This Emerging Cosmetics Brand Designed For Sensitive Skin Is Heading To Nordstrom

Based on Julie Rice’s resume, it seems almost inevitable that she’d pursue a beauty brand of her own. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in cosmetics and fragrance marketing in 2003, Rice had...

The Essentials Of EU And UK Beauty Product Regulatory Compliance

“Get your compliance right. Then, get your marketing off the ground,” said Peter Mudahy, CEO of Pak Group, speaking about beauty product regulatory compliance in the European Union and United Kingdom. “Without compliance, you don’t have a...

How 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur Timothy Morris Built Gen Z Grooming Startup Vibe Body Care In His Garage

A little over a year ago, 20-year-old Timothy Morris founded Vibe Body Care in his garage with no seed funding or set plans for the brand’s future. “The idea was actually born when I was a sophomore...

Temptalia’s Christine Mielke Has Tried More Makeup Than Almost Anyone. Now, She’s Released Her Own With Sydney Grace.

A decade after Temptalia founder Christine Mielke collaborated with MAC Cosmetics on a single eyeshadow, Jealousy Wakes, for no compensation, perhaps the most prolific makeup reviewer in the world is back with another collaboration. This time, she...

Sexual Wellness Brand Cake Closes $4M Seed Round, Prepares For Nationwide Walmart Launch

Play and pleasure specialist Cake has closed a $4 million seed round led by venture firm Lerer Hippeau. Other participants in the round are existing investor Brand Foundry Ventures, which led the brand’s...