Financial Results

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e.l.f. results show affordable cosmetics shine

By Simon Pitman

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite worldwide, the latest financial results for e.l.f. Beauty underscores how inexpensive cosmetic products are proving to be a winner.

Consumers are increasingly invested in the health of their hair and are investing in the premium end of the market to achieve desired looks and outcomes [Getty Images]

L’Oréal CEO: ‘Hair care has become the new skin care’

By Kacey Culliney

The strength of L’Oréal’s hair care business in 2022 came as a positive post-COVID surprise as consumers aspired to healthier, more diversified looks and shopped at the premium end of this category, its CEO says.

Within J&J's consumer health business, its skin care brands Neutrogena and Aveena have performed strongly worldwide [Getty Images]

‘Our strategy is working’: J&J Q3 net profit soars 21.6%

By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reported a rise in third quarter (Q3) sales and a surge in net profit, bolstered by strong growth in pharma and med tech but also solid results across its global consumer health business.