Podcast 298: The world doesn’t need another celebrity brand. It needs yours.

Today marks the start of a brand-new year – and if you’re already feeling that spark of motivation, a sense that this is your year, and a hope for what’s to come, then this episode of Green Beauty Conversations is for you!

If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own skincare or haircare brand and being able to create your own beauty products that you’re proud to sell, then 2026 is the year to make it happen.

The beauty industry might already be overcrowded with celebrity brands, but the world doesn’t need another celebrity brand. It needs yours. People are no longer interested in another A-lister lending their face to a serum. Instead, they’re craving honesty, purpose and products created by real people with real passion.

So if you’ve ever felt the pull to create your own formulations or start your own skincare or haircare brand, this episode is your sign to finally say yes.

In this first podcast episode of the year, Lorraine lays out why 2026 could be the year you stop watching from the sidelines and begin building something meaningful.

If you’re tired of greenwashing, inflated claims, and the same faces dominating the shelves, this will remind you that the most exciting beauty brand the world is waiting for… is yours. Listen to the episode now!

“The world doesn’t need another celebrity skincare brand. It needs yours.” — Lorraine Dallmeier

Key takeaways:

• The industry doesn’t need another celebrity brand – it needs authenticity. Lorraine talks about how the beauty industry is exhausted by greenwashing, recycled marketing narratives and celebrity names on products they may not even use. Consumers are looking for something real, personal and rooted in genuine purpose. This shift opens the door wide for indie formulators who are driven by passion rather than publicity. If you’ve doubted whether there’s space for your brand, this episode shows you exactly why the industry needs your voice.
• Your brand doesn’t need to be perfect – it needs to be yours. Lorraine emphasises that perfection is not a prerequisite for starting. Every graduate who now runs a successful brand began with no experience, self-doubt and a desire to learn. What transformed their journey was simply the decision to start. You don’t need permission, qualifications or a large following. You need curiosity, willingness and the courage to create something that reflects your story.
• 2026 could be the year everything changes for you – if you take action. Many Formula Botanica students have already shared their intention to launch their brands this year. Lorraine shares how these conversations inspired her to hold listeners accountable. This episode is a call to action: whether you follow one of our recipes, sign up for our free course or email the admissions team, taking one small step this week could set your entire beauty journey in motion.
• Indie beauty is rising – and you can be part of the movement. Lorraine predicts that 2026 will be a defining year for independent beauty founders. With consumer trust shifting away from mainstream celebrity-backed launches, there is more room than ever for meaningful, plant-powered products created by real people. Your formulations and your brand story could be what customers are searching for. This episode encourages you to step forward and take your place in that future.
• Confidence comes from taking action – not waiting for the ‘right’ moment. Lorraine reminds listeners that confidence isn’t something you wait to feel – it grows through doing. Every successful graduate began unsure, yet became confident by taking consistent action. By starting today, you give yourself the chance to build momentum, gain skills and ultimately create a brand you believe in wholeheartedly. This episode is a powerful invitation to start.

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Lorraine Dallmeier

Lorraine Dallmeier is a Biologist, Chartered Environmentalist and the CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetic science school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica Team.