Estée Laundry: the Instagram collective holding the beauty industry to account

From copycat behaviour and cultural appropriation to a lack of diversity and unsubstantiated product claims, the beauty industry has its critics. And Estée Laundry is leading this ‘call-out’ culture

How instant makeup brands are creating a new beauty elite

Instagram innovators such as Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner are revolutionising cosmetics – and becoming overnight billionaires

Korean Beauty Brands that are taking things to the next-level in Korea

Korean Beauty – Curated, Tested & Aproved: Luxury K-beauty pop-up opens in New York City. Here are the newest must-have Korean skin care products and scientific developments in the works.   Bergdorf Goodman has partnered with Alicia Yoon, renowned Korean Beauty Expert and Founder & CEO of K-Beauty e- retailer Peach & Lily, to create … Read more

Coty Luxury to drive a new phase of growth for Burberry Beauty

Coty, the North American beauty products manufacturer based in New York founded in Paris, France, by François Coty in 1904, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the exclusive long-term global license rights for Burberry Beauty luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare. Coty will have overall responsibility for strategic direction on the portfolio’s development, leveraging its … Read more

The New Generation of Beauty: Rihanna launches beauty line for women of all shades

Sneak Peek: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. Working with Kendo, the LVMH Group incubator for beauty brands, Rihanna has created her own makeup range, Fenty Beauty.

Rihanna has chosen three prestigious makeup artists – James Kaliardos, Priscilla Ono and Hector Espinal – as international brand ambassadors for her makeup line. The philosophy behind Rihanna’s beauty brand is to create a premium makeup line for all shades of skin with limitless ways to play. Unveiled simultaneously at 1,600 stores in 17 countries, the new line is designed for women of all shades.

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Rihanna created Fenty Beauty makeup for all skin colors, all undertones, from all countries. Foundation in 40 shades, skinsticks in 30 shades, made for you.

“Fenty Beauty was created for everyone: for women of all shades, personalities, attitudes, cultures, and races. I wanted everyone to feel included. That’s the real reason I made this line,” said Rihanna.

The launch of the new makeup brand was accompanied by an ad campaign featuring Rihanna herself, with display ads and a film that features all the different types of women for whom Fenty Beauty was created.

With 91 different products – available exclusively at Sephora and on the beauty retailer’s website – Fenty Beauty offers a vast choice of lightweight products for all skin types and tones: 40 foundation shades, 30 Match Stix skin sticks to contour, correct, conceal or create a shimmer, a blotting powder, plus a range of beauty accessories.

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Chainmail, lemons and the Memphis Group: an introduction to autumn/winter 2017 fashion

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