BeautyStat Cosmetics Is Now Available at Ulta

Mark A. Carlson

Every now and then, a beauty brand comes along and stops the internet in its tracks. Whether it’s because of a gimmick or a seriously game-changing formula, some brands have the It-factor that causes them to go absolutely viral on social media. BeautyStat Cosmetics is one of those brands that […]

Best Affordable Products At Sephora Makeup Beauty 2022

Mark A. Carlson

You’re reading an On-Site Shopping story — meaning you can browse, add to cart, and actually purchase the product recommendations featured below without leaving Refinery29. To learn more about our new native checkout feature, click here. Sephora is basically a beauty lover’s playground — and we all know it’s a […]

States’ PFAS Cosmetics Ban

Mark A. Carlson

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 On February 18, 2022, a bill was introduced in California that would ban the sale in California of any cosmetics and personal care products that contain any type of PFAS. Concurrently, a similar bill is making its way through the Washington state legislative process, which would […]

PFAS in Cosmetics Continue to Draw Attention as Litigation and Legislation Efforts Mount | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Mark A. Carlson

In June 2021, we published Cosmetics Companies: Beware of PFAS, highlighting the recently introduced No PFAS In Cosmetics Act and recommending that cosmetics and personal-care product companies examine their products and supply chains to determine if, when, and where PFAS may affect their businesses. As anticipated, PFAS in cosmetics has […]

Scarlett Johansson’s New Skincare Line Sparked A Debate About The Oversaturation Of Celebrity Beauty Brands

Mark A. Carlson

“Society has progressed past the need for celebrity skincare lines.” Posted on February 24, 2022, 3:31 pm Scarlett Johansson is adding “founder” to her overflowing rĂ©sumĂ©. Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images After announcing the new venture in June last year, the Marvel superstar has officially shared a first look at […]

Are Sugar Cosmetics Products Worth It?

Mark A. Carlson

Sugar Cosmetics offers a wide range of products, including both makeup and skincare. According to their website, the brand “believes in every interpretation of beauty,” and caters to those who desire “bold to subdued, quirky to crazy, everyday to glam goddess.” Users will likely find something to align with every kind […]

Why paraben-free might not be better

Mark A. Carlson

The concern raised about these widely used synthetic preservatives stems from research showing that parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen and a broadly criticized 2004 study that suggested a potential link between parabens and breast cancer. But what if parabens are not as dangerous as feared? And what if the […]

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