In support of the LGBTQIA+ community, skincare brand Aesop has devoted its stores in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto to amplifying queer voices and stories. Returning for a second year,  Aesop Queer Library is an initiative that replaces the brands products with books by LGBTQIA+ authors. This is what allyship is all about, delivering autonomy, funding and resources back to the community, and we're here for it.Many of this year's books were purchased from two queer bookstores: BookWoman in A...

TooD has joined forces with The Black Apothecary Office co-founder Jaé Joseph on a limited-edition nail polish collection.In honor of Pride Month, the range features shades names after one of eight LGBTQ+ activists. “TooD is committed to amplifying the voices and sharing the faces of people who are committed to creating a safer and more inclusive world for all,” founder Shari Siadat said in a press release. The eight-shade collection is free of the top 11 toxic ingredients found in most nai...

Hailey Bieber, who finally launched her anticipated beauty line Rhode Skin last week, is being sued for trademark infringement.RHODE, a fashion label that has dressed names like Beyoncé, Tracee Ellis Ross and Hilary Duff, filed a lawsuit against the newly-launched company. A joint statement from the brand's co-founders Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers reads: "Nine years ago, we quit our jobs and founded RHODE out of our apartment, creating from nothing a fashion company that is now sold worldwid...

The beauty industry has transformed significantly within the last decade due to social media shifts and the implementation of e-commerce. But most importantly, the consumer has changed how we interact and buy our makeup and skincare products. The cause of this: direct-to-consumer strategies, also known as "DTC," in the marketing world.DTC is nothing new, but it is a new concept that is now commonly talked about among C-suite beauty executives, founders and enthusiasts alike. For context, there a...