Giovanni Valentini’s Post

Happy International Women’s Day, celebrating with gratitude today for the incredible women in my life, in particular those at work who inspire, motivate, and make me strive for greater connection every day. Last week, I had the pleasure of representing my MECCA Brands store along with my co-worker Charlotte at a training session led by Randi Christiansen and brand representative Will from Nécessaire, Inc.   After delving into the behind-the-scenes magic that goes on at the brand, the event emphasised the importance of bringing a spa-like experience into our daily lives – a valuable reminder to take a moment for ourselves and appreciate the little moments (or gimmers) that enrich our lives. Both Nécessaire, Inc. and MECCA Brands have seamlessly integrated this timeless concept into their business models, and I believe contributing to their well-deserved success.   Will guided us through several breathing exercises, encouraging customers to take three breaths before using the eucalyptus body wash, fostering a deeper connection to the spa-like experience. Grateful for this enriching opportunity and the meaningful conversations it sparked, I resonated with the shared values of sustainability, brand/ customer honesty, and passion for quality.     Already witnessing a positive response from customers in-store reinforces the belief that products crafted with the right intentions – passion, science, and authenticity – speak for themselves.   How do you take a moment for yourself? Let’s collectively pause to appreciate life and savour the essence of the little things, like the invigorating scent of a eucalyptus body wash!     #InternationalWomensDay #Sustainability #Mindfulness

Congratulations to Beautycounter celebrating it's 11th Anniversary today. When you truly understand what Beautycounter is all about – innovation, pioneering, transparency, responsibility– it’s so easy to celebrate! Beyond proud of this company who created a movement to change an industry unlike any other. Shaking up an industry to demand for stricter guidelines that directly impact the health of all is an understatement. Cheers to the future as we are just beginning to make the impact that we are set out to do. Brief Overview of some of the last 11 years highlights: ✅Rocked an industry to its knees while coining and introducing the term "CLEAN BEAUTY" ✅Offered thousands of women/men jobs jobs providing stay-at-home opportunities during COVID both in the USA/Canda ✅Certified BCorp. ✅85 Industry awards ✅ 350,000 Product Reviews of 5 ⭐️ reviews ✅ EWG verified ✅We recently increased our Never List™️ to almost 2900 questionable and harmful ingredients prohibited from use in our products ✅Fought tirelessly to have the passage of MoCRA, the first federal bill regulating the personal care industry since 1938! ✅Passage of 14 state laws, banning known toxic ingredients and creating safer work environments ✅Assisted Canada to update its CEPA regulation https://lnkd.in/g96gT9Gg Cheers to you #Beautycounter!

Thoughtful piece on the rise of masstige beauty and what it means for higher priced prestige brands. Will masstige continue on its ascent or is there a risk of being squeezed out? Thanks for including my thoughts Faye Brookman and Beauty Independent ! #beautyinvesting #beauty

In this latest article, our CEO Angelito Perez Tan, Jr. emphasizes the influence of changing consumer consumption patterns on the Chinese beauty market.

Interesting points on the changing industry landscape, and the pressures on Prestige Beauty brands. For educated & motivated consumers, brands have to cultivate belief in their "why," and demonstrate commitment to their purpose. There's a lot of opportunity for brands who can differentiate themselves. But, they also have to stay agile and relevant, with quality marketing, education, ingredients and performance, availability, and mission. In this competitive environment, the key to success will be driving and maintaining engagement. Looking forward to big changes this year in Beauty.

Wednesday with WWD... Read below for insight on the Beauty Industry.

🌧️ A Rainy Morning Full of Excitement & Gratitude 🌧️ As a founder and designer, there are certain moments that fill you with a sense of joy and appreciation for the people you get to work with. Rushing to meet Anna Jakubikova in Richmond, just before she flew off to the Czech Republic, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for having such an incredible partner on this journey. Despite being soaked in the summer rain, all I could feel was excitement. Anna is not only an amazing professional but also wonderfully creative and spontaneous, all while being incredibly strategic in her approach. I couldn’t imagine a better partner to help us bring Hedonista Lingerie to the amazing women of the Czech Republic. 🇨🇿✨ Czech women, much like the beautiful architecture that defines the country, have a deep sense of beauty and aesthetics. They are highly educated and excel in intellectual pursuits, embodying the qualities of the Hedonista woman—someone who is confident, ambitious, and effortlessly stylish. Our next step? Using deadstock fabrics to create our collections—perfect for our environmentally conscious clientele. I’m so excited to see how this resonates with the brilliant Czech women who value both beauty and sustainability. 🌿💫 Thank you, Anna, for your trust, and for being such a vital part of this exciting new chapter. #Hedonista #FounderLife #LingerieLove #CzechRepublic #Grateful #Sustainability #Minimalism #Partnership #BrandGrowth

🎉✨ Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month! 🎊 Support AAPI-owned and -founded beauty brands making waves in the industry. Like other founder communities of color, Asian founders face unique challenges in breaking into the beauty industry. Despite owning 10% of small businesses in the U.S., access to capital remains a hurdle for AAPI founders. However, driven by consumer demand, Asian American brands are seeing increasing success. In May 2022, Glow Recipe collaborated with AAPI brands to launch the AAPI Bestseller Beauty Collection. Participating brands included Glow Recipe, JINsoon Beauty LLC, Live Tinted, Hero Cosmetics, and more. These founders have also popularized Eastern beauty treatments in the U.S. "There’s room for all of us, and I’m thrilled we’re all here," says TATCHA founder Vicky Tsai. Let's celebrate diversity and support AAPI entrepreneurs in the beauty industry! #AAPIHeritageMonth #SupportAAPI #BeautyIndustry #DiversityAndInclusion

The beauty and Cosmetic industry in the Asia Pacific region has seen a rise in demand because of the increasing popularity and conscious branding amidst a wide range of celebrities.  If you know any such interesting facts regarding the industry, let us know in the comments. . Stay tuned for our upcoming report on Beauty / Cosmetics and the personal care industry. . #cosmetic #cosmeticindustry #beautyindustry #asiapacific #pollpost #interestingfacts #kpca #charteredaccountant #ca #trendingpost #kpcateam #latestupdates #LikeShareComment #connections #latestpost #linkedincommunity #linkdinpost #intrestingfact #comment