About Us

Beauty That's Universal. Timeless. Intentional.

Laughter & Kandy Beauty was born in a lab — not a boardroom. Founded by Rebecca McCarthy, a cosmetic chemist with a deep belief that luxury beauty should never compromise on integrity, every product in our collection is the result of years of formulation expertise, ingredient research, and an unwavering commitment to how beauty should feel on your skin.

The Founder's Story

Rebecca didn't set out to build a beauty brand. She set out to solve a problem: why did so many lip products feel uncomfortable, look artificial, or rely on ingredients that had no business being near your skin? As a cosmetic chemist, she had the knowledge to do something about it.

Working from first principles — hydration, comfort, shine, elegance — Rebecca formulated every ingredient with intention. No fillers. No harsh additives. No shortcuts. What emerged was a collection of lip glosses that perform like skincare and wear like luxury.

Laughter & Kandy is the result of that journey: a brand built on science, guided by aesthetics, and grounded in the belief that beauty should feel as good as it looks.

Our Formulation Philosophy

Every formula we create is held to four non-negotiables:

  • Hydration — ingredients chosen to nourish and condition, not just coat.
  • Comfort — lightweight, non-sticky wear that you forget you're wearing.
  • Shine — a luminous, glass-like finish that flatters every skin tone.
  • Elegance — formulas refined until they feel as premium as they look.

We avoid harsh additives, and anything that doesn't earn its place in the formula. If an ingredient isn't contributing to the experience on your skin, it isn't in our products.

100% Vegan. Always.

Laughter & Kandy Beauty is proudly 100% vegan. Every product is free from animal-derived ingredients — because beautiful formulas don't require compromise. Our commitment to vegan beauty isn't a trend or a marketing claim; it's a founding principle that shapes every decision we make, from ingredient sourcing to finished product.

Beauty for Everyone

Our mission is simple: beauty that's universal and timeless. We create for every skin tone, every occasion, and every version of you — because great formulation doesn't discriminate, and neither do we.

Welcome to Laughter & Kandy. We're glad you're here.