Inside Beauty: Violet Grey’s Gamble, Sonya Dakar Scandal, & Makeup Revolution’s Crash
- Julia Chang
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
This week on GlowJob, we’re breaking down the biggest stories shaking the beauty world. From Violet Grey’s luxury-laden comeback and high-stakes acquisition of Detox Market, to the jaw-dropping allegations against celebrity esthetician Sonya Dakar, we cover the scandals and strategy moves you need to know. We also dive into Makeup Revolution’s financial freefall, plus Cardi B’s courtroom drama that’s serving memes and chaos in equal measure. Get ready for beauty news that’s part business, part scandal, and fully unmissable.
00:00 – Intro
00:22 – Violet Grey Origins: Violet Grey’s rise as the ultimate “if you know, you know” luxury retailer.
02:43 – Violet Grey x Detox Market. Power play or lifeboat? The Detox Market acquisition explained.
07:06 – The Chemical Peel Horror Story. A woman alleges Sonya Dakar disfigured her with a chemical peel.
09:00 – Sonya Dakar’s Controversial Past. The infamous 2008 inspector “biting incident.”
13:37 – Makeup Revolution’s Financial Freefall. $20 million raised, but only to cover mounting debt.
16:00 – The Dupe Game. Was Makeup Revolution just another dupe brand?
18:06 – Cardi B Trial Breakdown. The Security guard suing Cardi for $24 million in damages plus all the Meme-Worthy Moments
21:00 – Wrap Up: Weekly beauty news, business shakeups, and scandals — stay tuned for next Monday’s roundup.
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