The Cosmetic Chronicles

Sarah Carvalho
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A deep dive into the history of your favorite, iconic beauty brands.

  1. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 2.17.26

    2D AGO

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 2.17.26

    Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now. Connect with me: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, L'Oreal, kid-focused bodycare, Glossier, bodycare, Sakoshi, Olive Young, Sephora, skincare, Lancôme, Neutrogena, fragrance, packaging sustainability . Sources for this week: https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22960587/lorals-back-inside-the-beauty-giants-2025-rebound https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/beauty/glossier-layoffs-2026/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22960327/vronique-courtois-appointed-chairman-and-ceo-of-parfums-christian-dior-and-lvmh-beauty-division https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sukoshi-announces-major-us-expansion-with-new-locations-coming-soon-to-top-tier-retail-destinations-302638438.html https://fashionista.com/2026/02/best-fashion-beauty-launches-collabs-february-13 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lor%C3%A9al-enters-nutricosmetics-with-vichy-first-collagen-supplement https://www.loreal.com/en/dermatological-beauty-division/vichy/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/vincent-chauvi%C3%A8re-58014a81_a-new-milestone-in-our-collagen-science-activity-7426892892872355840-YC1t https://beautynewsdaily.com/meet-splash-the-new-bodycare-brand-for-big-kids/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/christy-turlington-burns-is-lancomes-newest-global-ambassador/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/neutrogena-taps-joey-king-as-global-ambassador/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/packaging/bottles/news/22960186/berlin-packaging-d

    22 min
  2. Ep. 16 Lancôme

    FEB 10

    Ep. 16 Lancôme

    Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode, I’m covering Lancôme, the 90-year old luxury brand known for award-winning perfumes, scientific innovations in skincare, and a team of industry-leading makeup artists and researchers. I also touch on Lancôme's modern collaborations and commitment to sustainability, showcasing how the brand continues to lead in the beauty industry while honoring its heritage. Connect with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.lancome-usa.com/about-lancome.html?srsltid=AfmBOoopfVomK5HuHgDt5KW1enUhLHCSjRJnA0RXVSzI536aLdZDoZUK https://escentual.com/blogs/editorial/what-is-lancome-famous-for?srsltid=AfmBOor-XcQIii9NiGmFfmV_D_fUUBx1oTXsRC6_faIhcvUHRw6IX-Lb https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanc%C3%B4me https://www.loreal.com/en/loreal-luxe/lancome/ https://www.lancome-usa.com/90-years-of-lancome.html?srsltid=AfmBOorcaS_QFntQm04FVr3TkE3zqi3gLmqqisGSvd1-LI86lOJgALbP https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/fashion-blog/2012/mar/19/brief-history-lancome https://www.mybeautyaffairs.com/blogs/gybaio/brand-backgrounds-lancome?srsltid=AfmBOoqMQAePs_NO7OX_Slf5hSlRxSr5EESL0qdiPAXV8vbb6QDi9YKT https://beautyeliteproducts.medium.com/lancome-the-legacy-of-luxury-innovation-and-timeless-beauty-e1d190b1d809 https://www.hercircle.in/engage/beauty/skincare/the-untold-story-of-lancocircme-perfumes-89-years-of-elegance-7856.html https://luxus-plus.com/en/the-little-story-lancome-90-years-of-french-elegance/ https://www.thebeautyinformer.com/2014/03/behind-brand-lancome.html https://www.comitecolbert.com/en/members/lancome/ https://www.forbes.com/companies/lancome/ https://www.loreal.com/en/articles/brands/domaine-de-la-rose/ https://www.lancome-usa.com/gifts-and-sets/labsolu-rouge-drama-matte-lipstick-90th-anniversary/01264-LAC.html?dwvar_01264-LAC_color=ROSE%20DE%20FRANCE%201935 https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Lancome/Programme-Homme-Cologne-24301.html https://www.tatlerasia.com/style/beauty/lisa-eldridge-lancome-makeup-creative-director https://www.glamour.com/story/lancome-juicy-shakers-new-juicy-tubes-review https://www.glamour.com/story/the-new-palette-everyone-is-go https://www.loreal.com/en/articles/brands/domaine-de-la-rose/ https://vmagazine.com/article/lancome-brings-back-juicy-tubes-with-olivia-rodrigo-and-star-studded-bash/ https://youtu.be/mY-mdjY7RGI?si=dLfbaXoagyELj0Cu&t=974 https://www.lancome.co.uk/makeup/eyes/eyeshadows/the-great-minaudiere-palette/01259-LAC.html#tab=description . . Lancome, beauty, skincare, cosmetics, history, fragrance, innovation, luxury, makeup, French elegance, french makeup, french beauty

