Beauty News

Fri 31 Jan 2020

Winners of the 2019 Prix de marie claire Beauty Awards are here

Here is the full list of winners for the 2019 Prix de marie claire Beauty Awards.

Thu 30 Jan 2020

Tried & tested: On counter January

The BD team recently road-tested all the new and noteworthy products that hit stores this January.

Thu 30 Jan 2020

The new lightweight foundation and concealer with high coverage power

Here are the results from a recent beautyheaven Nude by Nature Trial Team.

Thu 30 Jan 2020

The natural ingredients glossary helping consumers

In an effort to help consumers navigate the world of clean beauty and tackle greenwashing, Nude by Nature has released a natural ingredients glossary.

Thu 30 Jan 2020

Selfridges bans plastic-based cosmetic glitter

The luxury department store group has pledged to remove plastic-based cosmetic glitter from shelves by 2021.

Wed 29 Jan 2020

Beauty 101: Back to school essentials

From preventing head lice and sunburn to oral health and overall wellbeing, these products will have children protected.

Wed 29 Jan 2020

BEAUTYDIRECTORY welcomes seven new brands

Discover more about the new beauty brands that have joined BD.

Wed 29 Jan 2020

Pinterest introduces virtual reality feature

The new feature allows users to virtually try on different lipstick shades from popular brands.

Tue 28 Jan 2020

10 brands with scarring solutions

BD has rounded up 10 products with scarring solutions that will leave skin looking fresh, flawless and fantastic.

Tue 28 Jan 2020

Jan 27, 2020: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Helen of Troy acquires Drybar business for US$255 Million; UK fashion stalwart Ted Baker enters the beauty market; major growth in all regions lifts full year results for Beiersdorf; and premium cosmetic market to reach US$199 billion by 2025.

Tue 28 Jan 2020

Go-To launches new hero product

Zoë Foster Blake's iconic, and uber-fun, Australian skincare brand Go-To, has announced the latest member to join the gang, and it's set to be the brand's next hero product

Fri 24 Jan 2020

P&G sees strong growth for beauty sales

P&G has seen expansion across all beauty segments in its second quarter.

Fri 24 Jan 2020

The Green Edit: Everything you need to know about the new organic beauty event

The Green Edit is a curated event featuring only the very best organic and natural beauty brands in one space.

Thu 23 Jan 2020

Hair lamination: The next big trend?

The treatment only takes eight seconds.

Thu 23 Jan 2020

Searches for vegan lipstick soar

Pinterest has released stats that show searches for 'vegan lipstick' have increased by a huge 150 per cent from December 2018 to 2019.

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Australia's first ever beauty runway for charity has been announced

Priceline Pharmacy is set to host Australia's first beauty runway for charity, featuring a lineup of inspirational women.

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Beauty 101: How to fake a summer body after Christmas

Here are 10 brands you can turn to when you've gone in for seconds (or thirds!) but need to look like you haven't.

Wed 22 Jan 2020

A-beauty: Aussie beauty brands you need on your radar

In honour of Australia Day, BD has rounded up 26 homegrown beauties to keep on your radar for the year ahead.

Tue 21 Jan 2020

Hermès unveils new lipstick line

French fashion powerhouse reveals its first foray into the cosmetics industry.

Mon 20 Jan 2020

December's most mentioned beauty products in print

Here's what hit the headlines in magazine land last month.

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Morphe teams up with YouTuber Pony

Morphe has snapped up South Korean Instagram star, Pony, to front its new makeup collection.

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Kylie Jenner unveils new collection

Kylie Jenner is launching a Valentine's Day collection with her daughter, Stormi.

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Jan 20, 2020: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

L Catterton-backed Intercos enters US$388 million financing agreement; L'Oréal Paris to debut 100 SKU Age Perfect Makeup Collection for the over-50s; November retail sales surge on back of Black Friday Bonanza; and refillables: Hermès and L'Occitane tap into the growing trend.