In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa sits down with Dr. Joanne Reilly, the inspiring founder and CEO behind Kinvara Skincare. The award-winning Irish brand blends science, sustainability and plant-powered beauty. From humble beginnings to being stocked in 600+ stores, Jo shares how Kinvara grew organically while staying true to its values, balancing local roots, global ambitions and a loyal customer base.

Key Takeaways:

• Building a trusted, award-winning Irish skincare brand
• Science meets sustainability in every product
• Staying true to Irish roots with proudly Irish-made, Irish-branded products
• Balancing retail growth with booming e-commerce
• Using tech and AI to shape the future of skincare retail
• Expanding successfully into Canada with bilingual packaging
• Exciting new Irish branding and new SPF launches coming in 2026

Check out Kinvara website at https://www.kinvaraskincare.com/ 

Go raibh míle maith agat le Joanne ó Kinvara as labhairt liom inniu, agus as an gcúpla focal as Gaeilge.

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