2023 Beauty Awards Archives - Cosmetic Executive Women

How CVS is Democratizing the Beauty Aisle

According to a 2022 Harris Poll conducted on behalf of CVS Health, 91% of Americans say self-care is important. Yet four out of 10 also say they can’t afford to…

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Why Happy Employees Are Good for Business

Presperse, one of the beauty industry’s leading ingredients suppliers, is known for its commitment to high-quality formulations and sustainable practices. It’s also a terrific place to work. Under the leadership…

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The Secret to Dyson’s Customer Loyalty

In the beauty industry, Dyson is known as a market disruptor. The brand's wildly popular Supersonic hairdryer and styling tools, including the best-selling Airwrap and Airstraight, have changed the way…

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How DSM-Firmenich is Leading the Way in Environmental Stewardship

In response to increasing consumer demand for greater transparency in product development, dsm-firmenich created EcoScent Compass in 2018. This innovative digital design tool allowed the fragrance and taste company to…

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Innovations Emerge Within CEW’s Ingredients & Formulations Award Finalists

Brands that prioritize ingredient-driven formulas are what’s driving consumers to replenish their vanities. And when it comes to skin care, they’re seeking a mixture of skin-hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredients to…

Makeup artist Laura Geller speaks to the 50+ consumer

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Why QVC Is Proud to be Speaking to Women 50+

There are more than 60 million women 50+ in the U.S.—and most are what’s called a super consumer, which means she controls 95 percent of household purchases and 80 percent…

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Hoping to Sell Your Indie Brand? Read This First

Selling your indie brand has become akin to a golden ticket, with businesses looking to success stories, like Drunk Elephant, which sold to Shiseido for a reported $845 million in…

Customer getting makeup application during Nordstrom Trend Week

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Nordstrom’s Omnichannel Approach Connects with Consumers Everywhere They Shop

Nordstrom’s superior customer engagement has always been a hallmark of the brand. But COVID, and subsequent demand for online experiences, spurred the retailer to rapidly dial up their digital options.…

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We’re Entering the ‘Prove it to Me’ Era in Skin Care

If you read nothing else in this story, take this away: There will always be room on peoples’ shelves for products that work. According to the market research firm Circana,…

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The High Cost of Low Maintenance Hair

The search and sales numbers have spoken: Consumers will go to great lengths for hair that appears naturally healthy, shiny, and voluminous. Spun another way, they’ll spend a bit more…

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Fragrance Dupes, Trading Down, Treat Mindset: Trends Poised to Influence Q4 as Beauty Heads into Holiday

As the beauty industry enters the all-important holiday shopping season, it’s looking like less is more, from a consumer standpoint, with shoppers seeking out deals, dupes, and affordable gifts that…

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