In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta chats with Shirley Pinkson-Mañas, co-founder of Well People and Head of Education at e.l.f. Beauty, about her pioneering journey in clean beauty. Shirley’s career started as a makeup artist with brands like MAC and NARS, where she developed a passion for quality ingredients and transparency. After realizing a gap in clean beauty products, she co-founded Well People in 2008, with a mission to make effective, safe, and socially responsible cosmetics accessible to all.

Well People’s ethos is grounded in performance, skin health, and ethics. Shirley discusses the brand’s commitment to transparency, educating consumers without fear tactics, and ensuring safety by banning over 2,500 ingredients. Well People was the first color cosmetics brand to receive EWG verification, reinforcing its dedication to transparency and consumer trust. With innovative multifunctional products, like their Supernatural Complexion Stick, Well People has continued to raise the bar in clean beauty.

Shirley also shares the challenges of being a Latina, LGBTQ+ founder and the importance of perseverance and staying true to values in the face of industry obstacles. Her insights on today’s conscious beauty consumers, particularly Gen Z, highlight a growing demand for ethical and effective products. Through Well People and e.l.f. Beauty, Shirley is shaping a future in beauty that champions integrity, sustainability, and empowerment. Tune in for an inspiring look at how clean beauty can transform both industry standards and consumer choices.

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