Indie Beauty Brand Founders Offer Tips For Networking As An Introvert

In this edition of Beauty Independent’s ongoing series posing questions to beauty entrepreneurs, we ask brand 24 founders and executives: What techniques do you use to network as an introvert?

Fast-Growing Brand Altr London Shows Men’s Makeup Is Gaining Ground

For many girls, the decision to use makeup is almost an unconscious one. They reach a certain age and generally start itching to slather on lip gloss and eyeshadow, usually because they’ve seen their mothers or celebrities they...

The Female Company Turns Buying Organic Tampons Into A Political Statement In Support Of Women

“The Tampon Book” is a declaration of independence from German tampon-tax tyranny. Produced by The Female Company founders Sinja Stadelmaier and Ann-Sophie Claus, the book and the company behind it is intent on eliminating lingering shame...

Plastic Pollution Is A Huge Problem, But Awake Organics Shows A Small Brand Can Do Something About It

Global environmental destruction is too big a problem for indie beauty brands to tackle on their own, but Awake Organics founder Melissa Kimbell doesn’t believe that’s an excuse for inaction. The British natural beauty brand has launched...

The Battle For Indie Beauty Is On: Ulta Beauty And Sephora Intensify Their Focuses On Up-And-Comers With New Displays

Ulta Beauty and Sephora are going head-to-head in the race to be the go-to destination for the formidable beauty brands of tomorrow. Shortly after Sephora premiered The Next Big Thing displays containing rising makeup brands in...