U Beauty at Sephora: Growth, Accessibility, and the Cost of Scaling

U Beauty at Sephora: Growth, Accessibility, and …

U Beauty’s retail journey matters here. When the brand launched in 2019, it debuted at Net-a-Porter, a platform that, at the time, approached beauty with the same level of editing and discretion it applied to fashion. That positioning felt intentional.…

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The Violet Grey Spring Sale Event (And My Picks!)

The Violet Grey Spring Sale Event (And …

If you held off during the Sephora sale back in April… I am impressed by your strong will. And as they say, good things come to those who wait. Starting today, one of my favorites (and possibly the best curated)…

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Is The Augustinus Bader Cleansing Balm The Ultimate Luxury Cleanser?

Is The Augustinus Bader Cleansing Balm The …

Augustinus Bader has built out fast. What started as a two-SKU brand with The Cream and The Rich Cream, same formula in different textures, is now a full luxury anti-aging lineup. The Cleansing Balm is the latest addition, slotting in…

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African Botanics Fleurs d’Afrique Intensive Recovery Oil

African Botanics Fleurs d’Afrique Intensive Recovery …

Ever since my first African Botanics encounter six months ago, the brand has been topping the list of ‘can do no wrong’ in my beauty book. A perfect definition of green luxury, every sublime formula is equal parts effective and…

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African Botanics Skincare ft. Marula Oil

African Botanics Skincare ft. Marula Oil

For those who follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed the heavy African Botanics influence on my skincare routine of late. Responsible for elevating the social status of Marula Oil, a signature ingredient in every formula offered by this…

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