Rachel Brown
Reusable Beauty Packaging Isn’t Mainstream, But Plaine Products Hopes To Be A Major Player In Getting It There
There have been strides toward the spread of reusable and refillable beauty packaging, including Lush’s installation of refill stations at its locations globally. However, any consumer shopping for beauty products at their local big-box chain store has...
Can Revlon Be Saved?
Last week, Revlon Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under the weight of $3.7 billion in debt. As it reorganizes, the beauty company is borrowing up to $575 million to strengthen its supply chain and continue regular...
Skyn Iceland Gets A New Owner, Gears Up For Global Growth Based On Nordic Wellness Positioning
Skyn Iceland has traveled into new hands. The brand is being restructured under a company called Skyn Holding led by Antoine de Larocque, formerly CEO of beauty and pharmaceutical product producer Pharma & Beauty Group, with capital...
Professional Surfer Alana Blanchard Partners With Gloss Ventures To Launch Sun And Skincare Brand Pursuit
Professional surfer Alana Blanchard’s newest pursuit is sun and skincare brand Pursuit Beauty. Its assortment spans seven products—Clean Wave Daily Face Cleanser, Double-Up SPF 50 Face Sunscreen Serum, Hang 40 SPF 40 Face Sunscreen Gel, Body Surf SPF...
DTC-First Prestige Skincare Brand Monday Muse Set To Launch At Harrods And Galeries Lafayette
After focusing on direct-to-consumer distribution since its launch in November 2020, Monday Muse is breaking into retail distribution with a high-profile splash. The London-based prestige skincare brand is entering British department store Harrods this month and French...
MOB Beauty Creates Molded Fiber Compostable Beauty Packaging That Turns Into Dirt Within Months
Victor Casale believes that if he builds it, they will come—and he has evidence to back up that belief. Along with Mia Davis, VP of sustainability and impact at Credo, the MOB Beauty co-founder and CEO established...
How Danielle Cuccio Is Helping Guide Star Nail Into The Future Without Forgetting Its Past
Danielle Cuccio’s family is conjoined with Star Nail International. The “Star” in the nail product company’s name refers to her uncle Steven, father Anthony, better known as Tony, and mother Roberta. Founded in 1981, Star Nail has...
