The Cosmetic Chronicles

She arrived in New York with almost nothing and left behind one of the most recognizable names in beauty history.

In this episode, I cover the full story of Elizabeth Arden — from her early days building a beauty business from the ground up, to the iconic Red Door salons that changed the industry, to how the brand has evolved in the decades since her passing and where it stands today.

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Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources:

https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/result?applicationcode=27&firstname=florence&lastname=graham&provincecode=on&districtcode=222&subdistrictcode=399&districtsearchby=york%20west&subdistrictsearchby=va&datasource=genealogy%7ccensus&datasourcesel=genealogy|census&st=scb&&ecopy=30953_148182-00745

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/elizabeth-arden.php

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/elizabeth-arden-1920.php

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/elizabeth-arden-1930.php

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/elizabeth-arden-1945.php

https://guides.loc.gov/this-month-in-business-history/december/elizabeth-arden-born

https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/elizabeth-arden

https://www.revloncorp.com/pages/our-founders

https://www.revloncorp.com/pages/our-history

https://www.elizabetharden.co.za/march-on/

https://www.britannica.com/money/Elizabeth-Arden-American-businesswoman

https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arden-elizabeth-1878-1966

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2012/jan/16/brief-history-elizabeth-arden

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Arden,_Inc.

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/elizabeth-arden

https://www.perfumeprojects.com/museum/bottles/Blue_Grass.shtml

https://www.elizabetharden.com/collections/blue-grass-fragrance

https://www.mybeautyaffairs.com/blogs/gybaio/brand-background-elizabeth-arden?srsltid=AfmBOopfNsTnLmOFbei6J6WxAsRaj9MZ6bmNY8LhU4BHq1X_N-bkRYf-

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-11-14-fi-5265-story.html

https://www.elizabetharden.com/products/red-door-eau-de-parfum-spray#product-description-block-8450749956416

https://www.vendelakirsebom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Va-va-vendela.pdf

https://www.thoughtco.com/elizabeth-arden-biography-3528897

https://davelackie.com/the-red-door-a-history-of-elizabeth-arden/

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/3-standout-strategies-driving-revlons-2026-comeback-plan/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/leighton-meester-leads-elizabeth-ardens-fragrance-comeback/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elizabeth-arden-signs-ning-chang-as-asia-brand-ambassador-300861845.html

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250925188575/en/Revlon-Appoints-Beauty-Industry-Powerhouse-Amber-Garrison-to-Lead-Elizabeth-Arden-and-Global-Fragrance-Portfolio

http://womenmarines.org/behind-the-color-1941-victory-red/

https://www.irkmagazine.com/post/the-civic-duty-of-red-lipstick/

https://www.estoraadams.com/musings/2021/1/8/mg8mljs7yhl1ysk2a4k30lwbl8ddi2

https://downeast.com/history/elizabeth-arden-belgrade-lakes/

James Welsh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7UjE5MUWmc

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Elizabeth Arden, beauty history, cosmetics innovation, skincare, fragrance, beauty industry, legacy, entrepreneurship

In this episode, I cover how Avon North America and Avon International are coming back together under one roof, a pH lip liner release from Sarah Creal Beauty, and a week of athlete ambassadors announcements.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22973176/regent-to-acquire-avon-north-america-reuniting-major-avon-businesses-after-more-than-a-decade-apart

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/target-to-launch-target-beauty-studio-in-600-stores

https://beautynewsdaily.com/groundforce-capital-epicutis-investment/

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/beauty-products/a71773656/best-beauty-skincare-launches-summer-2026/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/olaplex-shape-set-hairspray-launch/

https://theindustry.beauty/moroccanoil-aryna-sabalenka-global-ambassador/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22972943/unilever-karlanthony-towns-dove-mencare-fragrance

https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22973018/hautai-one-in-three-us-women-are-already-using-ai-for-skincare-and-bodycare-advice-new-survey-finds

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beauty industry, product launches, company acquisitions, celebrity partnerships, AI skincare, beauty trends, market shifts, brand building, avon, target beauty studio, olaplex, sarah creal beauty, mature beauty, karl anthony towns, dove men, skincare routines

Two West End performers and one homemade balm.

They were tired of deodorants that couldn't keep up with stage lights and eight shows a week, so they decided to make their own. In this episode, I sit down with AKT London co-founders Andy Coxon and Ed Currie to talk about mixing natural deodorant ingredients in their kitchen, rallying the theater community to crowdfund the brand, and how they've since expanded into a full body care line, all without stepping away from their theater roots.

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AKT London, Ed Currie, Andy Coxon, natural deodorant brand, West End performers, crowdfunded beauty brand, indie body care brand, clean beauty UK, beauty founder interview, musical theater, performance beauty, beauty podcast

In this episode, I cover Cymbiotika’s big year, a change in leadership at Allies of Skin, new launches from Elizabeth Arden and Danessa Myricks, and how beauty spending has changed in the first half of 2026.

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Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/ingestibles-supplements/news/22972259/cymbiotikas-breakout-year-gets-a-celebritybacked-boost

https://theindustry.beauty/allies-of-skin-founder-resigns-alicia-valencia/

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/refinery29-and-eos-take-a-nose-dive-into-fragrance-with-new-podcast-series/

https://www.beautyindependent.com/skinfix-brings-its-sensitive-skin-playbook-to-ulta-doors-nationwide/

https://www.beautypackaging.com/breaking-news/elizabeth-arden-launches-advanced-gold-ceramide-capsules/

https://www.beautypackaging.com/breaking-news/danessa-myricks-beauty-introduces-new-plumping-lip-gloss/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/only-this-skincare-brand-launch/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22972149/beautys-2026-growth-story-is-strong-but-increasingly-selective

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beauty industry, brand expansion, influencer marketing, consumer trends, skincare, fragrance, wellness, retail, product launches, allies of skin, elizabeth arden, danessa myricks, new launches, beauty spending

The $500 Million Drugstore Brand That Was Built by One Woman

And to think it all started with $1.99 pencils...

In this episode, I'm covering the story behind NYX Cosmetics — from its 1999 launch by a 25-year-old Korean-American entrepreneur, to the Jumbo Eye Pencil that took over YouTube, to a 2024 Super Bowl ad starring Cardi B.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources:

https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/about-us.html

https://www.loreal.com/en/consumer-products-division/nyx/

https://intothegloss.com/2015/03/nyx-cosmetics

https://intothegloss.com/2021/05/toni-ko-nyx-beauty-routine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NYX_Professional_Makeup

https://beautymatter.com/articles/timeline-the-story-of-nyx

https://coveteur.com/nyx-founder-toni-ko

https://www.forbes.com/sites/clareoconnor/2016/06/01/toni-ko-nyx-cosmetics-loreal-sale-richest-women/

https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/news-release/loreal-signs-agreement-acquire-nyx-cosmetics

https://theindustry.beauty/the_directory/nyx-professional-makeup/

https://www.thelegacylab.com/interviews/nyx-cosmetics

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/toni-ko

https://www.allure.com/story/nyx-cosmetics-history

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/08/169730/nyx-makeup-youtube-instagram-most-popular

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/toni-ko-beauty-interview-48393480

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nyx-professional-makeup-marks-a-milestone-and-launches-a-newly-redesigned-website-121625163.html

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nyx-professional-makeup-appoints-scott-friedman-to-chief-executive-officer-126507608.html

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hcp--company-signs-agreement-to-sell-investment-in-nyx-cosmetics-to-loreal-263663291.html

https://www.careercontessa.com/interviews/nyx-cosmetics-toni-ko/

https://www.loreal-finance.com/eng/news-release/loreal-signs-agreement-acquire-nyx-cosmetics

https://thebookandbeautyblog.com/2018/09/03/nyx-cant-stop-wont-stop-foundation-review/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaSwreSsh4o

https://www.loreal-finance.com.cn/en/annual-report-2016/nyx-professional-makeup

https://www.newbeauty.com/awards/2025/lip-iv-hydrating-gloss-stain

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bespoke-beauty-brands/about/

https://www.inc.com/christine-lagorio/toni-ko-nyx-cosmetics-bespoke-beauty-serial-entrepreneur.html

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NYX Cosmetics, beauty industry, makeup trends, social media marketing, professional quality, affordable makeup, brand history, influencer marketing, product innovation, beauty community, history of nyx

In this episode, I cover new investments in Merit and Saltair, an eyeshadow palette comeback for Thrive Causemetics, and a slew of new fragrance ambassadors including Zendaya, Hailee Steinfeld, and Alisha Boe.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources for this week:

https://beautynewsdaily.com/merit-semcap-beauty-wellness-investment/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22971614/loral-sees-gucci-as-its-next-luxury-beauty-powerhouse-targets-early-2028-launch

https://beautynewsdaily.com/tsg-consumer-acquires-saltair-bodycare/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22971286/lvmh-beauty-holds-firm-as-sephora-outpaces-luxury-slowdown-fueling-confidence-for-second-half

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22971594/dossier-taps-former-coty-and-jj-executive-stefano-curti-as-executive-chairman

https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/focus-eyeshadow-palette

https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/how-we-give

https://beautynewsdaily.com/patchology-good-day-skincare-collection-launch/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/medik8-sephora-us-retail-launch-crystal-retinal/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/hailee-steinfeld-fronts-estee-lauders-new-fragrance/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/zendaya-prada-paradoxe-perfume-ambassador/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/ysl-beauty-ambassador-alisha-boe-black-opium-pink-glaze/

https://beautymatter.com/articles/ulta-beauty-good-day

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beauty industry, brand investments, luxury beauty, product launches, celebrity partnerships, wellness, skincare, fragrance, market trends, perfume, zendaya, gucci beauty, ulta beauty

In this episode, I cover Prequel Skincare’s long awaited arrival in the UK, the duality of the human spirit brought to life by Pepper Pout, Dakota + Alex for Valentino Beauty, and how Megan Thee Stallion is bottling Hot Girl Summer energy.

