Expert Dialogue
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...
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...
How Brands Are Making Longevity Less Confusing
Longevity deal activity tripled between 2023 and 2024—and it’s not expected to slow. “There has been a huge uptick in consumer interest and also awareness and knowledge in this space,” said Susan Lin, an investor at Felix...
Bridge Mentorship Alumni Lion Pose, Lightsaver And Miss Rizos On The Higher Hurdles For Emerging Brands In Today’s Tough Beauty Market
During a Beauty Independent In Conversation last Wednesday, beauty investors and entrepreneurs underscored that only the strongest survive and thrive in today’s cutthroat beauty market. “We know how saturated the industry is in...
