The Cosmetic Chronicles

Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now. Connect with me: Instagram: ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠ Substack: ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠ LTK: Shop the Pod . . beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, celebrity partnerships, beauty regulations, retail news Sources for this week: https://newsroom.s...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode, we're talking L'Oréal — the company who originally started in 1909 as an innovative hair dye brand and became a global beauty leader. And don't worry, we'll also get into their iconic tagline, 'Because I'm Worth It,' and how it has empowered women for decades. Connect with me : Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome back to the Cosmetic Chronicles! We're doing something a little different this week....Introducing the Beauty Bulletin — your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now. Don't worry, the beauty brand deep dives are still here. I'll just be releasing them on a biweekly basis and in our off weeks, we're going to chat current beauty news! Source...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! Get ready to aggressively splash your face with water. It's Neutrogena week! In this episode, we’re covering all things fresh-faced and clean skin. Neutrogena is the brand that started with a single amber bar of soap and became a worldwide, dermatologist-recommended skincare company. My sources : https://www.neutrogena.com/why-neutrogena https://www.kenvue.c...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode we're diving into Revlon, the brand that started as a small line of nail polishes and became one of the largest mass market beauty brands in the word. My sources : https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/revlon.php https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/revlon-1945.php https://cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/revlon-1960.php https://www.business...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode we're exploring the fascinating journey of elf cosmetics, a brand that has achieved remarkable and continued success from its founding in 2004 to its expansion into retail and strategic acquisitions, including that Rhode deal that broke the internet. My sources: ​​ https://beautymatter.com/articles/start-up-to-ipo-the-story-of-elf-beauty https://...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode, we're covering the easy, (not always) breezy, beautiful history of CoverGirl. From its origins as a Noxema-produced medicated cosmetic to outselling Maybelline in the United States to a failed rebrand in 2017, we're hitting all the company's highs and lows. My sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CoverGirl https://www.covergirl.com...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode of Cosmetic Chronicles, we delve into the fascinating history of NARS Cosmetics, founded by Francois Nars. From its humble beginnings with just 12 lipsticks to becoming a multi-million dollar brand, we'll explore the brand's iconic products, the visionary behind it, and the impact NARS has had on the beauty industry. Listeners will learn...

Welcome to the Cosmetic Chronicles! This episode of Cosmetic Chronicles delves into the rich history of Estée Lauder, exploring the brand's evolution from its inception to its current challenges. Listen as I explore Estée Lauder's early life, the founding of the cosmetics company, the introduction of iconic products like Youth Dew, and the brand's strategic growth amidst competition, particularly...

Welcome to the first episode of The Cosmetic Chronicles! This episode delves into the rich history of Maybelline, a brand that has shaped the cosmetics industry for over a century. Listen as I explore the brand's origins in Chicago, their innovative products and marketing, the infamous Lash Lure scandal that led to significant changes in cosmetic safety regulations, and its evolution into a global...