Three Critical Phases Of Formulation And Product Development

When Sarah Brown, founder of skincare brand Pai, couldn’t find a solution to her chronic urticaria, a condition that caused itchiness and hives on over 80% of her body, she created the remedy herself. “One...

Rufescent Wants All Women To Be Able To Find The Right Red Lipstick For Them

Until Kristin McIntyre was 28, she stuck to colorless ChapStick on her lips. “I’m five-three and super petite, and my lips are just like damn, they’re the first thing you see, and I hated the idea of emphasizing...

What Brand Founders Think Of Beauty Industry Usage Of The Term “Multicultural”

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask 16 founders and executives: What do you think of the term “multicultural” as it pertains to a beauty segment? Is there a term...

Customizable Palette Concept Renzoe Box Makes Organizing Makeup Easy And Earth-Friendly

Architect René Graham, founder of the design studio LaurelHouse Studio and real estate development company BCSModern, is skilled at figuring out puzzling construction predicaments. So, after she became frustrated at work attempting to locate the right beauty product...

Five New Beauty Brands To Put On Your Radar

There’s been much hand-wringing about the future of the beauty industry, beauty retail and prestige beauty, which experienced a 36% sales decline in the second quarter this year and a slightly less precipitous 17% drop in...