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Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/hair-care/news/22969727/bethenny-frankel-takes-ownership-stake-joins-dphue-as-chief-brand-officer

https://www.beautyindependent.com/apothekary-lands-fuel-retail-growth-product-innovation/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/prequel-skincare-space-nk-uk-launch/

https://pepperpoutbeauty.com/pages/about

https://www.tiktok.com/@pepperpout/video/7646904928878873870

https://beautynewsdaily.com/megan-thee-stallion-hot-girl-summer-perfume-launch/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/ali-larter-skinceuticals-global-brand-ambassador/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/valentino-beauty-dakota-johnson-alexander-skarsgard/

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/ulta-beauty-strategies-what-ulta-is-learning-about-gen-alpha-consumers/

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beauty industry, product launches, celebrity collaborations, beauty news, Gen Alpha, skincare, fragrance, market trends, SkinCeuticals, Prequel, Pepper pout, lip plumpers, megan thee stallion, hot girl summer

A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything. This week, I sit down with Maddy Balderson and Rhiannon Hall, co-founders of Australian self-tanning brand Luna Bronze, to talk about the moment that sparked the idea for the company — and the leap into beauty entrepreneurship. We dig into how their product line has evolved, what it's been like building a brand from the ground up, and their recent expansion into the U.S. through Ulta Beauty, eleven years after launching. A story about turning a health scare into a thriving business.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Connect with Luna Bronze:

https://lunabronzetanning.com/

https://www.instagram.com/luna_bronze/

https://www.ulta.com/brand/luna-bronze

In this episode, I cover L’Oréal’s acquisitions and double-downing on AI, new releases from VIOLETTE_FR and Naked Sundays, e.l.f.’s new adventure in haircare, and Madonna becoming Kiko Milano’s first ever global brand ambassador.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources for this week:

https://beautynewsdaily.com/loreal-acquires-majority-stake-innovist/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/charlotte-tilbury-cbe-kings-birthday-honours-2026/

https://www.violettefr.com/pages/balm-amour-tinted-lip-treatment?srsltid=AfmBOopsKOFI1semOiUcwEnowzN6f3bq1ofdXbj-XeaT9L2kIXGiDXjZ

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ21HehEhgQ/?img_index=4

https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanamilk

https://us.nakedsundays.com/collections/cabanamilk-bundles

https://beautynewsdaily.com/elf-beauty-launches-elf-hair/

https://www.voguearabia.com/article/madonna-kiko-milano-global-brand-ambassador

https://beautynewsdaily.com/kaia-gerber-creative-partner-uni-bodycare/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/devices-tech/news/22969043/loral-goes-allin-on-ai-openai-deal-extends-from-chatgpt-commerce-to-microbiome-discovery

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L'Oréal, Innovist, Indian beauty brands, Charlotte Tilbury, Violette_FR, french beauty, naked sundays, suncare, elf beauty, elf haircare, affordable beauty, affordable haircare, madonna, kiko milano, global brand ambassador, kaia gerber, uni, luxury skincare, chatgpt, AI in beauty

In this episode, I’m covering the UK cool kids brand, Rimmel. From a leading 1830s Victorian perfumery with French roots to creating the modern London look, the Rimmel story is rich with history, innovation, and iconic partnerships.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources:

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/rimmel.php

https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/rimmel-1940.php

https://us.lisaeldridge.com/blogs/articles/the-beauty-pioneers-the-history-of-rimmel?srsltid=AfmBOoqwZtFkUwJW7BzzuW6QfX14KzC-PH5FrMgBqOPZkX6AZ23gopUV

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimmel

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2012/jan/23/brief-history-rimmel

https://www.rimmellondon.com/en-ca/about

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/the-untold-story-of-rimmel-london-mascara-franchise

https://www.ogleschool.edu/blog/game-changers-men-rocked-beauty-industry/

https://efcreativestudios.com/behind-the-brand-rimmel-london/

https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/what-was-great-exhibition-1851/

https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/102438413

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4384618787/1864-french-rimmels-perfumed-almanack

https://www.amazon.com/Recollections-Paris-Exhibition-Eugene-Rimmel/dp/B009OIHWLO

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/receivership.asp

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/06/23/Schering-sells-Eurocosmetics-firms/1784614577600/

https://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2018/07/getting-the-london-look.html

https://www.allure.com/story/kate-moss-new-rimmel-lipsticks

https://www.womanandhome.com/beauty/makeup/rimmel-stay-matte-pressed-powder/

https://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/jjcoll/2013/02/01/rimmels-scented-world/

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/The_chemist_and_druggist_%28electronic_resource%29_%28IA_b19974760M0188%29.pdf

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Rimmel, beauty history, cosmetics, mascara, London, brand evolution, makeup innovation, celebrity campaigns, beauty industry, kate moss

In this episode, I cover Q1 Ulta growth numbers, innovative launches from VIOLETTE_FR and REFY, Kendall Jenner x Anua, and how biotechnology is the future of anti-aging skincare.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/retail/brick-and-mortar/news/22968057/9-drivers-of-ultas-q1-growth-and-a-times-square-flagship-teaser

https://beautynewsdaily.com/california-naturals-series-b-funding-ceo/

https://www.beautyindependent.com/violette_fr-5m-existing-investors-tough-makeup-funding-market/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/rhode-summer-2026-collection/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYr-udvljMq/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNBSv4jNKQ/?img_index=1

https://beautynewsdaily.com/kendall-jenner-anua-global-ambassador/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/lisa-eldridge-marilyn-monroe-makeup-collection/

https://glowandflow.substack.com/p/the-glow-edit-vol-1-no-3

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/hair-care/news/22968202/loral-backs-rnai-drug-developer-in-80m-bet-on-the-future-convergence-of-beauty-and-health

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Ulta Beauty, product launches, celebrity partnerships, biotech in beauty, skincare innovation, beauty industry trends, REFY, french makeup, VIOLETTE_FR, california naturals, marilyn monroe, lisa eldridge, kbeauty, anua, kendall jenner, RNAi

In this episode, I’m covering Tarte Cosmetics, the brand that started as a cheek stain in a one bedroom NYC apartment and grew into a global beauty powerhouse. From Amazonian Clay to Shape Tape, Tarte has created many cult-status franchises and a little thing known as “influencer brand trips”. This week, I’m going to have you pick what I should try from the brand (I surprisingly don’t own anything by them!). So after you listen to the episode, let me know which product I should try by voting in the poll below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources:

https://tartecosmetics.com/pages/about-us

https://tartecosmetics.com/products/maracuja-oil

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarte_Cosmetics

https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1877020_1877030_2019428,00.html

https://people.com/tarte-founder-maureen-kelly-interview-exclusive-11756479

https://www.thebeautyinformer.com/2015/05/tarte-cosmetics-history.html

https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz-01gv2bv14079rhv1ch6dvacm4n/episode/tarte-cosmetics-maureen-kelly-01hjz7abr0s9jvzptbvqrew0x6

https://www.beautypackaging.com/tarte-cosmetics-the-whole-package/

https://www.happi.com/exclusives/tarte-founder-maureen-kelly-on-the-keys-to-her-success/

https://www.allure.com/story/tarte-face-tape-foundation-shade-range-apology

https://www.byrdie.com/best-tarte-products-4774067

https://www.ms.now/career-growth/tarte-ceo-maureen-kelly-how-she-created-makeup-empire-n1297990

https://www.cosmopolitanme.com/beauty/23821-tarte-cosmetics-interview-makeup-beauty

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dahvishira/2026/01/19/a-decade-of-trippin-with-tarte-inside-the-viral-brand-trip-machine/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/article/21847879/sweet-tarte-taking-inside-out-beauty-to-heart

https://www.happi.com/breaking-news/tarte-presents-amazonian-clay-blush/

https://www.beautyalmanac.com/article/tarte-call-of-the-wild-amazonian-clay-eyeshadow-palette/1004

https://www.temptalia.com/tarte-summer-2011-collection/

https://www.beautypackaging.com/tarte-cosmetics-a-blend-of-glamour-and-green/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/21861558/kose-corp-to-acquire-tarte

https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KOSE-HOLDINGS-CORPORATION-6492001/news/KOSE-Corp-completed-the-acquisition-of-93-5-stake-in-Tarte-Inc-from-Maureen-Kelly-and-Encore-Con-38765503/

https://imnotabeautyguru.com/2015/01/tartelette-amazonian-clay-matte-eyeshadow-palette-overview-swatches-and-dilemma/

https://www.optimonk.com/tarte-marketing-breakdown

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tarte-introduces-international-shape-tape-day-300776880.html

https://www.newbeauty.com/view/tarte-shape-tape-concealer-sephora-launch

https://www.allure.com/story/tarte-shape-tape-contour-concealer

https://www.allure.com/story/tarte-lack-of-diversity-foundation-shades-criticism

https://www.bustle.com/p/tarte-shape-tape-foundations-shade-range-isnt-up-to-the-internets-standards-7911888

https://www.seventeen.com/beauty/makeup-skincare/a15333862/tarte-cosmetics-ten-new-shape-tape-foundations/

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/02/223536/tarte-new-face-tape-foundation-shades

https://www.allure.com/story/tarte-maracuja-juicy-lip-plumper-review

https://www.allure.com/story/tarte-foundation-concealer-shade-range-expansions

https://www.allure.com/story/tarte-cheek-stain-relaunch

Tarte Cosmetics, beauty industry, influencer marketing, Amazonian clay, Shape Tape, skincare makeup hybrid, brand history, beauty trends, product innovation, maracuja oil

Let’s call this an emergency episode since everything decided to pop off during the BB off week. In this episode, I cover the end of the Estee Lauder and Puig merger talks, ELF Beauty dropping tariff-induced price increases, the relaunch of Marc Jacobs Beauty, and new ambassador collaborations from YSL and Vaseline.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22963239/este-lauderpuig-is-over-companies-end-merger-talks-refocus-on-independent-growth-strategies

https://www.gcimagazine.com/companies/news/22967322/charlotte-tilbury-renegotiation-emerges-as-new-wrinkle-in-puigeste-lauder-talks

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/color-cosmetics/news/22967329/elf-beauty-delivers-35-q4-growth-tops-16b-fy-sales-as-rhode-naturium-drive-portfolio-surge

https://www.allure.com/story/elf-cosmetics-lowering-prices?client_service_name=allure+magazine&client_service_id=31195&service_user_id=1.78e+16&supported_service_name=instagram_publishing&utm_medium=social&utm_social_type=owned&utm_brand=allure

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/color-cosmetics/news/22967247/marc-jacobs-beauty-returns-with-maximalist-makeup-push-sephora-rollout-and-coty-prestige-ambitions

https://beautynewsdaily.com/marc-jacobs-beauty-relaunch-2026/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/charli-xcx-ysl-beauty-ambassador/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/jennie-blackpink-vaseline-global-ambassador/

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beauty industry, Estee Lauder, Puig, ELF Beauty, Marc Jacobs, YSL, Vaseline, beauty news, cosmetics, brand collaborations, JENNIE, Charli XCX

Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including new funding for Crown Affair, a P.Louise partnership, and a vibrational lip gloss?

