‘Culture moves at the speed of a swipe’: Why Elf Beauty considers itself as much an entertainment company as it is a beauty brand

'Culture moves at the speed of a swipe': Why Elf Beauty considers itself as much an entertainment company as it is a beauty brand

When Elf Beauty was founded more than 20 years ago, the idea of ​​consumers buying beauty products online was something of a novelty. But in 2026, consumers are willing to buy cosmetics on digital platforms, and online behavior is evolving faster than most businesses expect. Elf, which owns Elf Cosmetics, Naturium, and Hailey Bieber’s Rhode … Read more

Is Elf Beauty (ELF) turning entertainment marketing into a durable brand moat?

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Elf Beauty recently premiered the Elf Cosmetics brand’s true crime-inspired mockumentary “Vanity Vandals” at the TCL Chinese Theater. This work is supported by limited-time product bundles and community contests to deepen consumer engagement. The campaign highlights Elf’s use of entertainment-style content to strengthen cultural relevance and connect with passionate beauty fans. Here, we explore how … Read more