Two Ex-MECCA Insiders Dropped a Beauty Brand, It Sold Out in 72 Hours!
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Two Ex-MECCA Insiders Dropped a Beauty Brand, It Sold Out in 72 Hours!

Picture this: You're at the top of your game at Australia's biggest beauty retailer, then you quit to bet everything on bodycare. Not once, but twice. Sounds like a risky move, right?

When two former beauty executives leave their dream jobs to launch a bodycare brand, the industry pays attention. When that first brand sells out in 72 hours, people take notice. But when they follow it up by launching a second brand that flies off supermarket shelves nationwide? That's when you know you're dealing with serial entrepreneurs who've cracked the code.

Camille and Georgie, the founders behind Bronte and SOMA, share their journey from corporate beauty to launching two successful Australian brands. They reveal what it takes to succeed in the competitive beauty market, the personal story behind the Bronte name (featuring Camille's 99-year-old Italian grandmother), and their honest takes on cult products versus overhyped launches.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Bronte Fragrance-Free Body Cleanser $17

Bronte Sea Salt Body Cleanser $17

Bronte Santal Body Lotion $18

SOMA Body Wash $18

Cosmetics 27 Baume 27 Advanced Formula $213 - $281

Diptyque Fragrances & Candles

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum $300 - $911

Glow Recipe Dew Drops $62

The Ordinary

La Roche-Posay Australia

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    Hosts: Kelly McCarren

    Guest: Camille Peressini & Georgie Gilbert

    Producer: Sophie Campbell

    Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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    From Industry Secrets To Celeb Encounters: Leigh Campbell's Career In Beauty

    From Industry Secrets To Celeb Encounters: Leigh Campbell's Career In Beauty

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    13 Sep 202314min

    The French ‘It Girl’ Brand You Can Now Get Your Hands On

    The French ‘It Girl’ Brand You Can Now Get Your Hands On

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    12 Sep 202314min

    A Skin Specialist On The Best Non-Toxic Way To Improve Facial Texture

    A Skin Specialist On The Best Non-Toxic Way To Improve Facial Texture

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    11 Sep 202314min

    Our 4-Step Guide To Sweat-Proof Makeup

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    10 Sep 202315min

    Our Favourite Micellar Water Has An Oil Cleanser Upgrade

    Our Favourite Micellar Water Has An Oil Cleanser Upgrade

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    7 Sep 202311min

    Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine

    Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine

    You've heard of spring cleaning your house, right? Well, it's time to extend that same love and attention to your beloved beauty products. On the show today, we'll be talking about why it's essential to give your beauty stash a good old spring cleaning. Trust us; your skin will thank you! EVERYTHING MENTIONED:  TerraCycle OXX Studio Cosmetic Brush Cleaning Mat $6.50 One Night Stand AHA Overnight Facial $149 O Cosmetics Hydra Plus Sleep-In Mask $69 FRESH Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask $150 Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub 14% $54 Weightless Body Treatment with 2% BHA $13 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered?  Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone on 02 8999 9386.  Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. Want this and other podcasts delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to our podcast newsletter. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Kelly McCarren Producer: Cassie Merritt Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 Sep 202313min

    The Biggest Aussie Product Launch Of The Year

    The Biggest Aussie Product Launch Of The Year

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    5 Sep 202313min

    A Cosmetic Doctor On The Benefits Of Face Massage

    A Cosmetic Doctor On The Benefits Of Face Massage

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