty Brands, LLC, announced the launch of its newest cosmetics line of beauty products with fashion designer, Jason Wu. Jason Wu Beauty offers everyday essentials for…
PowerReviews has developed a relationship with Ulta Beauty, enabling brands to collect, display and syndicate UGC from, to and on the nation’s premier beauty retailer.
Lip Lab by Bite is opening a boutique in Las Vegas, the company’s fifth location.
As a result of the global pandemic, consumers across the world have turned to fragrance to help ease their emotions, according to Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and flavors company.
Ecommerce site, Gennie, is aiming to help consumers discover indie beauty brands that align with their personal values and identities via a shopping and community building platform.
In this report, Spate looks at search volume trends across skin care, hair care, fragrance and makeup during the month of September.
Eligible Prime members in the U.S. can shop RéVive Skincare in Luxury Stores via the Amazon app.
Makeup legend Bobbi Brown has launched Jones Road, an edited collection of makeup designed for all ages, skin types and skin tones.
All executives, colleagues, and friends of the program, including future CFMM applicants, are encouraged to attend.
Here’s a step-by-step process of how Moss created a solution for Elemis.
Here, Sarah and Christine talk with CEW Beauty News about the evolution of their brand, thriving while retail stores were closed, expanding into Asia and how they took a stand during the Black Lives Matter movement.
L’Oréal USA has made several changes to its leadership within its Strategic Committee.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, best known for its luxurious clean positioning, is entering skin care.
Twitter recently partnered with customer experience management platform, Sprinklr, to analyze the top global 400 Twitter profiles and the top 250 hashtags in the Twitter beauty space from July 2019 to July 2020.
In this special report, Tribe Dynamics highlights five celebrity-founded brands that are doing the influencer space right, powering an impressive online presence and realizing Earned Media Value (EMV) with inclusive…
Beauty veteran Margarita Arriagada has created a new lipstick brand with Valdé, a premium, refillable lipstick concept that has been a labor of love for the past two years for the former chief merchant of Sephora
Coty is aiming to strengthen its luxury and digital leadership teams with two new appointments.
For the first time, CEW’s annual awards event honoring top female beauty executives will offer an amazing array of never-before-seen content from some of the world’s most revered thought leaders.
While vitamin C is top of mind for immune system health, it’s also emerging as a must-have skin care ingredient. Additionally, products are tapping into unique botanicals and plant extracts to elevate beauty routine staples.
Sarah Henry, Chief Marketing Officer, TATCHA, discusses how the brand invested in e-commerce and created content, messaging and assets that resonated with consumers.
To celebrate CEW’s upcoming Women’s Leadership Awards event this week, held October 21 to October 22, Moss Studio + Magazine is highlighting video content from several brands to be awarded that day.
Bernadette Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Ecommerce, Benefit Cosmetics, discuses using TikTok and surveys to reach Gen Z consumers.
After nearly 30 years as the former Creative Director and President of J.Crew, style maker Jenna Lyons made her debut into beauty with the recent launch of LoveSeen, a cruelty-free…
Every month, various beauty industry analysts from The NPD Group write blogs about the latest trends being seen in beauty, based on the firm’s market information and insights. Through a…
Tula Skincare is aiming to be the go-to brand for millennials who are entering the anti-aging category with the launch of a new skin care franchise with skin-positive messaging. The…
The survey reveled a substantial increase in handwashing as well as consumers’ growing interest in high quality hand soaps.
In this special report, Beautystreams explores future ingredients and claims that will resonate with consumer demands and expectations as a result of the global health crisis.
According to French newspaper, Le Figaro, L’Oréal is set to name deputy Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Hieronimus, as its new chief, replacing long-time leader Jean-Paul Agon.
With a goldmine of first party data from millions of beauty shoppers, CEW and Bazaarvoice are partnering up to forecast upcoming beauty trends.
Arah Sims, Founder and CEO of Kyütee Beauty, has been selected as the recipient of ThirdLove’s The TL Effect Program.
Sarah Henry, Chief Marketing Officer, Tatcha, discusses connecting with Gen Z via the platforms they are using, social impact initiatives and experiential marketing.
