Beauty News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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,…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

In this special report, Tribe Dynamics used its extensive influencer data to investigate how a full month of stay-at-home orders impacted influencer marketing.

Amy talks about why she chose to move forward with launching a new cream bronzer, Bronzino; changes in customer demand; online sales trends; supply chain disruptions; retail partnerships; and what she perceives will be the lasting effects of COVID on the beauty industry.

In this special report, Kline analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on professional beauty, how the industry is pivoting and offers insights on how services may recover when they are able to reopen.

Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of the PFRANKMD Brand, is a well-known facial and body sculpting guru with particular expertise in minimally-invasive fat removal,…

Lauren Steinberg, Founder, Queen V, discusses how COVID-19 impacted the brand’s messaging to consumers.

Amy Risley, Founder & CEO, Skinfix discusses how her Sephora launch was curtailed as a result of COVID-19, the financial impact of the pandemic and words of advice for other brands.

Here, we caught up with KJ and Amanda to talk about how they’re weathering the storm during COVID-19, why their team is a priority and their advice to startups navigating this strange and challenging time.

The campaign’s video launched Thursday and will live on the brand’s social channels, as well as in ads.

CEW Beauty News has compiled a list of beauty launches for May, and how sales and communications plans will adapt to the new climate, including donating proceeds to those affected by the pandemic.

The beauty industry still holds tremendous potential, especially for compelling new brands. But the margin for error is razor thin. To improve odds for success, both large and nascent brands…

In this special report, Spate analyzes over 10 billion online signals in beauty to identify the next big product trends based on stay-at-home lifestyle changes.

Shelby Wild, Founder of naturally-derived hair care line Playa Beauty, where she shares her thoughts on online sales trends, supply chain disruptions, PR/influencer marketing, retail partnerships, customer engagement and what she perceives will be the lasting effects of COVID on the beauty industry.

Mr. Lauder shares the business and life lessons he learned as well as the adventures he had while helping transform the business. The book is available now for pre-order now at select retailers.

Daniel discusses how salons have been impacted due to the coronavirus, navigating the new normal, and how R+Co’s affiliate program is helping local salon owners “go from IRL to URL.”

How can beauty brands remain relevant and secure a future in their markets? As many brands protect their products by repositioning, renovating or innovating—all  for a leaner, more aggressive hit…

Clean makeup brand, Lawless Beauty, has hired its first President, Rachel Shelowitz, who was most recently General Manager of LORAC. In her new position, Rachel will oversee all aspects of…

Britta Cox, Co-founder of Aquis, discusses pivoting resources to leverage DTC Strategies, partnering with like-minded brands and financial challenges.

Here, Mariya shares her news about Goodhabit; the almost non-existent knowledge of blue light and how it’s this generation’s silent ager; and what it’s like to launch during a pandemic.

The goal of the event is to raise awareness and funds for the relief initiatives of The World Health Organization’s Covid-19 Solidarity Fund and First Responders First.

Shrankhla Holecek, Founder, Uma Oils, discusses how the coronavirus epidemic forced the brand to recommit to its values as a wellness company, develop niche strategies for its retail partners and how she’s using the time to forge more personal connections with consumers and her team.

Rapid response is mission critical in today’s fast-moving beauty industry. Perhaps there’s no more eye-opening example than recent consumer quests for essentials, such as hand sanitizer, during COVID-19. Retailers who…

In addition to curbside pickup, which was introduced over the last few weeks to about 700 of its stores, Ulta Beauty today announced plans to reopen stores in select markets.

In this special report, Tribe Dynamics showcases notable independent beauty brands across cosmetics, skin care and hair care, as well as the key influencer strategies behind their Q1 success.

Here, Sasha Plavsic, Founder, ILIA, on how to keep an open mind for living a new way, how to adjust marketing and content in a virtual world and advice for entrepreneurs.

It was finally looking like a turning point year for Julep, the beauty brand founded in 2007 by Jane Park. AS Beauty, which acquired the Julep and Laura Geller Beauty…

Join Harris Williams, an investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, and L.E.K. Consulting for a webinar: “COVID-19 Consumer Insights and New Normal Trends.”  

The decline was driven by retail store closures as a result of the global pandemic, COVID-19. 

Rea Ann Silva, Founder and CEO of  Beautyblender, addresses the challenges of sudden, massive change as a global indie brand; reinventing social media content; and emerging from the current crisis…

The new initiative serves as an extension of its Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store service, and is meant to supplement Ulta’s app and ecommerce purchasing methods.

In this report, Spate analyzes over 10 billion online signals in beauty to identify the next big product trends based on stay-at-home lifestyle changes. This report covers top growth trends…

There is a promising opportunity in China for beauty brands—good news at a time when U.S. sales are stalling. As China begins rebounding and recovering from disruptions caused by the…

The digital initiative launches April 29 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

With physical stores temporarily closed, online has come to represent nearly all industry sales volume.

A recent insights report from Jefferies Citing Nielsen data shows that wide-spread social distancing has hit mass beauty sales hard, with the segment seeing a 26 percent drop for the four week period ended April 18.

Poshly’s original report, COVID-19’s Impact on the Beauty Business, has been updated with even more information.

