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From Rhode to LORE: What makes a brand worth following?
A closer look at the visuals, curiosity and creative choices behind the fragrance brand I keep saving. I’m always paying attention to what’s new. Launches, rebrands, new products. A visual that makes me stop because I haven’t seen anything quite like it before. I love discovering things and learning how they were created. What was the reference? How did they get there? Who thought of that? There are brands I save and share as references way too often. LORE has become one of t

Paula Ironside
Sep 155 min read


Glow, gentle, ultra hydrating: What viral beauty keywords reveal about the consumer you're missing
Japanese market data is signalling a consumer shift. Here's what European beauty founders need to hear. There's a consumer in the exosome skincare market who researches like a scientist and purchases like a poet. She knows what EGF is. She can explain the difference between PDRN and exosomes. She's read the group threads, watched the dermatologist breakdowns, cross-referenced the ingredient lists. And then she buys the product because a reviewer said her skin had a healthy gl

Paula Ironside
May 154 min read


The future of beauty is felt, not just seen
Why sensory textures are becoming beauty's new language of connection There's a moment that happens when you open a new skincare product. Before the results. Before the routine settles in. Before you even know if it works. It's the moment your fingertips meet the texture. In this article: 💛 Why K-Beauty's sensory innovation is reshaping global beauty expectations💛 How texture has evolved from afterthought to strategic advantage 💛 What beauty brands can learn about creating

Paula Ironside
Feb 257 min read
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