Here, Dr. Sturm talks about her new ecommerce platform, what she’s learned about her consumer over the past seven months and the various online educational programs she’s established to make the product discovery process seamless.
When Shirley Billot created her skin care brand, Kadalys, she had a very specific vision: to create a caring, eco-conscious luxury beauty business. The brand utilizes patented organic actives and…
Nathalie Berger Duquene has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, Tom Ford Beauty, effective October 1.
M·A·C Cosmetics has promoted André Branch to Senior Vice President, General Manager, M·A·C Cosmetics – North America.
Here, she shares the brand’s strategy in a world impacted by COVID, how the brand’s website enhancements are propelling sales and how consumer engagement is enhanced by closely monitoring their behavior and delivering content where she is spending time.
Bernadette Fitzpatrick, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Ecommerce, Benefit Cosmetics, discuses building relationships with influencers and going beyond events.
Make Up For Ever is looking to reaffirm the brand’s core pillars with a new campaign featuring a diverse cast of individuals who embody different representations of beauty and gender….
A collective of dermatologists of color, and a community of influencers and skin care enthusiasts, aided in the development of the range.
In this report, Spate highlights the top holiday trends that are predicted to come back stronger than ever this season.
The brand’s recent partnership with Target as well its ability to pivot during the pandemic boosted the company to profitability, according to a recent article from the CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
For the first time, CEW will host a virtual two-day celebratory event, the Women’s Leadership Awards, honoring the exemplary accomplishments of a diverse group of cross-generational female leaders in the beauty industry.
As specialty beauty stores and department stores reopen, everyone wants to know the latest consumer shopping habits. With nearly 300 Brand Ambassadors in the trenches, Beauty Barrage is uniquely qualified…
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke with Jenny and Taylor about the new launch, marketing plans, and the future of the company.
This new virtual experience includes virtual consultations, virtual try-ons and a 24/7 gifting hotline.
CEW is partnering with on-demand and live news network, Cheddar, to launch Business of Beauty, a new program that will cover the most exciting news within the $500 billion beauty industry.
Rare Beauty Brands (RBB) has partnered with Black Girl Ventures (BGV) to create a national crowdfunding pitch event for Black and Brown woman-identifying founders in the beauty industry.
To raise awareness on early detection, Laura is launching a limited edition pink version of her Lambswool Paddle Brush.
The retailer is kicking off an updated version of its Accelerate incubation program for 2021, with an exclusive focus on POC-founded and owned brands.
Grace is the first model with Down syndrome to represent a skin care brand in the U.S. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
This month, the at-home DYI trend is given a boost with professional-grade tools for hair and skin care.
The mission of Unfiltered Experience is to help emerging beauty brands bypass the increasing costs and complexities of beauty entrepreneurship.
Here, Biologique Recherche’s U.S. General Manager, Laura Gerchik, discusses the brand’s hyper-personalized approach, tight distribution model, ambition to be the leading professional skin care line on the market.
Since launching the partnership, Trendalytics has powered the HatchBeauty Brands Trend Lab through multiple product development and incubation projects.
In this special report, Kline explores the new playbook for beauty retailers.
In this report, Spate explores how sexual wellness priorities have shifted since the pandemic began.
As Founder and Creative Director of Lyda Beauty, Lida Djarar Fischer is aiming to make her brand a vehicle for Muslim representation as one the few Halal Certified cosmetics on…
As consumers seek to create their own normal, returning to old beauty routines can play a comforting role in that journey.
Huda Beauty has named Nathalie Kristo its new CEO, succeeding Huda Kattan, who will be elevated from Founder and CEO to Founder and Chairwoman. Since joining the company in 2018,…
Launched by pop superstar Selena Gomez, Rare Beauty is on a mission to destigmatize mental illness in a big way through the establishment of its Rare Impact Fund.
In this special report, Spate analyzed over 10 billion search signals to identify top ingredients consumers are steadily searching for in the U.S. across skin care, hair care, and bath and body.
