5 Exciting Sexual Wellness Launches To See You Through The (Possibly) Impending Economic Slump
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5 Exciting Sexual Wellness Launches To See You Through The (Possibly) Impending Economic Slump

You’ve probably heard of the lipstick effect, but what about the lube effect? Examining the sex product category during the Great Recession shows that lubricants, condoms and vibrators enjoyed strong, even surging sales, during it. If the...
A Dozen Indie Beauty Trends Coming To The Fore In The Second Quarter Of 2022
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A Dozen Indie Beauty Trends Coming To The Fore In The Second Quarter Of 2022

After months of soaring inflation preceded by months of a global pandemic, are we now to endure a recession? If you feel at the end of your rope, you’re not alone. In reporting for this quarterly...
The “Hairification” Of Skincare
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The “Hairification” Of Skincare

On August 19, five hair and scalp care products from The Inkey List, which is best known for hero ingredient-powered skincare, are landing at Sephora stores following the brand’s extension from skincare into hair and scalp care...
Should The Spa Industry Fight For The Legalization Of Sex Work?
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Should The Spa Industry Fight For The Legalization Of Sex Work?

In March 2021, a white man killed eight people—primarily Asian women—in shootings at three Atlanta area spas. The man, 23-year-old Robert Aaron Long, is serving a life sentence after pleading guilty and could face the death penalty....
How To Measure And Improve Customer Loyalty
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How To Measure And Improve Customer Loyalty

New isn’t always better, especially when it comes to customers. In a beauty industry deluged with trends, products and brands, companies that hold onto customers over time stand out in a crowd of Teflon operations. “If you want...
HydroPeptide Founder April Zangl Peck Is Closing Her Second Brand, Save Me From. She’s Spilling On Her Missteps So You Can Avoid Them.
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HydroPeptide Founder April Zangl Peck Is Closing Her Second Brand, Save Me From. She’s Spilling On Her Missteps So You Can Avoid Them.

After selling skincare brand HydroPeptide in 2016, April Zangl Peck was determined to do things differently with her second beauty venture. She began HydroPeptide in 2004 with a single formula produced by a small manufacturer, packaging that...