Beauty & Wellness Briefing: Eos capitalizes on momentum in the shave category Eos’s growth in the shaving category appears to buck the industry’s trajectory. According to Mintel’s 2022 Shaving and Hair Removal Products report, the U.S. shaving and hair removal market is expected to drive $3.7 billion in total 2022 retail sales, a decline of 0.3% from 2021.
Winky Lux expands to Canada through Shoppers Drug Mart Winky Lux initially launched directly to consumers in 2015 and is currently distributed through Target, Ulta Beauty and Amazon. Overall retail, excluding Shoppers Drug Mart, accounts for 80% of Winky Lux sales, Mackey said.
Clairol refreshes hair-dye approach with first global campaign in 5 years Clairol tapped nine content creators for a digital and television campaign called "It’s So Me." Although subtle product changes to formulations and color expansions took place before the new campaign, "It’s So Me" represents the official kickoff of the brand's new long-term strategy. It's also Clairol's first global campaign in...
Glo2Facial enters the professional facial category with former Hydrafacial exec at helm The new professional facial service is led by Clint Carnell. Carnell is the former CEO of facial service Beauty Health Company and owner of the HydraFacial brand. He led the latter from 2016 to its IPO in 2021.
Beauty & Wellness Briefing: What’s behind the burgeoning popularity of quirky fragrances According to NPD Group data for the fourth quarter of 2022, U.S. prestige beauty industry sales revenue grew 15% year-over-year to reach $27.1 billion in 2022, with fragrance increasing by 11%.
Beauty industry coverage is undergoing a renaissance A new class of beauty publications is popping up, driving a refreshed and potentially impactful perspective to beauty coverage.
Glossier’s CEO talks new hires and promotions, and why ‘beauty is a feeling’ Glossy spoke with Kyle Leahy about what the C-Suite announcements are significant, what Glossier is focused on this year and what excites her most about beauty.
Inside the rise of overnight face masks Over the past two years, a bevy of masks designed for overnight use has entered the market, carving out a new sub-category within skin care. Skin-care brands like Fresh, Versed, Farmacy, Kiehl’s, Bubble and Noble Panacea have debuted their own versions. These masks have various benefits, from hydration to chemical...
Beauty & Wellness Briefing: Are wellness rewards the next credit card craze? The card, called Ness, is a points-for-rewards-based card that offers six points for every dollar spent on a health or wellness item and two points on every other type of purchase. Priced at $399 for an annual fee, Ness offers approximately $1,700 worth of perks and credits including a $250...