Reina Rebelde Founder Regina Merson Takes Issue With Ulta Beauty’s Frida Kahlo Collection—And Suggests What Should Have Been Done

When Ulta Beauty unveiled its Frida Kahlo collection via social media on July 5, the public condemnation of its use of imagery associated with the renowned Mexican artist on makeup was almost instantaneous. The retailer faced...

The Latest Venture From The Entrepreneurs Behind Y7 Studio Uses Music To Make Meditation Less Intimidating

The creators of iconoclastic bicoastal yoga chain Y7 Studio are looking to shake up the mindfulness market with a new app-assisted musical meditation system called Wave.

Indie Beauty Media Group Expects Record Buyer Turnout For Fifth Anniversary IBE New York Show

Indie Beauty Expo will return to New York City next month to celebrate its fifth anniversary with the biggest show yet. IBE New York 2019 will take place Aug. 21 to 22 in Manhattan’s 133,000-square-feet Pier 94...

When Ulta Beauty Came Calling, Terra Beauty Bars Was Ready

Many beauty startups aren’t prepared when a major account comes calling. They don’t have the bandwidth or cash to meet inventory demands, and aren’t set up logistically to ship thousands of pieces. That wasn’t the case for three-year-old...

More Indie Beauty Brands Than Ever Participate In Amazon Prime Day

Starting today, Amazon will put on what’s anticipated to be the largest ever Prime Day, a two-day shopping event Coresight Research forecasts will generate $5.8 billion in sales, up from roughly $4 billion over one day last...