Vol. 7 · WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026
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Iskra Lawrence Is Selling Control of Saltair. She Keeps a Title.

“Four years after launching Saltair with a beauty incubator, Iskra Lawrence is handing control of a reported $150 million brand to private equity. Her new title: Chief Community Advocate.

By Remarkable Magazine — October 27, 2026 — 5 min read

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