Milk Makeup

☀️ Celebrating Our Summer Interns ☀️ As our summer internship program wraps up, we celebrated our amazing interns with a fun activity—creating charmed lip gloss keychains using our Electric Glossy Lip Plumper! 💄✨ We’re incredibly proud of the growth our interns have shown and the dedication they've demonstrated over the past three months. It was inspiring to witness their development and to celebrate their contributions. To our interns in their final semester, remember that you always have a home at Milk Makeup. We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll accomplish! And to our returning interns, we’re excited to continue this journey with you in the fall. Adriana Bolaños, Louisa Friedman, Kelly Xie, Jonaira South, Sophie Dongwoo Choi, Melanie Samudio, Ivanna P. Olivia Dick, Reyanne Auguste, Beyoncé Rose, Grecia Otiura, Ella Neve, Mario Stampone, Olivia Maravelias, Raya Zaremba, McKenna Axtell, Julia Kaylin Singson Congratulations to all our interns! We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Thank you for being part of our team and for making this summer truly special. Here’s to our interns! 🌟🎉   #MilkMakeup #SummerInterns

✨ Did someone say ODYSSEY? ✨ We're thrilled to introduce 4 NEW shades of our Odyssey Lip Oil Gloss that have just joined the fam! Odyssey is here, bringing you high shine, juicy color, and hydration in every swipe. These new shades are ready to match any mood: 🎆 ADVENTURE: A lavender shimmer straight out of your Y2K dreams. 🌇 EXPERIENCE: A golden pink shimmer that glows like a sunset. 🌺 WANDER: A soft mauve for those effortless vibes. 👜 DAY TRIP: A warm brown that’s perfect for any occasion. Our lip gloss oils are packed with nourishing ingredients to keep your lips looking and feeling their best: 🌀 Antioxidant-rich jojoba oil to soften lips 🌀 Goji berry extract to soothe + firm 🌀 Cloudberry seed oil for intense moisture 🌀 Sunflower + avocado oil for extra nourishment The journey continues with these amazing new shades. We love them, and we know you will too! Experience the same nourishing, slick + shiny, 90% natural formula you love—now available in even more shades for every adventure. RUN to sephora.com and milkmakeup.com to get your Odyssey before they sell out!! 🛒 A huge thank you to the Milk Makeup team for their hard work and dedication in bringing this launch to life. Your creative freedom and fearless innovation have made these new shades possible. Milk fam, let us know which shade are you grabbing first? 👇 #MilkMakeup #OdysseyLipOilGloss 

A big shoutout to our incredible team! 🎉 Last week, the Milk Makeup field team made waves at the SEPHORA SMC conference. The Cooling Water Jelly Tint-themed candy store was a huge hit, thanks to the creativity of Sarah Tustin, Kali Perez, and Joseph Cusenza. With Istvan Hrichak leading the charge and the amazing energy from Ari Adams, Shawn Fisher, Destiny Gay, Taliah Graham, Reham Alrebh, and Stephanie Vitiello, this event was a huge success ✨

🌟 We are honored to be recognized by WWD Beauty Inc as one of the 2024 Most Powerful Beauty Brands! 🌟 WWD Beauty Inc has rounded up the 45 most influential brands driving the industry’s growth, and we’re thrilled to be included in this list. This recognition celebrates brands that exemplify long-term success, innovation, and a deep understanding of beauty’s evolving landscape. Milk Makeup has had a remarkable year—our Cooling Water Jelly Tints created a buzz with a 60,000-person waitlist and sold out within 24 hours of launch, while our beloved Hydro Grip Hydrating Face Primer continues to dominate the primer category. A huge thank you to WWD Beauty Inc for this recognition and congratulations to the Milk Makeup team for their commitment to innovation and clean beauty. We pride ourselves on offering easy-to-use, 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free makeup that sets the bar high. Tim Coolican, Harmony Boyer, Lou Gilgenkrantz, Dianna Ruth, Steve Nguyen, CFA, Tyler Smart, Kate Millington, Adriana Autie, Sydney Doyle, Paula Gem Andrada, Jasmine Haffar, Mollie Mayer We believe beauty isn’t just about how you create your look—it’s about what you do in it that truly matters. Check out WWD Beauty Inc to read all about it! #MilkMakeup #WWDBeauty #CleanBeauty #VeganBeauty #Innovation #BeautyIndustry #Teamwork https://lnkd.in/egE4D2yk

✨ We’re excited to share this feature on Milk Makeup’s journey by BeautyMatter, following a fantastic interview with our co-founder and COO, Dianna Ruth. This article delves into the heart of Milk Makeup, exploring our origins at NYC’s Milk Studios, and highlighting how creativity and innovation are embedded in our DNA. Since our launch in 2016, we’ve been pushing boundaries with vegan, clean formulas, bold colorways, and gender-neutral packaging—setting trends before they hit the mainstream. Our brand’s success story, from Sephora’s shelves to a global community of over 2.6 million Instagram followers, is a testament to our relentless focus on innovation and inclusivity. Dianna shares insights into our product development process, the challenges of staying ahead of the curve, and the importance of staying true to our values. Whether it’s our iconic Cooling Water Jelly Tints with a 60,000-person waitlist or our continued expansion in the UK with Boots, Milk Makeup is all about creating products that resonate with every individual. As we continue to evolve and grow, our mission remains the same: to build a brand that champions individual expression, embraces innovation, and stays deeply connected to our community. 🌱💄 A huge thank you to BeautyMatter for this incredible feature and a shoutout to our amazing COO, @Dianna Ruth, for such a powerful interview and for always being the driving force behind Milk Makeup's core values, both in our products and our brand representation. Mazdack Rassi, Zanna Roberts Rassi, GEORGIE GREVILLE, @Dianna Ruth, Jessica Blanco, @Melissa Melillo, Kali Perez, Jamilah S, Hannah Fitch, Zemirah H., Olivia Borrill, Hee Suk Kim, Sarah Tustin, Esther Jung, Sabrina Benmoha, Bozena Kapalka, Camille Hall, Alexandra Roche, Douglas Kroboth, Joseph Cusenza, Heather Gronski Check out BeautyMatter’s full article to discover more about our evolution, our products, and what’s next for Milk Makeup! https://lnkd.in/eDhiE2Hu

