BeautyStat aims to deliver results for consumers
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News While vitamin C has been a popular ingredient in skin care for several years, it becomes ineffective when it oxidizes. Ron Robinson, founder and CEO of BeautyStat, heard this frustration again and again from readers of his blog. A cosmetic chemist for 35 […]
HRG Announces New Beauty Growth Specialist
Waukesha, Wisconsin — March 4, 2026 – HRG is announcing Jax Pugh is their new beauty growth specialist, reporting to director of business development, Angela Pinkstaff. Pugh will be responsible for connecting with cosmetics brands as well as retailers, associations, and other industry partners in the beauty segment to provide solutions that streamline and simplify […]
Maesa encourages a more inclusive, diverse beauty industry with its Magic Incubator
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The Maesa Magic Incubator was created in 2023 by Maesa CEO, Piyush Jain to harness the company’s entrepreneurial spirit and support emerging founders, and it is now in its third cohort. “The incubator was created in direct response to the access gap that exists […]
Pacifica develops products to make you feel good inside and out
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Pacifica has been creating products designed to be efficacious while protecting the planet from the beginning. Brook Harvey-Taylor, Pacifica founder with her husband Billy Taylor, says college is where her interest in plants, nature, and how scent can affect people started. “I was […]
The beauty industry is growing — both in store and online
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News There is a positive outlook for the beauty industry and it’s being driven by online shoppers. While TikTok Shops have gained popularity, some surprising categories are having the greatest success. In a recent CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) webinar, “Global Trends Report, Part […]
Ocoa wants girls and women to embrace their curls
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Ocoa co-founder, Nicol Varona Cancelmo grew up in the Dominican Republic where she says the culture there embedded that curly hair is bad hair. “’Pelo Malo’ is a very well-known term in Latin America, Caribbean especially. It’s not seen as beautiful and professional, […]
Rave Nailz is all about the artistry
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Founder and CEO of Rave Nailz, Braelinn Frank’s journey began with a personal desire for amazing nails without the price tag of a salon visit. “It was difficult to get in with the nail artists that I wanted so I could get those really […]
Follett strives to meet Gen Z needs
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News What was once a destination for textbooks and school supplies, the college bookstore has evolved to a vibrant destination for students, faculty, and fans; and Follett Higher Education is meeting shopper needs by updating their store assortment — including adding beauty. Adding […]
Juice Beauty rebrands, focuses on the customer experience
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News “Aging beautifully, not defiantly,” is one of the core values Juice Beauty is focusing on as they go through a rebranding based on redefining their target customers. “We are an inclusive brand but found that most of our consumers are generation X […]
China Glaze aims to be a one-stop-shop for nail enthusiasts
by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The global nail polish market size has been estimated at 16.23 billion USD in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. In their […]