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources for this week:

https://beautynewsdaily.com/crown-affair-lands-fresh-funding/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22966757/loral-luxe-brings-responsive-scent-technology-to-ai-art-institution-dataland

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/article/22966877/medik8-joins-beautys-vegan-pdrn-race-with-exopdrn-prismatic-launch

https://beautynewsdaily.com/p-louise-is-finally-hitting-the-high-street/

https://www.byrdie.com/tower-28-plumping-lip-jelly-launch-11973749

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/sun-care/news/22966774/hawaiian-tropic-turns-spf-into-a-socialfirst-dance-platform-with-alix-earle-expanding-creatorled-sun-care-playbook

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22966479/prestige-and-mass-beauty-converge-as-premiumization-selective-spending-and-digital-commerce-reshape-growth

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beauty industry, AI fragrance, vegan skincare, brand collaborations, market trends, product launches, beauty innovation, p.louise, plumping lip gloss, clean beauty, haircare

In this episode, I’m covering Almay, the brand that created the first ever hypoallergenic makeup back in 1931 (!). I talk about their quick growth from prescription-only cosmetics to becoming a drugstore icon with their oil-free eye makeup remover, clear skin foundation, and eye-enhancing shadow palettes. Not to mention their recent resurgence thanks to a 2026 rebrand with their new ambassador, Miranda Kerr.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources:

https://www.almay.com/pages/ourvalues

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almay

https://www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/textiles-clothing-accessories/luxury-brands-and-fashion-designers/almay-cosmetic-brand

https://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/skincare/skin-care-history

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/cosmetic-companies-timeline.php

https://fashionista.com/2018/04/almay-inclusive-diverse-makeup-brand-controversy

https://www.thecut.com/2017/09/rashida-jones-will-be-an-almay-insider.html

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/almay-taps-miranda-kerr-face-of-brand-relaunch

https://beautynewsdaily.com/miranda-kerr-is-the-face-of-almays-new-look/

https://furm.com/trademarks/almay-72367074

https://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/24/obituaries/william-schieffelin-3d-67-dies-headed-wine-and-spirit-importer.html

https://www.ebay.com/itm/256675469198

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126565464725

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/300615343858221084/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/300615343858235694/

https://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/playtex-products-inc-history/

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/color-cosmetics/almay-goes-natural-with-pure-blends-1852591/

https://drugstorenews.com/beauty/almay-launches-pure-blends-line-cosmetics-eyes-lips-face

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/feature/almay-makes-bold-move-in-eye-category-699217-1932549/

https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/almay-wake-up-makeup

https://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/12/04/kate-hudson-in-3-1-phillip-lim-almay-intense-i-color-bold-nudes-and-smart-shade-mousse-makeup-launch/

https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/almay-updates-recent-image-overhaul-with-second-rebrand/

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/3-standout-strategies-driving-revlons-2026-comeback-plan/

https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c89025p3

https://www.reddit.com/r/makeupdupes/comments/186hgj7/almay_discontinued_liquid_eyeliner/

Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including a new Stila CEO, Birkenstock nail polish, Teyana Taylor x Revlon, and a beauty sugar rush!

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22965776/estee-lauder-bets-on-clinical-111skin-deal-signals-skin-cares-new-standard

https://beautynewsdaily.com/stila-names-daniel-m-annese-ceo/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/birkenstocks-first-ever-nail-polish-collection-is-here/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/beauty-pie-gets-physical-at-liberty/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/jacob-elordi-is-the-new-face-of-bleu-de-chanel/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/revlon-taps-teyana-taylor-as-the-face-of-super-lustrous/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22965682/consumers-are-buying-less-but-expecting-more-heres-what-that-means-for-beauty

https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/skin-care/article/22965587/sugar-rush-este-lauder-maps-the-sweet-path-to-skin-aging-as-antiglycation-race-heats-up

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beauty industry, skincare, brand investments, product launches, consumer insights, scientific research, market trends, beauty innovation, 111skin, scientific skincare, estee lauder, stila, beauty pie, liberty london, jacob elordi, chanel, glycation, beauty spending

In this episode, I’m covering Makeup Revolution, the flagship brand for UK company Revolution Beauty, who has brought us trend-led products at affordable prices since 2014. I dive into their origin story, all their sub-brands (8 at one time!), their tumultuous 2022-2025 period, and why they’re hoping that bringing back their original leadership team will lead them through a brand reset.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sources:

https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/intl/en/company/about-us.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_Beauty

https://theindustry.beauty/the-interview-adam-minto-founder-ceo-of-revolution-beauty/

https://beautymatter.com/articles/revolution-beauty-goes-public-on-aim-market

https://influencermatchmaker.co.uk/news/makeup-revolution-how-beauty-influencers-started-new-revolution

https://www.beautyindependent.com/makeup-obsession-target-fast-beauty/

https://www.bustle.com/p/targets-makeup-obsession-collection-is-everything-you-need-to-glow-up-for-cheap-17947055

https://mumisfunlife.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/makeup-revolution-fortune-favors-the-brave-palette-review/

https://www.allure.com/story/makeup-revolution-vivid-baked-highlighter-shades

https://www.whentaniatalks.com/makeup-revolution-haul/

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/color-cosmetics/feature/ulta-beauty-masstige-brands-1202633930/

https://www.alexandar-cosmetics.com/en/brand/i-revolution#:~:text=The%20I%20Heart%20Revolution%20brand%20was%20created,of%20all%20makeup%20lovers%2C%20Seductive%20highlighters%2C%20bronze

https://www.allure.com/story/makeup-revolution-launching-skincare-revolution-line

https://www.sarahdeluxe.com/2018/10/revolution-skincare-better-than-ordinary.html#:~:text=the%205%25%20Caffeine%20Solution%20with%20Hyaluronic%20Acid,here%20is%20really%20creamy%20and%20feels%20won

https://www.ukmakeupnews.co.uk/post/2018/07/13/the-scoop-norvina-palette-super-coverage-concealer-and-revolution-skincare

https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/intl/en/revsays/hair-care.html

https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/intl/en/revsays/xx-revolution.html

https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/former-investor-accuses-revolution-beauty-of-deceit-and

https://theindustry.beauty/ex-boss-of-revolution-beauty-agrees-to-pay-firm-2-9-million-to-end-auditing-dispute/

https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Revolution-beauty-launches-at-walmart-in-us,1486157.html

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/revolution-beauty-announces-expansion-of-product-selection-at-walmart-302389467.html

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/uks-revolution-beauty-turns-co-founders-lead-turnaround-scraps-sale-process-2025-08-22/

https://cnandco.com/2019/03/29/revolution-is-5/

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Boohoo_increases_stake_in_Revolution_Beauty_to_become_largest_shareholder/205299

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Revolution_Beautys_new_CEO_remains_confident_despite_accounting_probe/205265

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Boohoo_stages_coup_to_oust_Revolution_Beauty_bosses/209586

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Revolution_Beauty_lashes_out_at_Boohoos_value-destructive_takeover_attempt/209603

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Chaos_at_Revolution_Beauty_AGM_as_Boohoo_raises_serious_concerns_over_board_conduct/209767

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Revolution_Beauty_settles_month-long_spat_as_Boohoo_takes_over_board/210130

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/revolution-beauty-signals-change-with-new-ceo-appointment-211024#

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/revolution-beauty-ceo-lauren-brindley-announces-sudden-exit

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/revolution-beauty-up-for-sale-following-takeover-bid

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/looming-job-cuts-at-revolution-beauty-as-co

Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including Sol de Janeiro x Urban Outfitters partnership, Rachel Zoe leading color at Essie, and more beauty brands grabbing at those tariff refunds.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty industry, L'Oreal, Kering Beaute, product launches, sustainability, tariffs, Sol De Janeiro, Essie, Urban Outfitters, NYX Fat Lip Oil, Credo Beauty, Aora Mexico, Rachel Zoe, Lancome, Devil Wears Prada 2, Tariff refunds

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Sources for this week:

https://beautynewsdaily.com/loreal-finalises-kering-beaute-acquisition/

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/kering-reports-lacklustre-q1-revenues-Q1-without-beauty

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/article/22964118/la-rocheposay-la-rocheposay-announces-retail-expansion-for-access-to-advanced-dermatological-skincare-with-instore-launch-at-walmart-nationwide

https://beautynewsdaily.com/nyx-professional-makeup-enters-bodycare/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/urban-outfitters-welcomes-sol-de-janeiro-to-its-growing-beauty-category-deepening-the-beauty-brands-presence-in-lifestyle-retail-302739927.html

https://beautynewsdaily.com/aora-makes-its-us-retail-debut-at-credo-beauty/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/rachel-zoe-just-took-on-a-major-new-beauty-role-at-essie/

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lanc%C3%B4me-debuts-the-devil-wears-prada-two-collaboration

https://beautymatter.com/articles/175-billion-in-tariffs-is-up-for-grabs-and-beauty-brands-are-moving-fast

In this episode, I’m covering Milk Makeup, the brand that led the way in beautilization — quality beauty products in utility packaging (AKA throw in your bag and forgetaboutit). From cannabis-infused mascara to foaming primer to jelly blushes, Milk is known for providing playful and tactile products while never skimping on conscious ingredients and sustainable packaging.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

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Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Sources:

https://milkmakeup.com/pages/about-us

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Makeup

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelburchfield/2025/12/22/milk-makeup-celebrates-10-years-in-2026-and-co-founder-says-the-brands-commitment-to-creativity-still-feels-fresh/

https://storyandrain.com/article/beauty-brand-shops-milk-makeup

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/make-up-nails/a29576115/milk-makeup/

https://vmagazine.com/article/milk-makeup-founders-on-the-brands-next-chapter/

https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-preservative-free-foundation

