Ipsy and BoxyCharm boast themselves as the largest beauty subscription platform. Since Ipsy's acquisition of BoxyCharm in 2020, fellow subscription box company Birchbox was sold in 2021 in what was widely regarded as a fire sale, while British-based Glossybox owner THG found itself embroiled in corporate governance issues. Meanwhile, FabFitFun...

On Feb. 26, Beautycounter will exclusively retail through Ulta.com before launching into 500 stores on March 5. The 10-year-old clean beauty brand will anchor Ulta Beauty’s Conscious Beauty program, which has become a cornerstone of the retailer’s merchandising strategy since its introduction in 2020.

As unisex or gender-neutral beauty continues to find its footing in the beauty industry, and customers shed inhibitions regarding gendered marketing and branding, traditionally gendered brands are finding value in going gender-neutral.

As Glossier enters a new phase of its business, it’s updating its flagship store to reflect its maturity as a brand. The new flagship opening is being framed as a “homecoming,” said Kleo Mack, svp of global marketing for Glossier.

Typically, big brand names rule the backstage beauty scene. That includes TreSemmé, MAC Cosmetics and Pat McGrath, to name a few. But this year saw a slew of indie brands across fragrance, hair and skin make their way to the shows.

While the biggest revelation of the performance was Rihanna's confirmation of her second pregnancy, it was also a momentous moment for both Savage x Fenty and Fenty Beauty.

On the heels of a 2022 campaign called "We Do Skin, You Do You," Cetaphil is introducing a new dimension to its sensitive-skin awareness plans by spotlighting the connection between skin irritation and fabric.

Coty Inc. announced its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 on Wednesday, beating Wall Street forecasts. But it still posted a 3% sales decline, to $1.52 billion, compared to an anticipated $1.5 billion.

As of the end of 2022, Skin Laundry had 30 locations, including in new markets in Colorado and Connecticut. But in 2023, it will open an additional 30 new locations in the U.S., in six new states.