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How a Beauty Brand Loses Its Cool — and Gets It Back

The beauty labels that defined the 2010s, from Milk Makeup to Herbivore Botanicals, are now attempting to reignite shoppers’ desire in a new era.
Milk Makeup co-founder Mazdack Rassi’s top priority is to reestablish a clear connection between the brand and Milk Studios.
Milk Makeup co-founder Mazdack Rassi’s top priority is to reestablish a clear connection between the brand and Milk Studios. (Milk Makeup)

The beauty ecosystem of the 2010s revolved around one question: What would a cool girl put on her face?

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Brennan Kilbane
Brennan Kilbane

Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.

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