The CROWN Act plays a necessary part in ending race-based hair discrimination based on race-based hairstyles and hair texture, such as braids, locs, twists and knots.
The company works with start-ups to shape and develop them from concept to creation with their three-month educational program.
In this special report, Tribe Dynamics analyzed five standout influencer product collaborations.
Beauty News spoke with eight brands about their perspectives on using Reels vs. TikTok; how they approach and interact with these respective platforms, if they believe them to be complimentary, or if they prefer one experience over the other.
Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global announced the winners of its first-ever Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest, an initiative designed to help U.S. brands expand their businesses globally. Selected from nearly 100…
Liz Kaplow, founder and CEO of Kaplow Communications, has been named a PRWeek 2020 Hall of Femme inductee. The award honors inspiring women—nominated by their peers and colleagues—who are viewed…
Avon is aiming to change its brand perception with new positioning to reflect the company’s purpose-driven heritage and evolution into an innovative, bold and inclusive beauty brand.
CEW recently spoke with founder Melody Akhvan on how the self-care craze during COVID helped put body exfoliating on the ma
When Crisis Hit The Complete Package Was Ready The Pandemic changed the world as we knew it. Those in the beauty industry saw their revenues plummet as business came to…
Mira Beauty has closed a $9 million round of funding, making it the first AI-driven beauty and personal care retailer in the U.S.
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke to Sarah about working from home, Tatcha’s social media strategy, and what to expect from the brand through the end of the year.
In this report, Spate looks at search volume trends across the skin care, hair care, fragrance and makeup categories during the month of August.
Glossier Grant Initiative for Black-Owned Businesses winner, Eadem, is a new beauty and lifestyle brand and community created by women of color, for women of color.
Shiseido Americas has appointed Shannon Britton as Chief Information Officer, effective September 14. She will report to Ron Gee, Interim CEO of Shiseido Americas.
DpHue has named Beth Spruance Bennett as Chief Executive Officer.
A recent report by The NPD Group shows that 22 percent of women have changed their skin care routine since the start of COVID-19 in mid-March.
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke to Tina about her influencer strategy, how her brand has been impacted by COVID and advice for female entrepreneurs.
AI beauty tech company, Revieve, has announced that it will begin working with Boots and its skin care brand No7, to provide online personalization to its customers.
Little did Sharon Chuter realize the effect her Pull Up for Change initiative would have on the beauty industry. A week after George Floyd’s death, Sharon, the founder of Uoma…
The collection includes a body wash, face wash, face lotion and an eye stick, boasting multi-benefit ingredients.
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke to Desiree about how she has been impacted by current events, digital marketing and advice for entrepreneurs.
Sephora is looking to perk things up with the appointment of Martin Brok as the world’s largest beauty retailer’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Martin was most recently President of…
Here, Kimora spoke to CEW Beauty News about diving into the beauty space, starting a business with her daughters, and advice for female entrepreneurs.
Susan looks to immediately apply her expertise to evolve Kopari’s omnichannel approach to fuel organic growth.
To take the pulse of the industry, and understand how brands and influencers can better work together in the current climate, Tribe Dynamics conducted a survey of over 60 brands and more than 250 influencers in July, and then analyzed the results.
The group is a subset of Ready to Beauty, which was formed by Corey in 2019 as a global think tank dedicated to multicultural entrepreneurs and brands.
Tara succeeds Eric Hohl, who is leaving the company.
On the afternoon of September 3, the 2020 Perfumed Plume Awards winners were revealed via a live Zoom event hosted by Co-Founders Lyn Leigh and Mary Ellen Lapsansky.
Brands are continuing to lean into a variety of skin care solutions, from treatments that combat ‘maskne’, to cleansers that promise youthful skin as consumers practice makeup-free lifestyles and self-care.
A spike in online beauty shopping, along with a reduction of sampling in stores, has opened the door for digital beauty concierges. NPD said online prestige sales rose 90 percent…
The report includes: a global overview, key trends and developments, competitive landscape insights, the impact of COVID-19, and an outlook to 2024.
Patrice’s role became effective June 22.
