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Aug 2021
57m 19s

Sasha Plavsic: Ilia Beauty Founder and C...

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In founding clean skin-centric beauty line Ilia ten years ago, Sasha Plavsic was way ahead of the industry in what would become known as “clean beauty.” The brand began with a lip balm that was safe, effective, and natural and has since expanded into a full range of complexion formulas that consistently win beauty awards and put the brand in the top three gr ... Show More
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