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Ami Colé, a Black-owned beauty brand founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, is set to close operations this September. Despite significant growth and partnerships, including one with Sephora, N’Diaye-Mbaye cited the challenge of competing with larger corporate brands as a key reason for the closure. The brand had attracted investments... Read More

In Los Angeles, a “K-Beauty Hall of Fame” pop-up event is taking place at NYA Studios East in Hollywood, showcasing 10 leading South Korean beauty brands. The event highlights both established and indie brands like Tirtir, VT Cosmetics, and Axis-y, featuring advanced skincare and cosmetics. Visitors can enjoy masterclasses, influencer... Read More

It seems that Ami Colé, a Black-owned beauty brand founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, is planning to close its operations. Despite successfully securing investments from major venture capital arms like L’Oréal’s Bold and retailing in Sephora, Ami Colé struggled to compete with larger corporate brands due to financial constraints.... Read More

Alexandra Forbes is the Managing Director of Skin Rocks, the skincare brand founded by beauty expert Caroline Hirons. Launched in 2022, Skin Rocks has expanded to include professional-grade products and has secured investment for global expansion. Forbes, who began her beauty career at Harvey Nichols, highlights the importance of asking... Read More

Sidia’s successful launch of the Soaked solid perfume has propelled the brand to explore new fragrance formats, leading to its upcoming release of the Braless body mist. Pre-orders for the $45 mist start on July 22, with a full launch on August 5, initially exclusive to Credo. This move aligns... Read More

The Gist The Yeouth Neck Firming Cream at $19 is designed to smooth and firm mature skin. Users have reported improvements in fine lines and "turkey neck" while using it. It’s a best-seller on Amazon and is currently on sale. Yeouth Neck-Firming Cream The cream includes vitamin C, known for... Read More