
Alaffia Founder Launches Second Beauty And Lifestyle Brand At Whole Foods
Alaffia founder Olowo-n’djo Tchala is continuing his mission to preserve African traditions and empower women on the continent with new beauty and lifestyle brand Ayéya. Ayéya’s focus on sustainability sets it apart from Alaffia, which Tchala...

Camille Rose, The Top Black-Owned Textured Haircare Brand, Has Lifestyle Aspirations
Camille Rose is the No. 1 Black-owned in the textured haircare category and No. 2 driver of sales growth in the category overall, according to information from consumer insights and data provider Nielsen. Its sales...

Where Will The Skinification Trend Go Next?
A recent survey by the market research firm Circana underpinned consumer demand for the skinification and multidimensionality of everything in beauty. In it, 50% of American consumers reported they seek products that combine makeup and skincare, including...

Jackfir Turned Down Erewhon Last Year. Now, It’s In All The Cool Grocer’s Stores.
After concluding that Jackfir wasn’t logistically or financially ready for Erewhon, founder Charlie Razook turned down an offer to launch the men’s skincare brand at the trendy Southern California natural grocer last year. “It...

Onélogy Wants To Make Freeze-Dried Skincare The Next Big Thing In Beauty
For certain segments of the population, the concept of freeze drying conjures up astronaut ice cream that can last even if it’s stranded in space for years. But if you ask Parisian-born, New York City-based creative director and...