Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a busy bee. She is always seen traveling the world over for the shoot of her projects, promotional work and, of course, philanthropy. She has become the face of the cosmetic brand Max Factor. Her association with the brand was announced earlier this year. BREAKING! After Max Factor launch, … Read more
Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been associated with the cosmetics brand Estee Lauder as its global brand ambassador for over a year. Now, as the festive season inches closer, the brand is celebrating India’s rich regional diversity through its festive campaign and has raked in the beauty queen turned actress as a muse for … Read more
Beauty brands often showcase resilience during market downturns. When budgets become strained, especially during recessions, people refuse to give up on smaller luxuries like beauty and skincare products. The trend of splurging money on beauty and affordable luxuries when cash is tight and the economy is weak was theorised as the “lipstick index.” However, the … Read more
Selena Gomez is one of the world’s youngest billionaires as the 32-year-old former Disney Channel pop star and actress has cashed in her highly successful beauty and cosmetics brand. Gomez recently cracked the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which values her net worth at $1.3 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The bulk of Gomez’s wealth is derived … Read more
One of the ringleaders in an organized national retail theft operation that recruited young women to steal nearly $8 million worth of makeup and beauty products is now serving jail time. Last month Michelle and Kenneth Mack, a California couple, plead guilty to several counts of grand theft and conspiracy for their illegal operation. In … Read more
Wholesome, nature-infused images used on shampoo, shower gel and cream labels might make you think you’re doing a meaningful thing for the environment, but don’t be taken in by appearances. Inviting images don’t necessarily mean a genuine commitment to good ecology, and may simply play on associations to steer a product into your shopping basket. … Read more
According to King, “’Clean beauty’ is a much better term for the consumer as the products are non-toxic and still effective.” For King, ‘non-toxic’ means free from undesirable ingredients listed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit organization. She adds that this is more helpful than claiming ‘natural’ or ‘organic’ as they are products that … Read more
The Body Shop Canada will close nearly a third of its stores and end online sales as it seeks creditor protection, the Canadian subsidiary of the U.K. beauty and cosmetics shop announced Friday. A court filing showed the company owes more than $3.3 million to unsecured creditors and about $16,400 to secured creditors. The company did not say how many … Read more
It’s a store you know by scent. For decades, the sometimes-overwhelming aroma of The Body Shop’s satsuma soaps and coconut body butters have wafted through mall concourses, as much a staple to the culture as the food court. The U.K.-based beauty and cosmetics shop has more than 3,000 retail locations in 70 countries, including 110 standalone … Read more
