Blanka

A huge thanks to FoundersPress for featuring Blanka's new haircare line in their latest article! 🎉 We're beyond excited to help creators dive into the $87.9B haircare market with our high-quality, North American-made products. Starting a haircare line used to take 6-9 months, but with Blanka, it’s now down to about 30 minutes. Whether you’re a salon owner, beauty creator, or an entrepreneur starting out, there couldn’t be a better time to get started. Check out the full article to learn more about our latest launch and vision. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJ98cnpi #haircare #hairlaunch #entrepreneur #tech

Exciting times ahead! Our Marketing team is hiring a Digital Marketing Intern to help drive our next stage of hyper-growth 🚀 This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to start their career at a start-up, get hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, and learn from a team of experienced professionals. If you're passionate about the beauty, tech, and marketing industries, this is your golden opportunity ✨ If you’re ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now at 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/g7xRs2nD #hiring #yvrjobs #techjobs #internships

2024 has been a phenomenal year for us so far, bursting with exciting growth and expansion! We’ve been busy, building our dream team and taking Blanka to new heights. Over the past few weeks we have welcomed some incredibly talented individuals, who are already crushing it!! We’re super excited to introduce these amazing individuals: 👉 Karli Leitl - As the Head of Strategy & Operations, she’s leading our strategic initiatives and streamlining our operations with her brilliant vision. 👉 Emiline Willson - Our Fractional People & Culture Manager, who’s enhancing our team's dynamics and fostering a positive workplace culture with her expertise. 👉 Chelsea Coughlin - Our Business Development Representative, who’s instrumental in building strong relationships. 👉 Rigo Santoso - Our Operations Intern, diving into the private label beauty world and bringing fresh perspectives and energy to our operations. We’re excited about what lies ahead for Blanka and can’t wait to see the incredible contributions these talented individuals will continue to make. 🚀 #TeamBlanka #Expansion #WelcomeToTheTeam #BlankaFamily #Employeebranding

🌟 Cosmetics & Skincare Industry Forecast: Summer 2024 Edition 🌟 As summer heats up, so does the cosmetics and skincare industry! 🔥 Here’s what to expect for Summer 2024: 🎀 Soft Beauty: Hailey Bieber's rhode skin launched pocket blushes, which sold out quickly in classic Hailey fashion! These blushes provide a satiny, diffused flush for cheeks and lips, fitting the soft beauty trend focused on natural, fresh-faced looks. This minimalist approach enhances features with lightweight foundations and subtle highlighters, celebrating individual beauty with simplicity and elegance. 🧴 Personalized Skincare: Advancements in AI and skin analysis technology are making personalized skincare and haircare more accessible. Curology's new Hair FormulaRx offers customized solutions for hair loss and growth. This trend is expected to grow, with more brands offering tailored products for individual needs. 🧴 Body Care Takes Center Stage: SEPHORA is piloting a new body care merchandising strategy in 60 stores this summer. As consumers are increasing their investments in luxurious body scrubs, nourishing oils, and hydrating lotions for smooth, radiant skin, brands like Kate McLeod, OUI the People, and @54 Thrones are leading the way with innovative body care products. The future is bright for the cosmetics and skincare industry this summer! Which trend excites you the most? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Summer2024 #BeautyTrends #Skincare #Cosmetics #SoftBeauty #PersonalizedSkincare #BodyCare

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Ever wondered why it’s so hard to find amazing quality sunscreen in North America compared to the EU? ☀️ The answer lies in outdated regulations and limited ingredients, leaving us lagging far behind Europe, South Korea and Japan. But why is that? Let’s take a deep dive👇 FDA Approval Process: The FDA regulates sunscreens as OTC drugs, requiring a lengthy approval process for new active ingredients. This delay prevents newer, more effective formulations from reaching the U.S. market quickly. Limited Ingredients: The FDA's list of approved sunscreen ingredients hasn’t changed much since the 90s. That’s right, the last time the FDA approved a new UV filter was over 20 years ago ⁉️ This means Americans miss out on newer, better, and most importantly safer sunscreens that are available in other countries. On the up-side, congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress has been on a mission to upgrade our sunscreen game. 💪 In collaboration with Charlotte Palermino from Dieux Skincare, she’s pushing for modernized regulations so we can enjoy the best protection available. 🇨🇦 Where does Canada stand in all of this? While Canadian regulations are a bit more progressive, they still face similar challenges, relying heavily on U.S. standards. 👉🏼 Bottom line: North Americans deserve better quality sunscreen that protects effectively without compromising on ingredients or appearance. What’s your take on North American sunscreen? Love it, hate it? 🤔 #sunscreen #spf #beautystandards

