Skin and hair care line SpoiledChild, which shares a parent company with Il
Makiage, has the look of a brand targeting teens but a price point and products
that seem intended for an older audience. Is it possible to straddle both
worlds?
Euphemisms like “pro-ageing” and “anti-anti-ageing” exist to obscure the fact that the beauty industry is selling the same creams and tonics meant to enhance one’s appearance. It may be time for a new approach.
The luxury brand is the latest to put a hot young star at the forefront of its advertising efforts, but what’s most compelling is what the partnership says about male celebrity today.
After a series of multi-billion dollar M&A deals, global beauty giants are taking an alternative route: reviving sleeper labels at the top end of the market.
Private equity shops and venture capitalists are being more discerning with their dollars, and yet capital is still critical for emerging brands seeking to stand out in a competitive landscape.
Heaven, the designer label’s lower priced diffusion line that leans on nostalgia, has been a hit with younger shoppers. The Coty-led revamped cosmetics line should follow its lead.
E.l.f.’s $355 million acquisition of Naturium doesn’t change the fact that most influencer, actor and musician-fronted brands need to radically rethink their approach.
Recalling the appeal of Lip Smackers balms and Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes, skincare brands like Rhode, Summer Fridays and UBeauty have the lip category cornered.