What does it take to create a beauty brand from scratch—and make it shine on shelves like Sephora or QVC?

Meet Ginger King: award-winning cosmetic chemist, industry powerhouse, and the “Beauty Shark” who’s turning bold ideas into million-dollar brands.

In this episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed, Ginger shares her 30-year journey through the beauty industry, from dreaming of makeup artistry to formulating viral products like JOICO's Ice Spiker and Freeze 24/7’s SPF cleanser. You'll hear how her cultural expectations led her to a master’s in chemistry—and ultimately, to shaping the skincare and haircare industry from behind the scenes.

Ginger also dishes on: → The Daymond John lip balm collab inspired by his cancer scare → What really happens at Shark Tank auditions (spoiler: 4 AM lines and no sharks) → The skincare secret to dark spot fading—if you’re consistent → Why sunscreen and beeswax may not be your skin’s best friends → How one client grew her beauty brand to $20 million with Ginger’s help

💄 Whether you're launching your own line or just love a good entrepreneurial glow-up, this episode is filled with beauty, brains, and bold business truths.

5 Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss ➤ Ginger’s formula for building brands—not just products ➤ The science and ethics behind safer, vegan lip balms ➤ Why Instagram works better than LinkedIn for finding beauty clients ➤ The must-know ingredient swaps for health-conscious consumers ➤ How Ginger’s consulting led to real products on real shelves

💬 Favorite Quotes: 🗣️ “If it’s going near your mouth, it should be made by someone who cares about what goes inside.” 🗣️ “Beauty isn’t just skin deep—it’s in the science, the ethics, and the purpose.” 🗣️ “You don’t just need a product. You need a brand with a story that sells.”

🎁 BONUS: Adrienne buys Ginger’s vegan, ultra-hydrating lip balm live on-air—and gets the scoop on a body chiller perfect for hot days (or hot flashes!).

🔗 Follow Ginger King on Instagram: @thebeautysharkginger

🛍️ Shop Ginger’s Brand: Visit her site and discover the ultimate lip balm, body chiller, and more. (Don’t miss the book: How to Start Your Own Cosmetic Line—with a free consultation bonus!)

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