Beauty advent calendars are coming in fast and furious, and with more choice than ever, it can be hard to know which ones to buy. While there are already plenty of high-end offerings from Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Liberty, as well as more affordable options from Boots and Lookfantastic, one of the most surprising … Read more
In the 1400s, God sent clouds of locusts, swarms of frogs and a litany of lice to punish the humans in what is now known as The Plagues of Egypt. In the 21st century, we’ve had our own fair share of plagues. The first was the celebrity fragrance. You might remember Beyoncé’s Heat, Sarah Jessica … Read more
Here’s a look at four of beauty’s most beautiful offices. Violette_FR Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York More from WWD A picture may say a thousand words, but a single shelf in Violette Serrat’s office tells entire stories. That’s a somewhat literal statement—the makeup artist and founder of her eponymous beauty line has a penchant for all … Read more
Perhaps to the initial dismay of some employees, Grace Choi is not an idea repeater. “I never like doing the same thing twice,” says the augmented reality filter creator, who knows the key to breaking the tedium of a typical TikTok scroll through her craft depends on the balance between functionality and novelty. More from … Read more
Between the continued growth of dupe culture, skincare’s surprise sales — and the category’s new Gen Alpha proponents — and the rise of American social commerce and AI-driven personalization, the inner workings of the beauty industry are rapidly evolving. On Thursday, CEW’s State of Beauty Report 2024 experts from Iced Media, CreatorIQ, Spate, Google, Mintel, … Read more