• About Tria


    Our light reveals your beauty.

    We'll transform the way you care for your skin. Our revolutionary light-based skincare products bring professional technology out of the doctor's clinic and into your home.

    We liberate with light.

    Light-based skincare is a revolutionary approach for delivering clinically proven efficacy that can free you from ineffective skincare regimens and harsh topical treatments. Light gently interacts below the skin’s surface and promises glowing results of beautiful, smooth, healthy skin.

    We make physician-quality skincare convenient and affordable.

    Inspired by professional treatments, our products bring the same technology used by dermatologists into the home, empowering you to enjoy the breakthrough benefits of light-based skincare for the first time. We understand the value of being able to treat yourself in the privacy of your home—it's convenient, affordable and superior to other alternatives.

    We are trusted by dermatologists and customers alike.

    We work closely with world-renowned dermatologists and surgeons to revolutionise at-home skincare treatments. We conduct extensive clinical research and our engineering teams are dedicated to testing and continuously improving our products. Plus, all of our groundbreaking devices are clinically proven.

    We continue to innovate by capitalising on technological advances and making light science discoveries to bring revolutionary skincare of the highest quality and standards home to you.

    Our History

    2003

    Tria Beauty is born

    The inventors of the LightSheer™, the gold standard for in-clinic laser hair removal provided by physicians, start Tria Beauty (formerly known as SpectraGenics).

    Their goal: to transform the LightSheer (which weighed in at a whopping 120 pounds and cost $100,000) into a handheld laser small and easy enough for at-home use, and capable of delivering the same permanent results.


    2005

    Tria Laser launches in Japan

    The first Tria Hair Removal Laser is
    sold in Japan.


    2007

    Dr. Wheeland validates Tria Laser

    World-renowned laser expert Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D. validates Tria Laser’s efficacy and demonstrates that 70% hair reduction is achieved with just two treatments.
    Wheeland, MD, FACP, Lasers Surg Med, 2007.

    Research and development for bringing dermatologist-proven blue light technology home as a daily acne treatment begins.


    2009

    Tria Laser 2.0 launches

    The new generation laser features two added comfort settings, making it even easier to customise treatments.

    Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D. evaluates Tria Blue Light's effectiveness. 94% report improved overall appearance of skin in just two weeks.
    Tria Beauty Clinical Study 030

    Tria Beauty expands global headquarters in Dublin, California.

    Tria Laser debuts on QVC® and expands distribution throughout the U.S.

    Advertising Age names Tria one of "America's Hottest Brands."

    The first commercial Tria Blue Light device is developed to offer effective, rapid and gentle treatment of mild to moderate acne, and improve overall complexion.


    2011

    Tria Laser 3.0 launches

    Tria Laser 3.0 launches with the latest technology, quicker treatment times and expert precision.

    Tria Beauty expands distribution of Tria Laser to the United Kingdom,
    Germany and Spain.

    Tria Laser and clinical data for Blue Light are spotlighted at the 22nd World Congress of Dermatology.

    Tria Beauty is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America and is ranked on Deloitte's
    Technology Fast 500 list.

    Tria launches its Skin Perfecting Blue Light in Japan


    2013

    Tria Launches
    Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X

    Tria introduces the Hair Removal Laser 4X! With an upgraded digital display featuring a new Pulse Counter to ensure thorough and accurate coverage; when used every other week,the new Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X now delivers permanent results in as few as 3 months.


    Discover Tria firsts that have propelled Tria to become the leader in professional, light-based skincare solutions for use at home.

    2004

    Tria Beauty's first office

    Founders open their first office in Pleasanton, California and hire the first Tria employee.

    The first commercial Tria Hair Removal Laser is created and manufactured.

    2006

    Clinical tests for FDA

    Clinical trials, rigorous safety and efficacy testing are performed on the Tria Laser in the U.S. to support an FDA submission.

    2008

    Tria Laser is FDA-cleared in U.S.

    Tria Hair Removal Laser receives FDA clearance and is sold in the U.S.

    Tria Hair Removal Laser receives Allure magazine's Beauty Breakthrough award and Women's Wear Daily's Breakthrough Product award.

    Tria Beauty hires its 50th employee.

    TriaBeauty.com launches.

    2010

    Tria launches Blue Light

    Tria Blue Light is FDA-cleared for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne and for individuals who want a clearer, more radiant complexion.

    Tria Beauty opens its first office in Korea.

    Tria Beauty expands distribution to Korea and Canada.

