What's New in Beauty Podcast

Text Nia to get social marketing advice for your beauty brand! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1839997/open_sms] What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency [http://www.socialeesavvy.com/], deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry.  Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below, so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:50 — Introduce the Series 0:52-17:54 — BREAD Beauty Supply acquired by holding company, CODB (Cost of Doing Business), founded by Topicals CEO & President, Olamide Olowe and Sochi Mbadugha  17:55-26:19 — Taraji P. Henson buys back her hair care brand, TPH by Taraji, from mass beauty incubator, Maesa, after reaching an undisclosed financial settlement 26:20 - 30:49 — Hailey Bieber explores $1 billion sale of her beauty brand Rhode  30:50 - 39:32 — The impact of celebrity brand ambassador partnerships (ie, Brenda Song for Merit, Shay Mitchell for OGX, Kim Cattrell for Charlotte Tilbury) 39:33-50:06 — Glossier is on the verge of losing unicorn status due to its lack of profitability and ability to scale  Article & Social Media Sources: https://www.essence.com/beauty/exclusive-interview-topicals-holding-company-bread-beauty-supply-acquisition/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email [https://www.essence.com/beauty/exclusive-interview-topicals-holding-company-bread-beauty-supply-acquisition/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email] BOF @businessofbeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_bnaVsLkN/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_bnaVsLkN/] https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/taraji-p-henson-becomes-latest-celeb-founder-to-buy-back-her-brand/ [https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/taraji-p-henson-becomes-latest-celeb-founder-to-buy-back-her-brand/] BOF @businessofbeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/DIBXThBNyod/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DIBXThBNyod/] https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/10/glossier-might-lose-its-unicorn-status-report-says/ [https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/10/glossier-might-lose-its-unicorn-status-report-says/] @peoplebrandsandthings  https://www.instagram.com/peoplebrandsandthings/ [https://www.instagram.com/peoplebrandsandthings/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839997/support] Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Tired of social media not being your zone of genius? Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today and let us help you take your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media presence to the next level.

Text Nia to get social marketing advice for your beauty brand! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1839997/open_sms] What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency [http://www.socialeesavvy.com/], deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry.  Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below, so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-1:15 — Introduce the Series 1:48-6:00 — Glow Recipe launches into the makeup category with its new Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush tinted cheek serum13:29-29:59—   6:01-14:34 — Rhode launches new 'Peptide Lip Shape' lip liners, confirmed rumours of them launching into Sephora in late 2025 14:35-16:13 — The news on the US tariffs affecting the beauty industry, Canadian brands and customers showing solidarity for supporting their own 16:14-23:33 — The news on Target rolling back their DEI initiatives, Black-owned beauty brand founders including Melissa Butler (The Lip Bar) & Tabitha Brown (Donna's Recipe) speak out  23:34-27:56 — Dame Pat McGrath has done it again! Pat McGrath Labs (FINALLY) launches their long-awaited Skin Fetish GLASS 001 Artistry Mask based on her viral 'Porcelain Glass Skin' technique used at Maison Margiela SS24 Couture Show Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839997/support] Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Tired of social media not being your zone of genius? Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today and let us help you take your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media presence to the next level.

Text Nia to get social marketing advice for your beauty brand! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1839997/open_sms] What’s New in Beauty is a podcast series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency [http://www.socialeesavvy.com/], deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Today's episode explores the current state of the beauty industry, spotlighting challenges like Glossier's potential bankruptcy and the overall customer trend toward authenticity over predictable gimmicks. Nia discusses how beauty brands need to diversify their platforms with the daunting news of the TikTok ban and her 2025 social media predictions of what brands need to do to be innovative, unpredictable & survive in today's oversaturated beauty industry. Article Sources: https://www.retaildive.com/news/retailers-could-file-bankruptcy-2025/736430/ [https://www.retaildive.com/news/retailers-could-file-bankruptcy-2025/736430/] Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Tired of social media not being your zone of genius?  Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today and let us help you take your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media presence to the next level.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839997/support] Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Tired of social media not being your zone of genius? Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today and let us help you take your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media presence to the next level.

