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Based on a prediction by cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos, we published a No Stupid Questions story in June speculating about the possibility of a R&D and product launch correction in the beauty industry. Now, there’s evidence...

Across the world, people are spending hours and hours a day in front of various screens, but how brands can reach them on those screens is trickier than ever in a multipolar media environment. Should they...

As brands face elevated digital customer acquisition costs and challenges staying on retail shelves, they’re looking to the professional beauty channel to diversify distribution, establish credibility and get on the radar of a new audience. Plus,...

This holiday shopping season could be rocky for beauty brands and retailers.  Consumers remain stressed by lofty interest rates, the cost of living and a contentious presidential campaign, but sentiment has inched

Earlier this year, reports circulated that Ampla, a lender to consumer brands, was struggling financially and looking to sell. Ampla’s struggles succeeded CircleUp ending its consumer brand lending practice and being acquired by financial data and...

The overlap between the beauty and aesthetics industries is increasing. L’Oréal recently took a 10% stake in Galderma, the pure-play dermatology company that markets Botox alternative Dysport, and Crown Laboratories announced it’s acquiring Revance Therapeutics, the company behind...