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:

• https://www.madeinchicagomuseum.com/single-post/maybelline-co/
• https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/maybelline.php
• https://www.aao.org/lifetime-engaged-ophthalmologist/perspective/article/lash-lure-paraphenylenediamine-toxic-beauty
• https://www.loreal.com/en/consumer-products-division/maybelline-new-york/

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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

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, 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:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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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

• • https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/kylie-jenner-considers-buying-back-cotys-600-million-stake-in-her-makeup-brand/
  • https://unprettyvanity.com/2019/11/28/colourpop-so-jaded-palette-dupe/

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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, 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.

Connect with me:

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

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/

Connect with me:

Instagram: @glowandflowbysarah

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

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

• • https://beautymatter.com/articles/revlon-has-emerged-from-bankruptcy

  
  

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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

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠
• elf x jennifer coolidge reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1IOVvxuM2Q/

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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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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

• • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26420121/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_pl
  • https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/3882/nars-twenty-years-of-lipstick

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

Connect with me:

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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 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:

• • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  • Khera's ⁠Artist Spotlight Interview 

  
  

  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.

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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.

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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:

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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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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, 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

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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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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• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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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

• • https://www.thezoereport.com/p/too-faced-born-this-way-matte-super-longwear-foundation-launches-jul-24-we-got-all-the-details-exclusive-29379216
  • https://hudabeauty.com/en-us/blogs/makeup/your-fave-og-fauxfilter-is-now-better-than-ever-you-asked-we-delivered\

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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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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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• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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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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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 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:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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.

Connect with me:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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:

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

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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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:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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:

• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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:

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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 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

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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Connect with me:

Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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/