How legacy make-up brands can remain relevant
How legacy make-up brands can get their mojo back in a market dominated by quick buzz and
Make-up brands creating a buzz on social media
BW Confidential analyzes the social-media strategies of six
The state of the make-up market 2025
An analysis of how the make-up category is weathering the
Bath & Body Works continues retail expansion
Bath & Body Works is continuing its retail expansion both internationally and in the US.
Nykaa’s Kay Beauty to expand to UK with launch at Space NK
Nykaa's make-up brand Kay Beauty is to expand to the UK by launching at Space NK.
Interview with Natura Vice President of Business Agenor Leão
Brazil’s Natura has undergone major transformation in the past few years, with more to come as it
This Week in Beauty August 25-29, 2025
This Week in Beauty video – A highlight of the week’s key news in just under...
Ulta Beauty’s sales up 9.3% in Q2, raises outlook
Ulta Beauty’s net sales grew 9.3% to $2.8bn in the second quarter.
Sycamore Partners completes acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Olaplex acquires biotech company Purvala Bioscience
Olaplex has acquired biotech company Purvala Bioscience.
BW Confidential to host The Beauty Party 2025 in association with Qatar Duty Free
BW Confidential is thrilled to announce that it will once again host The Beauty Party in association with travel retailer Qatar Duty Free
John Lewis opens revamped Liverpool beauty hall
John Lewis has opened its revamped beauty hall in Liverpool, the UK.
Givaudan CEO Gilles Andrier to retire
Givaudan’s CEO Gilles Andrier is to retire in March 2026 after
Givaudan outlines 2030 strategy, targeting 4%-6% sales growth
Givaudan has outlined its next five-year strategy, targeting 4-6% like-for-like sales growth.
IFF inks bioprospecting partnership with Reservas Votorantim in Brazil
IFF and Reservas Votorantim have inked a partnership for research and bioprospecting in Legado das Águas.
Prada launches new fragrance for men
Prada has launched a new fragrance for men called Paradigme.
Louis Vuitton launches beauty line
Louis Vuitton has launched its beauty line called La Beauté.
Miu Miu launches first fragrance with L’Oréal
L’Oréal has lauched its first fragrance for the fashion brand Miu Miu.
Nina Ricci unveils campaign for new fragrance featuring Ashley Graham
Nina Ricci has unveiled a campaign for its new fragrance Vénus by Nina Ricci Intense featuring model Ashley Graham.
Coty launches BOSS Bottled Beyond across international airports
Coty has launched BOSS Bottled Beyond Eau De Parfum across major international airports.
ELC Q4 sales fall 12%, estimates tariff impact
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) reported declines for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025
Coty revenue down 4% in 2025
Coty’s net revenue fell 4% to $5.89bn in fiscal year 2025. On a like-for-like basis, net revenue...
Ulta Beauty and Target to end partnership
US-based Ulta Beauty is to end its partnership with retailer Target.
P&G’s Beauty division CEO to retire
P&G’s Beauty division CEO Alexandra Keith is to retire in February 2026.
Amala Beauty acquired by Fundamental Brands
Skincare brand Amala Beauty has been acquired by holding company Fundamental Brands.
Douglas Q3 sales up 3.2%
Retailer Douglas’ sales rose 3.2% in the third quarter to €1bn
Michael Payne to step down as CEO of IAADFS
Michael Payne is to step down as CEO and President of the IAADFS.
Amouage retail sales surpass $200m in first half of 2025
Amouage saw retail sales surpass $200m in the first half of 2025, representing 60% growth.
Fenty Beauty to expand in India in partnership with LUXASIA
LVMH-owned Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are to expand to India
