Alpha-H Looks To Reinforce Its Authority In Skincare Acids And Support Women Reentering The Workforce

“Alpha means much more than alpha hydroxy acid,” says Tina Randello, chief commercial officer of skincare brand Alpha-H, which was founded about a quarter of a century ago by Michelle Doherty with a focus on glycolic acid....

With An Assist From Chrissy Teigen, Clean Beauty Brand Mara’s Sales Jump 200%

Algae-powered indie brand Mara is making waves in beauty. Established in 2018 by media expert and content creator Allison McNamara, the premium clean brand has experienced 200% growth over the past year during a...

New Powder-To-Liquid Hand Wash Brand Forgo Is Sustainable Minimalism Personified

When Allon Libermann set out to launch Forgo, his new line of powder-to-liquid hand washes, he had something to prove. “Sustainable manufacturing is super easy to do, if you just do it,” he argues. “Big companies are...

How Anise Cosmetics Went From A Mall Kiosk To Walmart Locations Nationwide

Before 8-free and 10-free nail polishes shook up the nail segment, Anise Cosmetics pioneered better-for-you nail polish formulas. Influenced by The Body Shop and Lush, co-founders and couple Neal Wallach and Tam Tran understood almost two decades...

The Nomination Process For Beauty Independent’s Second Annual Beacon Awards Begins

Beauty Independent’s Beacon Awards program, which shines a light on the best and brightest in the indie beauty market, has kicked off by opening the nominating process for its second annual award season.

Why Laura Geller Is Focusing On Women Over 40 In Its Imagery—And Why Other Brands Should, Too

A funny thing happens when you’ve been successful in the beauty industry for a long time. Despite all its magical creams, you age. For some beauty brand founders, dealing with that inevitability can be difficult. Aging seems to...