Expert Dialogue

Early-Stage Beauty Investors On How They Pick Winning Brands
The earlier stage a business, the riskier it is for investors to pour money into it, but those that do it right can realize tremendous upside. “There’s an opportunity for...

Themes To Watch As Brands Contend With The End Of The Beauty Boom
Insights firm eMarketer has declared, “The end of the...

8 Packaging Trends Redefining The Wellness Industry, According To Designer Katja Vogt
“We’re living in an era where design and brand storytelling matter more than ever,” says Katja Vogt, a Berlin-based packaging designer, photographer, herbalist and founder of women’s health platform Feel Your...

CEO Kecia Steelman’s Early Priorities At The Helm Of Ulta Beauty
In one of her first moves as CEO and...

Innovations Propelling The Future Of The Over $40B Aesthetics Industry
Obagi, Alchemy 43 and Face Foundrie are at the forefront of the $40 billion-plus medical aesthetics market in the United States. Projected by insights firm Nova...

As Mora Cosmetics Closes, Its Co-Founders Discuss The Perils Of A Small Brand At A Big Retailer
Minara El-Rahman launched halal-certified Mora Cosmetics in 2020 as a love letter to her Muslim community. Even though the bootstrapped makeup brand announced via email on Monday that its business is ending on Jan. 31, preternaturally optimistic...