Plastic Surgeon Lara Devgan Is Changing The Face Of Doctor-Led Skincare
Three years ago, New York plastic surgeon Lara Devgan introduced skincare products for patients at her Upper East Side office. Now, shoppers everywhere can buy them on Sephora’s website, which has launched five bestsellers priced from $50...
“Diversity Is A Two-Way Street”: Brand Founders On Changes That Need To Be Made To Support Black Beauty Entrepreneurs
Last week, White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow, a former Wall Street-er and television talking head, denied there’s systemic racism embedded in the fabric of the United States. But its effects are felt throughout the economy, and...
Beauty Brand Investors Reveal Key Valuation Considerations
What compels seasoned investors to write a $1 million check, a life-changing amount for most indie beauty entrepreneurs, for one brand versus another? Last week’s Beauty Independent In Conversation webinar on venture capital dug into that question. To...
First, Businesses Recognized Racism. Now, They’re Being Held Accountable For It.
I’ve been seeing a connection between the diversity and unity of people at the protests in person with the conversations online. I’m interested in how people are coming together on social media to push the new era of the...
I’m A Black Indie Beauty Brand Founder. Here’s What I Think About Building My Business In A Racist Society.
Growing up, sitting at my grandmother’s kitchen table and watching her make homemade soaps, salves and remedies for minor ailments always amazed me. She never put a name to anything she whipped up, and it always worked. These...