The strength of Chinese consumer spending was seen in June as prestige beauty e-commerce sales soared 87 percent in China for the month.
Skin care brand Heraux is expanding its retail presence with Los Angeles-based fashion e-tailer, Revolve Group, where it is set to debut September 1.
Sephora has partnered with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as part of its public chemicals policy initiative to remove toxic chemicals from products and replace them with safer alternatives. According to…
In this special report, Spate looks at how consumers are thinking about anti-aging and how brands should frame their products around this.
Big news: Singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, teased her upcoming makeup and skincare line, JLo Beauty, on Instagram last week. Along with a series of sunset selfies in her signature…
CEW Beauty News recently spoke with Hyram about how he positions himself in the skincare community, how brands can be more authentic with their audiences, and what would happen if TikTok gets banned.
Women still struggle to break the glass ceiling because of unequal treatment in society, according to a new report.
Keeping blonde and grey hair from looking dull after a summer of sun, sand and chlorine is its own special project—especially as salons remained closed in many states due to…
In this month’s Tribe Top 10 report, the firm highlighted the most impactful recent virtual activations and outlined key strategies brands can use to thrive in a rapidly changing industry.
The brand says the formula demonstrates an equivalence to animal-derived collagens through structural, biochemical, physical and biological properties.
Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global, the largest cross-border business-to-consumer marketplace in China, is launching Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest, a virtual event designed to help small to mid-sized U.S. brands expand…
BeautyStat founder, Ron Robinson, knew he had a viable brand on his hands when he discovered a stable form of vitamin C, delivered in a great texture, and backed by independent clinical testing. Ron, a trained cosmetic chemist, is his own toughest critic.
The company said it hopes the acquisition of Clementine Fields will help confirm its leading position in North America as well as its strategy to grow its online consumer base.
Ron Gee, Chief Financial Officer of Shiseido Americas and Global M&A Leader, has been named Interim CEO of Shiseido Americas.
A new wave of influencers have become Gen Z’s go-to source for skin care information.
The report covers top growth trends that have emerged throughout July 2020 across the skin care, hair care, and makeup categories.
Since the pandemic, she said the brand’s overall sales have doubled. Shani credits success to the strong support of Sephora, as well as her educational videos, which consumers are finding helpful as they lean into self-care rituals.
Through this public act of re-opening their salon, which is located at 211 ½ South La Brea Avenue, Ted and Jason are looking to raise awareness of the salon industry’s plight on both a local and national level.
Understanding the financial obstacles Black entrepreneurs face, Chichi Eburu, the founder of beauty brand Juvia’s Place, is giving away six $50,000 grants to Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
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AI-powered data analytics firm Cherry Picks has released their quarterly report ranking the top products and brands in demand across color, skin care, bath and body and hair.
Here, Melanie Bender, General Manager of Versed, talks with CEW Beauty News about the campaign, which was shot via Zoom.
The future of retail will be around leveraging personalization through digital solutions, according to Revieve’s CEO & Co-Founder, Sampo Parkkinen.
Brother and sister team, Shiva and Kayvon Tavakoli, are staying in the family business of tending to tresses with new hair care line, Joon, that blends their Persian descent with modern chemistry.
TULA Skincare has entered into a unique brand partnership with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East. Originally a member of TULA’s influencer program, Shawn, who is also an author and…
Marla Beck has always been ahead of the curve. Along with her husband, Barry, she started Bluemercury as an e-commerce site with $1 million in seed money in…
A collective of beauty industry leaders and experts have joined together to create Clean Beauty Summer School, an initiative aimed at nurturing the growth of emerging Black-owned beauty brands through…
Entrepreneur and trade show veteran, Daniela Ciocan, is transforming her B2B indie beauty pop-up format, Unfiltered Experience, into a three-part virtual event series that aims to connect brands with influencers,…
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The retail closures mean laying off employees in New York, Los Angeles and London.
Here, CEW Beauty News caught up with Sahara about how Lashify is faring during COVID-19, how she’s managing her team remotely and her new beauty incubator she created to invest $100,000 to help an aspiring Black beauty entrepreneur.
