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Will Beauty And Wellness Increasingly Put Community At The Center?
During organization CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry event last month, Sarah Jindal, senior director of beauty and personal care at market research firm Mintel, spoke about the concept of “self-care” evolving to “community care”...
The Most Important Beauty Deals Of The Past Decade
In late 2012, L’Oréal’s purchase of Urban Decay for an estimated $340 million kicked off a frantic decade of beauty acquisitions that have upended the beauty market. Before the French conglomerate snapped up the groundbreaking cosmetics...
Cosmetic Chemist Ramón Pagán On His Beauty Of Joseon Collaboration And The Evolving Influencer Space
On social media, Ramón Pagán, better known as Glow by Ramón, is a sunscreen savant. To evaluate chemical sunscreens, the London-based American beauty content creator uses what he calls a six F testing rubric covering feel, finish,...
Facing Higher Costs, Some Brands Are Making Changes To Shipping Charges
Feather & Bone’s shipping costs have surged 20% to 40% over last two years. While the skincare brand known for Face Gems cleansers priced from $8.99 to $30 has kept a relatively low threshold of $20 for free shipping on its...
Breaking Down B Corp Certification With The Inkey List, Prose And Ursa Major
B Corp certification has become a badge of honor for beauty brands leveling up corporate responsibility and trying to distinguish themselves in a fast-moving industry. To understand why it’s gained prominence in beauty and how...
Realistic First-Year Sales Expectations For Indie Beauty Brands
In its coverage of Neon Hippie, the publication Women’s Wear Daily reported the new mushroom-powered brand forecasts it could reach $40 million in first-year sales. The brand, which has seven products priced from $25 to $125,...
