XRC Ventures Pinpoints The Exact Metrics Investors Want To See From Emerging Beauty Brands Now

The goalposts keep moving up for emerging brands looking to nab early-stage capital. That’s among the biggest takeaways from a report on consumer venture capital benchmarks for the first quarter of this year...

Scent Lab Secures Seed Funding, Brings On Bulletin’s Ali Kriegsman As Co-Founder And CMO

As gen Z consumers reject signature fragrances in favor of picking scents based on moods, seasons, outfits and preferred identity traits of the moment, customization concept Scent Lab is vying to be their go-to brand...

Sakara Life’s Newest Supplement Fights Against The “Mass Extinction Of Microbes” In Our Guts

Just like a diverse set of microbes is essential for gut health, a diverse set of business drivers is essential for company health. Sakara Life is trying to foster health on both fronts with

James Harden-Backed DTC Brand Beard Club Launches At Target

Beard Club wants Target shoppers—those suburban millennial moms picking up school supplies and paper towels at their local store—to be able to easily stock up on beard essentials for the bearded guys in their...

Meet The Only Skincare Brand Whole Foods Is Adding To Its Assortment Now

At least in Whole Body, Luma & Leaf is trying to help put Whole Foods Market’s “whole paycheck” reputation to rest. The masstige clean beauty brand is rolling out nationwide at the Amazon-owned...

How Should The Beauty Industry Interpret And Respond To Valisure’s Latest Benzene Findings?

Valisure recently released information about tests it conducted on acne treatment products with benzoyl peroxide, including ones by Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Proactiv and Equate Beauty, showing they can form benzene, a chemical linked...

Dr. Lara Devgan’s Multipronged Distribution Strategy For Building A Results-Driven Luxury Skincare Brand

Taking a page from the playbook at Erewhon, which drafts celebrities and brands (think Health-Ade, Olivia Rodrigo, Rhode and Hailey Bieber) to whip people into a frenzy over $18 to $20 smoothies, Juice Press...