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How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets
Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.
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Sali Hughes on beauty: cream blush sticks for every skin type
With new shades and formulations, the latest cream blush sticks are eminently wearable There’s something so irresistible about cream blush sticks. The fact that one can scribble on and smoosh in the instant appearance of good health makes sticks a practical handbag essential that ticks off both lips and cheeks. Whereas previous incarnations were broadly samey and could mostly be differentiated by colour alone, the new crop includes a formulation for any skin type – even oily. Continue reading...
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Ron Koslow, Screenwriter and Creator of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ TV Series, Dies at 81
Ron Koslow, producer and creator of the CBS television series “Beauty and the Beast” died on Oct. 7 at his Brentwood, California home, his family confirmed. He was 81. Koslow was born on April 9, 1945 and was raised between St. Louis and Los Angeles. He attended the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA film […]
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E.l.f. Beauty CFO Mandy Fields on consumers, pricing and building a foundation in cosmetics
Mandy Fields, E.l.f. Beauty CFO, says E.l.f. is staying true to its mission of making beauty accessible and is using social media to create brand awareness.
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Wim Wenders Boards Peter Lindbergh Documentary ‘Truth:Beauty’
Wim Wenders has boarded “Truth:Beauty,” a feature documentary about legendary German fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh, as executive producer. The project, produced by Maja Hoffmann and Human Humans, will mark the feature directorial debut of French novelist Alexandra Matine, whose books include “Scopophilia” and “La Pire Amie du monde.” Matine is also writing the film, which […]
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Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled "Mirror Mix" as the brand plans to increase its marketing spend for the rest of the year.
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More celebrities are embracing grey hair. For other women, it can come at a cost
Olivia Colman and Lisa Bonet are among the stars going silver – but workplace ageism means many women still fear ditching the dye To dye, or not to dye. That is the decision many people, particularly women, face when their hair starts to grey. This week Olivia Colman joined the growing ranks of women embracing grey hair and ditching the dye. Appearing at Zurich film festival, Colman had swapped her dark signature pixie cut for a grey, curly mane swept to one side. Continue reading...
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Sali Hughes on beauty: a buzzy new brand is aimed at women over 40 – and the industry is taking notice
Beauty mogul Sarah Creal decided there was too much emphasis on the teen market – so she designed a range of products for older women. Now others are following suit It’s rare that I devote a whole column to one brand, but not as rare as the decision by any beauty company to back women over 40, so I think Sarah Creal is worthy of the inches. Creal, co-creator of Victoria Beckham Beauty and product developer of countless global companies for more than 30 years, felt that women of her generation (she’s 56) and their specific beauty challenges (hooded eyelids, decreased product wear time and so on
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'A face lift once a month': Growing pressure to conform amid the rise of Korea's 'K-Beauty'
In the last ten years, South Korea has established itself as a powerhouse of beauty and cosmetics. But, behind the innovative creams, serums, and treatments that have allowed so-called K-beauty to conquer the world, Korean society has also felt the impacts, and people now face rising social pressure to conform to new beauty standards. France 24’s Christina Yoon, Mélodie Sforza and Jan Camezind Broomby sent this report from Seoul.
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M&S links up with Sephora to lure younger shoppers
Beauty specialist will open branded areas in 100 Marks & Spencer stores and will sell its products on chain’s website Business live – latest updates Marks & Spencer has signed a deal with Sephora to open areas under the beauty brand’s name within its stores, in its latest tactic to attract younger shoppers. The French retailer is to launch branded areas staffed by Sephora employees in 100 M&S stores and sell through the British retailer’s website in spring next year. Continue reading...
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Chinese beauty products prove resilient amid US-China trade war
The US-China trade war has hit exports ranging from soybeans to solar panels, but one industry appears to be weathering the tariffs remarkably well. As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to meet in Washington this week, big-ticket exports are likely to be high on the agenda. But Chinese beauty products such as wigs, hair extensions and false eyelashes have proved highly resilient, with low prices and strong demand encouraging consumers to absorb the extra costs. China’s press-on nail industry, concentrated largely in one city, is also coming through the trade war without a scratch. Bryan Quin
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Sali Hughes on beauty: if you can’t use retinoids, these proven anti-ageing formulas are the next best thing
Stop ‘pushing through the pain’ or ceaselessly searching for the ‘right retinol’ – there are some great alternatives Anyone with an internet connection will no doubt have heard that retinoids – a group of vitamin A-based compounds – are the most evidenced and effective ingredients in treating the visible signs of skin ageing. Message received loud and clear. But what often goes unheard are the voices of many beauty consumers who have found that they simply cannot use them. All too often, I see experts online telling those complaining of discomfort, unremitting dryness, persistent redness, stin
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‘She changed the beauty industry’: how Charlotte Mensah brought black hair into the spotlight
A new exhibition in London celebrates the influential hairstylist whose clients include Janelle Monáe and Zadie Smith. She explains her story – and why she’s on a mission to ensure stylists are trained to work with all hair types When Charlotte Mensah was a young child growing up in Accra, Ghana in the 1970s, she would spend hours watching her aunties having their hair intricately threaded, an ancient African technique where hair is wrapped tightly using yarn or thread. She didn’t know then that she would go on to become one of the most influential hairdressers in the UK. Renowned for champion
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Is it weird facelifts are becoming normalized, or am I being too judgmental?
It is a little weird that beauty culture is convincing people to surgically saw off their facial skin and sew it back on tighter Tell us: what are the best and worst gifts you’ve ever received? Dear Ugly, I’m 36 and I don’t need or want a facelift – but lately I feel like I’m being made to want a facelift. Is it weird that facelifts are becoming normalized for women my age, or am I being too judgmental? Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’? How should I be styling my pubic hair? How do I deal with imperfection? My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work done I wan
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Summer style SOS: 51 genius fashion and beauty tips for sticky days and sweaty nights
From frozen hot-water bottles to a frizzy hair hack – our fashion team share their wisdom • The best summer sandals for men and women On a typical day in high summer you’ll come across two types of people: those who suffer and those who revel. Perhaps you’re a bit of both – you love beaches, but hate hay fever. Or perhaps you burn in the sun, but live for the longer nights sipping pink gin outside. Believe it or not, there are elements of summer that even the Guardian’s fashion desk struggles with, which is why we’ve compiled this summer survival guide. Continue reading...
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
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Why more companies are fighting over consumers' beauty, health and wellness spending
As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget.