Sknmuse Founder Ezinne Iroanya Strives To “Authentically Represent What Black Luxury Means To Us”

When Ezinne Iroanya, founder skincare and body care brand Sknmuse, won the $20,000 Cantu Elevate Grant last month, it felt like a full-circle moment. Before she moved to Oklahoma on her own at 16 years old,...

New Luxury Brand Ever Amid Elevates Beauty Essentials To Everyday Art

“It’s the age-old story, make something for yourself, and you will want to share it with the world,” says Nadine Boyd, founder of the new brand Ever Amid. “That’s really where it came from.” In Boyd’s case,...

Beauty Independent Unveils 2022 Beacon Awards Nominees

The 2022 Beacon Awards is shining a light on 113 outstanding nominees across 24 categories in beauty, wellness and personal care. For the third annual beauty awards programs spearheaded by Beauty Independent ​​and sponsored by...

After More Than A Decade In Business, Beauty Bakerie Expands From Makeup To Skincare

Known for its sweetly named makeup products, Beauty Bakerie is expanding into skincare for the first time since its debut over 10 years ago. Staying within the brand’s food theme, its new collection includes Milk, Sleep, Repeat...

NielsenIQ: Small CPG Brands Are Set To Gain Market Share As Consumers Increasingly Engage With Them

Small consumer packaged goods brands are poised to gain greater market share, according to Andrew Criezis, SVP and general manager of small business for NielsenIQ. He draws that conclusion based on a worldwide study entitled “Brand Balancing...

Indie Beauty Media Group Returns To Live Events With Adit Live, Expands Adit Membership Services

Indie Beauty Media Group, parent company of retail success organization Adit and indie beauty business publication Beauty Independent, is returning to events with Adit Live. The invite-only event will be limited to Adit’s member...