In this month’s new product spotlight CEW Beauty News highlights new innovative category offerings including the debut of a clean, inclusive foundation line, a hand soap with the ability to dispense an image in the user’s hand, and color shifting makeup.
Here, CEW Beauty News highlights a few of the important topics disused by each speaker during the online event.
Here, Karen talks to CEW Beauty News about the first half of the year.
To drive excitement and awareness of Hauliday—and to provide invaluable consumer data on Gen-Z and millennial shoppers—CEW is hosting a free webinar.
The Look Good Feel Better Foundation has announced plans and honorees for this year’s BeautyCares DreamBall, which will be livestreamed the evening of September 24.
JuE Wong became CEO of Olaplex in January 2020, two months before the COVID-19 crisis hit the U.S. Fast-forward six months, and the brand is having its best year ever. Here, JuE shares with Beauty News the elements of Olaplex’s success, and why stewardship is more important than leadership.
After receiving her Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, Terri Bryant set out to create a line of makeup products for individuals with physical limitations.
The brand will launch exclusively on the Ulta app for the retailer’s Platinum and Diamond members on August 3, followed by a full rollout at Ulta.com on August 10.
Addison Rae, the second most followed individual on TikTok, is launching a makeup line, ITEM Beauty, with brand innovation incubator, Madeby Collective.
After successfully debuting a fashion line last year, mega influencer Camila Coelho is expanding her entrepreneurial wings and breaking into beauty with the launch of Elaluz, a high-performance, clean beauty line inspired by her multicultural Brazilian heritage.
Our joint beauty insight report highlight five innovative examples of spectacular retail strategies that are helping beauty brands to successfully emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arcade Beauty, a leader in product sampling, is looking to Abeo, its strategic, turnkey digital sampling innovation, to drive product purchase and post-trial engagement in today’s online and social distancing…
From shelter-in-place orders ramping up in April in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, to Black Lives Matter protests erupting in June, Q2 2020 challenged many brands to navigate an…
In the second quarter of 2020, sales of U.S. prestige beauty products fell to $2.8 billion, a 36 percent decline in sales over Q2 2019, according to The NPD Group.
Sephora executive Artemis Patrick has been appointed to the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising Officer of Sephora, effective August 1
To bring more attention to Black-owned businesses, music mogul Jay-Z and his entertainment company, Roc Nation, bought multiple full-page ads in newspapers across the county touting the businesses in that…
Dermaflash, the tool that brought dermaplaning to the home, has named Cierra Sherwin as Chief Product and Marketing Officer. In this role, Cierra will oversee marketing, creative and product development,…
The brand will launch a five-piece assortment of cleansing essentials designed with skin care benefits due out in September.
CEW recently spoke with Paintbox CEO, Jane Hong, about pivoting to e-commerce, the consequences of not doubling-down, and how such a high-touch business operates post-lockdown.
NPD’s new 2020 Makeup Consumer Report presents the latest data and insights on women’s attitudes toward the makeup category, shopping behavior and purchase influencers, and brand awareness, usage, and perceptions.
Friends of Beauty Changes Lives has awarded $250,000 in relief grants to support licensed beauty professionals affected by the global pandemic.
Developed with the idea of eliminating excessive waste, gelo launched in April with a shatter-proof bottle made with recycled plastic, along with concentrated hand soap refill pods, designed to be activated by water.
In this report, Tribe investigates the activations, influencers, and content trends that powered momentum for international beauty brands in Q2, along with EMV data and community metrics for the Top 10 brands in each market.
After successfully launching personalized hair care products, Function of Beauty is tapping into a new category – body care.
QVC has announced several changes to its merchandising leadership team.
This month, Tribe spotlights the brands that saw notable month-over-month EMV growth in June, many of which are either Black-owned or conducted campaigns or activations that supported marginalized communities.
POPbeauty, the sister brand to Pixi, is expanding into skin care with the launch of POPbeauty Skin, a collection of 19 products.
