From Bergdorf Goodman To Net-A-Porter, Royal Fern Expands Distribution Globally

Royal Fern isn’t cut from the classic doctor brand lab coat. Dermatologist Timm Golueke, who launched the anti-aging skincare brand five years ago, isn’t a fan of the model behind many of the physician-led beauty concepts with...

What Happened When Premama Pulled Out Of 8,000 Retail Doors To Focus On The Bottom Line

A year after Dan Aziz raised $3 million in 2016 to expand his maternity wellness brand Premama, he scrutinized the results it was achieving in 8,000 doors at the likes of CVS, Walgreens, GNC, Target, Sprouts Farmers...

Glissant’s Luxe Lube Merges CBD And Traditional Chinese Medicine

Urologist Karyn Eilber’s menopausal and perimenopausal patients often asked her for lubricant recommendations. To provide answers, she shared available options, even though she wasn’t jazzed about their ingredients. Eilber says, “A lot are full of chemicals, and women...

“More Than One Token Latina”: Vive Cosmetics Is All About Real Latinx Representation

There are few cosmetic companies bold enough to emblazon the word “chingona” on a liquid lipstick. For Vive Cosmetics, though, the Spanish slang for “bad-ass woman” makes perfect sense. Founded by Latinas Leslie Valdivia and Joanna Rosario,...

NiLuu Launches With Eye Masks, Pillowcases And Robes Made From A Sustainable Vegan Silk Alternative

Silk pillowcase devotees might not sleep well at night if they knew how the textile is traditionally produced. The process entails boiling silkworms alive inside their cocoons to harvest the luxurious fabric, and...

In A Year On The Market, Alleyoop Sold Over 200K Units Of Its Multitasking Problem Solvers

In the past year, Alleyoop sold over 200,000 units and its cult-favorite Multi-Tasker 4-in-1 Makeup Brush amassed an 8,000-person waiting list. The accomplishments, which precede a new advertising campaign called My First Time spotlighting customer’s initial...