Jane Carlson
How To Build Investment-Ready Beauty Brands Today
For early-stage beauty and wellness brands, saying no is as important, if not more important, than saying yes. “I want to be avoiding costly mistakes,” said Smitha Rao, founder of skincare brand Parëva during...
Nominations Open For Beauty Independent’s Seventh Annual Beacon Awards Program
Beauty Independent has opened nominations for the seventh annual Beacon Awards, the publication’s flagship program recognizing the entrepreneurs, brands, retailers, investors and service providers propelling the future of independent beauty.
Face Foundrié Targets 100 Locations As It Builds On Record Growth
Face Foundrié is looking to reach 100 open locations by the end of 2026, a milestone that founder Michele Henry believes will mark the facial bar concept’s arrival as a nationally scaled brand.
How FactorFive Is Using Exosomes To Build Its Post-Procedure Business
A decade after launching one of the first human-stem-cell-derived skincare collections, FactorFive is expanding its presence in aesthetics with its newest innovation, Exofecta, a topical treatment for post-procedure skin recovery that combines exosomes, growth factors...
SkinSpirit Expands Nordstrom Partnership As Aesthetics Gains Ground In Retail
With aesthetics increasingly integrated into beauty, SkinSpirit is expanding its presence at Nordstrom, bringing its full suite of services, from Botox to laser hair removal, to department store floors. The KKR-backed aesthetics chain,...
Longevity And Conventional Skincare Haven’t Fit Well. The Nine Aurora Is Challenging The Model.
As interest in skin longevity grows, a number of brands are questioning whether traditional product-led routines often built around prescribed regimens, single ingredients or trend cycles are equipped to support skin as it ages or stand...
Swan Beauty Launches AI Smart Mirror For At-Home Skin Analysis, Makeup Guidance And Shopping
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we look at ourselves, both literally and figuratively. Along those lines, Swan Beauty’s AI-powered smart mirror doesn’t just reflect the image of the person gazing at it, but...
