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Forbes
4 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Future Of Clean Care: Building Brands Based On Integrity Not Hype
The future is not just about finding a better deodorant. It's about finding a brand at the store ... More that you feel good and that who's mission you can get behind. A decade ago, clean care was a niche. It was relegated to farmers' markets and indie apothecaries. Today, it's reshaping the personal care industry, and it's doing so quietly, sustainably, and with what some could call spirit. The next generation of beauty will probably not be defined by celebrity launches or flashy VC rounds. It'll probably be led by founders who value radical simplicity, performance-first products, and environmentally friendly products that walk the walk and talk the talk. And increasingly, it's driven by consumer demand for more than just clean ingredients. More and more consumers, especially the younger generation who want clean intentions behind the brands they support. Take Humble Brands, for example. It was founded by Google veteran Jeff Shardell in Taos, New Mexico. According to Humble, they didn't begin the brand with the intent to disrupt the $500 billion personal care space, they actually started it with a question: Why was it so hard to find a deodorant without chemicals you couldn't pronounce? From that question, their company and their brand was born. You might have come across Humble in your local Target or Walmart and the brand now boasts loyal customers, an expanding product line, high-profile collaboration with actor and environmentalist Jason Momoa (now of Minecraft movie fame), and a growing fan base with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But Humble's story is more than a case study in scaling a clean care brand. It's a window into where the category is heading next and what it takes to win consumer trust in a post-greenwashing world and a world where next-gen consumers can be demanding. Consumers, especially younger ones, no longer equate more with better. They seek out brands that ... More lead with honesty. So legacy brands are scrambling to retrofit sustainability into their product lines. Clean care upstarts, on the other hand, are building it into their DNA from their inception. That means formulating with fewer ingredients, rejecting unnecessary packaging, prioritizing transparency from the start, and focusing on simple, clear, and verifiable messaging. Brands like By Humankind, Necessaire, and Fussy have leaned into minimalism and not just in design, but in formulation. Products are stripped down to what works. Consumers no longer equate more with better; they want efficacy and honesty, not endless SKUs, fillers, and empty marketing promises. Humble, for instance, built its business around a four-ingredient deodorant. No preservatives. No greenwashing. Just performance. 'Do one thing well,' says Shardell, 'and don't move on until you've earned trust.' Jeff Shardell, started Humble with a question: Why was it so hard to find a deodorant without ... More chemicals you couldn't pronounce? Today's clean care consumers expect more than natural. They want brands that consider the full lifecycle of a product, all the way from how ingredients are sourced to the impact the product has in the world. That's where things like innovations in packaging come into sharp focus. In the case of Humble's collaboration with Jason Momoa, the brand prioritized biodegradable, paper-based tubes, which marked a shift. According to the brand, this seems to now be driving 15 percent of deodorant sales and growing fast. It's not just a celebrity vanity line, it's a functional experiment in sustainable delivery, inspired by a customer-turned-partner who deeply cares about ocean health. Across the category, others are following suit. Everist has pioneered waterless, concentrated formulas in aluminum tubes. Plus launched body wash sheets that dissolve in the shower. Packaging is no longer an afterthought, the packaging becomes part of the product. Next-gen consumers are going for brands like Pipette, Attitude, Blueland, Humankind, Necessaire, ... More Humble and Fussy, who focus on integrity, rather than hype. Clean care brands are proving that scale doesn't have to mean dilution. In fact, the most promising companies are those that resist the urge to expand too quickly or chase shelf space for ego's sake. Instead, they're choosing conscious growth, refusing to launch new SKUs until sustainability standards are met, producing more and more products in-house to maintain quality, and hiring teams aligned with their mission rather than just for industry pedigree. Brands like Pipette, Attitude, and Blueland are forging new models of operational excellence leveraging vertical integration, direct-to-consumer agility, and AI-powered forecasting to stay nimble while growing responsibly. Packaging is no longer an afterthought, the packaging