The Glossy Times

Beauty

8 articles

Cinematic scene of a Gucci fragrance bottle center stage, surrounded by glowing social media icons and trending hashtags, representing top brands' digital dominance.
Behind the Seams

Top 10 Fragrance Brands Dominate Social Media Engagement

Gucci's fragrance division secured the number-one spot in brand vitality on social media in May, according to WWD .

Priya Sharma·June 23, 2026
A glamorous display of Dolce & Gabbana beauty products, including perfumes and makeup, showcased in a high-end boutique setting.
The Well-Lived Life

Dolce & Gabbana Expands Beauty and Lifestyle

Dolce & Gabbana's beauty business soared to an estimated 910 million euros in 2023.

Beatriz Almeida·June 20, 2026
Close-up of healthy skin showing a vibrant microbial ecosystem with diverse bacteria and fungi, symbolizing skin health.
Beauty Dossier

What Is The Skin Microbiome and Its Role in Health?

For five years, physician James Hamblin stopped showering daily and using personal-care products.

Priya Sharma·June 18, 2026
Close-up of radiant skin protected by a luminous shield against abstract environmental aggressors, symbolizing antioxidant defense.
Beauty Dossier

How Do Antioxidants Protect Skin From Environmental Stress?

Every day, our skin cells face an onslaught of reactive oxygen species (ROS) linked to cancer, aging, and inflammation.

Priya Sharma·June 5, 2026
Split image comparing the hydrating plumping effect of hyaluronic acid with the line-reducing refinement of retinoids on healthy skin.
Beauty Dossier

What Are Retinoids and Hyaluronic Acid Skincare Benefits?

A quarter-teaspoon of hyaluronic acid can bind approximately one and a half gallons of water, an extraordinary capacity for moisture retention.

Priya Sharma·June 4, 2026
Close-up of a woman's radiant, healthy skin with a youthful glow, emphasizing texture and vitality.
Beauty Dossier

What Are The Best Anti-Aging Ingredients For Skin Health?

After just 12 days, an over-the-counter cosmetic 'anti-ageing' product applied to photoaged skin was shown to stimulate the deposition of fibrillin-1, a key component for skin elasticity, according to

Priya Sharma·June 4, 2026
Interior view of the Lisa Eldridge pop-up store in SoHo, New York, showcasing makeup products and shoppers.
Market Watch

Lisa Eldridge Opens First U.S. Pop-Up in New York's SoHo

At 119 Spring Street in SoHo, the UK's online-first makeup sensation Lisa Eldridge has opened its first U.S. pop-up.

Akio Mori·May 31, 2026
A single drop of hyaluronic acid serum falling onto dewy skin, highlighting its molecular structure and hydrating properties.
Beauty Dossier

What is Hyaluronic Acid Skincare and Why Does It Matter?

Despite hyaluronic acid's reputation as a skincare powerhouse, only molecules smaller than 300 kDa can actually pass through the skin's outermost layer, according to PubMed .

Priya Sharma·May 14, 2026