Expert Dialogue

Ciele Cosmetics And Remi Cachet On Building Thriving Expert-Led Brands
More than a century ago, Max Factor leveraged his makeup artistry with a brand, and ever since, beauty professionals have been following in his footsteps, although interest in their brands has waxed and waned. These days, professional expertise...

“Only Just Getting Started”: Why The Fragrance Boom Could Be Long Lasting
“It’s only just getting started,” declared Eauso Vert co-founder Faye Harris of the fragrance boom during a recent Beauty Independent In Conversation webinar on the fragrance category. Harris’s optimism about fragrance comes after a 2024 in which,...

Gen Alpha Brand TBH’s Focused, Data-Driven Approach To Converting A Target Rejection Into A Distribution Deal
Founder Risa Barash’s quarter-century of experience building children’s brand Fairy Tale Hair Care’s distribution at chains such as Meijer, Hy-Vee, Walmart, CVS, Ulta Beauty and Target, where she’s watched insurgent brands come and go, convinced...

No Shame In The Dupe Game: MCoBeauty, Timeless And Skincare Generics On Imitation’s Upsides
The market research firm NIQ has determined dupes or less expensive alternatives to hot premium beauty products are good for the beauty business: They encourage trial, provide value for those seeking it, and facilitate matriculation into the...

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...