Everyone's Talkin': Industry News

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Glossier, the most-hyped makeup company on the planet, explained -- Instagram has changed beauty, and Glossier is the proof. Now the “no makeup” makeup brand is launching glitter.

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Estée Lauder Revives Original Logo for Collaboration With Kith -- Beauty, streetwear and a touch of nostalgia go hand in hand, it seems.

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Amazon made a skin care line based on what users search for -- When it comes to face products, shoppers often search for ingredients, not brands.

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I'm surprised this hasn't been posted yet, but Lululemon has launched a "self-care" line.

[druzy]

Is anyone following the Tati v. James Charles drama? I looked for an Influencer forum but didn't see one so I am posting this here. 

Bye Sister:

Timeline:

James Charles Apology:

Here's a live update on followers:

[Guest]

On 5/11/2019 at 10:22 AM, druzy said:

Is anyone following the Tati v. James Charles drama? 

I was—mostly because I was home all weekend and needed something to amuse myself. I didn't come into the drama knowing anything about James Charles but I did walk away from it with a pretty clear opinion that all of this is made up by these narcissists to get clicks and cash. Tati's ridiculous fake crying and no make up in her IG story was ridiculous as was JC's no make up, no tears "apology" video. Also, this is a grown-ass woman who got all put out that her prodigy would shill a worthless hair supplement that wasn't hers? Does she not have a phone with which she could call and talk to him? Why is this shit being aired to the public? I mean, I get that these people feed off their beefs playing out in a public arena because it makes them money, but at what point are they not embarrassed to be alive? They do, after all, run a business. I can't imagine Tim Cook calling out Bill Gates in a fake weepy YT video—because Tim Cook has some dignity. 

No tears have been cried for any of the millionaires involved in this latest YT debacle.

[druzy]

7 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

I was—mostly because I was home all weekend and needed something to amuse myself. I didn't come into the drama knowing anything about James Charles but I did walk away from it with a pretty clear opinion that all of this is made up by these narcissists to get clicks and cash. Tati's ridiculous fake crying and no make up in her IG story was ridiculous as was JC's no make up, no tears "apology" video. Also, this is a grown-ass woman who got all put out that her prodigy would shill a worthless hair supplement that wasn't hers? Does she not have a phone with which she could call and talk to him? Why is this shit being aired to the public? I mean, I get that these people feed off their beefs playing out in a public arena because it makes them money, but at what point are they not embarrassed to be alive? They do, after all, run a business. I can't imagine Tim Cook calling out Bill Gates in a fake weepy YT video—because Tim Cook has some dignity. 

No tears have been cried for any of the millionaires involved in this latest YT debacle.

No tears from me either!

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James Charles, Tati Westbrook, and the feud that’s ripping apart YouTube’s beauty community -- The feud between two giant stars, explained (for people who don’t follow the YouTube beauty community … Or don't care)

[Misslindsey]

All the James Charles and Tati drama makes me really glad that the only person in the beauty community that I follow is Wayne Goss. He is very low drama, which one of the many reason I like him.

[LilWharveyGal]

11 hours ago, Misslindsey said:

All the James Charles and Tati drama makes me really glad that the only person in the beauty community that I follow is Wayne Goss. He is very low drama, which one of the many reason I like him.

I love Wayne!  I wasn't familiar with Tati or James and reading that article just made me feel old and out of it...and I'm younger than Tati.  

[SCS]

This YT vid is worth checking out especially if you're interested in green beauty. Refinery29 investigated the green beauty industry and shows some surprising flaws in the system. Some of the info isn't new (microbeads = bad) but much of it is. For example: plastic bottle marked recyclable but comprised of colored plastic still end up in landfills and the oceans because recycling companies can't profit from the colored stuff and want only the clear untinted product.  Anyway, have a watch if you've got a spare 15 minutes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbsQOHcTJSU

Edited June 2, 2019 by SCS
tried to imbed the link again but for some damn reason it won't so--If you can't see a clickable hyperlink: paste above into your SEARCH BAR not into YT search or you'll end up at some weird Golden Button thingy.

