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Should Sulfates Make A Comeback In Haircare?
In light of the news reported by Business of Fashion last week that The Ordinary, a brand from Estée Lauder Cos. Inc.-owned Deciem, is launching a shampoo with sulfates (or sulphates...
The Beauty Industry Needs To Do More To Confront Anti-Asian Racism
A year ago, after a wave of racist assaults targeting elderly Asian Americans, we touched base with Asian American and Asian beauty entrepreneurs and executives about what the beauty industry should be doing to show support for...
How Can Emerging Beauty Brands Avoid Glossier’s Stumbles?
Last week, Modern Retail broke the news that Glossier laid off over 80 employees, about a third of its workforce. The one-time millennial “it girl” brand, which raised $80 million series E funding in 2021 at a...
Beauty Entrepreneurs On Where Indie Beauty Has Been—And Where It’s Going
In the wake of recent developments such as Beauty Independent parent company Indie Beauty Media Group co-founder Jillian Wright’s departure, the closure of Aubrey Organics and the arrival of Chanel’s clean beauty N°1 collection, which...
Nine Beauty Entrepreneurs And Execs On The Personal And Professional Impacts Of Having COVID
There are more than 64 million known coronavirus cases in the United States, and the illness is expected to infect most Americans at some point. As the virus continues to spread, learning from people about their coronavirus...
The Makeup Category Is Expected To Be Strong This Year. Here Are The Trends That Could Define It.
Makeup made a comeback in 2021, and beauty industry analysts anticipate its momentum to continue this year. As the category heats up, we’re curious what products and looks makeup artists, beauty brand founders and executives believe...
