A Look At The Rocky Reality Of Dealing With Freight Today—And Tips For Keeping Rates Down

The volatility of shipping rates from China is a major challenge for beauty brands today. Rising fuel costs, pandemic impacts and supply chain delays have all contributed to that volatility, making it hard for brands to operate with...

KraveBeauty Puts The Spotlight On Sustainable Sourcing With Its Newest Product

KraveBeauty founder and CEO Liah Yoo is an advocate for slowing down skincare, but she didn’t anticipate the process leading to her skincare brand’s latest launch, makeup remover Makeup Re-Wined, would be as slow as it turned...

Reusable Beauty Packaging Isn’t Mainstream, But Plaine Products Hopes To Be A Major Player In Getting It There

There have been strides toward the spread of reusable and refillable beauty packaging, including Lush’s installation of refill stations at its locations globally. However, any consumer shopping for beauty products at their local big-box chain store has...

Can Revlon Be Saved?

Last week, Revlon Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under the weight of $3.7 billion in debt. As it reorganizes, the beauty company is borrowing up to $575 million to strengthen its supply chain and continue regular...

As Consumers Grapple With Inflation, Badgley Mischka Bets On Affordable Fragrances From Mark And James

In an uncertain economy, Badgley Mischka is banking on consumers seeking out affordable luxuries. Mark Badgley and James Mischka, the designers behind the brand, are rolling out a trio of perfumes as part of their diffusion fragrance line...