The Awards Issue

The revolution will be globalized. Such is the rallying cry of Sephora, the recipient of the 2016 WWD Beauty Inc Visionary of the Year award.

At a time when many heritage brands are struggling, Sheryl Adkins-Green has helped propel the 50-year-old Mary Kay to powerhouse status.

Why virtual reality might just be beauty’s most transformative technology yet.

From a multifunctional hair salon to a cult favorite K-beauty brand, the latest stores in lower Manhattan add a fresh voice to the beauty market.

Layla Ilchi heads to TriBeCa to scope out Target’s beauty offering and the natural products selection at Whole Foods.

Experts expect the acquisition wave to continue well into 2017.

With increased popularity among the social media-obsessed, radiance is extending to a larger range of products. Here, the latest skin-care and makeup launches to activate the glow.

The surging interest in Indie beauty has caused some brands to explode, but supersonic growth is not every founder’s goal.

A feeling of female empowerment swept through CEW’s Annual Achievers Awards Luncheon, which recognized seven leaders in the beauty industry.

From exponential growth to enormous acquisitions, Indie brands have had a great year. Here, how some founders plan on celebrating over the holidays.

India’s largest retailer Central makes a bold statement with its newest beauty department.

The product not the brand reigns supreme in today’s beauty landscape. Here, a look at spring’s key launches for fragrance, color and skin care, and the hero products expected to conquer all.

Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics — responsible for creating the Lip Kits phenomenon — takes the prize for best indie brand of the year.

Sephora was an early incubator of the Indie revolution and is the most plugged-in retailer of its generation.

Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin combines content, professional education and product creation, while tending to her star-studded clientele.

Urban Decay and Garnier score major points with brand building buzz and tapping hot trends like micellar cleansing water and superfoods.