    Bloomingdale's becomes a key retail partner.










    2012

    Tria launches Skin Rejuvenating Laser

    Tria Skin Rejuvenating Laser is both Canada medical device licensed and CE marked for home use to treat multiple signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and age spots, and skin texture. The launch of Skin Rejuvenating Laser in both the Canadian and United Kingdom markets represents a revolutionary breakthrough in anti-aging at-home laser treatments.

    Tria launches its Skin Perfecting Blue Light in Korea.

    Tria UK expands distribution to new retail partners Space NK, Selfridges, Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

    A clinical study conducted by Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D. F.A.C.P., concludes the Tria Hair Removal Laser is safe and highly effective at permanently reducing unwanted hair among users one year after they completed a course of 8 treatments.

    Laser expert Ronald G. Wheeland, M.D., validates Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light is “effective and well tolerated, offering rapid, gentle, and convenient treatment of inflammatory acne” in an article published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2012, Volume 5, Number 5.

    Tria Beauty hires its 100th employee.

    Wheeland, MD, FACP, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 44:500-557 (2012)

    Kevin J. Appelbaum

    President and CEO

    Kevin has served as Tria Beauty's President & CEO since 2008. He has led the Company through a period of transition and explosive growth, from early technology and clinical stage product development into global commercial operations and revenue generation across a portfolio of regulated and unregulated products. Kevin's prior industry experience spans luxury goods, specialty retail, eCommerce and branded consumer products with companies including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo and Sephora (an LVMH company). As a management consultant, he worked with a variety for Fortune 100 clients to unlock growth opportunities through new business development, corporate venturing and commercial innovation.

    Kevin currently serves on the board of directors of ConsumerMed.org, an industry association focused on fostering innovation, education and entrepreneurship at the intersection of traditional consumer and healthcare industries, and previously served on the board of directors and compensation committee of Ventus Medical, Inc., a medical device company creating innovative therapies for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

    Prior to beginning his business career, Kevin served as an infantry officer and platoon commander in the US Army Rangers during peacetime and combat assignments, and served a 16-month tour of duty on the DMZ between North and South Korea. Kevin earned his bachelors degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, which he attended on an Army ROTC scholarship. He was an active member in the Young President's Organization from 1999 - 2012.

    Tobin C. Island, Ph.D.

    Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer

    As one of three scientific co-founders of Tria Beauty, Dr. Island has led research & development, clinical & regulatory affairs, and all supply chain functions since the company’s formation.

    As Senior Director of Operations at Lumenis, Ltd., Dr. Island was a co-inventor of LightSheer™, the first commercially successful, professional laser for hair removal, which set the industry standard for reliability and design and has generated more than $300 million in sales. He began his career at Star Medical, where he led the research and development of a novel laser-based imaging system for the diagnosis of skin burns.

    Dr. Island earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. He has published multiple scientific papers, holds six U.S. patents and 18 patent applications, and is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

    Danika Harrison

    Senior Vice President, Direct Marketing & Innovation

    Danika leads Direct Marketing and Innovation for Tria Beauty, including overseeing the company's global direct-to-consumer initiatives across eCommerce, CRM, social and mobile marketing and serving as the primary commercial leader for product innovation. Danika also leads consumer and market research to gain necessary insights to ensure effective and engaging experiences across consumer touchpoints. Danika brings 15+ years of digital marketing expertise and a passion for consumer insights to the Tria Beauty team.

    Prior to joining Tria Beauty, she led the relationship marketing team and managed several top consumer packaged goods clients as a Partner at Rosetta, the largest independent digital agency in North America until its acquisition by Publicis for $575 million. During her tenure with Rosetta, she led client engagements with Dannon, Johnson's Baby, and Rogers to develop innovative marketing programs throughout the United States and Canada. She possesses cross-industry marketing experience, having built Pfizer's relationship marketing capability and having spent several years in financial services marketing at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.

    Danika earned an M.B.A. from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Business Administration.

    Harvey Liu, Ph.D.

    Senior Vice President, Engineering

    Dr. Liu leads Tria Beauty's research and development efforts and oversees a team of scientists and engineers that span multiple disciplines including optical physics and mechanical, electrical and software engineering. He was a key member of the engineering team that created the first Tria Hair Removal Laser and Skin Perfecting Blue Light device for treating acne and provides senior engineering leadership to the company’s innovation pipeline.

