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Why the U.S. doesn't have the best sunscreens in the world

by Amy Scott and Anais Amin
Jul 13, 2022
The FDA hasn't approved ingredients that could make products more pleasing to use — and used more often, says Amanda Mull of The Atlantic.
People may be less likely to use sunscreen when it feels sticky, goopy or greasy, or leaves a white cast.
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The beauty market is getting a makeover as recovery continues

by Kristin Schwab
May 26, 2021
It's rebounding after sales in the U.S. prestige beauty market declined almost 20% last year, according to the NPD Group.
People are splurging on some beauty products as reopenings continue and mask mandates are loosened.
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The market for customized goods is here, thanks to your data

by Kai Ryssdal and Liz Sanchez
Apr 25, 2019
Companies have created a new form of convenience with personalized products.
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The original beauty subscription box service finds an IRL home

by Adriene Hill and Phoebe Unterman
Dec 24, 2018
We talk with the CEO of Birchbox, which is opening kiosks at select Walgreens and Duane Reade locations.
Birchbox's new display inside the Duane Reade at 40 Wall St in New York. The subscription box company opened them at several Walgreen's and Duane Reade locations in December 2018, with more to come in 2019.
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Beautycounter CEO wants more regulation for safer products

by Kai Ryssdal , Bridget Bodnar and Paulina Velasco
Mar 1, 2018
"I set out to get safer products into the hands of everyone," Gregg Renfrew says.
“You may buy something that says all natural or botanical or pure, but it may be none of the above, and so consumers are misled by companies today,” says Beautycounter CEO Gregg Renfrew.
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