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 5.19.26

    4D AGO

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 5.19.26

    Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including new funding for Crown Affair, a P.Louise partnership, and a vibrational lip gloss? Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources for this week: https://beautynewsdaily.com/crown-affair-lands-fresh-funding/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/fragrance-home/news/22966757/loral-luxe-brings-responsive-scent-technology-to-ai-art-institution-dataland https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/article/22966877/medik8-joins-beautys-vegan-pdrn-race-with-exopdrn-prismatic-launch https://beautynewsdaily.com/p-louise-is-finally-hitting-the-high-street/ https://www.byrdie.com/tower-28-plumping-lip-jelly-launch-11973749 https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/sun-care/news/22966774/hawaiian-tropic-turns-spf-into-a-socialfirst-dance-platform-with-alix-earle-expanding-creatorled-sun-care-playbook https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22966479/prestige-and-mass-beauty-converge-as-premiumization-selective-spending-and-digital-commerce-reshape-growth . . beauty industry, AI fragrance, vegan skincare, brand collaborations, market trends, product launches, beauty innovation, p.louise, plumping lip gloss, clean beauty, haircare

    20 min
  2. Ep. 22 Almay

    MAY 12

    Ep. 22 Almay

    In this episode, I’m covering Almay, the brand that created the first ever hypoallergenic makeup back in 1931 (!). I talk about their quick growth from prescription-only cosmetics to becoming a drugstore icon with their oil-free eye makeup remover, clear skin foundation, and eye-enhancing shadow palettes. Not to mention their recent resurgence thanks to a 2026 rebrand with their new ambassador, Miranda Kerr. Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://www.almay.com/pages/ourvalues https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almay https://www.worthpoint.com/dictionary/p/textiles-clothing-accessories/luxury-brands-and-fashion-designers/almay-cosmetic-brand https://skintypesolutions.com/blogs/skincare/skin-care-history https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/cosmetic-companies-timeline.php https://fashionista.com/2018/04/almay-inclusive-diverse-makeup-brand-controversy https://www.thecut.com/2017/09/rashida-jones-will-be-an-almay-insider.html https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/almay-taps-miranda-kerr-face-of-brand-relaunch https://beautynewsdaily.com/miranda-kerr-is-the-face-of-almays-new-look/ https://furm.com/trademarks/almay-72367074 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/24/obituaries/william-schieffelin-3d-67-dies-headed-wine-and-spirit-importer.html https://www.ebay.com/itm/256675469198 https://www.ebay.com/itm/126565464725 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/300615343858221084/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/300615343858235694/ https://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/playtex-products-inc-history/ https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/color-cosmetics/almay-goes-natural-with-pure-blends-1852591/ https://drugstorenews.com/beauty/almay-launches-pure-blends-line-cosmetics-eyes-lips-face https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/feature/almay-makes-bold-move-in-eye-category-699217-1932549/ https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/almay-wake-up-makeup https://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/12/04/kate-hudson-in-3-1-phillip-lim-almay-intense-i-color-bold-nudes-and-smart-shade-mousse-makeup-launch/ https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/almay-updates-recent-image-overhaul-with-second-rebrand/ https://www.glossy.co/beauty/3-standout-strategies-driving-revlons-2026-comeback-plan/ https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c89025p3 https://www.reddit.com/r/makeupdupes/comments/186hgj7/almay_discontinued_liquid_eyeliner/

    49 min
  3. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 5.5.26

    MAY 5

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 5.5.26

    Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including a new Stila CEO, Birkenstock nail polish, Teyana Taylor x Revlon, and a beauty sugar rush! Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources for this week: https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22965776/estee-lauder-bets-on-clinical-111skin-deal-signals-skin-cares-new-standard https://beautynewsdaily.com/stila-names-daniel-m-annese-ceo/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/birkenstocks-first-ever-nail-polish-collection-is-here/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/beauty-pie-gets-physical-at-liberty/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/jacob-elordi-is-the-new-face-of-bleu-de-chanel/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/revlon-taps-teyana-taylor-as-the-face-of-super-lustrous/ https://www.gcimagazine.com/consumers-markets/news/22965682/consumers-are-buying-less-but-expecting-more-heres-what-that-means-for-beauty https://www.gcimagazine.com/ingredients/skin-care/article/22965587/sugar-rush-este-lauder-maps-the-sweet-path-to-skin-aging-as-antiglycation-race-heats-up . . beauty industry, skincare, brand investments, product launches, consumer insights, scientific research, market trends, beauty innovation, 111skin, scientific skincare, estee lauder, stila, beauty pie, liberty london, jacob elordi, chanel, glycation, beauty spending

