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April 2023

21 Apr

Beyoncé’s Makeup Artist, Sir John, Named First Makeup Creative

Beyoncé’s Makeup Artist, Sir John, Named First Makeup Creative
On the subject of unique and complicated scents, there’s a reason Kilian Paris is totally irresistible to A-list celebs — including our favourite bad gal, Rihanna (Love, Don’t Be Shy is claimed to be her favorite (and signature) perfume). And for a brand that’s already larger than life — they only got even larger. A top name in the luxurious fragrance market, now as a part of the brand’s makeup expansion, industry veteran and beloved celebrity makeup artist Sir John will join as Kilian Paris’ first Makeup Creative Director. Sir John will work closely with Founder Kilian Hennessy to assist shape the brand’s makeup vision, philosophy, artistry, and innovation, while embodying the ‘Don’t be Shy’ motto at the guts of KILIAN PARIS’...
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21 Apr

“I would like to be old”: Andie MacDowell on

“I would like to be old”: Andie MacDowell on
Read the complete interview with Katie Couric here: https://katiecouric.com/lifestyle/beauty/andie-macdowell-gray-hair-reaction/ Andie MacDowell talks with Katie Couric about her decision to go gray, her recent movie about cancer, and dealing along with her daughter Margaret Qualley on their recent Netflix show, Maid. Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KatieCouric Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiecouric/ Subscribe to my podcast: ApplePodcasts.com/KatieCouric Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatieCouric Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiecouric 00:00 Intro 00:16 Andie’s profession 01:42 Andie’s decision to go gray 02:57 The reactions Andie got 04:00 Andie is someone people see as embracing their age 06:02 Men who date women 20 years younger 07:44 Andie on the runway and her newfound attention 09:15 The importance of seeing beauty at all ages 11:17 Andie’s recent movie about cancer 15:19 Andie’s role within the Netflix series “Maid” 16:32 How Andie feels about...
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21 Apr

Skin Care M&A Slows Down – WWD

Skin Care M&A Slows Down – WWD
While beauty standards have modified significantly, if you happen to’re a skincare company hoping to be acquired by a strategic then you could be not less than an ideal 10. “I at all times say if there have been 10 boxes that needed to be checked to get a deal through an investment committee you could possibly get away with perhaps having eight of them. Now you may have to have 10 plus two more,” said Ashleigh Barker, a director at Lincoln International’s consumer group. “The standards and thresholds to get deals done — it’s just much higher now than it was.” Up to now 12 months or so, a clutch of skincare players got here to market that on paper make...
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