EP 62: Ava Matthews | The Ultra Violette Co-Founder On Filling A Gap In The Sunscreen Market And The Importance Of Resilience

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Eleanor Pendleton (founder & editor-in-chief) and Rose Garnett (beauty writer) sit down with the co-founder of Ultra Violette, Ava Matthews. As one half of the duo behind the sunscreen brand that changed the game forever, Matthews knows a thing or two about capitalising on a gap in the market. Bursting onto the beauty scene in 2019, her brand has not only created cult products but has also started a much needed conversation about the importance of sun protection.From going into business with her boss to disrupting the skincare space and the value of personal challenges in building resilience, nothing was off limits during their chat.PRODUCTS MENTIONED:SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, $228 [https://www.adorebeauty.com.au/skinceuticals/skinceuticals-c-e-ferulic-serum.html?queryID=c9a0595804cc64e41148aba8ccc6dcd1]Aspect Dr Resveratrol Moisturising Cream, $96.50 [https://www.theskincareclinic.com.au/product/aspect-dr-resveratrol-moisturiser/]Ultra Violette Queen Screen, $47 [https://ultraviolette.com.au/collections/all/products/queen-screen-spf50]Ultra Violette Dream Screen Tinted Veil, $55 [https://ultraviolette.com.au/collections/spf-makeup/products/dream-screen-spf50-tinted-veil]Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush, $33 [https://fave.co/3DHP1Tz]Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow-Volumising Gel, $45 [https://fave.co/3nJJAOf]Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara, $40 [https://www.mecca.com.au/kevyn-aucoin/the-volume-mascara/I-002418.html#start=1]Ultra Violette Sheen Screen, $25 [https://ultraviolette.com.au/collections/body-hands-lips/products/sheen-screen-spf-50-shimmer]We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and record this podcast on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.