    45 min
  3. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 2.3.26

    FEB 3

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 2.3.26

    Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now. Connect with me: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠ . . beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, estee lauder, LVMH, bodycare, Target, Olive Young, Sephora, skincare, body care, fragrance, preteen insights, 2026 makeup outlook, doja cat . Sources for this week: https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22959455/target-unveils-its-largestever-spring-beauty-reset-doubling-down-on-prestigeatmass-kbeauty-and-skin-health https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22959382/lvmh-reports-stable-organic-revenue-in-perfumes-cosmetics-as-operating-profit-rises-8 https://beautynewsdaily.com/olive-young-partners-with-sephora-on-global-k-beauty-rollout/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/cover-fx-announces-closure/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22959314/tara-loftis-on-byomas-strategic-growth-qa-on-innovation-science-and-the-future-of-skin-care https://beautynewsdaily.com/hm-partners-with-e-l-f-cosmetics-on-fragrance-launch/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/rosemin-beauty-makes-its-debut/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/new-bodycare-brand-hotel-mike-launches/ https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisy-edgarjones https://pagesix.com/2026/01/27/style/mac-relaunches-magazine-with-doja-cat-as-its-first-covergirl/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/sun-care/news/22955005/sun-care-gets-personal https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/launches-claims/news/22959115/eu-regulations-to-shake-up-beauty-as-of-may-2026