becomes part of the product. As the clean care category matures, we're entering a new phase: one defined by bioinnovation, AI-driven product development, and consumer intimacy at scale. Humble is already exploring bioplastics, which are plant-based materials that replicate plastic's functionality while remaining compostable. At the same time, the company is experimenting with generative AI models to map emerging ingredient preferences, track real-time sentiment shifts, and test new scent profiles before they're even formulated. It's a far cry from the old-school focus group. This is next-gen R&D, and it's giving clean care startups a serious edge over their legacy competitors. In the past, luxury was about scarcity and sophistication. In the future, it will partly be about ... More integrity, sustainability, and design simplicity. In the past, luxury was about scarcity and sophistication. In the future, it will partly be about integrity, sustainability, and design simplicity. That's why clean care brands are well positioned for this shift in consumer behaviour. They aren't trying to emulate traditional prestige playbooks, they're rewriting them. They're premium not because of celebrity hype, but because of trust, craftsmanship, and values-led growth. As new technologies unlock better materials and more responsive formulations, and as consumers grow more ingredient-savvy, the bar will only rise. Brands that cut corners, fake green credentials, or chase shortcuts will love marketshare. The clean care revolution isn't a fleeting trend. It's a permanent shift in consumer values and brand behavior, especially as it pertains to younger demographics making choices with their disposable income. And while companies like Humble may not be chasing unicorn valuations or glossy ad campaigns, they're doing something far more impactful. They are reshaping personal care into something that's actually personal. The future is not just about finding a better deodorant. It's about finding a brand at the store that you feel good and that who's mission you can get behind.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is ‘A Minecraft Movie' Streaming on Netflix or Hulu?
Blockheads, rejoice! After A Minecraft Movie mined nearly $1 billion at the box office since its early April debut, the pixel-packed adventure is officially coming home — and yes, you can now stream it to your heart's content. The live-action-meets-CGI epic follows four unlikely heroes (played by Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and newcomer Sebastian Hansen) who get zapped into the Overworld and have to find their way back with the help of Steve — aka Jack Black in full, chaotic crafting mode. It's part action-comedy, part nostalgia trip, and totally Gen Z and Gen Alpha-approved. TikTok trends? Oh yeah. Creeper-core fashion? It's a thing now. Whether you missed it in theaters or just want to relive the blocky magic (again and again), we've got all the details on how to watch A Minecraft Movie on streaming. Let's get into it — no pickaxe required. As of May 13, you can snag the hit film on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and basically every major digital retailer. Prices vary slightly depending on the platform, but if you're going the Amazon route, expect to pay $24.99 to own or $19.99 to rent. Heads up: renting gives you a 30-day window to start watching, but once you hit 'play,' the countdown begins — you'll have 48 hours to finish your Overworld adventure. Sorry, streamers — A Minecraft Movie isn't on Netflix, and don't hold your breath for it to show up there anytime soon. Since it's a Warner Bros. release, the film will eventually dig its way over to Max. So, if you're hoping to catch Steve and the gang on Netflix, you're out of luck. Your best bet for now? Either rent or buy the movie on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Fandango At Home — or wait a bit longer for it to hit Max. Nope — A Minecraft Movie isn't on Hulu, and it's not heading there anytime soon. The blockbuster is a Warner Bros. release, not a Disney production, which means Hulu is off the table. Like most recent Warner Bros. titles, the film will eventually find its streaming home on Max, the company's own platform. Until then, your only options are to buy or rent it on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or Fandango At Home — or patiently wait for that Max debut. All new Warner Bros. theatrical releases eventually land on Max — it's just a matter of when. The exact timing varies by title, so don't expect a one-size-fits-all window. Take The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, for example: it hit digital (PVOD) just two weeks after its theatrical debut and started streaming on Max a little over two months later, on February 28. If A Minecraft Movie sticks to a similar rollout, it will start streaming on Max sometime around early July 2025. But nothing's officially confirmed — so stay tuned.