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/exclusive-why-milk-makeup-is-levelling-up-its

https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2019/milk-makeup-ethical-uk/

https://www.glossy.co/podcasts/milk-makeup-ceo-tim-coolican-beauty/

https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/fashion/milk-makeup-uk-launch-date-beauty-vegan-cruelty-paraben-free-a8727526.html

https://www.russh.com/milk-makeup-zanna-roberts-rassi/

https://indie-mag.com/2019/08/milk-makeup/

https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/milk-makeup-new-best-products-lipstick-blush-sunshine-oil

https://fashionista.com/2016/02/milk-makeup

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/international-is-top-of-mind-right-now-co-founder-zanna-roberts-rassi-on-milk-makeups-direction/

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/feature/milk-makeup-main-post-invest-10739895/

https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-roll-and-blot-papers

https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-watermelon-brightening-solid-serum-stick

https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-kush-mascara-cbd-oil

https://www.thezoereport.com/p/milk-makeups-hydro-grip-primer-launches-march-8-heres-what-to-know-before-it-hits-shelves-16052064

https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/spac-led-by-former-loreal-executives-to-form-1-2-billion-beauty-company-11636974001

https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/product-review-milk-makeup-rolling-papers

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Milk Makeup, beauty innovation, CBD skincare, clean beauty, NYC brands, makeup trends, product innovation, vegan makeup, social media beauty, brand history

Hi all! There's no new episode this week, but I'll be back next week with a deep dive on a brand that came out of the fashion world in downtown NYC....drop guesses in the comments!

Also, I now have a podcast email and would love to hear from you! Send me suggestions, stories, whatever you want - I'd love to get to know you all better! A full website is coming soon, but for now the email is the only part of it that's active lol All contact info below and I'll see you next week!

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Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

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beauty industry, beauty news, Olaplex acquisition, K-Beauty, Glossier store closures, Sephora launches, PFAS regulation, Salt and Stone, 818 Tequila, skincare innovation, Shu Uemura, Fig.1 beauty, dermatologist skincare

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/hair-care/news/22963425/henkel-snaps-up-olaplex-in-14-billion-cash-deal

https://retailboss.co/k-beauty-world-17-viral-korean-beauty-brands-ulta-beauty-marketplace-9-weeks/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/advent-international-set-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-salt-stone/

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/major-national-beauty-brand-glossier-closes-75-of-its-stores

https://retailboss.co/fig-1-beauty-lands-on-sephora-with-dermatologist-created-skincare/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/shu-uemura-is-finally-back-in-the-uk/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/kendall-jenners-818-tequila-lands-its-first-beauty-collab/

https://retailboss.co/estee-lauder-750k-penalty-pfas-canada/

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m covering M.A.C., the Canadian makeup brand that redefined self-expression while democratizing makeup in the beauty industry. From mixing lipstick in the back of a hair salon to Madonna, VivaGlam, and global fashion weeks, learn how M.A.C. became THE place for artistry and vivid color.

Connect with me:

Sources:

https://www.maccosmetics.com/our-story

https://www.maccosmetics.gr/en-e-gr/our-story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_Cosmetics

https://www.elcompanies.com/en/our-brands/mac

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2011/oct/24/brief-history-of-mac

https://www.beautylish.com/a/vxnxi/mac-cosmetics-history

https://www.allure.com/story/the-history-of-mac-cosmetics

https://www.allure.com/gallery/best-red-lipstick-moments-in-history

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/untold-story-of-mac-viva-glam-lipstick

https://www.onmakeupmagazine.com/milestone-40-years-of-mac/

https://www.cascade.app/studies/mac-cosmetics-strategy-study

https://www.bustle.com/beauty/mac-iconic-makeup-products-history

https://www.sheenmagazine.com/beauty-a-deep-look-into-mac-cosmeticss-history-as-best-makeup-brand/

https://www.fajomagazine.com/beautywellness/mac-cosmetics-anniversary/

https://www.maccosmetics.com/vivaglam

https://marketrealist.com/2015/08/estee-lauder-expands-business-brand-acquisitions

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-feb-28-fi-23826-story.html

https://www.mercatoshoppingmall.com/mac-cosmetics/

https://cewuk.co.uk/how-mac-cosmetics-continues-to-lead-the-prestige-makeup-industry-at-40/

https://coveteur.com/2019/08/26/beauty-brand-mogul-john-demsey-estee-lauder-companies/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mac-cosmetics-takes-on-another-exciting-season-at-new-york-fashion-week-aw-2012-139111084.html

https://www.allure.com/story/mac-brandon-maxwell-collection-spring-2019

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/mac-cosmetics-confirms-launch-date-into-sephora-us

https://www.roandcostudio.com/work/mac-viva-glam

https://www.allure.com/story/mac-selena-la-reina-collection

https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/mac-cosmetics-refreshes-viva-glam-campaign-for-30th

https://youtu.be/cSzLGCBhLOU?si=hutCKofo8B8kkSLZ&t=516

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MAC Cosmetics, beauty history, makeup artistry, VivaGlam, inclusivity, fashion week, celebrity collaborations, makeup products, brand evolution, social activism, MAC

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, Saie, Credo Beauty, Hourglass, Lancome, Mother Science, science-backed skincare, Target, Prada beauty, clean skincare, brightening serum, Glo Beauty

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Sources for this week:

https://beautynewsdaily.com/kyt-group-acquires-glo-skin-beauty/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/target-unveils-beauty-studio-concept/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22962069/credo-beauty-announces-saie-as-a-standout-new-brand-partner

https://beautynewsdaily.com/mother-science-lands-on-sephora-shelves/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/vanessa-kirby-joins-lancome-as-global-ambassador/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/prada-beauty-taps-bella-hadid-as-its-first-ever-global-ambassador/

https://theindustry.beauty/hourglass-taps-olivia-dean-for-global-brand-partnership-and-new-campaign/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/packaging/tubes/article/22959293/from-precision-to-sustainability-how-tubes-applicators-and-brushes-are-shaping-the-future-of-packaging-for-beauty

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m covering KORRES — the Greek skincare brand that began 30 years ago in the oldest homeopathic pharmacy in Athens. In this very special episode, I’m joined by Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Lena Korres to chat about the brand’s humble origins, how they’re leading the industry in full circle sustainability, and what it means to be celebrating their 30th anniversary this year.

Connect with me:

Sources:

https://www.korres.com/pages/our-story

https://www.korres.com/pages/the-protein-facial

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVeVv8ckhqT/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/lena.korres/

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KORRES, greek skincare, greek glow, apothecary, homeopathic skincare, natural skincare, beauty brand, brand history, mediterranean, european pharmacy, innovation, skincare technology, cosmetic sustainability, full circle

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, Pat McGrath Labs, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, Korres, natural haircare, wellness, Target, Whole Foods, clean skincare, Elizabeth Arden, Dove, reddit, tariffs, L'Oreal, fragrance, beauty imports

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Sources for this week:

https://beautynewsdaily.com/pat-mcgrath-labs-secures-30-million-lifeline/

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/charlotte-tilbury-founding-ceo-rumoured-to-be-exiting

https://beautynewsdaily.com/believe-debuts-with-a-holistic-take-on-haircare/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/new-fragrance-brand-scents-unearthd-launches-at-target/

https://maesa.com/

https://nypost.com/2026/02/19/shopping/korres-launched-the-must-have-protein-facial-for-smoother-hydrated-skin/

https://www.korres.com/products/protein-facial-set?lb_hash=%24P1%24wkVWK0hLDBIHACjXzsply8KZsglBVDOF&utm_campaign=Smart+Yoghurt+Launch+-+The+Protein+Facial&utm_content=New+York+Post&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=linkby

https://theindustry.beauty/the-inkey-list-turns-community-feedback-into-first-co-created-skincare-launch/

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/elizabeth-arden-taps-leighton-meester-eternal-aura-edp

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/dove-spotlights-real-reddit-comments-new-campaign

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22961363/tariff-repayment-tsunami-loreal-and-other-beauty-giants-sue-for-billions

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m covering Stila Cosmetics - the ‘90s makeup darling known for its multi-use product perfection with epic longevity and how Hilary Duff is helping to lead their comeback.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stila

https://www.stilacosmetics.com/pages/about-us?srsltid=AfmBOopNCFBIUNF99DuQzaEiEFVL5DTp_ytU30REwzx_HH1KeNkQcEws

https://www.allure.com/story/stila-cosmetics-facts

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dahvishira/2024/10/14/inside-stila-cosmetics-falloff-revival-and-proud-30-year-milestone/

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2011/sep/07/the-brief-history-of-stila

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/stilas-revival-strategy-is-starting-to-work

https://www.exhibitions-makeupmuseum.org/stilaintroduction

https://www.vogue.com/article/jeanine-lobell-neen-makeup-card

https://vancouversun.com/life/stila-cosmetics-turns-30-fan-favourite-makeup-brand-celebrates-three-decades-of-beauty

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/meet-the-fixer-ceo-revamping-30-year-old-stila-cosmetics/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzxmM9XjnYA

https://intothegloss.com/2011/10/jeanine-lobell-makeup-artist

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/meet-jeanine-lobell-founder-of-stila-and-makeup-126581276233.html

https://people.com/hilary-duff-stila-lip-cheek-cream-january-2026-11893738

https://www.prevention.com/beauty/makeup/a43917919/jennifer-garner-stila-convertible-color-dual-lip-and-cheek-cream/

https://people.com/style/style-celebs-beauty-routines-the-products-they-really-use/

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/2009/09/23/507352/stila-these-looks

https://iheartmakeup-blog.blogspot.com/2008/04/katherine-heigl-27-dresses-indian.html

https://www.redonline.co.uk/beauty/a519384/gwyneth-paltrows-ultimate-beauty-secrets/

https://www.allure.com/story/wonder-woman-gal-gadot-makeup-routine

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Stila Cosmetics, beauty history, cosmetics, makeup innovation, 90s beauty, cosmetic brands, product development, brand revival, social media marketing, influencer culture, iconic creative figures, beauty brand founders, cult beauty brands

