Wende Zomnir embodies her brand, Urban Decay. The company’s committed litmus test—to be feminine, dangerous and fun—is likely inspired by her personal style and character. She’s a self-described beauty junkie who set the bar high with the company’s first tagline, “Does pink make you puke?”, and pushed the cosmetics industry to boundaries that 20 years ago seemed outrageous but today are the new, fabulous norm. Read more at ABC News.
Read MoreThe beauty industry is so focused on millennials because there’s a lot of money to be made there. According to the Pew Research Center, millennials are now the biggest living generation in the US. They are 75.4 million strong, compared to 74.9 million Boomers and a paltry 66 million Gen X’ers. Read more at Racked.
Read MoreThe ability to compose a unique product versus pacing a store floor has inspired a new generation of startups to take aim at the beauty industry. These companies are reimagining how we purchase everything from nail art to hair products.. Read more at Fast Company.
Read MoreJane Lauder, global brand president of cosmetics brand Clinique, sat down with Fortune‘s Leigh Gallagher to talk about the brand, the newest trends in the beauty industry, and how she plans to compete with niche makeup brands. Lauder, who is also the granddaughter of Estee Lauder—founder of her eponymous makeup conglomerate and Clinique’s parent company—shared three pieces of advice for those in the beauty industry. Read more at Fortune.
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