Beauty News

An Australian first: the new beauty device you need on your radar

BD sat down with The Beauty Fridge founders to speak about the brand’s successful reception, the design process and why you should consider making the switch to cold beauty.

Top beauty retailer hires advisors to explore sale

Other retailers are also exploring sales.

M.A.C Cosmetics announces price drop

M.A.C Cosmetics Australia has announced it will be dropping prices across its range from October 14, 2019.

Oct 14, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Global online beauty and personal care sales to reach US$60 billion; Ipsy poised for international expansion as sales reach US$500 million; Australian women more health-conscious than ever; and LVMH perfumes and cosmetics fuel record Q3 results.

2020 beauty forecast: The why behind the rise in sensitised skin

Sensitised skin is different to sensitive skin in that it is a direct result of environmental aggressors. Here's what it means for beauty brands and more.

Tried & tested: On counter October

The BD team road-tests all the new and noteworthy products hitting stores this October.

Instagram introduces @Creators hub to inspire brands and influencers

Instagram has launched new @Creators account, which aims to educate influencers and brands on content creation.

PopSugar acquired by Group Nine

Group Nine is an American digital media company comprising of numerous pop culture websites.

Shiseido acquires Drunk Elephant for $845 million

The acquisition is in line with Shiseido's global expansion strategy.

The new Olay range scoring five stars with Aussie consumers

Here are the results from a recent beautyheaven Olay Trial Team.

NYX founder returns to beauty with new project

Toni Ko has announced her return to the beauty industry with the launch of a new company.

Facebook launches new messaging app for Instagram

The messaging service adopts many features of rival, Snapchat.

Oct 7, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Alibaba Group to reach 2 billion global consumers; Halloween spending on the rise; world's top three natural and organic beauty markets; and hair makeup – the latest K-Beauty trend.

Jen Atkin's next move

The beauty entrepreneur reveals what's next for Ouai.

The Beauty Chef raises $10 million from new Aussie investment fund

Pioneers of the inner beauty industry, The Beauty Chef, has raised $10 million from Point King Capital.

Vice Media acquires Refinery29

The deal is valued at $400 million according to The New York Times.

BD sits down with the new face of Neutrogena

Michelle Crossan opens up to BD about her new campaign with Neutrogena, her creative process and what upcoming influencers need to know when working with brands.

Keep telling your ingredient origin stories say industry experts

Consumers are drawn to urban legends so lets extend this to beauty products.

Beauty 101: After sun care

From lotions and rich creams to light gels and sprays, look out for ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamin E and rosehip to nourish sun-stressed skin.

The biggest beauty treatments of 2019 revealed

Yelp has taken a look back at the biggest beauty trends identified since 2004.

The New Zealand brand taking home Allure's new Clean Beauty award

New Zealand born skincare brand, Trilogy, has taken home top spot at this year's Allure Best of Beauty Awards, for the newly introduced Clean Beauty category.

Renowned beauty editor reveals trauma of online bullying

A video statement details the extent to which she was tormented.

10 brands for brilliant brows

From powder and gel formulations to tools and dye, these 10 brands will help leave brows looking groomed, fuller and effortlessly defined.

Sept 30, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Groupe Nuxe sells 45 per cent stake to Sofina; Firmenich acquires minority share in fragrance icon Robertet; Sephora gears up for Adelaide expansion; and regional health and wellness spas post 14 per cent growth.

YouTube's fashion and beauty hub launches

Slash Fashion combines a range videos from popular fashion and beauty YouTube creators.

Kylie Jenner's new title and latest beauty collab

Kylie Jenner announces latest beauty collab and adds a new title to her resumé, all in the same day.

Beauty 101: Mouth health

This week’s instalment of Beauty 101 is taking care of your chompers.

Better selfies main driver of plastic surgery

A new report has revealed there has been a significant rise in patients seeking surgery to look better in their social media profiles.

Influencers are being reprimanded for poor grammar

An anonymous Instagram account has been correcting Indonesian influencers for their grammar mistakes.

Sept 23, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Global perfume market to reach US$70 billion; personal care and beauty appliances to hit value of US$30 billion; IFF-Lucas Meyer buys Swedish green beauty tech leader; and Marionnaud shutters all stores in Spain and Portugal.

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