Yarden Horwitz, Co-Founder, Spate, and Flynn Matthews, Global Head of Insights & Measurement – CPG, Google, will be speaking at CEW’s upcoming virtual conference, State of The Beauty Industry: Transformed,…
L’Oréal is pulling the plug on its iconic – and often imitated – Clarisonic brand known best for its power cleansing brush.
In partnership with Trendalytics, a predictive intelligence platform, HatchBeauty Brands released “Wellness for All: How The Wellness Movement is Changing The Face of Beauty Forever” a trend and consumer insight report detailing the wellness movement.
When beauty industry veteran, Courtney Baber, and Nancy Pellegrino, RN, MN, NP, realized the white space for luxurious, medical-grade skin care, the duo, who have been friends for more than a decade, decided to combine forces and launch their own skin care brand, The Route.
This week R+Co Co-Founder and Celebrity Hairstylist, Garren, launched a new luxury hair line under the R+Co umbrella called R+Co BLEU. Touted as being analogous to the fashion house…
The cosmetics brand, known for artistry, innovation and whimsy, launches its fall 2020 campaign, together with a creative brand refresh.
This year would have been Project Beauty Expo’s (PBE) fifth year exhibiting its diverse and inclusive beauty products at its annual trade show and conference event. But event organizers have…
After more than 20 years with The Estée Lauder Companies, Jennifer Balbier, Senior Vice President, Global Product Development, has retired effective June 30, 2020.
Sarah Biggers-Stewart, Founder and CEO, Clove + Hallow, believes statements should be more than just performative and is holding her brand accountable.
Clean deodorants, once a tiny sub-category within overall deodorants and antiperspirants, are now a thriving segment of their own.
“I didn’t realize that America wanted foot care so much,” said Chris Cabrera, Air Force veteran, certified aromatherapist and Founder of hand and foot care line, Naturally London. The brand…
The ideation for Glow Hour came from influencer Crourtney Shields, who has been one of the company’s top revenue drivers in 2019 and 2020.
The multi-platform retailers announced Wednesday they are accepting submissions for a new round of brands to be considered for its brand and product search, The Big Find.
Here, Pamela talks to CEW Beauty News about her new role, indie brands and her thoughts on the future of retail.
In this report, Kline explores the rise of the global naturals market, regional difference, hindrances to growth and the global outlook to 2024.
The report explores the most searched brands, the year’s most powerful beauty influencers, the rising stars of beauty, each country’s favorite beauty brand, and the most popular sustainable brands.
Here, Jasmine spoke to CEW Beauty News about her business, balancing dual careers and how she has been impacted by the Black Lives Matter movement.
L’Oréal USA’s Professional Products Division has made several changes to their executive leadership team. Antonio Martinez-Rumbo, President, Professional Products Division [PPD], will be leaving his role in early July to…
CEW Beauty News has compiled a list of summer’s hottest launches. As summer gets into full swing, brands are focusing on cleansing, hydration and bold, long-wearing color cosmetics.
Rochelle Weitzner, a seasoned C-suite executive and beauty industry veteran, began her journey to create Pause Well-Aging soon after experiencing her first hot flash. Naturally, the beauty executive, who has…
Coty Inc. is indeed putting a renewed emphasis on its beauty business as the company on Monday agreed to buy a 20 percent stake in Kim Kardashian West’s make-up brand, KKW, for an estimated $200 million.
Here, Tami speaks to Beauty News about her plans for the brand, how she has been impacted by the Black Lives Matter movement and advice for other entrepreneurs.
The Estée Lauder Cos. has promoted several executives, including Jane Hertzmark Hudis, John Demsey and Stéphane De La Faverie. Jane has been promoted to Executive Group President, the first woman…
Dr. Audrey Kunin, Founder, DERMAdoctor, discusses shifting to online sales, managing disruption in the brand’s supply chain, and pivoting to make hand sanitizers.
Sephora has announced a new digital collaboration with Instagram, one that combines beauty discovery with shopping for a seamless consumer experience.
Ron, who is also a resident beauty expert for Allure and Refinery29, shares a bit about his own experience as a Black man in beauty, how BeautyStat Cosmetics is navigating the ‘now’ normal as a startup and how his company is giving back.
