Taylor Bryant
Gen Z Skincare Brand Heavenly By Nia Launches With Y2K Flair
At 11 years old, Niamarie Vargas’s sister Sky confided in her that she was deeply insecure about her rosacea and skin inflammation. “I can’t see my sister struggling without attempting to help.” she says. Vargas went skincare shopping...
Jessicurl Keeps The Spirit Of Founder Jessica McGuinty Alive After Her Death
Just over a year since Jessica McGuinty passed away, the curly haircare brand that she founded, Jessicurl, is carrying on the spirit of what she represented. “All of us have a little bit of that spirit of...
“Die Hot With A Vengeance” Author Sable Yong On Why Writing About Beauty Has Been Therapeutic
There are few content mediums Sable Yong, former Allure and xoVain writer and editor, hasn’t taken on. She started her Substack, “Hard Feelings,” in 2016 and launched a podcast, “Smell Ya Later,” in 2020 with...
Why Biotechnology Is Helpful, But Not Enough To Differentiate Beauty Brands
Beauty brands are increasingly leaning into biotechnology to distinguish their products and positioning as consumers demand performance over puffery, but many beauty industry insiders caution that biotechnology alone isn’t enough to carry brands in a competitive...
R&R Skincare Showcases African Roots In Rebrand Readying It For US Expansion
Nearly 14 years after its launch, R&R Skincare, formerly known as R&R Luxury, has undergone its biggest makeover to date in order to prepare for its biggest market expansion to date to the United States. R&R Skincare...
Why Uplink Expo Exhibitors Are Hopeful About The State Of Independent Beauty
Last week, brand founders, suppliers and retail buyers gathered for...
