The Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit Cosmetics
Why Cheaper Isn’t Safer Counterfeit cosmetics have become alarmingly common in global beauty markets. While these knockoff products...
What Kojic Acid Testing Reveals About Clean, Cruelty-Free Beauty
Safety Concerns Prompt Tighter Regulations on Asia’s Beloved Brightening Agent The European Union has set a strict limit...
Why J-Beauty May Be the Gold Standard: What Japan’s Sunscreen Safety Says About Global Skincare
In a beauty industry driven by trends and marketing hype, Japan’s skincare approach stands out not just for...
Understanding Benzene: Risks, Exposure, and Safety Precautions
What Is Benzene and How Dangerous Is It? Benzene is a highly toxic chemical and a known carcinogen....
Kelly Ripa and the “Magic” Moisturizer: Marketing, Messaging, and What Really Matters
L’Oréal’s “Magic” Cream: Hype Over Substance? Kelly Ripa, the lovely and endlessly entertaining actress and talk show host,...
Simple (and Almost Free) Ways to Improve Your Complexion
You don’t need a shelf full of serums or a celebrity facialist to have great skin. In fact,...
The Role of Advertising + AI in Shaping the Beauty Industry
The beauty industry is undergoing rapid change, with new technologies like AI at the forefront of transforming how...
The French Beauty Dynasty: How LVMH, Sephora, and TikTok Rule the Glow Game
As mentioned in an earlier post, French beauty is having a very online moment. From minimalist skincare routines...
Juice Beauty is Liquidating—No Pun Intended
Juice Beauty, a prominent brand in the clean beauty industry, is closing its doors. According to various online...
Bias, Algorithms, and the Beauty Business
When it comes to clean beauty brands, Typology embodies what many consumers look for: vegan, ethical, transparent about...
In Praise of Vegan Bar Soap (and What Comes Next)
In a world overflowing with packaging and excess, there’s something enduringly honest about a simple bar of soap....
The Rise of Biosynthetic Silk in Clean Beauty
As discussed in our previous post, “From Cocoon to Clean Beauty: What You Should Know About Activated Silk”,...
From Cocoon to Clean Beauty: What You Should Know About Activated Silk™
Silk proteins, such as fibroin and sericin, have been used in skincare for their potential to support hydration,...
Is the Concern Over 1,4-Dioxane Hype—or Something We Should Be Talking About?
If you’ve ever taken a closer look at your beauty products—maybe scanning for ingredients you can’t pronounce—you might...
The Great Concealer Quest: Three Contenders, One Bright-Eyed Winner
Note: While this is a straightforward product comparison, it’s part of an ongoing exploration into how well beauty...
The Hidden Toxins in ‘Clean’ Beauty: What Industry Veterans Aren’t Telling You
Polyethylene in Clean Beauty: A Hidden Risk for Health and the Environment As mentioned in a previous post,...
Are Clean Beauty Brands Slipping Through Loopholes?
The Loopholes in the Microbead-Free Waters Act The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 was a significant step in...
The Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem: Is Recycling the Answer?
As mentioned in a previous post, the beauty industry is a major contributor to plastic pollution, with approximately...
Beauty’s Plastic Problem
A new study by University of New Mexico Health Sciences found “alarmingly high levels of microplastics in human...
How Lab-Grown Skin is Shaping the Future of Ethical Beauty Testing
The cosmetics industry has made remarkable strides in recent years toward developing more ethical methods of product testing,...