    17 min
  4. Ep. 21 Makeup Revolution

    APR 28

    Ep. 21 Makeup Revolution

    In this episode, I’m covering Makeup Revolution, the flagship brand for UK company Revolution Beauty, who has brought us trend-led products at affordable prices since 2014. I dive into their origin story, all their sub-brands (8 at one time!), their tumultuous 2022-2025 period, and why they’re hoping that bringing back their original leadership team will lead them through a brand reset. Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/intl/en/company/about-us.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_Beauty https://theindustry.beauty/the-interview-adam-minto-founder-ceo-of-revolution-beauty/ https://beautymatter.com/articles/revolution-beauty-goes-public-on-aim-market https://influencermatchmaker.co.uk/news/makeup-revolution-how-beauty-influencers-started-new-revolution https://www.beautyindependent.com/makeup-obsession-target-fast-beauty/ https://www.bustle.com/p/targets-makeup-obsession-collection-is-everything-you-need-to-glow-up-for-cheap-17947055 https://mumisfunlife.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/makeup-revolution-fortune-favors-the-brave-palette-review/ https://www.allure.com/story/makeup-revolution-vivid-baked-highlighter-shades https://www.whentaniatalks.com/makeup-revolution-haul/ https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/color-cosmetics/feature/ulta-beauty-masstige-brands-1202633930/ https://www.alexandar-cosmetics.com/en/brand/i-revolution#:~:text=The%20I%20Heart%20Revolution%20brand%20was%20created,of%20all%20makeup%20lovers%2C%20Seductive%20highlighters%2C%20bronze https://www.allure.com/story/makeup-revolution-launching-skincare-revolution-line https://www.sarahdeluxe.com/2018/10/revolution-skincare-better-than-ordinary.html#:~:text=the%205%25%20Caffeine%20Solution%20with%20Hyaluronic%20Acid,here%20is%20really%20creamy%20and%20feels%20won https://www.ukmakeupnews.co.uk/post/2018/07/13/the-scoop-norvina-palette-super-coverage-concealer-and-revolution-skincare https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/intl/en/revsays/hair-care.html https://www.revolutionbeauty.com/intl/en/revsays/xx-revolution.html https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/former-investor-accuses-revolution-beauty-of-deceit-and https://theindustry.beauty/ex-boss-of-revolution-beauty-agrees-to-pay-firm-2-9-million-to-end-auditing-dispute/ https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Revolution-beauty-launches-at-walmart-in-us,1486157.html https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/revolution-beauty-announces-expansion-of-product-selection-at-walmart-302389467.html https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/uks-revolution-beauty-turns-co-founders-lead-turnaround-scraps-sale-process-2025-08-22/ https://cnandco.com/2019/03/29/revolution-is-5/ https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Boohoo_increases_stake_in_Revolution_Beauty_to_become_largest_shareholder/205299 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Revolution_Beautys_new_CEO_remains_confident_despite_accounting_probe/205265 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Boohoo_stages_coup_to_oust_Revolution_Beauty_bosses/209586 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Revolution_Beauty_lashes_out_at_Boohoos_value-destructive_takeover_attempt/209603 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Chaos_at_Revolution_Beauty_AGM_as_Boohoo_raises_serious_concerns_over_board_conduct/209767 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Revolution_Beauty_settles_month-long_spat_as_Boohoo_takes_over_board/210130 https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/revolution-beauty-signals-change-with-new-ceo-appointment-211024# https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/revolution-beauty-ceo-lauren-brindley-announces-sudden-exit https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/revolution-beauty-up-for-sale-following-takeover-bid https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/looming-job-cuts-at-revolution-beauty-as-co

    56 min
  5. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 4.21.26

    APR 23

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 4.21.26

    Welcome back to the Beauty Bulletin by The Cosmetic Chronicles! This is your biweekly roundup of the biggest stories in beauty, including Sol de Janeiro x Urban Outfitters partnership, Rachel Zoe leading color at Essie, and more beauty brands grabbing at those tariff refunds. Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . beauty industry, L'Oreal, Kering Beaute, product launches, sustainability, tariffs, Sol De Janeiro, Essie, Urban Outfitters, NYX Fat Lip Oil, Credo Beauty, Aora Mexico, Rachel Zoe, Lancome, Devil Wears Prada 2, Tariff refunds . . Sources for this week: https://beautynewsdaily.com/loreal-finalises-kering-beaute-acquisition/ https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/kering-reports-lacklustre-q1-revenues-Q1-without-beauty https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/article/22964118/la-rocheposay-la-rocheposay-announces-retail-expansion-for-access-to-advanced-dermatological-skincare-with-instore-launch-at-walmart-nationwide https://beautynewsdaily.com/nyx-professional-makeup-enters-bodycare/ https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/urban-outfitters-welcomes-sol-de-janeiro-to-its-growing-beauty-category-deepening-the-beauty-brands-presence-in-lifestyle-retail-302739927.html https://beautynewsdaily.com/aora-makes-its-us-retail-debut-at-credo-beauty/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/rachel-zoe-just-took-on-a-major-new-beauty-role-at-essie/ https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/lanc%C3%B4me-debuts-the-devil-wears-prada-two-collaboration https://beautymatter.com/articles/175-billion-in-tariffs-is-up-for-grabs-and-beauty-brands-are-moving-fast