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

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Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, L'Oreal, kid-focused bodycare, Glossier, bodycare, Sakoshi, Olive Young, Sephora, skincare, Lancôme, Neutrogena, fragrance, packaging sustainability

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22960587/lorals-back-inside-the-beauty-giants-2025-rebound

https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/glossier-layoffs-2026/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22960327/vronique-courtois-appointed-chairman-and-ceo-of-parfums-christian-dior-and-lvmh-beauty-division

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sukoshi-announces-major-us-expansion-with-new-locations-coming-soon-to-top-tier-retail-destinations-302638438.html

https://fashionista.com/2026/02/best-fashion-beauty-launches-collabs-february-13

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lor%C3%A9al-enters-nutricosmetics-with-vichy-first-collagen-supplement

https://www.loreal.com/en/dermatological-beauty-division/vichy/

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vincent-chauvi%C3%A8re-58014a81_a-new-milestone-in-our-collagen-science-activity-7426892892872355840-YC1t

https://beautynewsdaily.com/meet-splash-the-new-bodycare-brand-for-big-kids/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/christy-turlington-burns-is-lancomes-newest-global-ambassador/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/neutrogena-taps-joey-king-as-global-ambassador/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/packaging/bottles/news/22960186/berlin-packaging-d

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m covering Lancôme, the 90-year old luxury brand known for award-winning perfumes, scientific innovations in skincare, and a team of industry-leading makeup artists and researchers. I also touch on Lancôme's modern collaborations and commitment to sustainability, showcasing how the brand continues to lead in the beauty industry while honoring its heritage.

Connect with me:

Sources:

https://www.lancome-usa.com/about-lancome.html?srsltid=AfmBOoopfVomK5HuHgDt5KW1enUhLHCSjRJnA0RXVSzI536aLdZDoZUK

https://escentual.com/blogs/editorial/what-is-lancome-famous-for?srsltid=AfmBOor-XcQIii9NiGmFfmV_D_fUUBx1oTXsRC6_faIhcvUHRw6IX-Lb

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanc%C3%B4me

https://www.loreal.com/en/loreal-luxe/lancome/

https://www.lancome-usa.com/90-years-of-lancome.html?srsltid=AfmBOorcaS_QFntQm04FVr3TkE3zqi3gLmqqisGSvd1-LI86lOJgALbP

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2012/mar/19/brief-history-lancome

https://www.mybeautyaffairs.com/blogs/gybaio/brand-backgrounds-lancome?srsltid=AfmBOoqMQAePs_NO7OX_Slf5hSlRxSr5EESL0qdiPAXV8vbb6QDi9YKT

https://beautyeliteproducts.medium.com/lancome-the-legacy-of-luxury-innovation-and-timeless-beauty-e1d190b1d809

https://www.hercircle.in/engage/beauty/skincare/the-untold-story-of-lancocircme-perfumes-89-years-of-elegance-7856.html

https://luxus-plus.com/en/the-little-story-lancome-90-years-of-french-elegance/

https://www.thebeautyinformer.com/2014/03/behind-brand-lancome.html

https://www.comitecolbert.com/en/members/lancome/

https://www.forbes.com/companies/lancome/

https://www.loreal.com/en/articles/brands/domaine-de-la-rose/

https://www.lancome-usa.com/gifts-and-sets/labsolu-rouge-drama-matte-lipstick-90th-anniversary/01264-LAC.html?dwvar_01264-LAC_color=ROSE%20DE%20FRANCE%201935

https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Lancome/Programme-Homme-Cologne-24301.html

https://www.tatlerasia.com/style/beauty/lisa-eldridge-lancome-makeup-creative-director

https://www.glamour.com/story/lancome-juicy-shakers-new-juicy-tubes-review

https://www.glamour.com/story/the-new-palette-everyone-is-go

https://www.loreal.com/en/articles/brands/domaine-de-la-rose/

https://vmagazine.com/article/lancome-brings-back-juicy-tubes-with-olivia-rodrigo-and-star-studded-bash/

https://youtu.be/mY-mdjY7RGI?si=dLfbaXoagyELj0Cu&t=974

https://www.lancome.co.uk/makeup/eyes/eyeshadows/the-great-minaudiere-palette/01259-LAC.html#tab=description

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Lancome, beauty, skincare, cosmetics, history, fragrance, innovation, luxury, makeup, French elegance, french makeup, french beauty

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, estee lauder, LVMH, bodycare, Target, Olive Young, Sephora, skincare, body care, fragrance, preteen insights, 2026 makeup outlook, doja cat

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22959455/target-unveils-its-largestever-spring-beauty-reset-doubling-down-on-prestigeatmass-kbeauty-and-skin-health

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22959382/lvmh-reports-stable-organic-revenue-in-perfumes-cosmetics-as-operating-profit-rises-8

https://beautynewsdaily.com/olive-young-partners-with-sephora-on-global-k-beauty-rollout/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/cover-fx-announces-closure/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22959314/tara-loftis-on-byomas-strategic-growth-qa-on-innovation-science-and-the-future-of-skin-care

https://beautynewsdaily.com/hm-partners-with-e-l-f-cosmetics-on-fragrance-launch/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/rosemin-beauty-makes-its-debut/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/new-bodycare-brand-hotel-mike-launches/

https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisy-edgarjones

https://pagesix.com/2026/01/27/style/mac-relaunches-magazine-with-doja-cat-as-its-first-covergirl/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/sun-care/news/22955005/sun-care-gets-personal

https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/launches-claims/news/22959115/eu-regulations-to-shake-up-beauty-as-of-may-2026

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m diving into Fenty—the beauty brand that launched with 40 foundation shades and quietly challenged every other makeup brand to step up. I explore how our favorite badgal Rihanna built the brand, and how the result led to the now-infamous marketing phrase, “the Fenty effect.”

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Sources:

https://fentybeauty.com/pages/about-the-brands

https://www.lvmh.com/en/our-maisons/perfumes-cosmetics/fenty-beauty-by-rihanna

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-58084543

https://www.labbrand.com/insights/article/fenty-beauty-brand-journey-the-brave-boundary-breaker.html

https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/rihanna-fenty-beauty-diversity

https://www.marketingsociety.com/think-piece/how-rihannas-fenty-beauty-delivered-beauty-all

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenty_Beauty

https://www.allure.com/story/how-rihanna-fenty-beauty-has-changed-the-beauty-industry

https://www.bigblue.co/blog/fenty-beautys-inclusive-revolution-rihannas-582m-impact

https://kendobrands.com/

https://kendobrands.com/pages/fenty-beauty

https://gamutpackaging.com/blogs/news/how-rihannas-fenty-beauty-revolutionized-inclusivity-in-packaging-design?srsltid=AfmBOoqAnj6fA3rQxznAujEAVI_9myI2tYEVtCmv0oSacL3lnUMsCenC

https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/rihanna-fashion-beauty-empire-fenty-1203679052/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2017/09/08/rihannas-makeup-line-fenty-beauty-makes-its-debut/

https://www.adweek.com/commerce/fenty-beauty-makeup-industry-rihanna-revolution/

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lvmh-is-reportedly-exploring-a-sale-of-its

https://www.beautyindependent.com/what-buyer-could-reignite-fenty-beauty-star-power/

https://abby-maribe.shorthandstories.com/fenty-beauty-secrets-behind-its-success/

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/06/rihannas-fenty-line-kwame-brathwaite-grandassa-models/591199/

https://www.upworthy.com/its-no-small-thing-that-fenty-beauty-offers-so-many-colors-rihanna-explains-why

https://fashionista.com/2017/10/vogue-conference-rihanna-fenty-beauty-puma

https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Rihanna-unveils-debut-fenty-beauty-collection,865734.html#hermes

https://www.bustle.com/p/tarte-shape-tape-foundations-shade-range-isnt-up-to-the-internets-standards-7911888

https://www.wvtm13.com/article/rihanna-pregnant-super-bowl-fenty-setting-powder/42892654

https://www.retaildive.com/news/three-years-after-fenty-beauty-rihanna-debuts-fenty-skin/582869/

https://www.vogue.in/beauty/content/heres-how-rihanna-fenty-skin-is-disrupting-the-skincare-industry

https://www.nylon.com/beauty/everything-you-want-to-know-about-fenty-skin

https://highxtar.com/en/lvmh-considers-selling-its-stake-in-fenty-beauty/

https://www.vogue.com/article/the-new-york-liberty-athletes-will-now-wear-fenty-beauty

https://pagesix.com/2025/10/14/style/rihanna-fenty-beauty-foundation-lands-in-times-best-inventions-hall-of-fame/

https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/kendo-brands

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/kendo-holdings

https://www.glamour.com/story/covergirl-trublend-matte-made-foundation-40-shades

http://beautydirectory.com.au/news/beauty/maybelline-new-york-announces-foundation-shade-expansion

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Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, estee lauder, L'Oreal, AI beauty, IT cosmetics, Jennie Garth, Kerastase, Demi Moore, haircare, Jones Road, skincare, body care, fragrance, masstige, 2026 makeup outlook

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Sources for this week:

https://www.loreal.com/en/press-release/sustainable-development/-l-oreal-announces-the-first-13-change-makers-chosen-to-join-its-eur-100-million-sustainable-innovation-l-accelerator-program/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22958305/seven-bucks-companies-appoints-unilever-vet-cara-robinson-as-first-chief-brand-officer

https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/is-elc-planning-to-sell-dr-jart-too-faced-and-smashbox

https://beautynewsdaily.com/luums-ai-powered-lash-robot-gets-an-upgrade/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22958412/drunk-elephant-says-goodbye-to-sephora-kids-with-new-ageappropriate-campaign

https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/regulatory/news/22934026/california-state-assemblymember-takes-action-against-sephora-kids-trend

https://beautynewsdaily.com/jennie-garth-is-the-new-face-of-it-cosmetics/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/demi-moore-named-global-brand-ambassador-for-kerastase/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/jones-road-brings-us-bodycare/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22958209/us-beauty-market-outlook-2026-value-wellness-and-technology-power-a-category-that-keeps-growing

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m diving into the backstory of Benefit Cosmetics, the brand founded in 1970s San Francisco by twin sisters who would change the then-stuffy cosmetics industry with quirky names and girl next door makeup.

