Brand Report

How L’Oréal And Estée Lauder Are Maneuvering To Seal Indie Brand Deals
Beauty industry whales are trying to figure out how to best catch minnows. L’Oréal and Estée Lauder are adjusting their organizational structures to adroitly identify and acquire rising indie beauty brands, jump on digital innovation in a segment moving...

European Brands Look To Indie Beauty Expo New York As A Launchpad Into The U.S. Market
Indie beauty is truly a global movement, and that’s never been more evident than at this year’s Indie Beauty Expo New York. The trade show, held Aug. 22 to 23 at Pier 36 in Manhattan, features a...

Beauty Entrepreneurs Share Lessons They Learned In The First Year Of Their Businesses
Ask beauty entrepreneurs to divulge the biggest lessons they learned in their initial year of business, and they’ll undoubtedly respond that they can’t possibly choose just one. “That time is a humbling whirlwind of transformation,” says Sarah Biggers,...

Don’t Miss Next Week’s BeautyX Capital Summit
Next week marks two important milestones for our team here at Beauty Independent. The first milestone is the one-year anniversary of BI. Our baby will be turning one and we are...

The Lyfestyle Co. And Full Unicorn Sparkle And Shine In Crystals Trend Video
Beauty consumers continue to be bullish on bling. Whether its diamond dust or rose quartz bits, the shimmery stuff is showing no signs of abating. In anticipation of its ample presence at Indie Beauty Expo in New York...

Eighth Day Turns To Ingredients Mirroring Placental Proteins To Turn Back The Clock
As a dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Tony Nakhla has spoken to countless patients about the topical products they slather on themselves, and he hasn’t been impressed by what they’re using. Nakhla is out to do better with his...