Sol de Janeiro Appoints Jordan Saxemard as CEO, Heela Yang Exits Brand
The L’Occitane-owned body care label has announced a new chief executive and the departure of its founder.
Brennan Kilbane
Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s leading coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends. He was previously a writer and reporter at Allure magazine and an editor-at-large for Air Mail Look, and is an alumni of New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
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Exclusive: Amouage Sales Hit $190 Million in First Quarter
The Omani fragrance house charted record growth, despite disruptions in its home region.
Exclusive: Amouage Sales Hit $190 Million in First Quarter
The Omani fragrance house charted record growth, despite disruptions in its home region.
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Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?
The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.
Japanese Culture Is Global. Why Isn’t J-Beauty?
The nation is a major exporter of entertainment, fashion and cuisine, but its skincare and cosmetics output has contracted recently as global competitors have gained.
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Pat McGrath Labs Exits Bankruptcy With a New Owner
A US bankruptcy judge said on Friday she would approve the cosmetic brand’s restructure, which sees new owner GDA Luma assuming control of the new company.
Pat McGrath Labs Exits Bankruptcy With a New Owner
A US bankruptcy judge said on Friday she would approve the cosmetic brand’s restructure, which sees new owner GDA Luma assuming control of the new company.
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What Will Be the Next Aesop?
The L’Oréal-owned brand has grown considerably since becoming known for its cult-cool hand soap, leaving room for challengers like Evolvetogether, Commune and Sangre de Fruta to take its place.
What Will Be the Next Aesop?
The L’Oréal-owned brand has grown considerably since becoming known for its cult-cool hand soap, leaving room for challengers like Evolvetogether, Commune and Sangre de Fruta to take its place.
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How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era
‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.
How Skincare Brands Build Trust in the Misinformation Era
‘Mediagenic’ physicians, scientists and researchers have become front-facing figures in the skincare trade. Their influence might be waning on social media — but according to brands, is more urgent than ever.
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The Limits of Mecca’s Retail Magic
The Australian beauty retailer dominates its home market even as competitors like Sephora and Amazon get stronger. Where does it grow from here?
The Limits of Mecca’s Retail Magic
The Australian beauty retailer dominates its home market even as competitors like Sephora and Amazon get stronger. Where does it grow from here?
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Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again
The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Pat McGrath Labs Is Up for Sale — Again
The makeup artistry brand has a new owner, but is still being shopped around for investment and acquisition opportunities, The Business of Beauty has learned.
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Can Marketing Stunts Breathe New Life Into Beauty’s Oldest Brands?
Household names like Gold Bond, Vaseline and Sunsilk are investing in new activations and partnerships to reach younger consumers. Do they really need to?
Can Marketing Stunts Breathe New Life Into Beauty’s Oldest Brands?
Household names like Gold Bond, Vaseline and Sunsilk are investing in new activations and partnerships to reach younger consumers. Do they really need to?
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Exclusive: Amouage Revenue Surged 66% in 2025
The Omani fragrance house charted record sales growth in 2025, driven by its high-concentration ‘Exceptional Extraits’ collection and its global fleet of stores.
Exclusive: Amouage Revenue Surged 66% in 2025
The Omani fragrance house charted record sales growth in 2025, driven by its high-concentration ‘Exceptional Extraits’ collection and its global fleet of stores.
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How the Body Scan Became a Luxury Product
New longevity companies like Neko Health or Prenuvo endeavour to turn preventative health into an upscale, almost spalike experience. But no one can afford for them to be wrong.
How the Body Scan Became a Luxury Product
New longevity companies like Neko Health or Prenuvo endeavour to turn preventative health into an upscale, almost spalike experience. But no one can afford for them to be wrong.
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Drunk Elephant Isn’t Shiseido’s Only Problem
Japan’s largest beauty company posted its first loss in decades after writing down Drunk Elephant. With a turnaround in progress, it needs to revisit its overall brand mix to prove it can — or can’t — evolve.
Drunk Elephant Isn’t Shiseido’s Only Problem
Japan’s largest beauty company posted its first loss in decades after writing down Drunk Elephant. With a turnaround in progress, it needs to revisit its overall brand mix to prove it can — or can’t — evolve.
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Why Pat McGrath Labs Filed for Bankruptcy
Once valued at $1 billion, the makeup brand has struggled to balance its creative point of view with commercial viability.
Why Pat McGrath Labs Filed for Bankruptcy
Once valued at $1 billion, the makeup brand has struggled to balance its creative point of view with commercial viability.
The News in Brief
Jacob Elordi Named Bleu de Chanel Ambassador
The ‘Euphoria’ actor is the newest face of Chanel’s flagship men’s fragrance franchise, which will debut a new campaign this May.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Appoints New CEO
Doreen Arbel, a veteran of L’Oréal and Charlotte Tilbury, becomes the label’s first chief executive as it prepares to launch in all Sephora US doors.
Charlotte Tilbury CEO Demetra Pinsent Exits the Brand
The makeup label’s chief executive of 14 years announced her departure internally on Wednesday, The Business of Beauty has learned.
Pat McGrath Labs Secures Bankruptcy Financing
A US court approved Florida-based firm GDA Luma’s $30 million infusion into the embattled makeup artistry brand, which will see founder Pat McGrath step into a chief creative officer role.
M.ph by Mary Phillips Appoints CEO From Ouai
Hannah Beals has been appointed to lead the early-stage makeup artistry label, which launched August 2025.