    26 min
  6. Ep. 20 Milk Makeup

    APR 14

    Ep. 20 Milk Makeup

    In this episode, I’m covering Milk Makeup, the brand that led the way in beautilization — quality beauty products in utility packaging (AKA throw in your bag and forgetaboutit). From cannabis-infused mascara to foaming primer to jelly blushes, Milk is known for providing playful and tactile products while never skimping on conscious ingredients and sustainable packaging. Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://milkmakeup.com/pages/about-us https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Makeup https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelburchfield/2025/12/22/milk-makeup-celebrates-10-years-in-2026-and-co-founder-says-the-brands-commitment-to-creativity-still-feels-fresh/ https://storyandrain.com/article/beauty-brand-shops-milk-makeup https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/make-up-nails/a29576115/milk-makeup/ https://vmagazine.com/article/milk-makeup-founders-on-the-brands-next-chapter/ https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-preservative-free-foundation https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/exclusive-why-milk-makeup-is-levelling-up-its https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2019/milk-makeup-ethical-uk/ https://www.glossy.co/podcasts/milk-makeup-ceo-tim-coolican-beauty/ https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/fashion/milk-makeup-uk-launch-date-beauty-vegan-cruelty-paraben-free-a8727526.html https://www.russh.com/milk-makeup-zanna-roberts-rassi/ https://indie-mag.com/2019/08/milk-makeup/ https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/milk-makeup-new-best-products-lipstick-blush-sunshine-oil https://fashionista.com/2016/02/milk-makeup https://www.glossy.co/beauty/international-is-top-of-mind-right-now-co-founder-zanna-roberts-rassi-on-milk-makeups-direction/ https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/feature/milk-makeup-main-post-invest-10739895/ https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-roll-and-blot-papers https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-watermelon-brightening-solid-serum-stick https://www.allure.com/story/milk-makeup-kush-mascara-cbd-oil https://www.thezoereport.com/p/milk-makeups-hydro-grip-primer-launches-march-8-heres-what-to-know-before-it-hits-shelves-16052064 https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/spac-led-by-former-loreal-executives-to-form-1-2-billion-beauty-company-11636974001 https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/product-review-milk-makeup-rolling-papers . . Milk Makeup, beauty innovation, CBD skincare, clean beauty, NYC brands, makeup trends, product innovation, vegan makeup, social media beauty, brand history

    45 min

  7. APR 7

    No New Ep + a Quick Announcement

    Hi all! There's no new episode this week, but I'll be back next week with a deep dive on a brand that came out of the fashion world in downtown NYC....drop guesses in the comments! Also, I now have a podcast email and would love to hear from you! Send me suggestions, stories, whatever you want - I'd love to get to know you all better! A full website is coming soon, but for now the email is the only part of it that's active lol All contact info below and I'll see you next week! --- Connect with me: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    2 min
  8. Beauty Bulletin: Week of 3.31.26

    MAR 31

    Beauty Bulletin: Week of 3.31.26

    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: Email: sarah@thecosmeticchronicles.com Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@glowandflowbysarah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Glow + Flow Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . beauty industry, beauty news, Olaplex acquisition, K-Beauty, Glossier store closures, Sephora launches, PFAS regulation, Salt and Stone, 818 Tequila, skincare innovation, Shu Uemura, Fig.1 beauty, dermatologist skincare . . Sources for this week: https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/hair-care/news/22963425/henkel-snaps-up-olaplex-in-14-billion-cash-deal https://retailboss.co/k-beauty-world-17-viral-korean-beauty-brands-ulta-beauty-marketplace-9-weeks/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/advent-international-set-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-salt-stone/ https://www.thestreet.com/retail/major-national-beauty-brand-glossier-closes-75-of-its-stores https://retailboss.co/fig-1-beauty-lands-on-sephora-with-dermatologist-created-skincare/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/shu-uemura-is-finally-back-in-the-uk/ https://beautynewsdaily.com/kendall-jenners-818-tequila-lands-its-first-beauty-collab/ https://retailboss.co/estee-lauder-750k-penalty-pfas-canada/

    24 min
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8 Ratings

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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
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sarah Carvalho
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    The Cosmetic Chronicles

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