Indie Beauty Spotlight: Auda.B Focuses on Inclusive Nail Care
June 16, 2021
Auda.B is the first Black-owned nail lacquer brand to become available on Nordstrom.com, as the retailer seeks to grow its Inclusive Beauty assortment.
Beauty News: Indies
Indie Beauty Spotlight: Kaibae Targets Microbiome Skin Care with Indigenous Crops
June 14, 2021
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The Power of Indie Beauty Companies
June 7, 2021
All things considered, the beauty industry was remarkably resilient during COVID-19, led mostly by digitally-born indie brands. ‘These companies,’ said Vennette Ho, Managing Director of Financo Raymond James, ‘were set…
Tribe Dynamics: Q1 2021 Indie Debrief
May 23, 2021
This report offers exclusive insights into top-performing brands, as well as the influencers, activations, and content trends fueling their success on social media.
Indie Beauty Spotlight: Melanin Haircare Founder’s Journey from Influencer to Brand Founder
May 18, 2021
CEW Beauty News spoke to Whitney Melanin about becoming a brand founder, growing her team and advice for entrepreneurs.
Indie Beauty Spotlight: Brown Girl Jane Builds Community Around CBD Line
May 11, 2021
The company is on an impressive trajectory posting multiple months of six-figure sales.
Indie Beauty Spotlight: Strands of Faith Founder Talks Growing Her Million Dollar Brand
April 13, 2021
Here, CEW Beauty News spoke to Ameka about Strands of Faith’s point of difference, how the brand managed during the past year, her biggest challenges and advice for fellow entrepreneurs.
Stop Asian Hate! Beauty Industry Leaders Speak Out
March 29, 2021
Asian American beauty industry leaders speak out about the violence, their experience of discrimination, and what can be done to generate awareness and education to stop these hate crimes.
Ready Set Jet Talks Crowdfunding, Going Beyond Brand Building
March 10, 2021
When Shalini Vadhera was considering fund-raising options for her beauty brand, Ready Set Jet, she wanted to think about meaningful ways people could be a part of her company.
Indie Beauty Brand Spotlight: Avya Skincare Spotlights Ayurveda as Next Big Beauty Trend
March 10, 2021
Rooted in traditional Ayurvedic ingredients, Avya Skincare is looking to bring exposure to an underrepresented beauty segment, In-Beauty, a nod to products established from Indian roots.
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Rahama Wright, Founder, CEO Shea Yeleen
March 8, 2021
Here, CEW Beauty News caught up with Rahama about her year in business, her biggest pivots for the brand, what inspires her and more.
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Lorrie King & Celeste Lee, Caire Beauty
March 8, 2021
Here, CEW Beauty News caught up with them to talk about the origin of Caire Beauty, how they’re funding the range and what’s next for the brand.
