What do your products look like to the world? Beyond INCI lists and claims, beauty brands are built—visually. In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson is joined by Anderson, the creative mind behind A-Son Agency and By-Anderson, whose photography brings brand philosophies to life. We explore how product photography,…
The beauty industry is buzzing with terms like “lab-grown,” “bioengineered,” and “nature-identical”—but what do these really mean, and how much of it is science versus storytelling? In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, we’re joined by David Breslauer, a synthetic biologist and the co-founder and CTO of Bolt Threads, a pioneering…
What makes a beauty brand truly memorable? In this 40-minute episode, verbal identity strategist Taylor de Diego shares how she helps brands uncover their whitespace and build a voice that’s unmistakably theirs. Taylor shares her journey from working at L'Oréal and MAC Cosmetics to launching her own company after experiencing…
Fragrance has the power to spark memories, define brands, and create lasting emotional connections—but how can it also do good? In this 30-minute conversation, Cassandra Browning, founder of Fragrances for Good, shares her vision for a more conscious and innovative fragrance industry. From sustainable sourcing and ethical formulation to helping…
Fragrance has the power to spark memories, define brands, and create lasting emotional connections—but how can it also do good? In this 30-minute conversation, Cassandra Browning, founder of Fragrances for Good, shares her vision for a more conscious and innovative fragrance industry. From sustainable sourcing and ethical formulation to helping…
Fragrance has the power to spark memories, define brands, and create lasting emotional connections—but how can it also do good? In this 30-minute conversation, Cassandra Browning, founder of Fragrances for Good, shares her vision for a more conscious and innovative fragrance industry. From sustainable sourcing and ethical formulation to helping…
Fragrance has the power to spark memories, define brands, and create lasting emotional connections—but how can it also do good? In this 30-minute conversation, Cassandra Browning, founder of Fragrances for Good, shares her vision for a more conscious and innovative fragrance industry. With a degree in aroma and formulation science…
In this candid 30-minute conversation, James Dillard shares what he wishes he had known before launching a new cosmetic ingredient—and what every formulator, brand founder, and raw material supplier should understand about the realities of innovation in beauty. We explore: Why scientific elegance isn’t enough—and what actually moves decision-makers, the…
Today’s episode dives into the fragrant but often foggy world of fragrance in cosmetics. Joining us is Ashlee Posner, co-founder of Lucent Labs, a fragrance and formulation partner helping brands navigate the space between creativity, compliance, and consumer trust. Together, we explore the tension between artistry and regulation in scent:…
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Mark Broussard of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab unpacks skin minimalism. Join us as we explore why streamlined routines are on the rise, how multifunctional actives make all the difference, and what it means for the future of product formulation.
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Mark Broussard of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab unpacks skin minimalism. Join us as we explore why streamlined routines are on the rise, how multifunctional actives make all the difference, and what it means for the future of product formulation.
In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, Mark Broussard of Desert In Bloom Cosmetics Lab unpacks skin minimalism. Join us as we explore why streamlined routines are on the rise, how multifunctional actives make all the difference, and what it means for the future of product formulation.
In this episode, we're exploring the rising trend of skinminimalism: the art and science of streamlining your skincare without sacrificing performance. To help break it down, we're joined by Mark Broussard, founder of Desert in Bloom Lab—a formulation and manufacturing expert who's built a career helping brands create high-performing, science-forward…
In Episode 23, Evan Peters of Fairglo shares how his platform helps beauty brands benchmark their environmental impact against industry peers using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). So before you make that next sustainability claim, this is the kind of insight worth hearing. 🌍
In Episode 23, Evan Peters of Fairglo shares how his platform helps beauty brands benchmark their environmental impact against industry peers using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). So before you make that next sustainability claim, this is the kind of insight worth hearing. 🌍
In Episode 23, Evan Peters of Fairglo shares how his platform helps beauty brands benchmark their environmental impact against industry peers using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). So before you make that next sustainability claim, this is the kind of insight worth hearing. 🌍
From "low-impact formulas" to "carbon-neutral packaging," beauty brands love a sustainability claim—but what are those claims really based on? In this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, we sit down with Evan Peters, founder of Fairglo, to unpack the promise and pitfalls of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in the cosmetics industry. We…
What happens when cosmetic chemists take over the skincare conversation? In Episode 22 of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson sits down with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions—to talk about science-backed skincare, startup realities, and what the industry still gets wrong. ✨ From myth-busting to TikTok explainers to…
What happens when cosmetic chemists take over the skincare conversation? In Episode 22 of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson sits down with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions—to talk about science-backed skincare, startup realities, and what the industry still gets wrong. ✨ From myth-busting to TikTok explainers to…
What happens when cosmetic chemists take over the skincare conversation? In Episode 22 of Demystifying Cosmetics, Jennifer Cookson sits down with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and co-founder of Chemist Confessions—to talk about science-backed skincare, startup realities, and what the industry still gets wrong. ✨ From myth-busting to TikTok explainers to…
On this episode of Demystifying Cosmetics, we’re going deep with Victoria Fu—former L'Oréal chemist and one half of the dynamic duo behind Chemist Confessions. Known for blending scientific rigor with internet-savvy wit, Victoria shares how she and co-founder Gloria Lu built a platform that busts skincare myths, translates chemistry into…
