Beauty News

Wed 14 Aug 2019

Tumblr has just been sold for an estimated $US20m

The new owner is optimistic about the acquisition, saying they couldn't be more excited to be joining a team with a similar vision.

Wed 14 Aug 2019

Beauty 101: Baby-soft skin

BD rounds up 10 must-have products for baby.

Tue 13 Aug 2019

Minenssey x Absolute launch

Take a look behind the scenes of the Minenssey Absolute launch at Botanica Vaucluse in Sydney.

Tue 13 Aug 2019

Cult-favourite brand raises US$15m

The cult-favourite prestige brand has just scored its first outside investment.

Tue 13 Aug 2019

The next pop star entering the beauty market

Ciara attended Beautycon L.A. over the weekend and spilled on her upcoming beauty plans.

Mon 12 Aug 2019

ELLE and Harper's BAZAAR name Beauty & Wellness Director

An Allure beauty and wellness alum the beauty journalist has worked in Sydney, New York and London for multiple magazines and luxury brands.

Mon 12 Aug 2019

Everyone at Cosmoprof was talking about these four brands

Various media outlets have done their best to uncover the most notable brands among exhibitors at CPNA.

Mon 12 Aug 2019

Aug 12, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

Top 15 international beauty and personal care companies for 2019; Canada's Cronos acquires US CBD company for US$300 million; Africa/Asia/Australia the strongest growth region for Beiersdorf; and 12.4 million Australians buy headache and pain relief products.

Fri 9 Aug 2019

BEAUTYDIRECTORY's guide to Father’s Day 2019

Get ready for Father’s Day with this edit of gifts every dad will love.

Fri 9 Aug 2019

Shiseido wins Tory Burch beauty license

The personal care company has taken over the licensing deal from Estée Lauder.

Thu 8 Aug 2019

Anastasia Beverly Hills partners with influencer on new palette

The 32-year-old is known in the industry for championing diversity through her YouTube channel.

Thu 8 Aug 2019

Beauty companies named in Best Workplaces for Innovators list

Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, P&G and Sephora were among the brands that made the list.

Thu 8 Aug 2019

Mumbrella Publish Awards 2019 finalists announced

The shortlist for the best in Australian publishing has been revealed.

Wed 7 Aug 2019

Here's why you should familiarise yourself with Danielle Lauder

The great-granddaughter of Estée Lauder has created a seven-item collection for the brand.

Wed 7 Aug 2019

Barneys files for bankruptcy

Iconic New York department store, Barneys, is set to close after filing for bankrupcy.According to reports, the luxury chain has suffered at the hands of rising rents and low footfall in recent years. Business of Fashion has reveled it listed liabilities of between US$100 million and US$500 million following several weeks of attempts to find a new partner or buyer.

Wed 7 Aug 2019

Beauty 101: Face oils

BD rounds up 10 oils that will leave skin looking glowing and fresh.

Tue 6 Aug 2019

July's most mentioned beauty products in print

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

Mon 5 Aug 2019

10 brands for new makeup brushes

BD rounds up 10 of the best makeup brushes on the market.

Mon 5 Aug 2019

WhatsApp and Instagram to get a rebrand

The new names will show up in app stores and inside the apps, but won't display below the app icons on phone home screens.

Mon 5 Aug 2019

Leading hotel group to ban mini plastic toiletry bottles

Already, more than 1,000 hotels across the States have made the switch to bulk dispensers.

Mon 5 Aug 2019

Aug 5, 2019: Elisabeth King reports on this week’s business news

P&G and Unilever dominate Australian shampoo market; L’Oréal first half sales reach a record US$16.5 billion; beauty and grooming key drivers in P&G’s 2019 sales of US$67.7 billion; and beauty and personal care sales in Western Europe to reach US$111.7 billion.