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Sources:

https://www.lvmh.com/en/our-maisons/perfumes-cosmetics/benefit-cosmetics

https://resources.latana.com/post/benefit-cosmetics-deep-dive/

https://www.professionalbeauty.com.au/news/benefit-co-founder-dies/

https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-us/about-us.html

https://www.thebeautyinformer.com/2022/06/benefit-cosmetics.html

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/benefit-cosmetics-company-history-44072918

https://www.perfectcorp.com/business/successstory/benefitbrow

https://www.figureplant.com/case-studies/benefit-history-wall

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/benefit-cosmetics-founders_n_1041346

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jane-ford-rule-breaker-helped-050126996.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFgairk-nLDL-WDEJmAcgeeNrP7GK2-YSUOuwflWJKIuY6qYWHqbXuWm2tlhil2x0j1m_EyFCYV13J0BgFJz6BHZxPka-zGLlDbewQ-L5TmnsF2l18G1wIhuOxtMn1__Utv2iYWhqNivXxWUe1qxddfMUlKtBc2R7kMDL2BtDUmN

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/feature/benefit-cofounder-jean-ford-71-remembered-as-disruptor-creative-visionary-1202979411/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefit_Cosmetics

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-brow-week-benefit-cosmetics-raises-eyebrows-146799615.html

https://www.allure.com/story/benefit-cosmetics-hoola-bronzer-anniversary

https://www.allure.com/story/benefit-cosmetics-hoola-wave-bronzing-balm-review

https://www.newbeauty.com/benefit-cosmetics-porefessional-hydrating-primer-for-dry-skin-review/

https://www.allure.com/story/benefit-cosmetics-theyre-real-magnet-mascara-review

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/benefit-cosmetics-badgal-bang-mascara-review-44538379

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benefit cosmetics, beauty, makeup, everyday makeup, makeup trends, ecommerce, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism, beauty brand, makeup history, cosmetics, success, sales, female founded, marketing strategy, beauty industry

So excited to get back into our deep dives and beauty news! I have lots of fun things planned for this year and can't wait to start sharing them with you soon! First, here's a brief announcement of what to expect in 2026. Spoiler: my face.

Newest episode is coming your way on Tuesday, Jan 13th! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, Ulta Beauty, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday sales, BFCM sales, LVMH, BDX, fragrance, billie eilish, batiste, chloe kim, rituals, london, uk beauty retail, 2026 makeup trends, 2026 makeup predictions

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22956134/ulta-beauty-ulta-beauty-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-2025-results

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22956055/tiktok-shop-sees-over-500m-in-sales-during-bfcm-weekend

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22955764/lvmh-makes-minority-investment-in-bdk-parfums

https://beautynewsdaily.com/bdk-parfums-lands-investment-from-lvmh-luxury-ventures/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/this-works-expands-into-fine-fragrance/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/rituals-unveils-the-uks-first-ever-mind-oasis/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22955464/where-dark-meets-light-billie-eilish-announces-new-fragrance

https://beautynewsdaily.com/chloe-kim-joins-batiste-as-global-ambassador/

https://www.allure.com/story/makeup-trends-2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPl9TsYjSWN/

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, I’m diving into the backstory of one of my personal faves: ColourPop Cosmetics AKA the creator of the Super Shock Shadow and a brand that should have a gold medal in intellectual property collabs.

Connect with me:

Sources:

https://colourpop.com/pages/about-us

https://www.shopify.com/blog/214945353-seed-beauty-kylie-cosmetics

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/05/111883/colourpop-founders-video-interview

https://grokipedia.com/page/ColourPop_Cosmetics

https://www.thelist.com/359037/the-untold-truth-of-colourpop-cosmetics/

https://crowdfavorite.com/casestudies/colourpop-18-months-of-sales-in-a-single-cyber-monday/

https://people.com/style/colourpop-is-the-brand-that-everyone-you-know-and-every-influencer-you-love-is-obsessed-with-heres-why/

https://www.allure.com/story/colourpop-x-hello-kitty-photos

https://fashionista.com/2017/08/buy-colourpop-sephora-holiday-2017

https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2018/02/colourpop-makes-an-entrance-at-ulta.html

https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/colourpop-launched-their-new-42-shade-matte-foundation-line.html

https://www.licenseglobal.com/beauty-cosmetics/colourpop-ten-years-of-beauty-excellence

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/colourpop-hello-kitty-makeup-collection-48379461

https://www.forbes.com/sites/naoshagregg/2025/07/07/for-colourpop-dupe-culture--community-reign-supreme/

https://ecdb.com/resources/sample-data/retailer/colourpop

https://www.allure.com/story/colourpop-cosmetics-facts

https://steemit.com/beauty/@camposmusing/colourpop-your-way-down-through-history-let-s-talk-affordable-cruelty-free-beauty

https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/news/a33357/colourpop-cosmetics-instagram/

https://fashionista.com/2016/01/colourpop-instagram-beauty

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colourpop cosmetics, beauty, makeup, super shock shadows, affordable beauty, fast makeup, makeup trends, influencer marketing, ecommerce, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism, beauty brand, makeup history, cosmetics, success, sales, Cyber Monday, marketing strategy, beauty industry

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, Estee Lauder, Xinu, elf, Olive Young, Sephora, kbeauty, supergoop, hourglass, outside in, pixi, fragrance, revlon, kim chi chic, wicked makeup collabs, rem beauty, beauty expansion

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22955122/9month-us-prestige-beauty-sales-total-241b-mass-hits-545b-pick-up-momentum-going-into-holidays

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22954492/elf-beauty-three-months-sales-at-3439-million-projected-1820-increase-in-2026

https://beautynewsdaily.com/estee-lauder-takes-a-minority-stake-in-xinu/

https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/olive-young-beat-sephora-in-korea-now-its-coming-to-the-us/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=likeshopme&utm_content=www.instagram.com/p/DRPKxGrAQfR

https://beautynewsdaily.com/supergoop-appoints-melis-del-rey-as-ceo/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/hourglass-founder-carisa-janes-launches-outside-in/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/pixi-expands-into-fragrance/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22954749/revlon-revlon-announces-global-fragrance-license-for-sportswear-brand-champion

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22952787/beautys-crossover-into-celebrity-spaces-feat-wicked-stars-kim-chi-sabrina-carpenter-and-taylor-swift

Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, we're welcoming TCC's first ever guest: beauty writer and makeup artist Khera Alexander. We dive into the Charlotte Tilbury brand, what they do best (pinks!), what we predict for the future, and Khera’s top CT products in her makeup kit. You do not want to miss these two beauty nerds, nerding out!

Connect with Khera:

Khera’s Website

Khera's IG

Swatched Podcast

Recent article for Byrdie

Connect with me:

Sources:

https://www.charlottetilbury.com/us/content/charlottes-story

https://retailboss.co/charlotte-tilbury-history-ownership-and-retail-expansion/

https://www.spacenk.com/uk/inside-space/in-focus/behind-the-brand-charlotte-tilbury.html

https://fashionista.com/2018/05/charlotte-tilbury-makeup-career

https://www.businessoffashion.com/people/charlotte-tilbury/

https://retailboss.co/charlotte-tilbury-history-ownership-and-retail-expansion/

https://www.spacenk.com/us/inside-space/in-focus/behind-the-brand-charlotte-tilbury.html

https://fortune.com/2024/06/10/charlotte-tilbury-formula-1-miami-beauty-liberty-media-sports-racing-motorsports/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/feb/27/charlotte-tilbury-fashion-celebrity-oscar-red-carpet

https://www.russh.com/beauty-advice-charlotte-tilbury-interview/

https://cosmeticsmag.com/features/2015/6/charlotte-tilbury

https://www.prestigeonline.com/th/people/charlotte-tilbury-exclusive-interview/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_Tilbury

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fylB5yXczWo&t=3s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPDamx51lZ4&t=2s

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, Estee Lauder, Unilever, mac, Sephora, homecourt, home fragrance, DUA, V, BTS, Tirtir, ulta lawsuit, polite society, pulvang, amika, beauty expansion

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Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22953312/unilever-q3-beauty-sales-growth-at-51-while-beiersdorfs-derma-delivers-9month-123-organic-growth

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/hair-care/news/22953790/estee-lauder-co-inc-este-lauder-sees-4-net-growth-for-a-total-of-35-billion-in-2026-q1

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22953679/homecourt-secures-8-million-series-a-funding

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/color-cosmetics/news/22953896/mac-global-communications-mac-cosmetics-to-launch-in-sephora-us

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/hair-care/news/22953852/amika-b-corp-certified-hair-care-brand-amika-expands-to-ulta

https://beautynewsdaily.com/dua-lipa-launches-dua/

https://www.muscatdaily.com/2025/11/04/bts-v-appointed-global-ambassador-of-korean-makeup-brand-tirtir/

https://drugstorenews.com/mariah-carey-helps-sephora-ring-holiday-season

https://beautynewsdaily.com/polite-society-teams-up-with-solvang-bakery/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/companies/news/22953753/class-action-against-ulta-beauty-over-clean-ingredient-claims-advances

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, we're chatting the history and evolution of Milani Cosmetics, a brand known for its commitment to diversity and accessibility in beauty. From its origins in East LA to its rise as a global player, Milani has maintained a philosophy of providing luxury-quality products at affordable prices.

Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share!

