
Cassandra Stern
Editor at CosmeticsDesign USA
Writer, content producer, and creative mind. I've always found my words sound better coming from my hands than from my mouth.
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2 days ago |
cosmeticsdesign.com | Cassandra Stern
Ulta Beauty (Ulta) has reported $2.85 billion in sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, a 4.5% increase over the same period last year. According to the retailer, comparable sales also rose 2.9%, driven by both increased transactions and higher average spending per customer. “Fiscal 2025 is off to an encouraging start with stronger-than-expected performance,” said CEO Kecia Steelman in the company’s press release.
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2 days ago |
cosmeticsdesign.com | Cassandra Stern
This month’s Indie Insights explores how founder-led engagement can translate into product innovation, brand advocacy, and long-term growth, and Cristal Hernandez, founder of Cristal Cosmetics, exemplifies this approach. With transparency at the core of her brand, Hernandez has invited her customers into nearly every stage of the process, from product development to packaging decisions.
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3 days ago |
cosmeticsdesign.com | Cassandra Stern
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) once again brought the industry together in Manhattan for its flagship Suppliers’ Day event, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Under this year’s theme, “The Nexus of Science and Beauty,” the event celebrated scientific advancement and ingredient innovation driving the cosmetics and personal care space. A highlight of the week was the NYSCC Awards Night, hosted Tuesday evening at the Classic Car Club Manhattan.
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3 days ago |
cosmeticsdesign.com | Cassandra Stern
Made from seaweed cellulose, the new ingredient is positioned to help brands eliminate microplastics and synthetic impurities without compromising product performance. From Hydration to Flex Big Kelp Flex follows the 2024 launch of Big Kelp Hydration, a polysaccharide-rich bioactive shown to boost skin hydration. “We spotted this opportunity after launching Big Kelp Hydration in early 2024,” Matthew Perkins, CEO of Macro Oceans, told CosmeticsDesign.
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4 days ago |
cosmeticsdesign.com | Cassandra Stern
The Massachusetts-based advanced manufacturing company’s platform allows for automated, continuous production of micro-scale structures without the need for traditional tooling or molds, which are features that may appeal to brands seeking flexibility, faster lead times, and domestic manufacturing solutions.
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