Since 2018, Cassandra has worked as a journalist and editor in B2B news across multiple industries, starting in masonry construction and architecture before moving to cosmetics and personal care in 2023, and covers regulatory updates, consumer trends, scientific breakthroughs, as well as sustainable practices. In 2025, she received a regional silver award from the ASBPE for her work in video journalism. Additionally, she serves as a judge for various industry awards, as a panel moderator for the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, and as a host for editorial webinars. She has a BA in English from Loyola University Chicago. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cycling, and gardening.

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Ritual CEO on what will define beauty-from-within in 2026

Ritual CEO on what will define beauty-from-within in 2026

By Cassandra Stern

As brands enter a “prove-it” era shaped by clinical validation, ingredient transparency and evolving consumer expectations, Ritual’s founder outlines the standards she believes will separate leaders from laggards in 2026.

Top 10: Most read CDU articles of 2025

Top 10: Most read CDU articles of 2025

By Cassandra Stern

Throughout 2025, CosmeticsDesign US welcomed over 116,000 unique visitors who generated more than 207,000 page views of news content, covering beauty industry regulatory updates, scientific innovation, and other relevant topics.