Daniela Morosini

The US cosmetics giant's stock lifted 17 percent on better-than-expected earnings, but faces challenges in its makeup and hair divisions.

Judging from the world’s largest beauty companies’ earnings reports, the industry’s growth is polarised, with gulfs forming between those gaining ground and those losing it.

The US wearables company is hoping to add more female customers with the launch of a new, more elevated design.

Silicon Valley is minting new multi-millionaires — and billionaires — at a rapid rate, as tech firms like SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic target huge IPOs. Fashion, travel and wellness are benefitting, but not all beauty companies can capitalise on the boom.

The private equity firm's beauty and wellness division, led by Vasiliki Petrou, has made a minority investment in the fast-growing e-tailer.

After swinging back to profit, the American hair and nail care company has filed to go public, with plans to deleverage its business and take on the competition.

Founder Olamide Olowe has stepped down from her chief executive role and will become chairwoman as Sukiana Chancy joins the company.

BoF Senior Beauty Correspondent Daniela Morosini joins Sheena Butler-Young on The Debrief to break down what 2026 earnings so far reveal about the state of beauty — where growth is concentrated, where the cracks are showing, and what to watch in the second half.

With a raft of high-profile acquisitions, sponsors and strategics are looking at the segment with fresh interest. That’s making it harder to stand out, but smart brands are focussing on ownable niches.

The premium hair care line, known for its anti-hair-loss serums and supplements, has been acquired by the private equity-backed platform.