Meet Scorpion & Toad founder, Mac. Welcome Mac, thank you so much for connecting with me! First, I am eager to ask what inspired the creation of your brand, Scorpion & Toad? I was called to create Scorpion & Toad for a multitude of reasons really—but the heart of the matter is that I wanted to create something beautiful, both inside and out, that never cut corners. I have been lucky enough in my career to work for both corporate and indie beauty brands, but something I noticed was that there was always a compromise in the vision, whether it was changing out an ingredient for a less expensive/ effective one or changing packaging to something less visually pleasing. With Scorpion & Toad, I was determined not to let that happen and to truly bring my original vision to life. The first task was to create impeccable formulas—meaning that they are not only clean but incredibly effective (what’s the point of skincare without serious results, right?). The next step was to assemble a team of talented glassblowers to create the beautiful vessels that would house these formulas. After many weeks in the hot-shop, we created shapes and colors that really mirrored the beauty and complexity of the formulas inside. I am tremendously proud of the team here and products we produce.
Can you tell us a bit about your slow beauty formulation process and what makes you different from most? My love of formulation runs deep. Ever since I got my first luxury skin product as a gift for my 16th birthday, I have been obsessed with ingredients and
