Journals

Maker's Voice

What Beauty Taught Me About Listening

July 23, 2026|Robert Cole

After more than a decade in makeup artistry, beauty education, and brand training, the lesson that stayed with me was not how to follow beauty—but how to listen.

Why I Built Ivy & Onyx

July 23, 2026|Robert Cole

From growing up in Angleton, Texas, to more than a decade as a beauty educator and makeup artist, founder Robert Cole shares the curiosity, research, and belief in botanical science...

The Formulations

What Clean Beauty Means at Ivy & Onyx

July 23, 2026|Robert Cole

Beyond a label, clean beauty is our commitment to thoughtful formulation, ingredient transparency, responsible development, and products created with care for both people and the world around them.