    Prior to joining Tria Beauty, Dr. Liu served as Senior Systems Test Engineer at Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. and was responsible for optical coherence tomography (OCT) product development. During his tenure at Star Medical, Coherent Medical Group, and Lumenis Ltd., Dr. Liu contributed to the development of several key cosmetic laser and UV treatment products including LightSheer™, BClear™ and ReLume™.

    Dr. Liu earned a Ph.D. in semiconductor device research from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology.

    Tim Bunch

    Vice President & General Manager, The Americas and Europe

    Tim joined Tria Beauty in January 2012 as the General Manager of North America. Tim's role has since expanded as the Vice President, General Manager of The Americas & Europe.

    Prior to joining Tria Beauty, Tim spent 12 years at Procter & Gamble, managing businesses across the beauty and health care portfolios. Most recently, Tim served as the Global Business Leader for Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula (DDF), leading brand expansion into Europe and Asia. Tim also managed the North America Olay Anti-Aging business, launching the brand into new price tiers and premium equity.

    Tim earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

    Jiyoung Choi

    Vice President & General Manager, Asia-Pacific

    Jiyoung served as Tria's Country Manager for Korea for 3 years before assuming her new role of Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific in 2013. Jiyoung's career spans 23 years, the first 12 of which were spent in advertising agencies culminating in Group Account Director at Welcomm-Publicis Worldwide where Jiyoung managed key accounts for leading consumer products brands including L'Oréal, Hewlett-Packard, Tefal and Club Med. Jiyoung then spent five years at CitiBank's Korea operation where she was Marketing Director for the company's Global Consumer Group. Google Korea then recruited Jiyoung where she held the position of Country Marketing Manager and was responsible for initiatives including launching YouTube, iGoogle, and several other core Google products to Korean consumers.

    Jiyoung holds a B.A. in English Education from Korea University.

    Kevin J. Appelbaum

    President and CEO, Tria Beauty

    Kevin has served as Tria Beauty's President & CEO since 2008. For more than 20 years, as both an operating executive and strategic advisor, he has driven companies at every stage of development. Since 2001, Kevin has focused on developing innovative products, services, and business models at the intersection of traditional healthcare and consumer industries.

    Kevin also serves on the board of directors at Ventus Medical, a company that creates novel medical devices for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.

    Kevin's prior operating experience includes executive positions with Sephora (part of the Paris-based LVMH Group), Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and as CEO of venture-backed e-retailer Tavolo, Inc. He also spent several years in management consulting as Managing Partner with Hawk Hill Advisors leading engagements focused on accelerating growth through new business innovation, and commercializing disruptive new products and services with clients including Procter & Gamble, Motorola, Bare Escentuals and AT&T Wireless, among others.

    Kevin earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career as an Army infantry and special operations (Ranger) officer and served tours of duty during peacetime and combat assignments. He has been an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization since 1999.

    Albert Cha, M.D., Ph.D.

    Managing Partner, Vivo Ventures

    Albert is a Managing Partner who invests in private and public biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. He draws on extensive scientific, medical, and operating experience when working with his portfolio companies.

    Albert was an early investor in Aspreva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ASPV, acquired by Galenica), Bioform Medical (BFRM, acquired by Merz), Vicept Therapeutics (acquired by Allergan), and Biodel (BIOD). Other investments include Acura Pharmaceuticals (ACUR), AMAG Pharmaceuticals (AMAG), and Avanir Pharmaceuticals (AVNR). He currently serves on the board of several private biopharmaceutical and medical device companies. Albert has also served as co-founder of several portfolio companies. Prior to joining Vivo Ventures, Albert worked at Oracle Corporation in pharmaceutical consulting and at the Palo Alto VA Hospital as a biomedical engineer.

    Albert received his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He subsequently completed the Medical Scientist Training Programme at UCLA School of Medicine, where he received his M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience. During his studies, he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and won the prestigious Outstanding Graduate Student Award. His research in molecular biophysics has been published in highly respected journals such as Nature and Neuron.

    Steve A. Elms

    Managing Partner, Aisling Capital

    Steve joined Aisling Capital in mid-2000 and currently serves as a Managing Partner. Previously, he was a Principal in the Life Sciences Investment Banking Group of Hambrecht & Quist (H & Q). During his five years at H & Q, Steve was involved in over 60 financing and M&A transactions, helping clients raise in excess of $3.3 billion in capital. Prior to H & Q, he traded mortgage-backed securities at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. His previous healthcare sector experience includes over two years as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Marion Laboratories and two years as a consultant for The Wilkerson Group. Steve currently serves as a director of Pernix Therapeutics, Inc. (AMEX: PTX) and a number of private companies.

