Brands
Hue Noir Has Upped The Ante For Inclusivity At Target And Intends To Do The Same Globally
Paula Hayes didn’t ace every job interview question she fielded after graduating from Lewis & Clark College. When one interviewer asked her where she saw herself in 10 years, she didn’t respond with a pat answer about how...
Don’t Mess With Podiatrist Cary Gannon: After A Polish Brand Didn’t Respond To Her, She Launched A Competitor
Cary Gannon is as type A as they come. When the practicing podiatrist became disgruntled with a nail polish line she carried in her office promoting itself as healthy, she figured she could probably create a superior one...
Missed BeautyX Retail? Here Are Some Of The Best Buyer Insights From The Summit
In the beauty industry, there can be a wall between retail buyers and emerging brands. Last week, BeautyX Retail Summit in Dallas broke down that wall. During the event, more than 100 entrepreneurial attendees heard...
19-Year-Old Kristin Zaldana Launches Self-Made Cosmetics With The Smarts Of A Seasoned Beauty Exec
There is no age requirement for being a beauty entrepreneur, and Kristin Zaldana is taking advantage of the opportunity that affords to young people. She’s launched Self-Made Cosmetics at 19-years-old. “There’s the traditional route of interning at a...
Handmade In English County Hertfordshire, Evolve Beauty Lands On Shelves Stateside At Credo
When your first foray into skincare formulation is creating a luxe line with Bono, what do you do for your second act? Laura Rudoe decided one brand wasn’t sufficient for a follow-up. She created two brands...
At BeautyX Retail Summit’s Race For Shelf Space, All Three Indie Brand Contestants Won Buyer Prizes
Race For Shelf Space, the pitch competition capping BeautyX Retail Summit on Tuesday in Dallas, concluded with each of the participating brands, Groh, Skin Probiotics and Wannabe, walking away with prizes from the retail judges. Judge Jessica Richards,...