Early Tuesday morning Bloomberg News reported that consumer giant Unilever PLC and Spanish beauty firm Puig are among the beauty companies vying to buy celebrity makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury.

Tribe Dynamics’ Q1 2020 Global Beauty Report examines how influencers in distinct international markets responded to the widespread shelter-in-place orders enacted at the end of Q1, and how these shifts in content creation impacted brands.

Euromonitor is offering an on-demand webinar, which analyses the short- and long-term implications of COVID-19 on consumer behavior and how businesses can prepare for these shifts.

Harry talks about how COVID-19 has impacted his business (FYI, it’s booming) and why consumer demand for home fragrances has skyrocketed. 

Stay at home mandates and social distancing has created a near shut down in clinical safety testing and performance testing that rely on in-person visits from study participants. Testing is…

Here, Amy spends five minutes with Beauty News talking about Sweet Spot Labs’ mission today, its evolution and her advice for brands navigating this unprecedented time in history.

Following its accomplishment of achieving 100 percent climate neutral status in January, professional skin care brand, Babor, has announced a program to address CO2, clean ingredients and ongoing renewable manufacturing,…

Stephanie Additon, Founder and CEO, Java Skincare discuses how the brand has had to pivot it’s marketing and distribution plan and tweak its products to meet the needs of consumers during this time.

Jamie Leilani Pelayo, Co-Founder, natureofthings, discusses how the brand has had to shift its business model in the wake of COVID-19, communicating with consumers, ways the company is giving back and what the future holds.

In this video, NPD’s Larissa Jensen answers some key questions about the state of the beauty industry, including the best and worst performing categories, what will help brands during this time and the category consumers are gravitating towards.

Fittingly, during Earth Month, the brand is deepening its efforts to curb waste endemic to personal care with the rollout of Refill Solutions, a refill program that reduces personal carbon footprint and plastic usage by 90 percent.

Cathy Kangas, Founder of PRAI Beauty, discusses how her business has been impacted by COVID-19, charity work and what the future holds.

In March, influencers increased and adapted their content to fit into their own “new normal” and better meet the new needs of their followers, many of whom were working from home for the first time, cooking more than before, and in urgent need of some de-stressing self-care tips. 

Amanda Reiss joined Living Proof as Chief Marketing Officer in September 2019. Prior to joining the prestige hair care innovator, Amanda was CMO at Saucony. The similarities between overseeing marketing…

Suzanne LeRoux, Founder and President, One Love Organics, shares creative way she collaborated with other brands to promote their businesses.

L’Oréal posted sales decreases of 4.3 percent to $7.8 billion on a reported basis for the time period ended March 31; sales dipped 4.8 percent on a like-for-like basis.

“We’re dealing with a few delays, but for the most part we’ve been able to push through,” said Rima Minasyan, Co-founder of the Patrick Ta brand.

The clean color cosmetics brand with a focus on skin-loving botanical formulas and highly-pigmented colors is chartering a rapid ascent in the crowded indie space.

Plans for the April 20 launch of WLDKAT, a new CBD-based skin care brand from former Urban Decay executive, Amy Zunzunegui, are moving ahead, COVID-19 notwithstanding.

While healthcare workers are navigating the longest and most brutal hours during the pandemic, Donate Beauty is busy fielding hundreds of donation offers for essential items such as lip balms, hand creams, body lotions and facial cleansers.

Karen Behnke, Founder, Juice Beauty, discusses how her business has been impacted by COVID-19 and what the future holds.

Here, Tev talks to CEW’s Beauty News about weathering the storm, clever ways to drum up business and how to utilize free time when working from home.

Celebrity hair colorist Rita Hazan discusses how her business is staying afloat, current challenges her business is facing as a result of COVID-19, and what the future holds.

Thrive has raised more than $350,000 thanks to a charity effort whereby 100 percent of profits from their website’s sales on March 27 would be donated to support COVID-19 relief efforts.

Within a few hours of the announcement, more than 2,000 makeup artists applied for the opportunity, which only has a few hundred slots available.

Alexis has been taking notes on how brands are marketing and messaging to consumers during this unsettling time. Here, she shares a few Do’s and Don’ts for marketing brands during the pandemic.

Informed by search and shopper data and joined by a panel of experts from a variety of industry disciplines, the report starts a dialogue around key shifts in the beauty industry expected to define the next 12-18 months. 

In this special report, Kline shines a spotlight on the most prominent product trends based on key takeaways from CEW’s Product Demo and insights from Kline’s Cosmetics & Toiletries USA report.

As with every industry, right now the beauty industry is dealing with the implications, outcomes, and effects of Covid-19. From supply chain disruptions to brick & mortar store closures, to…

The platform is the brand’s first beauty-tech software platform designed to personalize hair care and styling tips for consumers.

Jody Pinson, a 30-year veteran of Walmart, has retired from her position as Vice President for Beauty, Walmart officials confirmed. Jody plans to travel with her husband, Greg, of 27…

The brand recently launched an online networking platform for professionals and is continuing to maintain its affiliate program which pays professionals a 25 percent commission from sales they drive.