🌟 August Wellness Series: Work-Life Harmony 🌟 We were thrilled to have Charise Shields as our guest speaker for our All-Hands meeting yesterday focused on work-life harmony! With 15 years of corporate experience, Charise brings a wealth of knowledge from her roles as Partner and Head of Strategy at SmartThink Marketing Group, Principal at One Voice Consultancy, VP of Client Experience at JPMC, and Senior Researcher at Toyota Motor Sales and Nissan North America. Her diverse background has given her a deep understanding of corporate environments and the challenges employees face in their careers. During our session, "Maximizing Priorities to Maximize Your Day," Charise shared invaluable insights and tips on: 🔹 Conquering Your To-Do List: Mastering the art of planning and prioritization to tackle tasks efficiently and effectively. 🔹 Boosting Productivity: Techniques to enhance focus and achieve your goals. 🔹 Stress-Free Time Management: Navigating competing priorities, tight deadlines, endless meetings, overflowing inboxes, and constant interruptions with ease. Charise provided many strategies for optimizing our schedules, managing priorities, and creating a more balanced and productive work-life integration. A huge thank you to Charise for joining us and sharing her expertise! 🙌 and a shout out to our amazing HR Manager, Genise Clark, for putting this together! #MilkMakeup #ChariseShields #WorkLifeHarmony #AugustWellness

Career Development Workshop with our Interns 🌟 Yesterday, our SVP of Human Resources, Nikoletta Shivers, led an incredible career workshop for our interns. She shared insights from her years of experience in HR, covering resume building, interview tips, and cover letter writing 📄. Nikoletta also offered practical advice from a talent acquisition perspective to help our interns enhance their resumes and interview skills. 💡Our interns asked great questions and were eager to learn more. It was a valuable session for networking and career development. We’re excited to see how they apply these lessons! ✨ #MilkMakeup #Internseason #CareerDevelopment #CareerWorkshop

🌟Milk Makeup X The Center 🌟 We recently had the pleasure of hosting The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center at our Milk Makeup Soho office for a full-on glam day as part of our ongoing partnership. Our talented team had the honor of supporting The Center’s executive team with professional shots for their website. Our fabulous Sara Wren worked her magic with our Milk Makeup essentials, and our dedicated team provided additional support with hair and makeup. Meanwhile, our creative team perfectly organized and produced the day to capture every moment with perfect shots. The outcome was stunning, and we’re thrilled with how everything turned out! It was such a wonderful experience to connect with our friends at The Center and help their vision come to life. We had a great time and are proud to provide ongoing support to our special partner! Sara Wren, Kate Ingram, Joachris O., Shruti Dube #MilkMakeup #TheCenter 

Big news! Our Pore Eclipse Matte Blur Stick just won The Kit's prestigious Beauty Disrupter Award 🎉 We're incredibly honored to be recognized among the top 50 most innovative beauty launches of the year. The Kit rigorous testing process ensures that only the best, most effective products make the cut. Our Blur Stick stood out for its ability to absorb oil, lock makeup in place for up to 16 hours, and leave a flawless soft-focus finish. Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups or all-day shine control, especially in these sweaty summer days. A huge congratulations to our amazing Milk Makeup team! Your passion, creativity, and commitment to our brand DNA have made groundbreaking products like the Blur Stick possible. Thank you for always pushing boundaries and embodying the fearless spirit of Milk Makeup! 🥂 Jessica Blanco, Jamilah S, Zemirah H., Hannah Fitch, Olivia Borrill, Hee Suk Kim Don't just take our word for it - The Kit team loves it! Grab your Pore Eclipse Matte Blur Stick now at Sephora or milkmakeup.com and see why it's a beauty essential 🛒🌘 #MilkMakeup #PoreEclipseMatteBlurStick #TheKit #BeautyDisrupter #PoreEclipseMatteBlurStick https://lnkd.in/dCtcFJrx

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that we've reached an incredible milestone … 1 MILLION followers on TikTok! 🎉 We celebrated this major achievement with our Milk Makeup family, showing our amazing team appreciation for their hard work and creativity. This success wouldn't have been possible without every single person at Milk Makeup, from our social team's trendsetting content to our product team's innovative creations. To show our appreciation, we treated the team to fun activities, including Astrid & Miyu bracelet welding, NYC Tooth Gems by Bianca, and astrology readings to glimpse our future and see when we'll hit the next million followers. Thank you all for your love and support Milk Fam! Here's to our incredible Milk Makeup team. Cheers to reaching new heights together! 🥂✨ Caitlin O'Brien, Caitlin George, Zoey Burger, Blossom Brown, Alexis Shectman, Simran Alter, Katerina Correa, Zoe Bommarito, Tiffany Wu, Reyanne Auguste, Louisa Friedman, Kelly Xie #MilkMakeup #1MILLION #TikTok #Milestone #MilkMakeupFam #Celebration