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Frédéric Malle Talks Culture, Inspiration

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his fragrance brand with a book from Rizzoli later this month, the master…

The Estée Lauder Cos. Give Breast Cancer Campaign a Digital Revamp

The annual campaign, for its 28th iteration, is taking its activations to the digital realm.

Pureté System and Amass Collaborate on Upscale Hand Sanitizer Systems

The hand sanitizer system producer is partnering with hand sanitizer manufacturer Amass.

Four Students Talk Beauty Values, Black Lives Matter

WWD Beauty Inc asked four students their thoughts on quarantine beauty, the Black Lives Matter movement, and…

The Beauty Carousel: Moves at Shiseido, La Prairie, Colorproof

Shiseido Americas gets a chief information officer, while Kopari and Colorproof get new chief executive…

By the Numbers: Consumers Return to Functionality

September data from Trendalytics show searches indicate skin care's continued — and growing…

Issa Rae Becomes Co-Owner, Face of Sienna Naturals

The actor and "Insecure" creator and star is now an equity partner in the clean beauty brand for textured…

EXCLUSIVE: E.l.f., Alicia Keys Announce Keys Soulcare

The much anticipated beauty brand from Alicia Keys will span categories and launch its first offerings in…

Eye Candy: The Best Hair and Makeup From NYFW Spring 2021

For New York Fashion Week's first digital incarnation, beauty looks focusing on fantasy kept viewers' eyes…

By the Numbers: Fenty Skin’s Meteoric Pre-Launch Rise

New data from Tribe Dynamics shows near unprecedented traction for a brand before launch.

EXCLUSIVE: Mikimoto Launches First Fragrance in the U.S.

The brand's first go in the category launches on its web site and with Scent Beauty today.

The 2020 Fragrance Foundation Awards: Talking Diversity, Coronavirus

Kim Kardashian West, Cher and Lionel Richie all made virtual appearances.

The Estée Lauder Cos. Launches Voting Initiatives

The civic program, focused on content and initiatives, aims to help Lauder employees get out the vote.

ICMAD Re-brands to IBA

The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors is now the Independent Beauty Association.

By the Numbers: E-girls Overtake Google Search

The e-girl aesthetic dominating TikTok is seeing an explosion in Internet searches, too.