Daniela Morosini

President-elect Donald Trump’s idea to ratchet up tariffs on foreign-made goods could mean a hit to supply chains, margins and overseas sales for beauty brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics and Jolie.

The embattled British cosmetics company reported a 20 percent slide in revenue, but says turnaround efforts will start to pay off in the second half.

BoF senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young is joined by beauty correspondent Daniela Morosini to explore the rise and fall of indie beauty disruptors like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Glossier.

Kilner, who co-founded the company in 2013 with Brandon Truaxe, confirmed she would step down from her role at the end of the year.

With slow sales growth and a truncated shopping window, brands and retailers need to get creative to entice customers.

Brands of all sizes and statures can suddenly find themselves in costly, time-consuming legal disputes over what one expert calls their “primary corporate asset.” Knowing when to fight back is hard.

Beaded, bedazzled and otherwise eye-catching charms have become something of a beauty craze, with brands across the price spectrum rushing to add charms to their offerings. Executed well, they don’t have to be a flash-in-the-pan moment.

Athletes are increasingly getting into fine fragrances, but so far indie fragrance brands haven't returned the favour. That may change as they realise sports stars offer access to a burgeoning new consumer market for scents: young men.

The Bangkok-based brand will join the Japanese conglomerate’s portfolio, which includes cosmetics maker Tarte and luxury skincare line Decorté.

The consumer goods giant is acquiring the UK hair brush firm, known for its brightly coloured, ergonomic tools, from its private equity owner.