Estee Lauder and perfume maker Puig have ended merger talks that would have potentially put brands like MAC, Clinique, Charlotte Tilbury and Jean Paul Gaultier under one roof.
Chocolate. Cocoa. Caramel. Espresso. All are evocative of tantalizing, mouth-watering flavors. This spring, though, they’re descriptors for a fresh take on brunette hair colors. As we know, beauty and fashion go in cycles, and this season, brown, in all its variations, is front and center.
One scroll through social media platforms readily shows that to be an accurate assessment. One of the most recognizable viral shifts is that makeup is back in a big way. Though that might sound silly as it never went away, there’s a reason the term Maximalist is popping up everywhere, and it seems the no-makeup look is taking a backseat for now.
Just as the new year starts with astrological predictions for the next 12 months, so does trend forecasting for design, fashion, and beauty. One of the most high-profile predictions is what determines the most influential colors for the year—those shades you see everywhere, be it on paint, household items, clothing, or beauty products.
When it comes to making gift giving easy and, dare we say, even fun, beauty brands have it in the proverbial gift bag. The holiday season is when cosmetic companies package their wares festively, often with a few bargains thrown into the mix, as products are creatively grouped. It can be an economical way to give extravagantly to a loved one or try out some new offerings for yourself. Here are a few suggestions to make this year’s gift giving merry and bright.
