Jane Carlson

As interest in skin longevity grows, a number of brands are questioning whether traditional product-led routines often built around prescribed

With aesthetics increasingly integrated into beauty, SkinSpirit is expanding its presence at Nordstrom, bringing its full suite of services, from Botox to laser hair removal, to department store floors.

A decade after launching one of the first human-stem-cell-derived skincare collections, FactorFive is expanding its presence in aesthetics with its

The brand's growth strategy is carefully calibrated geographically. Face Foundrié has described itself as “sold out” in several major markets, meaning

Beauty Independent has opened nominations for the seventh annual Beacon Awards

For early-stage beauty and wellness brands, saying no is as important, if not more important, than saying yes.

Laser hair removal has been one of aesthetics' most commoditized services: sold in discounted packages, marketed through aggressive promotions and offered almost everywhere from local med-spas to national chains.

Dermalogica has introduced PRO Pen Microneedling System, its first medical device cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration, marking

believes beauty's next generation of winners will be brands with deep category authority, clinically informed positioning, disciplined growth and focused product assortments rather than sprawling lifestyle ecosystems.

Bridge Mentorship is teaching beauty founders that disciplined growth, not rapid expansion, is key to building investor-ready brands.