The past years have seen an explosion in celebrity-founded beauty brands, as A-listers from Rihanna to Lady Gaga have launched their own lines of cosmetics, skin-care and fragrances. These types of brands tend to always generate buzz in a big way both because of the celebrity star power behind them, but my question here is, are these products actually novel or good quality products or just good at taking advantage of fame to pull money from their loyal fanbase? Let’s survey some of the most notable celebrity beauty brands and decide if they’re worth the hype.

Puig, the Spanish luxury fashion and fragrance conglomerate, had its first full year as a listed company, and finished it with a bang, above $5 billion of sales, and bold plans for the future that have drawn attention from both investors and analysts. With this performance, the question becomes — what strategies and strengths propelled Puig to outsized success in its first year on the market?

The leopard print is a longtime symbol of boldness, confidence and unapologetic femininity. What started off as a wild trend has seeped its way into wardrobes the world over, regardless of age, body shape or personal style. In fact, leopard print is more than a trend — it's a fashion staple that any woman can wear, and wear well. Here's why every woman can wear leopard print and how to do it confidently.

Few beauty products become legendary, but Dior 999 is one. This iconic red lipstick has ranked since its debut, adorning the beauty featured of celebrities, makeup artists, and people anywhere. So, what's so special about Dior 999? Why has it been a bestseller for decades while thousands of other lipsticks have come and gone? Part of the answer lies in its universal appeal, its indulgent formulation, its cultural connotations and its consummate branding, which together have made it one of the few beauty products with the status of true classic.

From its humble roots in Wichita, Kansas, Pizza Hut has expanded to be among the most recognizable pizza brands worldwide. Started in 1958 by brothers Dan and Frank Carney, the company launched as a simple pizzeria with a simple goal, to serve delicious, affordable pizza. Since then, Pizza Hut has grown into a global behemoth with over 20,000 locations around the planet and a tale of innovation, adaptation and of course the world’s love of pizza.