Text Nia to get social marketing advice for your beauty brand! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1839997/open_sms] What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency [http://www.socialeesavvy.com/],  deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below, so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:13 — Introducing the series 0:14-13:28 — Nicki Minaj launches her DTC press-on nails brand, 'Pink Friday Nails'  13:29-29:59— Jackie Aina's lifestyle brand, Forvr Mood, is set for expansion as they are set to launch 4 NEW fragrances coming to Sephora & Sephora Canada on 4/2/2024  30:00-42:57 — Selena Gomez hires investment banks Goldman Sachs and Raymond James, to explore the potential $2-3 billion sale of her beauty brand, Rare Beauty Article Sources: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nicki-minaj-launches-press-nail-105500439.html [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nicki-minaj-launches-press-nail-105500439.html]https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/nicki-minaj-launches-press-on-nail-brand/ [https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/nicki-minaj-launches-press-on-nail-brand/]https://hypebae.com/2024/3/nicki-minajs-pink-friday-press-on-nails [https://hypebae.com/2024/3/nicki-minajs-pink-friday-press-on-nails]https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jackie-ainas-forvr-mood-expanding-162354877.html [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jackie-ainas-forvr-mood-expanding-162354877.html]https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/selena-gomezs-3-billion-beauty-move/news-story/c01c1d17bd68a55dff6c718f89e5556a [https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/selena-gomezs-3-billion-beauty-move/news-story/c01c1d17bd68a55dff6c718f89e5556a]https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-03-23/selena-gomez-mulls-rare-beauty-sale-or-ipo/ [https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-03-23/selena-gomez-mulls-rare-beauty-sale-or-ipo/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839997/support] Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Tired of social media not being your zone of genius? Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today and let us help you take your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media presence to the next level.

Text Nia to get social marketing advice for your beauty brand! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1839997/open_sms] What’s New in Beauty is a series where Nia Lee, Founder of Socialee Media Agency [http://www.socialeesavvy.com/],  deep-dives into the major business moves & latest news within the beauty industry. Check out today’s episode and let me know your thoughts on all the latest beauty news. Timestamps are included below as well so jump to the topics that intrigue you the most. 0:00-0:14 — Introducing the series 0:15-13:51 — Scalp care brand, Act+Acre, expands into the home goods category with its first-ever showerhead filter  13:52-28:23— Pacific Market International LLC (PMI), the makers of the Stanley Cup, sued in a class-action lawsuit after failing to disclose potential lead contamination  28:24-37:14 — Rhode launches NEW first-ever 'Pineapple Fresh' cleanser 37:15-40:21 — Dieux Skin drops a teaser on their social media to announce the news of their launch at Sephora Article Sources: https://www.glossy.co/beauty/actacre-steps-into-home-goods-with-new-showerhead-and-filters/?utm_campaign=glossydis&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20624 [https://www.glossy.co/beauty/actacre-steps-into-home-goods-with-new-showerhead-and-filters/?utm_campaign=glossydis&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20624]https://retailboss.co/lead-in-stanley-water-bottles/ [https://retailboss.co/lead-in-stanley-water-bottles/]https://www.classaction.org/blog/2024-stanley-cup-lawsuit-says-maker-failed-to-disclose-viral-tumblers-contain-lead [https://www.classaction.org/blog/2024-stanley-cup-lawsuit-says-maker-failed-to-disclose-viral-tumblers-contain-lead]https://www.teenvogue.com/story/hailey-bieber-rhode-pineapple-fresh-cleanser-launch [https://www.teenvogue.com/story/hailey-bieber-rhode-pineapple-fresh-cleanser-launch]https://www.instagram.com/p/C3AtnzpOVwq/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/C3AtnzpOVwq/] https://trademarks.justia.com/974/62/cecred-97462504.html Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Does your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media need help? Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839997/support] Follow Nia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/socialeesavvynia] to connect & join the unfiltered conversation online! Tired of social media not being your zone of genius? Connect with Socialee Media Agency [https://www.socialeesavvy.com/contact]today and let us help you take your beauty, lifestyle, and wellness brand's social media presence to the next level.