Connect with me:

My sources:

https://amp.milanicosmetics.com/pages/about

https://amp.milanicosmetics.com/pages/product-philosophy

https://www.happi.com/exclusives/temp-title-482118/

https://drugstorenews.com/beauty/milani-cosmetics-target-millennials/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/customizable-beauty-takes-center-stage-with-2017-milani-launches-300403922.html

https://lifestyleguide.com/article/making-luxury-affordable-interview-with-milani-cosmetics-laurie-minc

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/milani-cosmetics-shifts-to-a-dtc-inspired-social-media-approach/

https://beautymatter.com/articles/gryphon-investors-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-milani-cosmetics

https://thebusinessofhiphop.com/milani-cosmetics-teams-up-with-salt-n-pepa/

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/milani-cosmetics-salt-n-pepa-collection-47247637

https://www.forbes.com/sites/janehanson/2024/03/05/5-tips-behind-indie-beauty-leaders-200-million-glow-up/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/21862582/milani-cosmetics-announces-milani-makers-campaign

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milani-cosmetics-launches-the-milani-makers-campaign-301341221.html

https://www.loharris.com/news/lo-harris-launches-toyouandbeyond-with-milani-cosmetics

https://www.happi.com/exclusives/temp-title-482118/

https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/milanis-setting-spray-top-usa-athletes-1236455210/

https://civicscience.com/brand-to-watch-milani-cosmetics/

https://www.chiefmarketer.com/marketers-on-fire-milani-cosmetics-cmo-on-democratizing-prestige-beauty-inclusivity-and-social-trends/

https://www.loharris.com/#about-lo-photo

https://www.instagram.com/loharris_art/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/milani-cosmetics-celebrates-unfiltered-beauty-in-nofilterjustmilani-campaign-301788996.html

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/mary-van-praag-ceo-milani-cosmetics-glossy-50-2024/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omVnngESxa8

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Milani Cosmetics, beauty, makeup, diversity, drugstore brand, baked blush, Conceal Perfect, marketing strategies, influencer marketing, pandemic adaptations, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism, beauty brand, makeup history, cosmetics

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, L'Oreal, Kate Sommerville, Unilever, Fenty Beauty, Sephora, fragrance innovations, Curology, CeraVe, Lisa Eldridge, Alexa Chung

Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22952944/loreals-46b-kering-deal-includes-creed-acquisition-licenses-for-gucci-and-more

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22953182/loreal-sales

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22952590/unilever-announces-sale-of-kate-somerville

https://rarebeautybrands.com/

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/lvmh-explores-sale-its-50-stake-rihanna-backed-fenty-beauty-sources-say-2025-10-21/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22952587/lvmh-q3-and-9month-2025-perfumes-and-cosmetics-remain-stable-sephora-sees-selective-retail-growth

https://beautynewsdaily.com/estee-lauder-opens-fragrance-atelier/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/voshbon-launches-with-waterless-beauty/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/suncare-brand-by-the-beach-launches/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/curology-expands-into-makeup/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22951832/cerave-becomes-nbas-official-skincare-partner

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lisa-eldridge-beauty_lisaeldridgebeauty-lisaeldridge-alexachung-activity-7387143877247422465-YgBA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAYyCpQBSpCMWh7CmnqIHqrkdM3F6ku-gE8

https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/sun-care/news/22952777/a-sunscreen-revolution-is-coming-to-the-us

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, we’re diving into Max Factor, the brand that shaped movie and television makeup as we know it. From pioneering the first-ever foundation to creating countless products for both film and everyday beauty, it’s no wonder Max Factor became known as the makeup for makeup artists.

Connect with me:

My sources:

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/max-factor.php

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/max-factor-1930.php

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/max-factor-1945.php

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/max-factor-1960.php

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Max-Factor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Factor

https://www.maxfactor.com/en-gb/our-brand/max-factor-story

https://www.maxfactor.com/en-gb/our-brand/our-heritage

https://www.maxfactor.com/en-gb/our-brand/10-iconic-firsts

https://www.coty.com/news/max-factor-signs-new-global-makeup-artist-and-creative-director

https://investors.coty.com/news-events-and-presentations/news/news-details/2023/Coty-Delivers-Outstanding-FY23-Results/default.aspx

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coty-considers-sale-spinoff-covergirl-055517182.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADeuO5w4uDKENk9pbMzY9wOr8CahyVGwz6Au_OK-YY11KYSJ0UvyQL5102c2lKaZVxi40XvyZCl_XiVt6NFMBAw-36O9IZYHF2awG8v-Cntw6gN1NOzjpVybZkksE9WuARl55BSt25PIy81Fu68OAo9hPpDnqH58MlCXociKNBWH

https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog/ark%3A/21198/zz002hmnf8

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1393/max-factor

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/09/01/makeup-and-make-believe

https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/9005/how-max-factor-invented-modern-makeup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtRNr4631BM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz0feMIQMQg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWI8_lTd-u

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Max Factor, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism, beauty brand, makeup history, makeup history, cosmetics, Hollywood, beauty innovations, pancake makeup, society makeup, color harmony, beauty industry

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

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Instagram:⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠

Substack:⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, chanel, glossier, estee lauder, harry's, wonderskin, retail news

Sources for this week:

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22949988/the-este-lauder-companies-taps-pepsico-rd-leader-to-drive-innovation-overhaul

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/color-cosmetics/news/22951395/coty-doubles-down-on-fragrance-explores-sale-of-covergirl-and-rimmel

https://www.gcimagazine.com/retail/digital-e-commerce/news/22951345/glossier-and-other-beauty-brands-will-soon-be-shoppable-on-chatgpt-following-new-shopify-partnership

https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/the-body-shop-returns-to-u-s-market-with-digital-first-relaunch/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/harrys-expands-into-fragrance/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/wonderskin-introduces-its-first-complexion-product/

https://www.elle.com.au/fashion/nicole-kidman-chanel-house-ambassador-paris-fashion-week/

https://www.essence.com/beauty/beauty-news/nia-long-estee-lauder-north-american-ambassador-exclusive-interview/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22952234/emotional-wellbeing-is-the-new-face-of-beauty-reveals-oriflame-global-report

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, we're talking Wet n Wild,  your beloved drugstore beauty brand known for its affordability and accessibility. From its groundbreaking introduction of black nail polish to its status as a first makeup experience for many, Wet n Wild has consistently provided quality products at low prices.

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My sources:

https://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/pages/about-us

https://drugstorenews.com/beauty/mass-market-cosmetics-pioneer-acker-passes-away-78

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYUINfxTrP0

https://www.collegefashion.net/beauty-and-hair/rethink-this-wet-n-wild/

https://mazurgroupla.com/2014/11/20/the-evolution-of-wet-n-wild-by-bbr11-thought-leader-brian-talbot-vp-of-marketing-markwins-beauty-products-inc/

https://www.dpharmacy.ie/blog/wet-n-wild-makeup-online

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/wet-n-wild-fantasy-makers-collection-halloween

https://theaestheticedge.com/2020/05/wet-n-wild-fantasy-makers-neon-collection.html

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/wet-n-wild-diandra-forrest-breaking-beauty-campaign

https://www.markwinsbeauty.com/pages/who-we-are

https://www.allure.com/story/wet-n-wild-pump-collection-makeup-skin-care-hair-products

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/wet-n-wild-ulta-beauty-11083096/

https://www.allure.com/story/wet-n-wild-goth-o-graphic-holographic-collection

https://theaestheticedge.com/2025/01/wet-n-wild-chameleon-chrome-collection-review.html

https://www.wetnwildbeauty.com/collections/chameleonchrome

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/markwins-beauty-brands-continues-growth-and-innovation-300655964.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://beautynglam.ph/blogs/the-history-of-cosmetics-brands/wet-n-wild-us?

https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/hazel-bishop

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2019/08/17/from-aircraft-fuel-to-lipstick-chemist-hazel-bishop-was-unstoppable/

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/hazel-bishop.php

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvnk41YWEXY

https://www.tiktok.com/@wetnwildbeauty/video/7541118664863534344

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Wet n Wild, beauty brand, makeup history, drugstore cosmetics, affordable beauty, iconic products, inclusivity in beauty, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Connect with me:

Instagram:⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠

Substack:⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠

LTK: Shop the Pod

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, celebrity partnerships, beauty regulations, retail news

Sources for this week:

https://newsroom.sephora.com/sephora-launches-my-sephora-storefront-to-empower-creators/

https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22951075/loral-usa-announces-key-leadership-changes-setting-off-succession-cascade-greenberg-to-chairman-perakisvalat-to-ceo-more

https://www.retaildive.com/news/mass-beauty-outpaces-prestige-first-half-2025/758728/

https://www.glamour.com/story/old-navy-beauty-is-coming-and-some-stores-will-even-have-a-counter

https://beautynewsdaily.com/hourglass-founder-acquires-and-relaunches-nature-of-things/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/martha-stewart-launches-elm-biosciences/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/miley-cyrus-is-the-new-face-of-maybelline-new-york/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/leighton-meester-joins-bubble-as-first-global-brand-ambassador/

https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/makeup/merit-brandon-maxwell-collab-makeup-bag-lipstick/

https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulations/safety/news/22950090/fda-launches-realtime-adverse-event-dashboard-for-cosmetics

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, we're talking L'Oréal — the company who originally started in 1909 as an innovative hair dye brand and became a global beauty leader. And don't worry, we'll also get into their iconic tagline, 'Because I'm Worth It,' and how it has empowered women for decades.

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My sources:

https://www.loreal.com/en/group/culture-and-heritage/l-oreal-history/

https://www.lorealparisusa.com/our-history

https://www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/history-of-loreal-far-right-cosmetics/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Or%C3%A9al

https://www.britannica.com/money/LOreal

https://brandminds.com/the-story-behind-the-brand-loreal/

https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/gallery/time-line-the-history-of-loreal/

https://beautymatter.com/articles/loreal-and-the-louvre-museum

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/a44928406/lancome-louvre-makeup-skincare-collaboration-2023/

https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/beauty/why-loreal-wants-to-take-you-on-a-tour-of-the-louvre

https://www.thebeautyinfluencers.com/2020/12/22/makeup-museum-and-loreal-usa-partner-to-launch-first-inclusive-beauty-history-book/

https://www.loreal.com/en/videos/brands/manifesto-loreal-paris/#:~:text=The%20iconic%20L'Or%C3%A9al%20Paris,because%20they%20were%20worth%20it.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/a44928406/lancome-louvre-makeup-skincare-collaboration-2023/

https://us.lisaeldridge.com/pages/my-world#:~:text=Lisa's%20expertise%20and%20vision%20have,resides%20as%20Global%20Creative%20Director.

https://www.loreal.com/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/corp/master/lcorp/7-local-country-folder/italy/press-release/finance/loreal-2024-annual-results/pr2024fullyearen0.pdf?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_GvlikmZzc

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L'Oreal, beauty history, cosmetic innovations, product launches, cultural collaborations, beauty industry, makeup, skincare, haircare, women's empowerment, beauty products, paris

Welcome back to the Cosmetic Chronicles! We're doing something a little different this week....Introducing the Beauty Bulletin — your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now.

