Connecting Brands with Solution Providers

Uplink Live at Indie Beauty Expo NY attendees will enjoy $150 in savings when you sign up for a yearly membership for Market by ROI. Market is a highly curated collection of clean beauty and wellness brands across 16 categories. Buyers from retail and apothecary establishments, spa directors, salon owners, and corporate buyers can conveniently review our exciting product mix with the help of our Market Team. Our 1800+ Buyers value our years of expertise and the relationships that we have built to recommend specific brands that will be best suited for their collections.

Croda's extensive portfolio contains market-leading actives, innovation in effect-driven ingredients and a strong heritage portfolio of formulation aids to build a total formulation. "Beyond cosmetic ingredients, we are experts in formulation development, claims substantiation, market analysis, and industry regulations. We are excited to be part of the 1st Uplink Live exhibit to have the opportunity to meet with Indie brands in a more intimate setting to understand their challenges and find ways that we can support their growth and future success."

Beauty Independent launched Uplink as a digital platform to help brand founders source credible solutions. And now, with the introduction of Uplink Live, you can go beyond a digital connection, and meet solution providers face-to-face. Uplink Live is a companion event within Indie Beauty Expo (IBE) New York, the world’s largest exposition of independent beauty brands and the epicenter of today’s new beauty industry. One ticket gets you access to both events, and with Uplink Live, walking an incredible show floor just got even better.

Base Beauty will be hosting giveaways during Indie Beauty Expo + Uplink Live in New York, including a free brand audit, a spot on the Base Beauty agency’s podcast and more! Base Beauty, the omni-channel creative agency dedicated to the beauty and wellness industries, was founded in 2007 by long time industry pioneer and beauty expert, Jodi Katz. Best known for her role as the first US Creative Director of L’Occitane en Provence, Jodi built and led the global integrated creative department for four years. While at L’Occitane, she honed her brand building skills and developed a desire to collaborate with, nurture and grow innovative beauty brands.

Solésence Beauty Science develops and manufactures patent-protected skin care, sun care and cosmetics products for brands. Solésence is dedicated to helping brands thrive in the beauty industry with elegant products that use cutting-edge innovations customers will see as essential for healthy skin. Whether you’re an established beauty brand looking to refine your product portfolio or a new brand looking to establish your place in the market, Solésence committed to helping you succeed.

Have you exhibited at one of our past Indie Beauty Expos? If so, you are eligible for a low-priced ticket to IBE and Uplink Live. A two-day Previous Exhibitor pass provides access to the show floor for just $295 (that's $300 less than a standard ticket). Don't need all that time? A one-day pass, exclusive to Previous Exhibitors, is also available for just $195. To further show our appreciation, we are offering bundles of IBE/Uplink Live tickets together with a ticket to the two-day BeautyX Capital Summit preceding the show for $1,595.

Uplink Live is proud to announce the addition of two dynamic brands to its exhibitor line-up. Don't let the online marketplaces dilute your brand authority, sales, reputation, and potential. Take back control with Fortress Brand. "We love Amazon so you don't have to. As a fully aligned partner with no hidden fees, we’re fully invested in your continued success. You sell us your product. We protect your digital presence and boost your sales. It really is that easy." Unique Distinctions is a North American company that brings an international perspective to the packaging industry. "Our network of manufacturing facilities provides extensive production capabilities, innovation and custom design. Our key to success is the Unique Distinctions International office strategically located in Shenzhen, PRC to administer local sourcing, network development, quality control and logistics services."

Aptar Beauty + Home launched Indie Boutique in 2018 to provide Indie brand owners access to high-quality dispensing and full packaging solutions for their beauty and personal care packaging needs. Indie Boutique is a curated collection of our locally produced, top selling items in stock colors with low minimum order quantities and short lead times. When an indie brand partners with us they are promised the same quality and service that all of our customers receive, the additional benefit of on-site technical support and lab testing services.

Capital is essential to achieving your brand’s full commercial potential. As an entrepreneur, you must have a solid understanding of your business’ capital requirements, where, when and how to source the capital you will need, and the best practices in deploying outside capital. Save big when you bundle your BeautyX Capital ticket with your Uplink Live at Indie Beauty Expo NY ticket!