[Petunia13]

On 5/11/2019 at 9:22 AM, druzy said:

Is anyone following the Tati v. James Charles drama? I looked for an Influencer forum but didn't see one so I am posting this here. 

Bye Sister:

Timeline:

James Charles Apology:

Here's a live update on followers:

Beauty Guru drama falls under the Beauty forum umbrella. 

FWIW we’ve talked about the KVD vs Jeffree drama before and the Brandon Truaxe troubles and death. 

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How Tea Accounts Are Fueling Influencer Feuds -- As James Charles and Tati Westbrook battle it out, drama channels are raking in subscribers.

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As usual, during Sephora's 20% off sale, most of the items I want are out of stock and will no doubt be conveniently replenished moments after the sale ends. 

ETA: Huh. Several of the "out of stock" items from yesterday are now in stock again. Bought 'em. 

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The rise of the celebrity beauty brand -- Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Millie Bobby Brown all have makeup lines. Here’s why.

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The Best Skin-Care Trick Is Being Rich -- Don’t rub the money directly on your face.

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A still image from Elf Cosmetics’ #eyeslipsface TikTok campaign. -- Elf Cosmetics

The brands finally understand TikTok -- The era of corporate-engineered songs has come to the app. What does that mean for the rest of TikTok?

Edited October 14, 2019 by Cupid Stunt

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The art of doing makeup on a dead body -- Applying makeup on a dead person is not much different than on a living person, one funeral director says.

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Overseas vendors have a network of hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, built on sponsored posts and influencer marketing. -- Photo: Pinky Paradise

Brands are using Instagram to sell colored contacts. They might not be safe to wear.-- Most colored lenses are not FDA approved, but influencers and even average customers are promoting them online.

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Skin care brand Sunday Riley got in trouble for writing fake reviews. It just settled with the FTC. -- Sunday Riley got a slap on the wrist by the FTC for writing fake Sephora reviews for two years. Some FTC commissioners didn’t agree.

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Kylie Jenner sells a $600 million stake in her cosmetics company -- "Kylie Jenner is selling a majority stake of her popular cosmetics line for $600 million, but she's staying on as its creative leader.

The celebrity businesswoman will sell 51% of her stake in Kylie Cosmetics to Coty Inc. (COTY), a New York-based cosmetics company that also owns a number of international consumer beauty brands, including CoverGirl. The partnership will help Kylie's brand expand globally and enter new beauty categories, the two companies said in a press release Monday."

[Guest]

So, apparently, Jeffree Star and his boyfriend broke up which lead him to cancel a bunch of overseas appearances. What a drama queen! What CEO of a multi-million-dollar business just ups and cancels business appearances because he broke up with his boyfriend? That's just...embarrassing. Imagine if Bill Gates did that. Or Mark Zuckerberg. 

Everything is always about the drama with this guy. He is such trash.

[Petunia13]

Kat Von D sold her remaining half of her brand to her partner Kendo. The brand will be eventually renamed KvD Vegan Beauty. 

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Deciem fueled the skin care boom. Then it almost went bust. -- The inside story of how the beauty company and its controversial founder changed an industry forever.

[Nicmar]

On 3/19/2020 at 4:52 PM, Cupid Stunt said:

Deciem fueled the skin care boom. Then it almost went bust. -- The inside story of how the beauty company and its controversial founder changed an industry forever.

Isn't Deciem and the Ordinary the same company?

[caitmcg]

3 hours ago, Nicmar said:

Isn't Deciem and the Ordinary the same company?

Yes. Actually, Deciem is the company, and the Ordinary is one of its several skincare lines.

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Sephora Becomes the First Brand to Take Aurora James’s 15% Pledge

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Through the looking glass: South Korean 'augmented reality' mirror allows touchless cosmetics shopping

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Potentially Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' Found to Be Widespread in US Cosmetics

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Tarte Cosmetics Is Denying Accusations That It Used A Filter In A Video Meant To Show How Its Product Requires No Filter

[PRgal]

Revlon has filed for bankruptcy

[caitmcg]

On 6/16/2022 at 12:30 PM, PRgal said:

Revlon has filed for bankruptcy

Wow.