“The beauty industry is a $500 billion industry that's been built to make women feel that they should look a certain way or feel a certain way. We are turning that on its head and giving voice to the idea that feeling good about yourself isn't about looking a certain way or having a certain background or certain skin color.” - Kyle Leahy, Glossier, Inc. CEO. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gphP3FZT
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🛎 Female Founder Spotlight - DaKira Taylor 🛎 Cosmetics Business profiles Dakira to learn how she learned to scale a beauty business. "Today, I try to teach women – and some men too – to understand the fundamentals of a long-term business and to take it out of its start-up phase. You need to understand your brand. Yes, it’s good to have a nice logo and colours. But what does it really mean? How is your brand perceived by strangers on the Internet who have never seen you before? How are you going to stand out from the big brands like Target and Walmart?"
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The "lipstick index," a term popularized by Leonard Lauder, suggests that during economic downturns, women tend to buy more affordable luxury items like lipstick instead of larger purchases. This phenomenon can be seen as a coping mechanism—a way to boost morale without breaking the bank. In my view, the lipstick index reflects deeper psychological trends. During recessions, people often seek small indulgences to elevate their spirits, and makeup, especially items like lipstick, can provide an accessible form of self-expression and confidence. It also underscores the resilience of the beauty industry, which adapts to consumer needs by offering products that make people feel good, regardless of economic circumstances. For many women, investing in a lipstick can feel empowering, a small act of control amid uncertainty. As a new makeup brand founder, understanding these dynamics can inform marketing strategies and product offerings. Highlighting the emotional benefits of makeup, positioning it as a form of self-care, and creating community around the brand can resonate well, especially in challenging times.
The Business of Beauty on Instagram: "When the economy takes a turn for the worse, consumers choose affordable treats such as cosmetics. That’s been the wisdom since the 2001 recession, when Leonard Lauder, then chairman of Estée Lauder Cos, coined the “Lipstick Index.” The theory would suggest an uptick in women reaching for beauty products once more, as China’s recovery stutters and fears of a U
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We've seen it. We've felt it. The price of beauty is going up. See what beauty insiders say at Beauty Independent. Is it really true? Are beauty products getting too expensive? https://lnkd.in/g3ixt9TX #indiebeauty #skincarebusiness
Consumers Think Beauty Products Are Too Expensive. Are They Right?
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The #beauty industry doesn’t seem to grasp that grown-up women weren’t always in the 'older adult' or 'senior' market. Why do they keep treating us as if we’re newbies to beauty with old and tired marketing tactics? Or worse: ignoring our needs altogether?? 🙄 We have been beauty consumers for decades! 👉 We've seen trends come and go and come back again (the natural look, the smoky eye, minimalist makeup, maximalist makeup-OMG: the 80s...) 👉 Lived through the toxic-cosmetics scares and emergence of 'clean beauty' 👉 Purchased countless products that didn't live up to their promises 👉 Built brands like @L'oreal and the Estée Lauder Cosmetics companies up to the behemoths they are now with our experimentation That's why, when grown-up women give a 5-star review it really means something - especially in an age of fake and purchased reviews. (cough *amazon* cough)... ----- A big 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to the thousands of real grown up women this year who have given Silvering products their seal of approval and expressed - often with awesome authentic wit and honesty - how much they love what our products do for them. Wisdom. Is. 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡. 🤍🩶🤍 #beautyexpert #ageism #reviews #marketing #beautyindustry #beautymarketing
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Learn how to navigate the challenges of growing a brand in today's beauty industry from the CEO of THG Beauty ⬇️
The beauty space is more competitive than ever. In this crowded market, how can beauty businesses find the growth they need to stay ahead? We sat down with THG Beauty's CEO, Lucy Gorman, to hear how high-growth beauty and cosmetics brands can overcome industry challenges and drive profitable, long-term growth. Get her insights here: https://lnkd.in/eSWNMZfW #THGCommerce #THGBeauty #CommerceSpotlight #beauty #beautyindustry
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What are the main product claims that hair styling brands are making? Creating compelling claims that effectively communicate your products' performance while engaging consumers can be challenging. To gain insight and inspiration, explore what other companies are saying about their products and how they appeal to consumers, click here: https://hubs.la/Q02H6JxR0 #beauty #greenchemistry #biobasedproducts #beautyproductformulation #hygieneproductformulation
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🤓 Time to put on those sexy reading glasses! Ever wonder about the evolution of the beauty industry? This is one of my personal favorite reads: The Library of Congress’s “Business of Beauty”. It's a guide that reveals how cosmetics evolved from large companies dominating to niche beauty brands winning market share. Enjoy this lesson!
