Jane Carlson
RealSelf’s First Female CEO On The Aesthetics Platform’s Major Makeover And Booking Launch
From eyelid lifts to liposuction, people can explore practically anything done to nip, tuck and needle the body and face on RealSelf, the online aesthetics platform founded in 2006. With more...
Italian Trade Agency Partners With Beauty Independent For Beauty Made in Italy Program
Beauty Made in Italy, the signature program of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), has become a vital bridge for Italian beauty and wellness brands seeking to expand into the United States, the world’s largest beauty...
Beauty Independent Reveals 2025 Beacon Awards Winners
Beauty Independent toasted the beauty industry’s brightest at the 2025 Beacon Awards digital ceremony on Wednesday, where winners in 28 categories were announced for entrepreneurs, investors, executives, retailers and brands shaping what’s next in...
Beauty Independent To Launch Tech*AI Summit To Demystify Artificial Intelligence For Beauty Brands
When it comes to artificial intelligence, beauty brands are caught in a paradox. Nearly everyone’s intrigued—talking up predictive analytics, personalized product recommendations or AI-driven formulation—but few have moved beyond pilot projects. The gap...
RoC Skincare’s Fernando Acosta On Empowered Aging And The Brand’s Future In Longevity
When RoC Skincare introduced its Empowered Aging initiative, the 65-year-old brand wasn’t just reframing how it talks about wrinkles—it was making a strategic move into the fast-growing longevity space. Tapping into shifting consumer values around healthspan,...
Beauty Independent Unveils 2025 Beacon Awards Nominees Recognizing Standout Talent, Innovation, and Impact Across Beauty
The 2025 Beacon Awards shine a light on 129 outstanding nominees across 29 beauty, wellness and personal care categories. Now in its sixth year, Beauty Independent’s Beacon Awards
Waldencast Expands Obagi Into Dermal Fillers With Novaestiq Corp. Acquisition
Waldencast, owner of Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup, is taking a major step into medical aesthetics by acquiring Novaestiq Corp. and doubling the size of its addressable market in the process.
