Cultivated Talent

A recent study from Clinique highlighted the growing consumer trend of psychodermatology, the connection between skin health and emotional wellbeing. Among other insights, the study found that applying skincare ranked higher than meditating, receiving a compliment, or having a cup of coffee for improving mood. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #sciencebacked #newstudy #skincare #mentalhealth #dermatology #selfcare #wellness #beautybrands #cpgindustry

OSEA Malibu has been exploring deal options through Raymond James, and industry insiders are reporting that Shiseido is interested as it expands its prestige skincare business. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #beautybrands #prestigeskincare #skincare #cleanbeauty #mergersandacquisitions #strategics #beautynews

Mental health has captured the zeitgeist, and some fragrance brands are utilizing scent's capacity to spark emotion to speak to wellness-focused consumers. This messaging is especially popular with Gen Z, whose fragrance usage climbed 84% in 2023. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #fragrancebrands #beautybrands #mentalhealth #wellness #lifestylebrands #consumertrends

Beauty industry experts at the recent Dealmaker Summit and Uplink Expo New York weighed in on what it takes for brands to create legacy and prepare for a possible lucrative exit. Click below to read their insights, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #beautybrands #strategics #expertinsights #acquisition #founderstories #leadership

To scale a Beauty or Lifestyle brand that's built to last, it's essential to build from a sturdy foundation. With an engaged community, an inspiring founder and a strong team, brands will be ready to seize opportunities in retail and beyond. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #beautybrands #founderstories #lifestylebrands #cpgindustry #beautyretail #retailers #indiebeauty

While we're enjoying summer vacations, our skin may be working overtime combating dehydration and inflammation. Thankfully, Beauty editor Kayla A. Greaves shared her expertly-selected products to keep skin healthy and protected. Click below to read her picks from brands like TATCHA and Vacation Inc., and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #beautybrands #summertravel #travelhacks #skincare #haircare #beautyeditor #expertinsights

Carina Chaz, Founder and CEO of our client DedCool, shared her journey of building a community-minded, unpretentious fragrance brand from a solo project to a fully realized business with international reach. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #fragrance #founderstories #femalefounders #beautybrands #beautyretail

Beauty and Wellness brands are hitting new retail shelves in 2024, including our clients: DedCool made its UK landing at Space NK and Eva NYC is now in 6,000+ Walgreens doors. Congratulations to our clients and all the Beauty and Wellness brands expanding their reach this year. Click below to catch up on all of 2024's retail news, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #beautyretail #wellnessbrands #retailnews #2024expansion #beautybrands #cpgindustry

New data from EDGE Empower® shows a gender disparity at Beauty companies: while women make up 69% of the total workforce, representation drops to 36% at the senior management level. Action is needed to ensure equal access to opportunity in senior executive roles, and we're glad to see the industry shedding light on this issue. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #seniorexecutives #genderequality #seniormanagement #recruiting #talentacquisition #talentretention #beautybrands #newdata

A new bill in California, AB 2491, would ban the sale of products with anti-aging ingredients like retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids to children under the age of 13. While the bill is working its way through the legislative process, it's sparked industry-wide debate on the responsibility of retailers, brands and social media platforms to protect kids from potent ingredients. Click below to read more, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #beautyindustry #cpgindustry #skincare #california #beauty #beautyretail #genalpha #sephorakids