EMILY WEISS

One of the big things I've learned over the years and I'm excited that Glossier perpetuates is that wherever you're at, in terms of your scope of knowledge around beauty, is totally okay. And not just okay, but actually really valuable.

If you look dull, the easiest thing to do is wash your face with water, and immediately you look refreshed.

Your skin is like a plant. You have to water it. Make sure it's hydrated, not just squeaky clean.

In our product development cycle, we ask and listen to our customer about what she wants.

I've had some not-great experiences with laser hair removal, probably because I haven't done what they told me.

You can make a million excuses for why something didn't go well, but ultimately, just fix it and get on with it. Be a solutions person.

Elin Kling is one of the most stylish women I know.

Nobody said being platinum was easy.

My wardrobe falls into two camps most of the time: either very monochromatic and tailored or really vintagey, with '30s and '40s-style long floral dresses. I don't buy that much, so every time I invest in something new, it has to elevate what I have hanging in my closet.

When Glossier launched in the U.S. back in 2014, it felt small - but in a good way. We were able to introduce ourselves locally, start a community, and build something special together.

Products are a way to connect with - or disconnect from - who you are.

The single guiding principle that I try to follow, assuming blindly that the rest will fall into place, is to operate squarely in the present. I think it's one of the most difficult things for anyone to do.

Beauty is very intimate.

The ideal intern is committed, creative, organized, ambitious, independent, and able to crack a smile, whether meeting a celebrity or folding socks.

It's very important to me to have a female venture capitalist.

I read every single comment that comes in.

Freedom and confidence are two different things, in my book. Confidence is overrated - it can be faked, whereas freedom is fearlessness.

Toronto girls are super interested in skincare, which is actually kind of unique. Because in New York, the girls seem to be mostly interested in makeup.

I always thought 'Into The Gloss' would be successful, but I didn't really know what my definition of success was.

I don't even need to know - if you have something to prove to your old boss or your dad or your third grade teacher or yourself, it doesn't matter. You need that hustle and that fire, and I don't care where it comes from.

I'm surrounded by women whose style I admire. It's natural to be inspired. I'm not a horrible copycat, or if I am, then I admit it and make a joke about it.

There's so much pressure on women to have it all together. There's always this 'next, next, next.' I hope Glossier encourages women to be O.K. wherever you are. Just, everyone, relax!

French pharmacies probably feel like CVS to French people, but to me, they feel like a real-life version of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.'

We're trying to create one holistic beauty experience where you can be inspired by other women, both the people we're interviewing and the community contributing to the conversation.

A huge number of women are shopping for beauty products based on recommendations from friends, and we really look to be that friend.