What Is Blonde?: A Conversation With Tressie McMillan Cottom

Tressie McMillan Cottom, an author, sociologist and associate professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, started 2023 off with a bang. On Jan. 1, she ignited a conversation on TikTok about the...

Revela Uses The Power Of AI To Discover New Skincare Molecule Fibroquin

Humans alone may not be equipped to find a needle in a haystack, but they could with the help of artificial intelligence. Revela set out to find the skincare equivalent of a needle...

Adit Plots Big Growth As It Celebrates Its Second Anniversary

As indie beauty brands seek to strengthen omnichannel distribution strategies in a competitive market, the members-only retail matchmaking service Adit is growing its business in a big way as it marks...

To Mark Its Styling Debut, Fable & Mane’s First Global Campaign Makes A Statement About South Asian Diversity

For its first global advertising campaign, Fable & Mane is reinforcing its core pillars: It’s a hair oil authority unabashedly rooted in South Asian culture. Centered on the $38 product MahaMane Smooth &...

Four Keys To Beacon Award Winner Common Heir’s Early Success

Just shy of its two-year anniversary, Common Heir has much to celebrate. The skincare brand’s sales have jumped 3X year-over-year thanks to retail expansion and direct-to-consumer strength.