The color category may be witnessing a new kind of revival following a challenging pandemic landscape. According to NPD, makeup sales…
Kaibae on Regenerative Agriculture and Moving Beyond Sustainability
Kaibae is a unique convergence of naturopathy, humanitarianism, and curation. Dr. Luc Maes (a plant-based medical practitioner), Thomas Cole (a community…
Why Product Development Needs Diverse Voices at the Table
Betty Beyene’s resume lists some of the heaviest hitters in the industry: L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, NARS Cosmetics. For the past…
Are NFTs the Future of Beauty?
NFTs (non-fungible, meaning non-interchangeable, tokens) are gathering hype momentum. They have already made appearances in the fashion, art, and entertainment…
Dr. Anne Beal on the Clean Beauty Imperative for Women of Color
Dr. Anne Beal, who affectionately signs her blog posts “Dr. Anne,” speaks with the innate confidence and steadfast determination of…
Is AI Threatening the Role of the Perfumer?
Machine learning has infiltrated nearly every aspect of consumer living, and the world of olfaction is no exception. But how…
BIPOC Beauty Brand Roundup
Beauty has never been about a one-size-fits-all approach, and the wider array of voices heard within it the better. “There’s…
Future Perspectives on Fragrance-Free Beauty
Traditionally, fragrance was a vital part of the skincare product experience, from Fresh’s Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream and flavored…
How Covid-Induced Anosmia and Allergies Will Affect the Beauty Industry
COVID-19’s impact on the beauty consumer is going beyond purchasing habits. Many are witnessing dramatic changes to their olfactory systems.…
Spiritual Beauty Culture – Appropriating Hoax or Authentic Brand Futures?
All consumers want more from their skincare brands—ethical transparency; all killer actives, no filler junk; sustainable production and packaging; and…
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