Nykaa and L'Oréal's BOLD to Fund Indian Beauty Founders
Nykaa and L'Oréal's venture fund BOLD will take minority stakes in high-growth Indian beauty brands, with founders keeping full ownership and independent control.
Amara Osei
Staff writer covering media and advertising at Eurasian Beauty Journal.
45 articles
Articles by Amara Osei
Disney Rash vs. Hives: Dermatologists Explain How to Tell Them Apart
Exercise-induced vasculitis, dubbed "Disney rash," hits the lower legs after miles of walking in heat and clears in 10 days to two weeks. Dermatologists explain how to distinguish…
Dr. Pawpaw's Rich Mocha Balm Does Lips, Cheeks and Eyes in Seconds
Dr. Pawpaw's coffee-colored Rich Mocha balm tints lips, cheeks and eyes in a few swipes, with pawpaw, aloe and olive oil keeping the finish fresh — and it's in the September Allur…
Shark Beauty Taps Claudia Sulewski for Celestial Skies Collection
Shark Beauty pairs with Claudia Sulewski on the Celestial Skies Collection, four limited-edition devices in midnight blue and gold, hitting sharkninja.com and Sephora starting Sat…
Allure Names Its Top Woody Perfumes for the 2025 Cold Season
Allure names Lore Somewhere But Nowhere ($92) its 2026 Best of Beauty winner for woody fragrance, topping a list that runs from Margiela's $89 By the Fireplace to Chanel's $355 Co…
Four Beauty Brands Launched the Same Eye Patch Packaging
Fenty, Glow Recipe, Huda Beauty and Wonder Bath launched the same twist-and-dispense hydrogel eye patch packaging. Huda Kattan blames a shared packaging supplier.
Mona Kattan on Stepping Out of Huda Beauty's Shadow
At the Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026 in Napa Valley, Kayali founder Mona Kattan discusses leaving Huda Beauty's shadow and building a long-lasting vision.
Estée Lauder Puts $15 Million Behind Young Women's Breast Cancer Research
Estée Lauder commits $15 million over five years to launch BCRF's Global Research Initiative on Breast Cancer in Younger Women, the largest coordinated effort of its kind.
Lashify Taps Zendaya Makeup Artist Ernesto Casillas as First U.S. Ambassador
Lashify has named Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez makeup artist Ernesto Casillas its first U.S. brand ambassador, as the DIY lash brand pushes toward the mass market.
Dyson's $250 Airsmooth Tested on Four Hair Types: Who Wins
Dyson's $250 Airsmooth Styling Dryer Brush went from mixed pre-launch buzz to endorsements from textured-hair users. Allure tested it on four hair types, from 4c coils to fine wav…
Rosalía Names Calvin Klein's Euphoria Elixir Her Full-Moon Fragrance
Rosalía wears Calvin Klein's new Euphoria Elixir "at night and during a full moon." The singer discusses her six-month Lux tour, palo santo stage rituals and her Euphoria acting d…
Fall 2026 Makeup Trends: Muted Blush, Blurred Lips and Blue Eyes Take Over
Bold blush steps aside for fall 2026: muted cheeks, blurred berry lips, frosted shimmer and blue eyes lead the season, per Marie Claire's trend report and makeup artist Kelly Zhan…