Don't worry, the beauty brand deep dives are still here. I'll just be releasing them on a biweekly basis and in our off weeks, we're going to chat current beauty news!

Sources for this week:

https://www.reuters.com/business/beauty-group-puigs-first-half-profit-up-79-it-tackles-us-tariffs-2025-09-09/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/glossier-appoints-colin-walsh-ceo/

https://beautynewsdaily.com/chantecaille-appoints-tennille-kopiasz-as-new-ceo/

https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/beauty/balenciaga-goes-back-to-its-roots-for-new-fragrance-launch

https://www.byrdie.com/sincerely-yours-launch-11808966

https://www.ft.com/content/a6b65586-991c-49e3-8487-a88cdf84c658

https://beautynewsdaily.com/doja-cat-joins-mac-cosmetics-as-global-ambassador/

https://www.beautyscene.net/makeup/kristin-davis-it-cosmetics-partner/

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/fashion/article/gel-nail-polish-banned-europe-rvnhgdscx

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/money/15344814/british-beauty-chain-to-shut-another-30-stores-starting-tomorrow-after-collapsing-into-administration/

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Substack: Glow + Flow Collective

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beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, celebrity partnerships, beauty regulations, retail news

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

Get ready to aggressively splash your face with water. It's Neutrogena week! In this episode, we’re covering all things fresh-faced and clean skin. Neutrogena is the brand that started with a single amber bar of soap and became a worldwide, dermatologist-recommended skincare company.

My sources:

https://www.neutrogena.com/why-neutrogena

https://www.kenvue.com/news-features/8-things-you-might-not-know-about-neutrogena

https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/neutrogena-corporation

https://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/neutrogena-corporation-history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutrogena

https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/inspiration/neutrogena-case-study/

https://www.scotsman.com/news/obituary-lloyd-cotsen-chairman-of-neutrogena-soap-firm-collector-and-benefactor-1449848

https://paw.princeton.edu/article/lives-lloyd-e-cotsen-50

https://www.allthescience.org/what-is-helioplex.htm

https://www.allure.com/story/neutrogena-skin360-app-naia-assistant

https://www.beautyalmanac.com/article/neutrogena-hydro-boost-collection/2159

https://www.newlove-makeup.com/2011/10/neutrogena-rapid-wrinkle-repair-line.html

https://www.allure.com/story/neutrogena-skin360-app-naia-assistant

https://www.byrdie.com/danessa-myricks-neutrogena-skin-prep-kits-11793237

https://www.cvs.com/shop/merch/danessa-neutrogena?widgetID=7xy30eep&mc=cvscontentpage&icid=shop-beauty-danessa-two-by

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Neutrogena, skincare, beauty brands, dermatology, marketing, history, cosmetics, innovation, Johnson & Johnson, skincare technology

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode we're diving into Revlon, the brand that started as a small line of nail polishes and became one of the largest mass market beauty brands in the word.

My sources:

https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/revlon.php

https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/revlon-1945.php

https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/revlon-1960.php

https://www.businessinsider.com/rise-fall-revlon-photos-history-2022-6

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revlon

https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-cosmetics-12270b68973a5a463360df0ba0be444e

https://shopping.yahoo.com/beauty/makeup/article/americas-no-1-favorite-lipstick-is-on-sale-for-a-mere-6--nearly-40-off-203804836.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADeuO5w4uDKENk9pbMzY9wOr8CahyVGwz6Au_OK-YY11KYSJ0UvyQL5102c2lKaZVxi40XvyZCl_XiVt6NFMBAw-36O9IZYHF2awG8v-Cntw6gN1NOzjpVybZkksE9WuARl55BSt25PIy81Fu68OAo9hPpDnqH58MlCXociKNBWH

https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Ice-Charles-Revson-theRevlon/dp/0688030238

https://www.revloncorp.com/pages/our-founders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usrhAo9KOCU

https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/fashion/features/how-revlon-created-the-scarlet-woman-7606558.html

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2011/aug/31/a-brief-history-revlon

https://laurakitty.substack.com/p/revlon-fire-and-ice

https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-cosmetics-12270b68973a5a463360df0ba0be444e

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005926/en/Revlon-Emerges-from-Chapter-11-Reorganization

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Revlon, beauty history, cosmetics, marketing strategies, Charles Revson, bankruptcy, resurgence, drugstore beauty

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode we're exploring the fascinating journey of elf cosmetics, a brand that has achieved remarkable and continued success from its founding in 2004 to its expansion into retail and strategic acquisitions, including that Rhode deal that broke the internet.

My sources:

​​https://beautymatter.com/articles/start-up-to-ipo-the-story-of-elf-beauty

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.l.f.

https://www.allure.com/story/elf-cosmetics-facts

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/elf-cosmetics-brand-history

https://hbr.org/2025/01/the-ceo-of-e-l-f-beauty-on-maintaining-a-startup-culture-while-scaling

https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/11/26/what-makes-elf-beauty-a-sticky-brand-besides-its-power-grip-primer/

https://investor.elfbeauty.com/stock-and-financial/press-releases/landing-news/2025/05-28-2025-210536607#:~:text=e.l.f.%20Cosmetics%20founded%20in%202004,world's%20leading%20global%20prestige%20retailer.&text=Under%20the%20terms%20of%20the,million%20on%20March%2031%2C%202025.

https://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/09/otr.elf/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moo80FP9M_Q

https://angelusnews.com/local/california/scott-vincent-borba-seminarian/

https://freetrade.io/news/e-l-f-and-the-big-business-of-beauty

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200224005813/en/e.l.f.-Acquires-Clean-Beauty-Company-W3LL-PEOPLE-to-Expand-Brand-Portfolio

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Elf Cosmetics, beauty industry, marketing strategy, direct-to-consumer, revenue growth, product innovation, retail expansion, acquisitions, community engagement, affordable beauty

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode, we're covering the easy, (not always) breezy, beautiful history of CoverGirl. From its origins as a Noxema-produced medicated cosmetic to outselling Maybelline in the United States to a failed rebrand in 2017, we're hitting all the company's highs and lows.

My sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoverGirl

https://www.covergirl.com/about-us

https://www.doublexeconomy.com/post/cover-girl-makeup-a-classic-story-of-women-in-advertising

https://sirismm.si.edu/EADpdfs/NMAH.AC.0374.pdf

https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/cover-girl.php

https://www.allure.com/story/covergirl-amy-deanna-model-vitiligo

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/why-covergirls-rebrand-fell-flat/

https://www.businessinsider.com/cover-girl-has-ditches-its-signature-easy-breezy-slogan-2017-10

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/a-complete-breakdown-of-the-covergirl-relaunch/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvteH-rDGHo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8ObzbqFP5Y&t=6s

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠

Substack: ⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠

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CoverGirl, beauty industry, Noxema, makeup history, iconic products, beauty trends, makeup artist, cosmetic brands, beauty journalism, makeup innovation

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

In this episode of Cosmetic Chronicles, we delve into the fascinating history of NARS Cosmetics, founded by Francois Nars. From its humble beginnings with just 12 lipsticks to becoming a multi-million dollar brand, we'll explore the brand's iconic products, the visionary behind it, and the impact NARS has had on the beauty industry. Listeners will learn about the evolution of NARS products, the significance of the brand's marketing strategies, and Francois NARS's legacy as a revolutionary makeup artist.

My sources:

https://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/about-nars

https://www.narscosmetics.com/USA/francois-nars.html

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2011/nov/14/brief-history-of-nars

https://www.allure.com/story/francois-nars-interview-makeup-brand-history

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/Fashion/beauty/nars-no-ordinary-make-up-brand-1.3542774

https://ecdb.com/resources/sample-data/retailer/narscosmetics

https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/francois-nars-1

https://web.archive.org/web/20161202040429/http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/fran-ois-nars-is-celebrating-20-years-of-his-make-up-line-and-hes-still-ahead-of-the-game-9709456.html

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NARS Cosmetics, beauty industry, Francois Nars, makeup history, iconic products, beauty trends, makeup artist, cosmetic brands, beauty journalism, makeup innovation

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles!

This episode of Cosmetic Chronicles delves into the rich history of Estée Lauder, exploring the brand's evolution from its inception to its current challenges. Listen as I explore Estée Lauder's early life, the founding of the cosmetics company, the introduction of iconic products like Youth Dew, and the brand's strategic growth amidst competition, particularly with Revlon. The episode also highlights the Lauder family's legacy and the future direction of the brand in a competitive beauty market.

My sources:

https://www.esteelauder.com/blog-article-how-estee-lauder-got-her-start

https://www.businessinsider.com/jane-lauder-depart-estee-lauder-2024-10

https://beautymatter.com/articles/estee-lauder-stephane-de-la-faverie-at-the-helm

https://www.glossy.co/beauty/the-estee-lauder-companies-will-lay-off-thousands-of-employees-amid-double-digit-sale-decline/#:~:text=The%20Est%C3%A9e%20Lauder%20Companies%20Inc,profit%20recovery%20and%20growth%20plan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Est%C3%A9e_Lauder_(businesswoman)#cite_note-FamilySearch-NYCBirths-1908-1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Lauder

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Estée Lauder, cosmetics history, beauty industry, skincare, Youth Dew, brand evolution, family legacy, beauty marketing, Revlon rivalry, innovation in cosmetics

Welcome to the first episode of The Cosmetic Chronicles!

This episode delves into the rich history of Maybelline, a brand that has shaped the cosmetics industry for over a century. Listen as I explore the brand's origins in Chicago, their innovative products and marketing, the infamous Lash Lure scandal that led to significant changes in cosmetic safety regulations, and its evolution into a global powerhouse in the beauty market.

My sources:

Connect with me:

Instagram: @glowandflowbysarah

Substack: Glow + Flow Collective

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Maybelline, cosmetics history, beauty brands, Lash Lure scandal, celebrity marketing, makeup innovations, cosmetic safety, global expansion, beauty journalism, makeup products