    26 min
  4. Ep. 15 Fenty

    JAN 27

    Ep. 15 Fenty

    Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode, I’m diving into Fenty—the beauty brand that launched with 40 foundation shades and quietly challenged every other makeup brand to step up. I explore how our favorite badgal Rihanna built the brand, and how the result led to the now-infamous marketing phrase, “the Fenty effect.” Connect with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://fentybeauty.com/pages/about-the-brands https://www.lvmh.com/en/our-maisons/perfumes-cosmetics/fenty-beauty-by-rihanna https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-58084543 https://www.labbrand.com/insights/article/fenty-beauty-brand-journey-the-brave-boundary-breaker.html https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/rihanna-fenty-beauty-diversity https://www.marketingsociety.com/think-piece/how-rihannas-fenty-beauty-delivered-beauty-all https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenty_Beauty https://www.allure.com/story/how-rihanna-fenty-beauty-has-changed-the-beauty-industry https://www.bigblue.co/blog/fenty-beautys-inclusive-revolution-rihannas-582m-impact https://kendobrands.com/ https://kendobrands.com/pages/fenty-beauty https://gamutpackaging.com/blogs/news/how-rihannas-fenty-beauty-revolutionized-inclusivity-in-packaging-design?srsltid=AfmBOoqAnj6fA3rQxznAujEAVI_9myI2tYEVtCmv0oSacL3lnUMsCenC https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/rihanna-fashion-beauty-empire-fenty-1203679052/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/celiashatzman/2017/09/08/rihannas-makeup-line-fenty-beauty-makes-its-debut/ https://www.adweek.com/commerce/fenty-beauty-makeup-industry-rihanna-revolution/ https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lvmh-is-reportedly-exploring-a-sale-of-its https://www.beautyindependent.com/what-buyer-could-reignite-fenty-beauty-star-power/ https://abby-maribe.shorthandstories.com/fenty-beauty-secrets-behind-its-success/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/06/rihannas-fenty-line-kwame-brathwaite-grandassa-models/591199/ https://www.upworthy.com/its-no-small-thing-that-fenty-beauty-offers-so-many-colors-rihanna-explains-why https://fashionista.com/2017/10/vogue-conference-rihanna-fenty-beauty-puma https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Rihanna-unveils-debut-fenty-beauty-collection,865734.html#hermes https://www.bustle.com/p/tarte-shape-tape-foundations-shade-range-isnt-up-to-the-internets-standards-7911888 https://www.wvtm13.com/article/rihanna-pregnant-super-bowl-fenty-setting-powder/42892654 https://www.retaildive.com/news/three-years-after-fenty-beauty-rihanna-debuts-fenty-skin/582869/ https://www.vogue.in/beauty/content/heres-how-rihanna-fenty-skin-is-disrupting-the-skincare-industry https://www.nylon.com/beauty/everything-you-want-to-know-about-fenty-skin https://highxtar.com/en/lvmh-considers-selling-its-stake-in-fenty-beauty/ https://www.vogue.com/article/the-new-york-liberty-athletes-will-now-wear-fenty-beauty https://pagesix.com/2025/10/14/style/rihanna-fenty-beauty-foundation-lands-in-times-best-inventions-hall-of-fame/ https://www.cbinsights.com/investor/kendo-brands https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/kendo-holdings https://www.glamour.com/story/covergirl-trublend-matte-made-foundation-40-shades http://beautydirectory.com.au/news/beauty/maybelline-new-york-announces-foundation-shade-expansion https://www.thezoereport.com/p/too-faced-born-this-way-matte-super-longwear-foundation-launches-jul-24-we-got-all-the-details-exclusive-29379216https://hudabeauty.com/en-us/blogs/makeup/your-fave-og-fauxfilter-is-now-better-than-ever-you-asked-we-delivered\. . fenty, rihanna, fenty beauty beauty, makeup, everyday makeup, makeup trends, ecommerce, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism, beauty brand, makeup history, cosmetics, success, sales, female founded, marketing strategy, beauty industry, shade inclusivity, kendo brands

    42 min
  5. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 1.20.26

    JAN 20

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 1.20.26

    Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now. Connect with me: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠ . . beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, estee lauder, L'Oreal, AI beauty, IT cosmetics, Jennie Garth, Kerastase, Demi Moore, haircare, Jones Road, skincare, body care, fragrance, masstige, 2026 makeup outlook . Sources for this week: https://www.loreal.com/en/press-release/sustainable-development/-l-oreal-announces-the-first-13-change-makers-chosen-to-join-its-eur-100-million-sustainable-innovation-l-accelerator-program/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22958305/seven-bucks-companies-appoints-unilever-vet-cara-robinson-as-first-chief-brand-officer https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/is-elc-planning-to-sell-dr-jart-too-faced-and-smashbox https://beautynewsdaily.com/luums-ai-powered-lash-robot-gets-an-upgrade/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22958412/drunk-elephant-says-goodbye-to-sephora-kids-with-new-ageappropriate-campaign https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/regulatory/news/22934026/california-state-assemblymember-takes-action-against-sephora-kids-trend https://beautynewsdaily.com/jennie-garth-is-the-new-face-of-it-cosmetics/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/demi-moore-named-global-brand-ambassador-for-kerastase/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/jones-road-brings-us-bodycare/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/bath-body/news/22958209/us-beauty-market-outlook-2026-value-wellness-and-technology-power-a-category-that-keeps-growing

