This week, I checked in with retail analysts to glean insights into the shopping trends and consumer behaviors likely to impact the upcoming holiday selling season. Additionally, an influx of new fragrance launches roll out, L’Oréal is awarded three new patents, and Ulta Beauty’s MUSE Accelerator program is back with...

Shontay Lundy, the founder of Black Girl Sunscreen, joins the Glossy Beauty Podcast to discuss the challenges of big box retail, parents as the best influencers for the next generation and the opportunity to change cultural sun-care norms.

This week, a look at the scalp category, including a conversation with Estée Lauder Companies VP Christine Hall to learn how the conglomerate is staying competitive in the rapidly growing scalp space. Additionally, beauty retailer Violet Grey is acquired by its original founder, Unilever-owned Olly enters the menopause supplement market,...

Clean beauty retailer Credo launches its first private label skin-care range with a new recycled pump made in partnership with Pact Collective beauty circularity nonprofit. The new line features two cleansers and four moisturizers, each with a new single-material pump made from hard-to-recycle beauty empties collected in Credo stores. Called...

Gifting suites are commonplace in the beauty industry as an easy way for brands to seed creators, editors and celebrities with product. Air Milkshake, the gifting suite launched by Marta Mae Freedman in 2022, is becoming the most exclusive for its list of influential attendees and buzzy beauty brands. For...

On the latest episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, Estée Lauder VP Chloe Green-Vamos talks data, AI and reverse mentorship Green-Vamos discusses how she betters the company using AI, including a custom AI-powered tool made by Microsoft, and how social listening is driving innovation at ELC.

Glossy sat down with makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench and Lashify founder Sahara Lotti to learn about their limited-edition Isamaya x Lashify lash and accessory collaboration.

This week, I checked in with Maybelline to glean insights into the results of its "Love Island USA" TV and streaming integration this summer, which included product placement, show sponsorship and traditional advertisements. Additionally, LVMH’s Sephora cuts 10% of jobs in China, a new hair-growth clinic secures $3.6 million in...

After years of negative press she says is misdirected and inaccurate, Michelle Phan is launching a podcast to set the record straight. The first episode of “Afterglow” debuts Tuesday with audio and video components made in partnership with The Roost Podcast Network. The episodes will feature one-on-one conversations with experts...