The latest #beautytech round-up is here and you don't want to miss it 🫡🫡🫡 The beauty world has seen some groundbreaking tech innovations recently, and our team at Blanka has curated our favorites just for you. Swipe through the slides to read more about what’s been happening in recent weeks, from AR mirrors by DOLCE&GABBANA, to a revolutionary hair dryer using infrared light debuted by L'Oréal, and more… What do you think about these innovations? Anything we’ve missed from the beauty world news? Comment your thoughts below 💭 #marketing #beautytechnews #innovation #beautyindustry

Last week we hosted our very first event in Vancouver and it was scary. I had flashbacks to elementary birthday parties, the voice in my head saying “what if no one shows up?!” Turns out, everyone showed up. Co-hosted with Paige Sandher of CouchHaus (a beautiful space, amazing products and now I have convinced myself I need a new custom couch...), it was truly a magical evening that’s left me with so much energy! Guests got to experience different aspects of how they can start their business with Blanka, and more importantly got to know our team on a personal level. I’m SO proud of our team, and especially Ashley and Beck for making the dream a reality. I can’t wait to empower those that attended the event to create their own beauty and wellness brands with Blanka. And a special thank you to our talented photographer/videographer for the night Arina for perfectly capturing the essence of the evening. I'm already looking forward to our next event on June 6th… Guess where it is?! Hint: Big 🍎

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Co-Founder and CMO, Adam Chuntz, for being recognized as a TOP marketing leader to watch in 2024 by FoundersBeta 🎉 At Blanka, Adam leads the marketing creative teams and loves to push the boundaries through experimentation; “Marketing is all about experimentation, so don’t stress out too much about the campaigns or projects that don’t pan out exactly as planned.” 🔗 Learn more about Adam and his journey here: https://lnkd.in/gEUyB-Kw #MarketingLeadership #BeautyTech #TopMarketingLeaders #ContentMarketing

🌅 We love waking up to articles like: Are Beauty Products Better Made Today Than A Decade Ago? Rachel Brown has done a great job of taking a deep dive into this captivating question, providing us with valuable insights into industry advancements and future trends. While the beauty industry has made remarkable strides in tech innovations, raw materials, manufacturing, and packaging, we believe there's always room for even more groundbreaking advancements. 🚀 Our Top Takeaways: 🍃 Advancements in Clean Beauty: The shift towards natural ingredients has led to innovative formulations that prioritize both safety and efficacy. As Kate Duffy, from Elevation Labs points out products have become more effective and aesthetically pleasing, thanks to green chemistry principles. ☀️ A Need for Sunscreen Innovation: Kaylee Lieffers (Astle) Astle, CEO of Blanka, highlights a significant need for advancements in sunscreen technology in the U.S. market. Despite global innovations, "It’s been two decades since the FDA approved new active ingredients in the U.S., and the result is that the U.S. lags behind other regions like Europe and Asia in adopting the latest sunscreen technologies. 🌍 Sustainability & Inclusivity: There's a growing focus on eco-friendly practices and catering to diverse consumer needs. As a result the industry is making strides in using sustainable packaging and creating products for a broader spectrum of skin types and concerns. 💡 Key Contributors: Kate Duffy - Elevation Labs, Mark Wuttke - Cosmetic Solutions, Eric Korman - The Goodkind Co., Tara Chacho - Cohere Beauty, Cheeho Ciro Choi - CTK Cosmetics, Tish Poling - International Products Group, Maria Osorio, M.A. - Cosmetica, richie rubin - Garcoa, Kaylee Lieffers (Astle) - Blanka, Jennifer Hurtikant - Prime Matter Labs, Noel Dutcher- Craft Beauty Lab, Fred Khoury - Above Rinaldi Labs, David Chung - iLABS and The Rootist, David Gobeli, Kristi Vinkemeier - FP Labs, Mary Berry - Cosmos Labs 💬 What do you think? Are there other areas where the beauty industry needs to catch up or innovate more? Share your thoughts 👇 https://lnkd.in/gQH6h3JD