Adios To The Man: Indie Brand Founders On Leaving Full-Time Jobs For Entrepreneurial Ventures

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 20 founders and executives: When did you quit your full-time job to concentrate on your beauty brand?

Marijuana Is Legal In Canada. What Does That Mean For Beauty?

Canada legalized marijuana for recreational use on Wednesday, creating the world’s largest weed marketplace and setting off speculation over how various industries, including beauty, will capitalize on the great green rush happening in United States’ neighbor to the...

Don’t Pitch Your Vulva Highlighter To Caroline Hirons And Other Things She Wants You To Know

Sorry beauty industry, but Caroline Hirons can’t support a lot of what you’re doing today. Thankfully for you and consumers, she’ll inform you about your issues and help you address them because she loves you. 

Weedwashing: How Brands Are Trying To Cash In On Beauty’s Biggest Trend

Cannabis beauty moved precipitously from the fringes to the mainstream last month when two formidable beauty players, Origins and Andalou Naturals, plunged into the category previously reserved for independent beauty and wellness brands willing to take...

Indie Beauty Brand Founders Share Their Worst Rookie Mistakes

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 20 founders and executives: What’s a rookie mistake you made in business?

Indie Beauty Brands Grapple With Whether To Offer Free Shipping

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 11 founders and executives: Why do you or do you not offer free shipping for e-commerce purchases?