    Steve earned an M.B.A. from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University.

    Jim Glasheen, Ph.D.

    General Partner, Technology Partners

    Jim has been with Technology Partners since 2002. He leads the firm's efforts in Consumer Medicine, investing in both medical device and biopharmaceutical companies.

    Jim serves on the boards of Elcelyx Therapeutics, Essentialis, Incline Therapeutics, Medley Health, Revance Therapeutics, Transcend Medical, and Tria Beauty, while also having led Technology Partner's investment in two companies that have since gone public: Iomai (IOMI) and Cadence Pharmaceuticals (CADX). Jim is also an advisor to the Lester Center at the University of California, Berkeley and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Washington, DC.

    Previously, Jim was Managing Director at CIT Venture Capital, leading the Group's effort in Life Science investing. Also, he was a leader within McKinsey & Company's Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Practice.

    Jim earned a B.S. from Duke University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard University. He was a Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD) fellow at Universitaet des Saarlandes, Germany and a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley. Jim has published several research papers and has had his research highlighted in major media outlets, including: Nature, The New York Times, Scientific American, and CNN.

    David Mauney, M.D.

    Managing Director, De Novo Ventures

    David is one of the co-founders of De Novo Ventures, a distinguished healthcare investment firm. Prior to co-founding De Novo, David was a Partner at Asset Management Company (AMC), where he worked with Pitch Johnson as the lead partner in healthcare investments. At AMC, he led seed and early stage investments in TriVascular (acquired by Boston Scientific), Novare Surgical Systems (licensed to Johnson & Johnson), Enteric Medical Technologies (acquired by Boston Scientific), and participated in seven financings of technology companies.

    David was the first employee and Director of Business Development for Fox Hollow Technologies (Nasdaq: EVVV) and worked in product management for Heartport (acquired by Johnson & Johnson). David sits on the boards of Articulinx, ProMed, Simpirica, Tria Beauty, and Ventus Medical. He also represented De Novo on investments in CyroVascular and Lumend.

    David earned an M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School and a B.A. from Duke University.

    Michael J. Valentino

    Independent Director

    Michael has spent 30+ years as a healthcare industry executive. He built the start-up Adams Respiratory Therapeutics into a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company with more than $400 million in annual revenue. Adams completed its initial public offering (IPO) in July 2005, which was ranked by The Wall Street Journal as the No. 1 Health Care IPO in 2005. In 2007, Reckitt Benckiser, a world leader in household products, acquired Adams for $2.3 billion.

    Michael served as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and President and Chief Operating Officer at Alpharma, Inc., a leading global generic pharmaceutical company. Additionally, he served as Executive Vice President, Global Head Consumer Pharmaceuticals for Novartis, President and Chief Operating Officer of Novartis Consumer Healthcare, North America, and President of Pharmacia & Upjohn's Consumer Products.

    Edward W. Unkart

    Independent Director

    Edward was appointed to the Board of Tria Beauty in February 2011 and chairs the audit committee. Since January 2009, he has been an independent consultant. From January 2005 to December 2008, he served as Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Secretary of SurgRx, Inc., which was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in October 2008. From May 2001 until May 2004, Edward served as Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Secretary of Novacept, which was acquired by Cytyc Corporation in March 2004. In addition to Tria Beauty, Edward currently serves on the board of directors and chairs the audit committee of AlterG, Inc., a privately held medical device company.

    Edward is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Statistics and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

    Tria Beauty Press Releases

    Our beauty press releases keep you informed about the newest products, company hires and other important developments.

    August 28, 2012

    Tria Beauty UK Ltd Partners with IPC and Marie Claire
    and launches the ‘See the Light’ initiative

    Tria Beauty UK Ltd (Henley-on-Thames) is delighted to announce its partnership with publishing powerhouse IPC and Marie Claire. The three phase campaign introducing Tria’s Hair Removal Laser and Tria’s Skin Perfecting Blue Light will run from July until December 2012. The initiative has been designed to educate, build credibility and introduce Tria Beauty as the global leader in light based skincare at-home.

    August 28, 2012

    Tria Beauty UK Ltd Partners with Hearst Magazines UK and RED
    and launches the 'Reveal your Radiance' initiative

    Tria Beauty UK Ltd (Henley-on-Thames, UK) is delighted to announce its partnership with Hearst Magazines UK and RED. The campaign introducing Tria’s latest skin care innovation - the Skin Rejuvenating Laser, will run between September and December 2012 and will incorporate print, digital and an event for readers to learn how the Tria Skin Rejuvenating Laser can help reduce multiple signs of ageing at home.