Geek Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Jason Momoa among 4 Actors in Talks to Star in Street Fighter Movie
The Street Fighter movie may have lost Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou , but they got a new director at the helm with Kitao Sakurai ( Bad Trip ). Now it looks like things are moving forward, and we have four actors being considered for what we assume are lead roles. According to Deadline, actors currently in talks to star in Street Fighter include Andrew Koji ( Bullet Train ), Noah Centineo ( Black Adam ), Roman Reigns (WWE), and Jason Momoa ( Aquaman ). Word has it that Koji and Centineo are being eyed to play Ryu and Ken; Reigns is in talks to play Akuma; and Momoa is being considered for the part of Blanka. Jason Momoa is in talks to play BLANKA in the live-action 'STREET FIGHTER' movie He joins Andrew Koji (Ryu) and Noah Centineo (Ken), with #WWE's Roman Reigns is negotiating to play Akuma. The film is being directed by Bad Trip and Twisted Metal's Kitao Sakurai. — Mullti-Fandom Hype (@MulltiFanHype) May 22, 2025 We don't have any details about the story yet, but at best we're going to get a movie where we have a bunch of colorful characters fighting each other. I'll admit, Mortal Kombat could have done better tone-wise, but maybe Street Fighter can learn what not to do from MK 's example. Admittedly, Street Fighter has been having a hard time getting back on the big screen. 2009's The Legend of Chun-Li was a major disappointment; but the live-action Assassin's Fist did get some positive buzz when it came out online. Personally, the 1994 movie featuring Raul Julia is still a favorite of mine (and should be watched by any self-proclaimed cinephile): The new Street Fighter movie still has no release date, but with all these years in development, hopefully it comes out sometime next year.
Bloomberg
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
The 15 Best Films From Cannes 2025
Hello! I'm Esther Zuckerman, a film critic for Pursuits, and I've just spent about two weeks at the Cannes Film Festival, which ends tonight. So what does that mean? Well, I saw more than 30 films in the lineup (including some pre-screenings back at home in New York), I drank a lot of rosé, I went to a bunch of beach parties, and I have a lot of opinions. Cannes is a festival known for its impossible glamour. After all, the premieres are black-tie affairs with strict dress codes. (This year nudity and volume were banned.) Meanwhile, anywhere you look on the Croisette you might see a celebrity. I never caught sight of Charli XCX, but she was bouncing around and chronicling her opinions on Letterboxd. I did spot Jason Momoa walking down the street, and he was massive. But for all the silliness outside the venues, inside the movies are typically extreme and intense.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Were All the Cutest Couple Moments at Cannes
At the Cannes Film Festival, we come for the movies and stay for the fashion. The Cannes red carpet is always one of the biggest displays of designer style each year, and it's brought us some of the most memorable celebrity looks, from Madonna's Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra and Natalie Portman's petaled gown to Rihanna's creamy Dior dress and Yseult's modern reimagining of 'The New Look.' Of course, while the stars often walk the red carpet solo, sometimes they use their stop at the glamorous Croisette as a date-night opportunity. Throughout history, a number of iconic pairings have made Cannes into their own romantic setting—take John Lennon and Yoko Ono, or Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles. More recent sightings include Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in 2014, and the Clooneys in 2016. This year, there's been no shortage of sweet couple moments either, from a newly-pregnant Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky, to Jason Momoa and Adria Arjona. Ahead, see all of the stylish duos who have graced the Cannes red carpet in 2025, and keep checking back for wears a blue asymmetrical gown from Alaïa, while Rocky wears a crisp black suit from Saint wears a Prada chiffon dress, while Jost sports a classic black wears a sage Louis Vuitton gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, while Jason Momoa wears an all-white wears a draping asymmetrical black Dior gown from the house's Fall 2024 collection, while Maroney wears a wears a pinstripe Ralph Lauren x Morehouse blazer with white pants, white sunglasses, and Boucheron jewelry. Tonya chooses a shimmering floral-printed maxi wears a mint green suit from Loro Piana, while Wall dons a nude, sparkly gown with matching wears a muted, cotton-candy color set from Chanel, while Hunt chooses a monochromatic black tux with patent leather wears a Louis Vuitton bib dress in white, while McCary opts for a classic black wears an off-the-shoulder, two-tone gown from Carolina Herrera with a sequined pink skirt, while Hermann wears a black Niro chooses a dark blue suit paired with black accessories, while Chen opts for a strappy black gown with a sequined bodice and floral-embroidered skirt. You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
