by Ciera Chang

It all started with a lost makeup bag. During a short visit to London, Nomfundo Njibe had to shop for new beauty essentials and was intrigued by the selection of retailers selling affordable products from indie brands. This led her to create her own digitally-native makeup line, Chick Cosmetics! Keep reading to learn more about…

by Ciera Chang

Dawn Turner is a beauty industry veteran, with over 23 years of experience working with several cutting-edge cosmeceutical skincare companies. Currently she is the sales director and partner at Priori, a biotech skincare line with clean beauty products that are powered by results-driven technology. Keep reading to learn more about how Dawn Turner first got…

by Ciera Chang

Say hello to Anna Blachut, an upcoming fashion and beauty blogger based in Switzerland. Inspired by her love and passion for design, luxury goods and travel, she consistently shares her fashion adventures and beauty tips with her followers on Instagram. Learn more about how Anna first got started in the industry, her top tips for…

by Ciera Chang

Meet Darien Isaac, makeup artist and male beauty blogger based in Atlanta, Georgia. Keep reading to learn more about Darien’s day to day life, his favorite social media platform and how men of color are redefining the beauty industry. My name is: Darien Isaac My social handles are: Instagram @darienisaac | Twitter @darienisaac_   Find my website at:…

by Ciera Chang

LaVonndra Elle Johnson is the founder of botanical based luxury skincare brand Elle Johnson. With a background in retail, she decided to launch her own line after dealing with years of issues with oily skin and blackheads. Keep reading to learn more about a day in the life of Elle, the challenges she faced when starting…

by Ciera Chang

A single mother and breast cancer survivor, Cashmere Nicole took these challenges as inspiration to launch her own makeup brand Beauty Bakerie in 2011. Her message of empowerment, happiness and well-being serves as an inspiration to all. Get to know more about Cashmere, her inspiration for her beauty line and why she believes it’s important…

by Ciera Chang

After years of struggling with acne, Jane Ormon set out to create her own skincare products that is not only good for your skin, but also good for the environment. That’s when Nolaskinsentials was born — a line of hand-crafted serums and moisturizers with no animal-derived ingredients, parabens or alcohols. Keep reading to learn more…

by Ciera Chang

As the Marketing Director of Japonesque, Danielle Devine does it all — from naming new products to reviewing and implementing social media strategies. In her previous roles at CND and OPI helped her to gain entrepreneurial experience while also strengthening her role as a team player. Learn more about what a typical day looks like…

by Ciera Chang

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick always keeps it real. Her blog The Skinny Confidential is where she shares insider secrets for the best in beauty, skincare and business. Since the launch of TSC, Lauryn has grown her brand to a book, fitness guide, podcast and YouTube channel. Keep reading to learn more about Lauryn’s her blogging journey and…

by Ciera Chang

For Luna Bronze’s founders, Rhiannon Hall and Maddy Balderson, the journey to creating a skin-loving sunless tanning brand began when they realized it didn’t yet exist. After Maddy was diagnosed with skin cancer, the duo searched endlessly to find the perfect self-tan to maintain their glow without harmful formulas full of chemicals. The friends soon…