Closing the Loop: Linking Backend Operations to Customer Experience for Increased Profitability The recent pandemic forcing the closing of physical retail and an uptick in e-commerce amplifies the need for…
The past several weeks have been a whirlwind for Karen Young, the founder of grooming brand, Oui the People. Just last week, research firm, Spate, announced the brand is one…
In Cosmetify’s Index 2020 – Men’s Edition, the firm reveals the men’s grooming brands and products that have seen a surge in popularity since last year, and shares insights into the future of men’s grooming.
AI-powered search engine, Mira, has launched a dedicated space for Black-owned indie beauty brands to gain visibility from potential customers so that they are easier to discover.
This month, Tribe Dynamics analyzed how influencers leveraged their platforms during the end of May and into June in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Charlotte Knight, Founder & CEO, Ciaté, Lottie and Skin Proud, discuses working through production challenges, pivoting marketing strategies and launching new products.
Perfect Corp.’s Q2 2020 Global Beauty Trends Report, focuses on evolving consumer beauty preferences in wake of the global pandemic, across five top beauty markets: Germany, Spain, UK, Italy, and…
As COVID restrictions on non-essential businesses begin to ease around the country, indie beauty retailers are busy planning how to safely yet effectively reopen their physical doors to customers. With…
Ted Gibson and Jason Backe are co-owners of Starring Salon in Los Angeles, California. Starring is also a product line, which launched with a mousse called Shooting Star Texture Meringue….
Celeste Hilling, CEO, Skin Authority, discusses the brand’s #supportlocal campaign, a program which donated to community owned businesses at the onset of the pandemic.
Sara Happ, Founder & CEO of Sara Happ, Inc., discusses prioritizing her employees, giving back and shifting promotions to be financially sensitive to consumers.
Skylar, the premium clean fragrance brand, has tapped Bernard Zion as Chief Marketing Officer.
If anyone were to investigate the amount of research done by the founders of the new clean skin care brand for men, SELF/ish, they need only peek into their bathrooms….
For Kristian Edwards, PhD, clean beauty is more than a trend, it’s a public health issue. Driven by her passion to help Black women live happier, healthier lives she launched…
Their analysis found that in times of unprecedented uncertainty and change, core values are rising to the forefront, centered on wellness, safety for self and the environment, and a purpose-driven mission to do good in one’s community and the world at large.
Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, discusses how her brand pivoted during COVID-19 and shares advice for small businesses.
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold, the rise of at-home beauty rituals is on the rise. Consumers aspire to master their own at-home treatments, as “self-care”…
The practice faced a racial discrimination lawsuit in 2018, which was dropped in 2019.
Ted Gibson is an influencer, independent hairdresser, salon owner and celebrity stylist. He has worked with models, actresses, fashion and beauty insiders and influential women. He was also the resident…
Two weeks following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the subsequent global movement to end systemic racism, beauty companies appear to be taking steps to affect sweeping change.
Nothing could have prepared seasoned beauty executive, Esi Eggleston Bracey, EVP and COO NA Beauty and Personal Care, Unilever, for the impact COVID-19 would have on the beauty business and…
Ju Rhyu, Co-founder and CEO, Hero Cosmetics, discusses launching a new product during the pandemic, altering communications and giving back to healthcare professionals.
PIXI Beauty’s new Clarity Collection follows in the vein of its other skin care offerings in that it encompasses a cluster of products centered around a specific ingredient, i.e. its…
Here, she talked to CEW Beauty News about business during COVID-19, Glamsquad’s new haircut service and its partnership with QVC.
A former equity sales trader at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley in New York City, Sarah Gibson Tuttle is the Founder and CEO of Olive & June. Sarah relocated to…
Laura Schubert, Co-Founder & CEO, Fur, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the brand, strengthening partnerships with other brands, social media initiatives and donating to frontline workers.
CEW Beauty News has compiled a list of beauty launches for June, and how communication plans have been developed to reflect the current social climate. Nails.INC Plant Power Waitlist worthy:…
Oars + Alps’ CEO, Mia Duchnowski, discusses pivoting to new product launches to meet consumers demand and adjusting brand messaging.
