Born in Orange County, California, Katherine launched Versed in 2018 after years in fashion and beauty media. Frustrated by overpriced skincare with confusing ingredients, she created Versed to deliver clean, effective products that are affordable and easy to understand for real people, every day.

Born in Wilton, Connecticut, Emily launched Glossier in 2014 after building a loyal following with her beauty blog Into the Gloss. Frustrated by brands that ignored real people's routines, she created Glossier to offer minimalist, user inspired products that celebrate natural beauty and community driven design.
