Brand Report
CBD- And Manuka Honey-Infused Skincare Brand Cannuka Closes
Cannuka, a brand combining CBD and Manuka honey that was an early mover in CBD beauty, has shuttered. The closure, which was announced via Instagram on Dec. 22 and is being communicated...
New Brand Cool As A Cucumber Wants To Ease The Mental And Physical Burden Of Adult Acne
On her first day of business school at Northwestern University in 2019, an excited Eda Levent snapped a selfie to send to her sister Serra and spotted a giant zit on her chin. Horrified, she skipped class. “You...
The Highs And Lows Of Running An Indie Beauty Brand In 2023
The beauty industry had a strong year in 2023. According to market research firm Circana, prestige beauty sales climbed 14% last year through September and mass beauty sales advanced 8% for the same period. Indie beauty’s performance...
Foundry Appoints Experienced Beauty Exec To Guide Men’s Personal Care Business
Jani Friedman, former chief merchandising officer at Dermstore and VP of new brand development at Guthy-Renker, has joined direct-to-consumer brand consolidator Foundry as GM of personal care to grow its men’s personal care business and help guide...
Influencer Jaclyn Hill’s Makeup Brand Jaclyn Cosmetics Closes
Jaclyn Cosmetics, the makeup brand from influencer Jaclyn Hill, announced in Facebook and Instagram posts Sunday that its business is closing. The closure wasn’t entirely unexpected as owner Forma Brands, which...
What Bonafide Brings To New Owner Pharmavite’s Business
Last month, Pharmavite, the nutrition company and maker of Nature Made vitamins, garnered headlines by acquiring menopause brand Bonafide. The $425 million deal came two years after Pharmavite, a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical,...
