In Review 2023: Top 10 beauty interviews of the year
This year saw TheIndustry.beauty's interview series continue to bring inspiring stories, retail insights and conversations from beauty's most influential business leaders. As 2024 approaches, we've curated a list of our top ten interview picks from 2023.
The Interview: indu Co-founder Aaron Chatterley on his innovative skincare and makeup brand for teens
Feelunique founder Aaron Chatterley is back with a new venture, indu, an innovative skincare and makeup brand designed for, and by, teens.
In this interview with TheIndustry.beauty, Chatterley speaks about the inspiration and team behind indu, how it was developed, the reception it's received so far, and what it's like being back in start-up mode.
The Interview: Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh-Daly on the rapid growth of her skincare-infused makeup brand
Kosas was founded by Sheena Zadeh-Daly to create next-level, clean beauty that’s about revealing, expressing and feeling comfy in your skin. Thanks to a rise in skincare-infused makeup trends, the brand has grown from a small business to a major player in the beauty industry.
Zadeh-Daly speaks about the brand's global growth, how it's doing in the UK, and the influence behind its new product launches.
The Interview: Superdrug's Head of Own Brand on the success of its fastest growing category
Value and accessibility have always played an important role at Superdrug. Amongst other initiatives such as Superdrug Marketplace and various price freezes, this is evident through the retailer's growing own brand offering.
Emma Monaghan, Head of Own Brand & Exclusives at Superdrug, speaks about the success of its own brand range, the importance of creating high quality products at an affordable price, and how Superdrug educates its staff and consumers on the benefits of own brand.
The Interview: Caglar Odabasi, Head of Education at Fresh, on 30 years of innovation
Fresh was founded in 1991 by Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg, who opened a small shop in Boston offering natural beauty products. Thirty years later, the business has evolved into a global brand beloved for its sensorial skincare, lip care, bodycare and fragrance products.
TheIndustry.beauty speaks to Caglar Odabasi, Head of Education at Fresh, about the brand's new range, how its innovative formulas are developed, and what's next for the business.
The Interview: Lush Head of Retail Kasey Swithenbank on the expansion and elevation of its store estate
When Lush was founded in 1995, the brand’s mission was to create cosmetic products that were natural and effective. Almost 30 years on, the brand has over 850 stores worldwide and an orchestrated range of almost 400 products.
TheIndustry.beauty spoke to Kasey Swithenbank, Head of Retail at Lush, about why bricks-and-mortar stores are important, how it prepares for Christmas, and how it will elevate consumers’ shopping experiences in 2024.
The Interview: Emma Lewisham on the expansion of her luxury skincare brand
Emma Lewisham launched her eponymous skincare brand in 2019, creating a range of natural skincare products backed by the "highest calibre of green science and innovation in the industry".
Lewisham speaks to TheIndustry.beauty about the inspiration behind her eponymous skincare line, its science-backed approach, and the brand's first major roll-out in the UK.
The Interview: Ruby Hammer MBE
Ruby Hammer MBE is a global makeup artist and entrepreneur, with over 30 years’ experience in the beauty industry. Hammer's most recent venture is her new eponymous line, which she describes as a "highly edited range of products that enhance your beauty routine".
In this interview, Hammer speaks about her newest brand, the importance of inclusively in the beauty industry, and more.
The Interview: Jake Xu, Co-founder, Shakeup Cosmetics on building a beauty brand for men
Jake Xu is Co-founder of Shakeup Cosmetics, the skincare and makeup brand designed for men. Jake and brother Shane established the business at the height of the pandemic but found early success when the brand was picked up by Harvey Nichols. It now counts Boots and Amazon among its stockists and has a big business in Asia.
Xu speaks about what inspired him and his brother to launch the brand, how they built it during a global crisis, the importance of creating products with men's skin in mind, and what his ambitions are for the future.
TheIndustry.beauty LIVE! Co-founders of AKT London on growing your brand
During TheIndustry.beauty LIVE! ‘Marketing In Beauty – The Next Frontier’ , a crowd of beauty industry professionals learnt about the ways to deploy tech, data and creativity to standout from the crowd, reach new customers and retain and grow existing customers.
For the second panel of the day, Ed Currie and Andy Coxon, Co-founders of AKT London, discussed the growth of their natural deodorant business from start-up to scale-up.
TheIndustry.beauty LIVE! Co-founder Colette Laxton on The Inkey List's journey to success
During TheIndustry.beauty LIVE! ‘Marketing In Beauty – The Next Frontier’, a crowd of beauty industry professionals learnt about the ways to deploy tech, data and creativity to standout from the crowd, reach new customers and retain and grow existing customers.
For the final event, Colette Laxton, Co-founder of The Inkey List, spoke about the inspiration behind the brand, its journey to success, why it recently launched into lip care and more.
