Uplink Relaunches As A Standalone Offering And Adds Concierge Service

Uplink, a platform connecting beauty entrepreneurs and brands with qualified vendors that operated under Beauty Independent’s umbrella, is relaunching as a standalone service. With the relaunch, Uplink is introducing a new website and...

Inside The Beauty And Wellness Incubator Boom

The beauty industry is incubating brand incubators at an unparalleled pace. Their growth is a response to shifting business dynamics, including a move away from conventional celebrity spokespeople and an acceleration of beauty trends. The incubators, which are...

“The Future Is Black And Brown”: How Corey Huggins Is Paving The Path To A Truly Inclusive Beauty Industry

From a young age, Corey Huggins adored the beauty industry, but it didn’t adore him back. “I’ve been reading Vogue since I was about 10 years old,” he says. “I would literally read the masthead and look for...

After A Revamp, Sensitive Skincare Brand Dr. Elsa Jungman Spotlights The Scientific Rigor At Its Core

Whether it’s unwinding the mysteries of the pandemic, climate change, genetics, regular exercise or mental stability, the significance of science to our everyday lives has never been more tangible. Against that backdrop, Elsa Jungman, who’s been involved in...

Following Sales Growth, Coconut Lube Specialist Coconu Readies For Its Next Chapter

Like many sexual wellness brands, personal lubricant maker Coconu has experienced a serious sales spike since March, when the pandemic hit the United States hard. “Aside from some supply chain and inventory issues that I think a...

Born Under Vapour Beauty, Taos AER Ventures Out On Its Own To Target

Born in 2017 as an extension of Vapour, Taos AER is separating from its parent to become a distinct personal care brand entering Target. At the massive retailer, which has amplified its aluminum-free deodorant assortment with...