DALLAS — More than a dozen local Gen Zers joined retail buyers to vote for their favorite beauty brands from among suppliers participating in the inaugural Next Gen Beauty Picks event earlier this week in Dallas.
Over three dozen brands showcased their products during the event, held during Tuesday evening’s cocktail hour at ECRM's Skin Care, Bath, Cosmetics, Natural & Clean Beauty/Sun Care Sessions. The teens and buyers sampled the products and then cast their votes on four categories.
The teen judges were all alumni of the learning academies in the Texas cities of Legacy, West Frisco, West McKinney and Richardson. These academies are owned and operated by Chithra Kannan, Founder of the beauty brand .

The winning brands were:
Favorite Skin Care Product:
Favorite Cosmetic Product:
Favorite Bath Product:
Favorite Sun Care Product:




Event Photos by Larry Shore of