As we head into Labor Day and take a moment for some much-needed rest, I want to thank you for your continued support of Red Lip Rundown. I can’t believe we’re already on our fifth edition!

I’m excited to keep sharing updates with you, especially as I enter my final year of graduate school at NYU Stern this fall. Speaking of which, I have some reading lined up for my Consultative Selling class that kicks off on Tuesday night - wish me luck!

In case you missed it, I recently founded a beauty-focused vertical within Stern’s Luxury and Retail Club, and we have some exciting events on the horizon! And because I know you’re as obsessed with all things beauty as I am, I couldn’t help but share a few of my must-haves to celebrate this new chapter:

And without further ado, in this week’s rundown, dive in as we explore how industry leaders are thriving in a competitive market, whether through brand comebacks, scaling breakout beauty brands, or modernizing established brands.

READING ROUNDUP - ARTICLES TO CHECK OUT

Revlon’s runway return with Christian Siriano and InnBeauty Project’s rise as Sephora’s breakout star show how bold moves and smart leadership are shaking up beauty. Plus, discover how influencer brands like Vieve are building lasting success.

• Revlon Will Make Its Fashion Week Comeback With Christian Siriano, Thanks to a Viral Social Media Post - WWD

• Can influencer-founded beauty brands still go the distance? - Vogue Business

• How Masstige Beauty Star InnBeauty Project Continues to Succeed at Sephora - CEW

PRESS PLAY - PODCAST EPISODES TO NOTE

Listen to discover the secrets behind beauty’s biggest success stories—from Rhode Skin’s meteoric rise, to Danessa Myricks’ unexpected journey, and Artemis Patrick’s bold plans to modernize Sephora.

• The rise of Hailey Bieber's Rhode Skin - The Devil Wears Data

• Inside Sephora’s Plan To Win At Retail In The Age Of Beauty Influencers - Leadership Next

• Danessa Myricks Beauty founder talks ‘accidental’ success - TODAY Show 

PENCIL THIS IN - UPCOMING EVENTS

Catch up with beauty besties at these virtual and IRL moments.

• 9/11: Forbes Power Women’s Summit  // Virtual

• 9/18 and 9/19: MakeUp In New York  // Javits Center, NYC

JOB BOARD - EXCITING ROLES IN THE BEAUTY SPACE

Now hiring - check out these roles in the industry.

1. Content Marketing Associate at Hero Cosmetics - Remote

2. Marketing Manager at Byredo - Hybrid - New York, NY

3. Senior Manager, Social Media at Olaplex - On-site - New York, NY

4. Director, Brand Marketing at Tarte Cosmetics - Hybrid - New York, NY

5. Senior Trade Marketing Manager at Briogeo Hair Care - Remote 

💌 Message me on LinkedIn if there’s anything else you’d like to see in future editions.

xx Saba Bokhari

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the author’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the author’s workplace.