Entering The Metaverse With Indie Beauty Brand Valdé
Valdé is ushering members of the press, beauty influencers and the public into its version of the much-hyped, often confusing metaverse. The beauty brand is one of few in the indie segment venturing into the space, which...
Target Expands Its “Cleanical” Offering With The Addition Of Sun Protection And Skincare Brand MDSolarSciences
Rooted in the professional channel, MDSolarSciences is extending into the mass market. The 10-year-old brand founded by dermatologic oncologist Robert Friedman has launched seven products priced from $16.99 to $50.99 on Target’s website: Mineral Tinted Crème SPF...
Sephora Introduces Sexual Wellness Selection With Sex Toys And More
If there were any remaining questions about sexual wellness going mainstream, Sephora is putting them to bed by venturing into the category on Feb. 1. The beauty specialty retailer’s sexual wellness selection debuting online will...
Founder Deepica Mutyala On Giving Live Tinted’s Employees Equity As A Step Toward Creating A More Equitable Society
Earlier this month, Live Tinted CEO and founder Deepica Mutyala revealed on Instagram Stories that she’d be giving her full-time employees equity in the brand. “I’ve always felt that it’s important for more POC to participate in...
Athletic Greens Raises $115M In Funding At A Valuation Surpassing $1B
Supplement brand Athletic Greens has raised $115 million in a round led by Alpha Wave Ventures that pushes its valuation past the $1 billion mark. The investors joining Alibaba and Atai Life Sciences...
