Founder Tina Chow Rudolf Shutters Strange Bird Amid Retail Challenges And Personal Changes
After five years, Strange Bird, a skincare brand powered by crystals and flower essences, has closed. “As most things go, the natural evolution of life pushes us to grow and change, which I...
New Brand Vacance Levels Up Nail And Hand Care With Asian Ingredients
After years of experimenting with nail art, Josephine Ung’s nails became brittle, and her hands were brutally dry. She reached for jojoba oil and various hand creams to resolve the issues, and they left her with greasy fingers...
6 Beauty Trends The Future Laboratory Forecasts Will Be Big In 2025 As Consumers Focus On Health And Connection
In its Future Forecast 2025 report, The Future Laboratory compiled 50 trends and innovations spanning 10 industries, including beauty, design, retail, pop culture, food and drink, travel, technology, and health...
Indie Beauty’s Uncertain Year Ahead
As we peer into the beauty industry crystal ball, for the latest edition of our ongoing series asking questions relevant to indie beauty, we asked 38 beauty brand founders and executives the following: What are your predictions for...
Bridge Mentorship Alumni Lion Pose, Lightsaver And Miss Rizos On The Higher Hurdles For Emerging Brands In Today’s Tough Beauty Market
During a Beauty Independent In Conversation last Wednesday, beauty investors and entrepreneurs underscored that only the strongest survive and thrive in today’s cutthroat beauty market. “We know how saturated the industry is in...