The acquisition allows Charlotte Tilbury access to Puig’s global footprint and operations to expand its worldwide presence.
Here, Charlotte discusses how the team at Then I Met You has evolved their selling strategies for new launches; online sales trends; supply chain disruptions; budgets; changes in customer engagement; and how she thinks COVID-19 will affect the beauty industry.
When stores started closing in the wake of COVID-19, Sonia Summers pivoted into action. The CEO and founder of Beauty Barrage quickly adjusted her focus from demo to digital, redirecting…
Here, Leilah talks about the COVID-19 crisis as a catalyst for overdue changes, how body care is taking off and what indie brands can do to decrease creative costs.
Melanie Bender, Founding General Manger, VERSED, discusses adjusting product launch dates, pivoting marketing plans, charity initiatives and decision making for 4 to 24 months out.
While most ecommerce sites just show images and descriptions of products, Sonia and Sylvie’s Beautyque NYC is a 3D shopping site duplicating the look and feel of the real store.
For this special report, Eyecue analyzed the performance on Instagram of over 60 leading global legacy, prestige, indie and disruptor brands in the beauty industry.
Jenny and Taylor Frankel, co-founders of Nudestix, discuss the agility of the company to shift resources to make up for sales after retail chains closed as a result of COVID-19.
As millions of people across the country have joined together to protest racial violence and call for justice in response to the death of George Floyd, beauty brands are also taking a stand, taking to social media to announce their support of the cause.
Just weeks after New York state came under quarantine—forcing retailers to temporarily close—Naturopathica announced it was letting go of store employees so they could receive unemployment. Being one of the…
The platform, which launched in 2013, uses insights from more than one million consumers to help brands ideate, hone messaging and develop packaging and make creative decisions.
Naomi, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, has been named the global face of Pat McGrath Labs, the first in the brand’s history.
CURLS Founder, Mahisha Dellinger, discusses how her business has been impacted by COVID-19, and shifting to retailers focused on digital.
Target has become the first mass retailer to make its products available through Instagram Checkout, meaning shoppers on the retailer’s IG @Target and @TargetStyle accounts can make a purchase with just a few taps.
BW Confidential sought to find out how beauty will perform over the weeks and months ahead as many countries begin to lift lockdown measures and re-open stores.
When life returns back to normal, consumer shopping behaviors will undoubtedly have changed. How can consumers be encouraged to still shop in-store or visit their local salon, while also ensuring…
Jane discusses how the brand has evolved their selling strategies for new launches; online sales trends; supply chain disruptions; retail partnerships; budgets; and changes in customer engagement since COVID-19 started.
Beauty Labs founder Mark Gerhard on why custom apps are the smartest way forward. Mark Gerhard loves an unfair advantage. And you could argue that as the founder of the…
CEW is looking to help some of the most vulnerable executives in the beauty industry due to the recent pandemic: female-founded small businesses. With that in mind, on Friday, May…
At a time when relationships and connections are more important than ever, Cancer and Careers is thrilled to once again join forces with two multiplatform retailers who have made relationships…
Ryu Yokoi is the CEO of Schmidt’s, a purpose-driven brand that aims to make self-care inclusive and accessible through plant-powered, cruelty-free personal and home care products. Prior to Schmidt’s, he…
Ein Williams, Founder, Erin’s Faces, discuses pivoting her beauty business to begin producing an alcohol-based hand cleansing gel and moving forward with the launch of a new mascara after polling consumers.
Here, Nathalie talks about the rise of DIY, the Mascara Index and the four guiding principles that is getting her team through this crisis.
Created with sustainable ingredients, Symrise will donate Hero to front-line heroes, including doctors and nurses, as an appreciation for their dedication and help during this unprecedented time.
Jerrod Blandino, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Too Faced, which is owned by The Estée Lauder Cos., discusses how he wants to create a new normal that prioritizes conscious…
Contactless. The term has emerged repeatedly during the COVID-19 pandemic as concern for catching the virus reached a pinnacle. Ways to pick up food, receive groceries and pay for purchases…
