Brand Report

Consonant Skin+Care Demonstrates How A Brand Can Close With Integrity
“Over the years, it’s been really important for us to talk about and have a lot of transparency and honesty about skincare,” says Kristina Breckon, president of Consonant Skin+Care. “There’s a lot of smoke and...

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...

Smart Move Or Mistake?: Founder Monique Rodriguez Publicly Accuses Content Creator Of Sparking Mielle Organics’ Hair Loss Controversy
In Mielle Organics’ latest effort to fight back against controversy over hair loss surrounding its hero product, Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil, founder Monique Rodriguez is taking a tried-and-true approach, finding a culprit. After...

From The Founder Of Susteau, New Platform Syndeo Connects Brands With Behind-The-Scenes Biotechnology Innovators
When Kailey Bradt created Susteau, an eco-minded brand that pioneered powder-to-lather shampoo, she learned a few hard lessons about the difficulties of translating a beauty entrepreneur’s envelope-pushing vision into a reality. In approaching contract manufacturers, Bradt, who...

Sleek Scandinavian Skincare Brand Mantle Plans US Retail Launch Next Year
What Acne Studios and Matilda Djerf have done in fashion and social media, Stockholm-based Mantle aims to do with clean and clinical skincare: melding minimalism with functionalism and building a loyal community, Scandi style. Established in 2020,...

Filtered Showerhead Brand Jolie Enters Ulta Beauty As It Aims To Surpass $100M In 2027 Sales
Filtered showerhead company Jolie has forged its biggest retail partnership yet, joining the brands Apothékary and Neom in Ulta Beauty’s 70-door wellness merchandising concept that launched last month. The beauty specialty chain...