Kelly Kovack

1 week ago | beautymatter.com | Kelly Kovack

Markets hate uncertainty and remain skittish. Luxury bellwether LVMH saw shares plunge this week as the conglomerate missed first-quarter sales estimates, ceding its number one position to its rival Hermès. LVMH shares fell 7.9% on Tuesday, sending its market capitalization down to €246.5 billion ($277.8 billion), the lowest level since November 2020. The news triggered a decline across the luxury sector.

2 months ago | beautymatter.com | Kelly Kovack

There are plenty of award programs, and participation requires a commitment of budget and time, but it can be well worth the investment of money and extra work entries create. From the largest multinationals to high-growth indies and from brands to suppliers, winning an accolade sets your business apart, but your bottom line may be the big winner. Winning a BeautyMatter Award is no accident. We've created a transparent process and level playing field.

2 months ago | beautymatter.com | Kelly Kovack

Rooted in Chinese culture since its inception in 2017 in Hangzhou, Florasis is forging a path for C-beauty on the international stage. Blending Chinese heritage with modern aesthetics and science, Florasis is one of the first major C-beauty players actively exploring global expansion.

Jan 19, 2025 | beautymatter.com | Kelly Kovack

Fearless founders have been working to define the white space opportunity at the intersection of sex, wellness, and beauty for over a decade, evolving from a niche trend to mainstream, gaining the interest of investors and retailers. Many brands who pioneered the opportunity adopted the sanitized language of wellness, emphasizing the health benefits of sex, creating a space for community building through education, and wrapping it all in pitch-perfect, well-executed design and marketing.

Sep 24, 2024 | beautymatter.com | Kelly Kovack

Sephora opened its first store in the region in 2007 and has grown exponentially through a joint venture with the Chaloub Group to 66 stores in five markets (UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait). The flagship store in Dubai Mall ranks as the number one store worldwide. Sephora is a meaningful incubator for indie beauty brands. Huda Beauty launched with a simple selection of false lashes in Sephora’s Dubai store in 2011 and has since grown into a global beauty powerhouse.