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Gen Z might be the most beauty-savvy consumers in the game, and makeup trends show they’re also the most adventurous. While consumers once sought Instagram-perfect pouts, expressionism is now the name of the game. As epitomized by “Euphoria,” the 2019 HBO show which won an Emmy for makeup, young consumers opt for face art and […]
April showers bring May flowers. And then summer arrives, its radiant light is diffused through the humid air, and that's why June is full of rainbows. When a sunbeam crosses paths with a raindrop, it explodes into a brilliant series of varying wavelengths that the eye distinguishes as different colors, from red (the longest wavelength, […]
PARIS — Firmenich reported sales in its most recent fiscal year increased 10.2 percent, propelled by a rebound in its fine fragrance business and acquisitions. The world’s largest privately owned fragrance and flavors supplier, based in Geneva, posted sales of 4.27 billion Swiss francs, or $4.67 billion, in the year ended June 30. On an […]
If you can dream it (and afford it) a nail artist can do it. Whether it's flame tips, jelly waves, or beautiful butterflies, manicurists are making it happen. Celebrities are especially big fans of wearing designer logos on super-long nails — take Billie Eilish, for example, who's donned Gucci nails more than once — and […]
LONDON — In its quest for growth and ownership of all aspects of beauty, the publicly quoted Hut Group is acquiring Cult Beauty, a hot luxury e-commerce property, for 275 million pounds. The U.K.-based group will purchase the digital platform on a cash and debt-free basis from private shareholders, including co-chief executive officer Alexia Inge […]
The clean beauty movement has officially permeated baby care. A collection of new brands that aim to meet the needs of modern parents has emerged in recent years. These companies are creating specialty products meant to protect children’s skin barriers and treat ailments like baby eczema while eschewing steroids, parabens and other ingredients that the […]
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. National Lipstick Day, an ode to one of our favorite beauty products of all time, is today, July 29, 2021. And to celebrate, a slew of brands are hosting […]
PARIS — As the beauty retail landscape shape-shifts rapidly, Sephora has been expanding — most recently with the announcement Friday of its move to acquire Feelunique. Sephora said it has entered into an agreement with Palamon Capital Partners and other shareholders to buy the British online beauty retailer. The news confirmed a report published by […]
What a difference 12 months makes. Next week marks one year since Musab Balbale took the reins as vice president of beauty at Walmart. His mandate: to reinvent beauty at the world’s largest retailer best known for its focus on quality, value and accessibility rather than an innovative approach to the category. And despite the […]
Elaine MacNeil, the longtime executive at Urban Decay and L’Oréal USA, died last week at the age of 72. The cause of death was not disclosed. MacNeil most recently served as the general manager of Urban Decay, which she joined in 2006. During her time with the brand, she was a key part of the […]