Kim K Beats Hailey Bieber's Brand, Perfume Makes You Fat, Drunk Elephant Recalls - Ugly Beauty News

Did you know the perfume you’re wearing might come with hidden health risks?...Or not. Or that a popular influencer’s oversharing landed her in legal trouble? In this deep dive, we unpack the ugly news that’s shaking up the beauty world. 1️⃣ The Hidden Risks of Phthalates in Beauty Products...according to the EWG. Phthalates, commonly found in perfumes and personal care products, are supposedly linked to potential health issues, including heart problems, infertility, and obesity. Experts like Dr. Shanna Swan and Dr. Leonardo Trasande explain how these endocrine disruptors affect your hormones, metabolism, and even DNA. But where are they getting their information from? 2️⃣ Drunk Elephant Recall Scandal Drunk Elephant’s voluntary recall of several popular products, including Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser and Protini Polypeptide Cream, shocked the skincare community. With ingredient mix-ups and concerns over microbial growth. 3️⃣ The Most Influential Beauty Brands of 2024 Traackr’s latest rankings highlight Sephora as the top beauty brand, with Rare Beauty, SKKN, and Rhode Beauty following closely. But why did Kim Kardashian’s SKKN outperform Hailey Bieber’s Rhode despite less visibility? 4️⃣ Marlena Velez’s Shocking Arrest A TikTok influencer with over 400,000 followers, Marlena Velez, made headlines after being arrested for shoplifting from Target—not once, but twice. We explore how her social media oversharing helped authorities identify her and the lessons infl