Research Guides: Business of Beauty: A Resource Guide: History of the Beauty Business
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Beauty brands are shifting away from typical stereotypes associated with men, and instead are embracing more sensitive or refined themes, especially in ads for men's beauty products. CHANEL's recent campaign with Timothé Chalamet for their Bleu de Chanel fragrance is a perfect example. The campaign features a spokesperson who doesn't embody the typical “macho” man image that brands have historically used. Searches for ‘men's skincare’ and ‘men's perfume’ have increased dramatically in search volume worldwide in the last 12 months (Mar '23 - Feb '24). As popularity for men’s products soars, this is a huge area of opportunity for beauty brands. The New Masculinity imagery will help appeal to every male consumer, rather than using “unattainable” standards to attract them. Comment 👇 to get a free copy of our report, by Fiona Donald
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💥 Imagine this: a product intended to make women feel glamorous by wiping away cold cream transforms into the go-to solution for runny noses. It’s the kind of twist that could leave even the most creative minds scratching their heads—and yet, this unexpected pivot made Kleenex tissues a global icon. 🌷 Back in the 1920s, Kimberly-Clark introduced Kleenex as a luxury item for beauty-conscious women. Its elegant advertisements showcased glowing faces and spotless skin, promising an effortless way to remove makeup. It was posh, it was chic—yet it was also struggling to truly capture the hearts (and wallets) of the masses. 🌹 Then, a curious thing happened. Customers started writing letters. One after another, they confessed a peculiar "misuse" of the product: they were blowing their noses with it! Imagine the bewilderment of the executives reading those letters—tissues for colds? Surely not! But what could have been dismissed as a quirky side note turned into an “aha!” moment. Instead of ignoring this unexpected behavior, Kimberly-Clark leaned into it, asking a bold question: What if this product could solve an entirely different problem? 🌸 The rest is history. With a daring shift in strategy, Kleenex embraced the "sneeze market" with the catchy slogan, “Don’t carry a cold in your pocket.” This wasn’t just a change in marketing; it was an emotional appeal. It was about convenience, cleanliness, and saying goodbye to the unhygienic handkerchiefs of the past. 💥 Overnight, Kleenex became indispensable, and a business that had been struggling to find its niche suddenly became unstoppable. This tale isn’t just funny—it’s inspiring. It’s a testament to the magic of embracing the unexpected, of listening to your audience, and of having the courage to turn an unplanned twist into a defining moment. The Kleenex story reminds us that creativity isn’t always about having the "perfect idea" from the start. Sometimes, it’s about adapting, reimagining, and trusting the serendipity of those happy accidents. #creativity #innovation
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Despite growth slowing in beauty, there are bright spots, namely in the prestige fragrance, lip oil, and hair wellness segments, again proving that even in economic decline, the beauty industry remains resilient. U.S. prestige beauty industry sales revenue grew by 9% in the first quarter, compared to the same period in 2023, according to Circana. "The slowdown in growth that we are seeing in the beauty industry is a reflection of an industry stabilizing after strong double-digit performance for the past two years,” said Larissa Jensen, Global Beauty Industry Advisor at Circana. “But we should not underestimate it’s strength, as sales grew by over $600 million in Q1. There is a lot of excitement in beauty, from trending brands and new product launches to growing engagement from younger consumers." #beauty #beautyindustry #beautytrends #wellness #beautyrecruiters #beautyrecruiting #premierexecutiverecruiting
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