Beauty News

Wed 24 Apr 2019

Tried & tested: Youth-capturing beauty

Forget Instagram success, ethics and sustainability for a moment. Let's not forget that simply prolonging youthful, healthy skin is the aim of the game for many global beauty brands.

Tue 23 Apr 2019

Instagram could be getting rid of like counts

A design prototype has been leaked that shows hidden like counts.

Tue 23 Apr 2019

April 22, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

The Hut Group buys Christophe Robin; Daigou-focused AuMake acquires rival for $14.2 million; beauty giants rank high on Deloitte's largest luxury goods companies list; and Unilever scoops up supplement startup Olly and posts solid Q1 growth.

Thu 18 Apr 2019

Bieber Beauty incoming?

Rumour has it, the new Mrs Bieber has filed for a trademark under her married name.

Wed 17 Apr 2019

Australia’s favourite new beauty products revealed

With 48,600 votes submitted, the beautyheaven Glosscar Awards 2019 are here!

Wed 17 Apr 2019

BEAUTYDIRECTORY's bumper guide to Mother's Day 2019

Get ready for Mother's Day with this edit of beauty gifts.

Tue 16 Apr 2019

WGSN launches beauty forecasting platform

WGSN Beauty has been developed in response to increasing demand from the industry.

Mon 15 Apr 2019

Why influencers are key to independent beauty brands

Consumers say that being introduced to new independent brands is the most common way in which digital influencers have impact for them.

Mon 15 Apr 2019

Seven brands with peel-off masks

These brands will have skin looking fresh in no time!

Mon 15 Apr 2019

April 15, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Foreo rumoured for sale with US$1 billion price tag; biggest monthly slump on record for Australian online sales; Fenty and icon brands drive double-digit growth for LVMH in Q1; and French private equity firm buys Scandi beauty favourite.

Thu 11 Apr 2019

Report proves influencer marketing is going from strength to strength

The outlook for influencer marketing is still extremely positive, despite naysayers claiming that influencer marketing is dying.

Wed 10 Apr 2019

Amazon Australia introduces Luxury Beauty category

Australian customers will now have access to thousands of luxury and salon products across almost 200 brands.

Wed 10 Apr 2019

Pedestrian founders exit business

The pair are leaving to "explore new ventures".

Wed 10 Apr 2019

LUSH to farewell social media?

The brand has decided to open up the conversation with its consumers elsewhere.

Tue 9 Apr 2019

Hollywood actress launches fragrance line, Henry Rose

The range of 'clean' perfumes has been developed in partnership with the Environmental Working Group.

Tue 9 Apr 2019

What to do if you're bad with names

Refinery29 has some tips.

Mon 8 Apr 2019

April 8, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Colgate enters race for multi-billion dollar Nestle Skin Health business; Nutrafol attracts US$35 million from LVMH's investor arm; Lululemon to launch personal care range; and L'Oréal gears up to become world number one in prestige fragrance.

Mon 8 Apr 2019

10 brands helping makeup stay in place

These 10 brands will help makeup stay fresh and skin hydration

Fri 5 Apr 2019

Kourtney Kardashian launches Poosh

Kourtney Kardashian has unveiled Poosh, a beauty and wellness site.

Fri 5 Apr 2019

Pia Miller: Pantene's first Aussie ambassador

BD recently spoke to the Chilean-born actress about the partnership and how she feels about joining the diverse line-up of strong, confident and empowering women.