WWD 2014 Beauty Inc Awards

By tapping into the power of community, Blodgett transformed Bare Escentuals into one of beauty’s biggest success stories ever.

The two girls have more than just DNA in common.

Anna Dysinger visited four beauty meccas to find holiday looks for every occasion.

Lauder became the first man ever to win the award.

Kudos! WWD Beauty Inc celebrates the standout products, people, places and strategies of 2014.

Cheeky Hair is aimed at the area’s trendy, youthful habitués who take a playful approach to their look.

Le Trench is a passion project for Vavra, who was inspired by a vintage leopard coat she unearthed in Paris years ago.

The store is complete with new areas, such as Mecca Trove featuring emerging brands, and Australia’s first Nars boutique.

Carisa Janes wanted one tin with five shades in five different formulas sandwiched together into a three-dimensional design.

Jennifer Weil visits with the legendary beauty.

Experts inside and outside of beauty debate how the department store format must evolve to maintain relevancy with a new generation of shoppers.

The industry is watching avidly to see if this retail superstar can work her magic once more.

WWD’s editors hit the streets to find emerging, hip retail areas in the world’s capitals of cool.

Here, a typical travel schedule for one of the world’s most in-demand retail consultants.

The 29-year-old former Goldman Sachs exec. created Briogeo, a line for textured hair created by

Anna Dysinger heads to Herald Square to check out retailers, established and new.

Laure Heriard Dubreuil keeps The Webster fresh with frequent collaborations.

Juliette Lévy parlayed her passion into a profession.

What are the top sellers in skin care’s hottest category? Retailers share their standouts.

Personifying young, hip Hollywood, the rising celebrity hairstylists met through a mutual friend and soon became inseparable, personally and professionally.

Micro-categories continue to be big news in skin care.

Claudia Pocciat and Mercier talk about finding that elusive balance between ceo and creator.