    August 28, 2012

    Tria Beauty, Inc. Announces the UK Launch of new At- home Skin Rejuvenating Laser

    Tria Beauty, UK Ltd. announced today the UK launch of the TRIA Skin Rejuvenating Laser for the treatment of wrinkles, skin discoloration and rough skin; now the effectiveness of professional fractional lasers is made affordable and available to consumers for use at home.

    August 9, 2012

    Tria Beauty Receives Health Canada Approval for New At-Home Skin Rejuvenating Laser

    Tria Beauty, Inc., a global leader in light-based skin care solutions, received approval by Health Canada for the company's Skin Rejuvenating Laser for the treatment of wrinkles, skin discoloration, and rough skin. The Tria Skin Rejuvenating Laser, which officially launched to the Canadian public on August 1st, brings the power of the fractional laser directly into the hands of consumers.

    July 17, 2012

    Tria Beauty, Inc. Announces Settlement of All Litigation with Photomedex, Inc. and its Subsidiary Radiancy

    Tria Beauty, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a settlement of its false-advertising lawsuit against Radiancy, makers of the no!no! hair removal device.

    July 2, 2012

    The Rose Sheet Cosmetics, Skin Care and Fragrances

    Changing beauty retail environment leaves indie brands "Homeless".

    June 17, 2012

    Tria Beauty, Inc. and Space NK Announce Freedom from Endless Shaving and Waxing

    Tria Beauty, Inc. announced today that British cosmetics retailer, Space.NK.apothecary, has launched the TRIA Hair Removal Laser. This clinically proven Hair Removal Laser is the first and only US FDA cleared hair removal laser available for at-home use, once again showcasing Space.NK's knack for identifying brands that are poised to transform a consumer's life.

    June 17, 2012

    Tria Beauty, Inc. Announces New Partnership with Harrods

    Tria Beauty, Inc. announced today that the storied luxury retailer, Harrods, has begun selling its Skin Perfecting Blue Light, a revolutionary hand-held device that brings the same effective power of blue light used by dermatologists to consumers for use at-home.

    May 23, 2012

    Tria BEAUTY POSTPONES INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

    Tria Beauty, Inc. today announced that it would postpone its initial public offering, expected to price this week, citing unfavorable market conditions. Tria Beauty’s registration statement on Form S-1, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has not been withdrawn and the company expects to continue to evaluate the timing for the offering.

    January 30, 2012

    Tria BEAUTY, INC. ANNOUNCES FILING OF S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT

    Tria Beauty, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

    October 19, 2011

    Tria Beauty Ranked Number 88 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based skincare products that deliver professional results at home, today announced it ranked #88 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Tria Beauty grew 1,141% percent from 2006 to 2010. Within its industry, Tria ranked #7.

    August 30, 2011

    Growth of leader in light-based skincare solutions strengthens company evolution worldwide

    Today, Tria Beauty, Inc. proudly announced the hiring of John J. Rangel as Chief Financial Officer and Husam Kal as Vice President, Global Supply Chain, resulting in key additions to its executive team.

    August 2, 2011

    Tria Beauty Leading the Charge in Bridging Gap between Science and Skin Health New Program Offers

    The challenges of treating acne in a clinical setting are well documented, but Tria Beauty has developed an innovative program that provides physicians with a viable alternative to traditional treatments. The new Tria |MD referral program works to bridge the gap between science and skin health via the professional-grade, clinically proven Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light device.

    May 17, 2011

    Tria Beauty Spotlights New Laser Hair Removal Device and Clinical Data for Blue Light Acne Treatment Device at Prestigious 22nd World Congress of Dermatology Results Introduce Skin Perfecting Tria Blue Light Device's Safety and Efficacy for Treating Acne

    Shining a new light on future-forward skincare, Tria Beauty, the pioneer of light-based skincare solutions and category leader for at-home hair removal, is unveiling new clinical study results supporting the safety and efficacy of their acne-clearing blue light device to the world's top dermatologists at the 22nd World Congress of Dermatology (WCD). This year's meeting is being held at Coex in Samsung-dong, Seoul, Korea, from May 24th to 29th.

