Diversity, Equality, Reality: A look at the business of beauty in 2017

Over the past year, individuals, corporations, and organizations have taken steps to make the cosmetics and personal care industry more inclusive and a more accurate reflection of local and global populations. Together, the 9 articles featured on today’s Cosmetics Design homepage and in our e-newsletter illustrate both progress and obstacles on the road to equality.

January 23

Trump White House moves swiftly against issues of import to the cosmetics and personal care industry 

April 18

Sabine Chalmers is first woman to join Coty board of directors 

May 31

Makeup brush manufacturer Anisa International celebrates 25 years in the cosmetics business 

June 11

Sheri McCoy is the only woman leading a beauty company on the Fortune 500 

June 25

Personal care and cosmetics leaders take on unconscious bias against race and gender

August 16

Ann S. Plimpton will soon be the new board chair at Inolex 

August 24

Indie beauty brand Sahi Cosmetics secures six-figure funding

September 18

“If we as beauty companies want every woman to buy our products…” 

November 20

MAC sets an industry precedent, honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance