As we approach International Women’s Day 2024 on March 8th, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and honour the achievements of inspiring women who have made significant contributions to various industries. In this edition, we highlight remarkable female entrepreneurs who have created successful brands and are making waves in the beauty, skincare, and wellness sectors.
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Nancy Twine – Briogeo Hair Care
Nancy Twine, the ‘green beauty expert’ and CEO of Briogeo Hair Care, left her Wall Street career in 2014 to create a transformational clean beauty brand. Inspired by a family tradition of crafting personal care products. As a child, Nancy worked alongside her mother, creating basic beauty essentials like hair treatments, face masks, and body scrubs using natural oils, vitamins, extracts, and butters sourced from the local food store. Fast forward to today, and Briogeo stands as one of the fastest-growing hair care brands, earning acclaim and becoming a favourite among the MECCA community.
Stacey Hollands – Lust Minerals
Meet Stacey Hollands, the visionary founder of Lust Minerals, an Australian all-natural mineral beauty brand that has taken the beauty industry by storm. Stacey, a 33-year-old mother of two, started her brand with a modest $10,000 investment from the comfort of her own home. What began as a passion project has now evolved into a global beauty powerhouse, boasting over $20 million in sales exclusively through their e-commerce site.
Lust Minerals is committed to clean beauty, merging performance and affordability. The brand’s bestseller, the Pro Finish Liquid Foundation, sells at a staggering rate of one every two minutes. Founded in 2014 when Stacey was just 25, Lust Minerals proudly remains Australian-owned and operated, with headquarters in Warana, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Dr Clara Hurst & Dr Deb Cohen-Jones – The Secret Skincare
Dr Clara Hurst and Dr Deb Cohen-Jones, the dynamic duo behind The Secret Skincare, have revolutionized the skincare industry with their medical-grade prescription skincare brand. Dr. Clara Hurst, a cosmetic doctor, and Dr. Deb Cohen-Jones, a general practitioner with expertise in cosmetic medicine, women’s health, and dermatology, joined forces to create a skincare line that combines medically proven ingredients to target individual skin concerns.
The Secret Skincare, founded in late 2019, quickly achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the $1 million sales mark within its first six months. The brand offers a unique approach, allowing customers to complete an online medical questionnaire to receive a personalized prescription of bespoke and custom formulations based on their specific needs.
Vicki Engsall – The Jojoba Company
Vicki Engsall, Co-founder of The Jojoba Company, embarked on a mission to provide a safe and natural skincare alternative. The Australian natural skincare brand is renowned for its use of Australian Wadi-Wadi Jojoba, a plant-based oil with properties similar to our own skin.
Sheena Yaitanes – Kosas
Kosas, a brand synonymous with conscious beauty, has captured the hearts of many. Named after the yoga philosophy of koshas, which teaches the interconnected layers within every human body, Kosas is committed to cultivating ‘beauty on every level.’ At the helm of this cool and conscious brand is Sheena Yaitanes, a Los Angeles-based chemist with a diverse career journey.
Sheena’s background includes studying biology and business and exploring acting and fine art before launching Kosas from her kitchen table in 2015. Leveraging her artistic expertise and colour knowledge, Sheena created eight shades of lipstick designed to complement different skin tones. Kosas’ ingredient-conscious and ultra-luxe formulas, infused with skin-loving and glow-granting ingredients like rice bran, rosemary extract, moringa oil, and jojoba oil, have garnered a devoted fan base, including celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Hailey Bieber, and Olivia Wilde.
Jessica Sepel – JSHealth
Jessica Sepel, a renowned nutritionist, best-selling health author, and founder of JSHealth, is a multifaceted woman who excels in empowering women in various aspects of life. As International Women’s Day approaches, JSHealth is launching the Menstrual March campaign, celebrating women and their menstrual cycles and promoting open conversations about menstrual and sexual health.
Adama Kamara – Just Shea
Adama Kamara, the founder of Just Shea, takes a holistic approach to self-care and wellness. Just Shea’s Shea Body Balm stands out for its commitment to quality and the use of natural, ethically-sourced, and plant-based ingredients. By incorporating shea butter, Adama empowers African women, supports agriculture, preserves culture, and promotes small-scale initiatives.
Vanessa Megan – Vanessa Megan Naturceuticals Skincare
Vanessa Megan, a driven and visionary entrepreneur, founded Vanessa Megan Naturceuticals Skincare with a commitment to clean, synthetic-free skincare. Inspired by a conversation with her friend Mel, Vanessa’s brand prioritises natural, wild-harvested, and bio-available ingredients.
Jess Rosenberg – moode
Jess Rosenberg, founder of moode, is not just creating premium prenatal vitamins; she’s building a community and education hub for women on their reproductive journey. Recognising the lack of inclusivity and honesty in the fertility conversation, Jess aims to provide a platform that addresses the diverse needs of women.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s honour and support these incredible women who are making a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industries. Their stories inspire us to dream big, break barriers, and strive for success in all aspects of life. Happy International Women’s Day!
Belinda Everingham – Wash Wild
Adding an environmental touch to our celebration Belinda Everingham, founder of Bondi Wash and Wash Wild is passionate about Australia’s native surroundings. Belinda has earned recognition in the home and cleaning industry. Her love for nature and the environment motivated her to create gentle, natural, and now affordable alternatives aiming to bring the captivating scents and natural essence of Australia into homes across the globe.
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