 Pacifica Beauty’s Brook Harvey-Taylor: ‘We’ve always been part of the clean movement’
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 Aesop CEO Michael O’Keeffe: ‘We’re growing at double the global rate of the market’
Aesop CEO Michael O’Keeffe: ‘We’re growing at double the global rate of the market’ Since taking over the reins of Australian skin-care brand Aesop in 2003, CEO Michael O’Keeffe has been on a mission to grow the brand from an indie, salon-driven company to a luxury skin-care giant. Twenty years in, Aesop is on the growth path O’Keeffe had always envisioned for the company....
 The Glossy guide to what’s in and out for 2024
The Glossy guide to what’s in and out for 2024 With the new year right around the corner, Team Glossy has placed bets on whether this year's most viral trends will maintain relevancy and, if not, what will replace them in 2024.
 Claire’s CMO Kristin Patrick: Reaching Gen Alpha will require an ‘always-on’ media strategy
Claire’s CMO Kristin Patrick: Reaching Gen Alpha will require an ‘always-on’ media strategy Claire's is using a unique approach to remain connected to customers. In November, Claire's announced a partnership with content platform Sony Pictures Television – Kids, in an effort to build on its intellectual property initiative centered on its younger audience. And in December, Claire's built on that content initiative through...
 It’s gift card season, and these cards may be better than actual gifts
It’s gift card season, and these cards may be better than actual gifts Gift cards are becoming an increasingly popular gifting option among consumers. In November, the National Retail Federation reported that, after clothing, gift cards were expected to be the second-most-popular gifting option.
 My Body Care Routine: Fig.1 Beauty’s Kimmy Scotti on the full body treatment she does in the shower
My Body Care Routine: Fig.1 Beauty’s Kimmy Scotti on the full body treatment she does in the shower For this week’s body-care conversation, Glossy sat down with Kimmy Scotti (@kimmyscotti, 6,406 Instagram followers), an investor, fitness enthusiast and co-founder of 3-year-old skin-care brand Fig. 1 Beauty. In March, Fig. 1 Beauty forayed into body care with three products. That same month, the brand expanded its retail footprint by launching in...
 Sol de Janeiro’s Heela Yang: ‘Over 90% of our growth this year is from social, and it’s organic’
Sol de Janeiro’s Heela Yang: ‘Over 90% of our growth this year is from social, and it’s organic’ While the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream catapulted the brand’s awareness, Sol de Janeiro’s expansion into the perfume mist category is what really boosted the brand’s bottom line, said Heela Yang, the brand’s co-founder and CEO. According to its parent company, L’Occitane, which bought the company at the end of 2021,...
 Sephora’s Fragrance for All Event is here. These are the best scents to gift anyone on your list
Sephora’s Fragrance for All Event is here. These are the best scents to gift anyone on your list As fragrance continues to dominate the beauty sector, consider taking advantage of Sephora's sale to test out new scents for yourself or gift someone a buzzy new perfume.
 My Body Care Routine: ‘Bachelorette’ star Gabby Windey’s simple hack to combat bloating
My Body Care Routine: ‘Bachelorette’ star Gabby Windey’s simple hack to combat bloating For this week’s body-care conversation, Glossy sat down with Gabby Windey, a fan-favorite from the "Bachelorette" franchise and "Dancing With The Stars" alum who has become a beauty and fashion influencer.