The Cosmetic Chronicles

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 10.13.26

In this episode, I cover a huge Boots sale, new launches from Rituals, Merit, and Victoria Beckham Beauty, and why Pinterest is telling everyone to get a little more spec

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 9.29.26

In this episode, I cover new appointments over at Supergoop! and Chanel, an investment in Manicurist, and how home fragrance brand LeNOSE is coming for those high-priced

Ep. 29 By the Beach (Feat. Jessica McGratty-Singer and Andrew Glass)

What if the best part of your skincare routine was SPF? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica McGratty-Singer and Andrew Glass, the co-founders of By the Beach, to t

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 9.15.26

In this episode, I cover some Estee Lauder executive role expansions, new launches from Olay, Byoma, and Ultra Violette, and a new study from Pinterest that points to a h

Ep. 28 Elizabeth Arden

She arrived in New York with almost nothing and left behind one of the most recognizable names in beauty history. In this episode, I cover the full story of Elizabeth A

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 9.1.26

In this episode, I cover how Avon North America and Avon International are coming back together under one roof, a pH lip liner release from Sarah Creal Beauty, and a week

Ep. 27 AKT London (Feat. Andy Coxon and Ed Currie)

Two West End performers and one homemade balm. They were tired of deodorants that couldn't keep up with stage lights and eight shows a week, so they decided to make thei

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 8.18.26

In this episode, I cover Cymbiotika’s big year, a change in leadership at Allies of Skin, new launches from Elizabeth Arden and Danessa Myricks, and how beauty spending h

Ep. 26 NYX

The $500 Million Drugstore Brand That Was Built by One Woman And to think it all started with $1.99 pencils... In this episode, I'm covering the story behind NYX Cosme

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 8.4.26

In this episode, I cover new investments in Merit and Saltair, an eyeshadow palette comeback for Thrive Causemetics, and a slew of new fragrance ambassadors including Zen

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 7.7.26

In this episode, I cover Prequel Skincare’s long awaited arrival in the UK, the duality of the human spirit brought to life by Pepper Pout, Dakota + Alex for Valentino Be

Ep. 25 Luna Bronze (Feat. Maddy Balderson and Rhiannon Hall)

A skin cancer diagnosis changed everything. This week, I sit down with Maddy Balderson and Rhiannon Hall, co-founders of Australian self-tanning brand Luna Bronze, to tal

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 6.23.26

In this episode, I cover L’Oréal’s acquisitions and double-downing on AI, new releases from VIOLETTE_FR and Naked Sundays, e.l.f.’s new adventure in haircare, and Madonna

Ep. 24 Rimmel

In this episode, I’m covering the UK cool kids brand, Rimmel. From a leading 1830s Victorian perfumery with French roots to creating the modern London look, the Rimmel st

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 6.9.26

In this episode, I cover Q1 Ulta growth numbers, innovative launches from VIOLETTE_FR and REFY, Kendall Jenner x Anua, and how biotechnology is the future of anti-aging s

Ep. 23 Tarte Cosmetics

In this episode, I’m covering Tarte Cosmetics, the brand that started as a cheek stain in a one bedroom NYC apartment and grew into a global beauty powerhouse. From Amazo

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 5.26.26

Let’s call this an emergency episode since everything decided to pop off during the BB off week. In this episode, I cover the end of the Estee Lauder and Puig merger talk

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 5.19.26

Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including new funding for Crown Affair, a

Ep. 22 Almay

In this episode, I’m covering Almay, the brand that created the first ever hypoallergenic makeup back in 1931 (!). I talk about their quick growth from prescription-only

Beauty Bulletin: Week of 5.5.26

Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including a new Stila CEO, Birkenstock nai