Ceremonia Becomes One Of The First Latina-Owned Haircare Brands At Sephora

Ceremonia is making history by becoming one of Sephora’s first Latina-owned haircare brands, a distinction that comes with mixed feelings for founder Babba Rivera. She says, “I feel proud, but I also really hope that, through Ceremonia,...

As Consumers Trade Down, CVS Trades Up With Premium Skincare

CVS is the latest mass-market chain to add a splash of class.  The drugstore company has unveiled Skin Care Center, a new shop-in-shop it’s trialing in three...

How To Stand Out When Applying For Accelerator Programs

Spots in accelerator and mentorship programs are often coveted by emerging beauty brands trying to build networks, expand distribution and fine-tine their businesses. To learn about getting into them, for this edition of our ongoing series posing questions...

Plantkos, Nature Of Things And Chris Collins Selected For The Second Cohort of Beauty Independent’s Bridge Mentorship Sponsored by True Beauty Ventures

Three brands are about to receive big-time education on the fundraising process. Plantkos, Nature of Things and Chris Collins have been selected for the second cohort of Bridge Mentorship, a program created by True...

5 Exciting Sexual Wellness Launches To See You Through The (Possibly) Impending Economic Slump

You’ve probably heard of the lipstick effect, but what about the lube effect? Examining the sex product category during the Great Recession shows that lubricants, condoms and vibrators enjoyed strong, even surging sales, during it. If the...