    25 min
  6. Ep. 14 Benefit

    JAN 13

    Ep. 14 Benefit

    Welcome to The Cosmetic Chronicles! In this episode, I’m diving into the backstory of Benefit Cosmetics, the brand founded in 1970s San Francisco by twin sisters who would change the then-stuffy cosmetics industry with quirky names and girl next door makeup. Connect with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LTK⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources: https://www.lvmh.com/en/our-maisons/perfumes-cosmetics/benefit-cosmetics https://resources.latana.com/post/benefit-cosmetics-deep-dive/ https://www.professionalbeauty.com.au/news/benefit-co-founder-dies/ https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-us/about-us.html https://www.thebeautyinformer.com/2022/06/benefit-cosmetics.html https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/benefit-cosmetics-company-history-44072918 https://www.perfectcorp.com/business/successstory/benefitbrow https://www.figureplant.com/case-studies/benefit-history-wall https://www.huffpost.com/entry/benefit-cosmetics-founders_n_1041346 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/jane-ford-rule-breaker-helped-050126996.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFgairk-nLDL-WDEJmAcgeeNrP7GK2-YSUOuwflWJKIuY6qYWHqbXuWm2tlhil2x0j1m_EyFCYV13J0BgFJz6BHZxPka-zGLlDbewQ-L5TmnsF2l18G1wIhuOxtMn1__Utv2iYWhqNivXxWUe1qxddfMUlKtBc2R7kMDL2BtDUmN https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/feature/benefit-cofounder-jean-ford-71-remembered-as-disruptor-creative-visionary-1202979411/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefit_Cosmetics https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-brow-week-benefit-cosmetics-raises-eyebrows-146799615.html https://www.allure.com/story/benefit-cosmetics-hoola-bronzer-anniversary https://www.allure.com/story/benefit-cosmetics-hoola-wave-bronzing-balm-review https://www.newbeauty.com/benefit-cosmetics-porefessional-hydrating-primer-for-dry-skin-review/ https://www.allure.com/story/benefit-cosmetics-theyre-real-magnet-mascara-review https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/benefit-cosmetics-badgal-bang-mascara-review-44538379 . . benefit cosmetics, beauty, makeup, everyday makeup, makeup trends, ecommerce, brand evolution, cosmetic trends, beauty journalism, beauty brand, makeup history, cosmetics, success, sales, female founded, marketing strategy, beauty industry

    37 min

  7. JAN 6

    Happy New Year! A Quick Announcement

    So excited to get back into our deep dives and beauty news! I have lots of fun things planned for this year and can't wait to start sharing them with you soon! First, here's a brief announcement of what to expect in 2026. Spoiler: my face. Newest episode is coming your way on Tuesday, Jan 13th! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    3 min
  8. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 12.9.25

    12/09/2025

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 12.9.25

    Welcome back to Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories shaping the beauty world right now. Connect with me: Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠ . . beauty news, cosmetic industry, brand updates, beauty market, celebrity partnerships, retail news, Ulta Beauty, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday sales, BFCM sales, LVMH, BDX, fragrance, billie eilish, batiste, chloe kim, rituals, london, uk beauty retail, 2026 makeup trends, 2026 makeup predictions . Sources for this week: https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22956134/ulta-beauty-ulta-beauty-announces-third-quarter-fiscal-2025-results https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/22956055/tiktok-shop-sees-over-500m-in-sales-during-bfcm-weekend https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22955764/lvmh-makes-minority-investment-in-bdk-parfums https://beautynewsdaily.com/bdk-parfums-lands-investment-from-lvmh-luxury-ventures/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/this-works-expands-into-fine-fragrance/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/rituals-unveils-the-uks-first-ever-mind-oasis/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22955464/where-dark-meets-light-billie-eilish-announces-new-fragrance https://beautynewsdaily.com/chloe-kim-joins-batiste-as-global-ambassador/ https://www.allure.com/story/makeup-trends-2026 https://www.instagram.com/p/DPl9TsYjSWN/

    23 min
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A deep dive into the history of your favorite, iconic beauty brands.

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  • Creator
    Sarah Carvalho
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sarah Carvalho
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    The Cosmetic Chronicles