From mood-matching scents and fun textures, to a greater focus on self-care and utilising more eco-friendly ingredients like fermentation, a much more specific offering in body care – rather than just mere hydration – seems to be what’s hot right now. Niching down is an interesting move for a category that has commonly struggled to attain the same level of spend from beauty consumers as the facial skin care segment. But could specialising in fun textures, trending ingredients or innovative formats be the way to turn the tide and create a real surge in growth? “The increased focus on niche and multifunctional body…
Author: Olivia Martinez
I’ve always owned houseplants – but not, it must be said, always the same houseplants. Of the handful of plants I tend to acquire every year, only one or two survive to see in the next. It’s not that I knowingly neglect them: I try to be attentive to their needs, water them regularly, assess their lighting. Every now and again I’ll even chuck them some plant food. But sadly it seems my enthusiasm for green matter is not matched by a green thumb. Right now, there are about 20 plants dotted around my flat. Some are in rude health,…
“The first health is wealth” declared famous American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson back in the late 19th century. He was really onto something. Staying healthy is the essential foundation of a quality life – so here are a few products and services we reckon will seriously enrich your life. Did you know blood tests can pick up hCG – a tissue found in early embryos that can help identify whether a woman is pregnant – earlier than home tests?That’s why they’re becoming the go-to option for women looking for reliable results. Now, you can complete a pregnancy blood test from…
For many, a flawless complexion has always been a top priority. But the want for quick and easy solutions for how to get your skin there has grown stronger in recent years. Social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram have helped interest in skincare products, tools and tips for how to use them skyrocket — today, #skincare has more than 140 billion views on TikTok. But beyond the pursuit for clearer skin, there are other benefits to cleansing and caring for your skin every day. Practicing a daily skincare routine means having set times each day where you can spend moments with…
Erim Kaur, entrepreneur and influencer, made $4 million in sales after founding a hair-oil brand rooted in ancient Indian traditions. London-based Kaur has over 700,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok combined, and founded ByErim in 2019 — a luxury haircare brand known for its flagship hair growth oil containing eight pure oils, including Amla, Argan, Coconut, and Castor oil. It has raked in £3.3 million ($4.2 million) since its launchas verified. The 30-year-old pinned the popularity of her hair growth oil on having social media savvy and building a core audience of young Indian women and men turning to her…
A $1 million settlement for a company with annual revenues of $270 million is not usually enough to bat an eyelash, except when it has to do with North Korea. The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control says e.l.f. Beauty imported 156 shipments of false eyelash kits, valued at $4.43 million, from two suppliers located in China, and those eyelash kits contained materials the Chinese suppliers sourced from North Korea. The eyelash kits were imported approximately from April 1, 2012 to Jan. 28, 2017. e.l.f. Beauty has agreed to pay $996,080 to settle its “its potential civil liability for 156 apparent violations…
A newly-created South Asia Pacific and Middle East market will account for the majority of L’Oreal’s new business over the coming decade — with men making up a big part of that, the French cosmetics giant has said. The combined geographical zone — dubbed internally as SAPMENA — will cover 35 markets across South Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa. Headquartered in Singapore, the new zone comes in response to shared consumer trends and growth opportunities, said the region’s president Vismay Sharma. “This region, or SAPMENA as we call it … is going to be a major growth engine…
The cosmetics retailer on Thursday blew past quarterly estimates again, posting a 50% gain in sales. The company’s sales soared to $324.5 million in its fiscal first quarter, leading it to raise its full-year guidance. That increase follows a staggering 76% jump in the year-ago quarter. CEO Tarang Amin told CNBC the company saw growth across its categories. He added that its Bronzing Drops serum quickly became a best seller on the company’s website after its launch during the quarter. Here’s how the cosmetics company performed compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:…
Automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have confirmed that their vehicles made in North America will be exempt from U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly rolled out 25% tariffs, while BMW says it will face levies, as European car manufacturers grapple with new trade rules. The newly returned White House leader has long been threatening to slap tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, including Canada, Mexico and the EU. Last week, new duties on goods from Mexico, Canada and China came into effect. The threat of import tariffs has raised alarm bells in Europe, as vehicles and machinery are the European Union’s biggest exports to the United States. In 2023, the EU…
A car company boss says a new import tariff of 25% on cars and car parts coming into the US would be a “significant shift” for the business. Morgan Motor Company in Malvern exports around 200 sports cars to the US every year, which makes up around a third of its overall revenue. US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the new tariff would come into effect on 2 April. Managing director Matthew Hole said the move would have an impact on the company. “It’s a big chunk of our business; we make a £55m turnover a year so,…