Judy Zegarelli, Creator Of Lipstick That Changes Color In Contact With pH, Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer At 76

Judy Zegarelli, product developer and founder of contract manufacturer Cosmetic Group USA, died on May 14 from pancreatic cancer. She was 76.  “Judy was an absolute legend on the...

Why Biotechnology Is Helpful, But Not Enough To Differentiate Beauty Brands

Beauty brands are increasingly leaning into biotechnology to distinguish their products and positioning as consumers demand performance over puffery, but many beauty industry insiders caution that biotechnology alone isn’t enough to carry brands in a competitive...

How Today’s Makeup Brands Can Transcend Trends To Be Tomorrow’s Makeup Leaders

The number of makeup brands looking to sell—Rare Beauty, Makeup By Mario, Kosas, Jane Iredale, Glossier and Merit among them—has been growing, but parties interested in buying them don’t seem to be, and it’s...

“Keurig For Makeup” Company BoldHue Raises Over $3M In Seed Funding To Launch Custom Foundation Device

BoldHue, the beauty technology company behind a cosmetics-mixing countertop device, has raised $3.37 million in seed funding to bring its total funding to $5.37 million and finance the release of its device. Founded...

R&R Skincare Showcases African Roots In Rebrand Readying It For US Expansion

Nearly 14 years after its launch, R&R Skincare, formerly known as R&R Luxury, has undergone its biggest makeover to date in order to prepare for its biggest market expansion to date to the United States. R&R Skincare...