    April 19, 2011

    Tria BEAUTY COMPLETES NEW FINANCINGS TOTALING $37 MILLION
    Welcomes investors Morgan Stanley and Silicon Valley Bank, and new Board Members Mike Valentino and Ed Unkart

    Today Tria Beauty announced the completion of $27 million in equity and $10 million in debt financing. Following its initial closing of $16 million in August 2010, Tria has secured $21 million in additional financing from existing and new investors Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners and Silicon Valley Bank. The newly secured funds will support the continued growth of the company and global commercialisation of its light-based skincare products.

    April 12, 2011

    Tria BEAUTY ANNOUNCES KEY HIRES IN EUROPE AND U.S.
    Light-based skin care solutions powerhouse continues sales and marketing expansion worldwide

    Today Tria Beauty announced the hiring of Richard Glover as Vice President and General Manager of Europe and Danika Harrison as Vice President eCommerce and Direct Response. Mr. Glover was most recently Director of Consumer Marketing for Allergan, where he was responsible for the overall consumer marketing strategy for the Breast and Facial Aesthetics portfolio of products. Ms. Harrison joins Tria from Rosetta, the fastest growing, independent interactive marketing agency in the United States, where she most recently was a Partner in the Relationship Marketing group.

    April 5, 2011

    NAD REFERS ADVERTISING FROM VISS BEAUTY TO FTC FOR REVIEW
    Company Declines to Participate in NAD Proceeding

    The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has referred advertising claims made by VISS Beauty Inc., to the Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration for further review, following the company's refusal to participate in an NAD review.

    March 30, 2011

    Introducing the Newest Tria Hair Removal Laser
    Next Generation Laser is Faster, Lighter and Easier to Use

    There's a new beauty tool stepping into the limelight that is poised to make relics of razors, wax, depilatories and in-clinic treatments. Tria Beauty, the pioneer of light-based skincare solutions and category leader for at-home hair removal, unveils its latest innovation: the next generation Tria Hair Removal Laser.

    November 10, 2010

    Tria Beauty files lawsuits against maker of No!No! Hair Removal device and maker of Ansr: Beam Blue Light Acne Treatment device

    Tria Beauty, Inc. ("Tria" or the "Company"), the leader in light-based at-home beauty solutions, today announced that it has filed lawsuits against Radiancy Inc. ("Radiancy") and Oregon Aesthetic Technologies, Inc. ("OAT") in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuits seek relief from Radiancy's and OAT's ongoing campaigns of false and misleading advertising and other unfair competitive practices related to their respective no!no! hair removal and ANSR:BEAM devices. The suits seek injunctions and damages in connection with their claims.

    October 26, 2010

    Canadian Beauty Gets Illuminated Tria Beauty's At-Home Devices Now Available to Canadian Consumers

    A new set of lights is making Canadians marvel, and for once it's not the Northern Lights: its Tria Beauty's groundbreaking at-home light-based beauty solutions. Canada is the latest country (the lights are already illuminating the US, UK, Spain, Japan and Korea) to have its beauty solutions challenged by Tria Beauty, effectively rendering traditional hair removal and acne treatments obsolete.

    July 22, 2010

    Tria Beauty Expands Asia-Pacific Distribution Tria Laser Hair Removal System Launches in South Korea

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based at-home beauty solutions, today announced it has begun selling in South Korea, its second country in the Asia-Pacific region after Japan. The company's Tria Laser Hair Removal System (LHRS) is now available to Korean consumers through its website at TriaBeauty.co.kr and additional sales channels are being evaluated with selective expansion expected later this year.

    July 9, 2010

    Tria Beauty's Tria Laser Hair Removal System Now Available at a Lower Price Point

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based therapeutic beauty devices, today announced a reduction in price for its celebrated Tria Laser Hair Removal System.

    April 7, 2010

    Get Your Glow On At The Tria Beauty Blue Lounge NYC Pop-Up Boutique Debuts New Tria Skin Perfecting System

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based therapeutic beauty devices, today announced the opening of the Tria Beauty Blue Lounge, a week-long beauty experience in New York City. The Blue Lounge celebrates the national launch of the Tria Skin Clarifying System, a total skincare system that is clinically proven to clear acne breakouts three times faster than any other leading acne treatment.

    April 5, 2010

    Tria Beauty Announces the Launch of the Tria Skin Perfecting System

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based therapeutic beauty devices, today announced the launch of the Tria Skin Perfecting System, a proprietary at-home skincare system clinically proven to clear breakouts faster and prevent future breakouts better than any other acne treatment available in stores, online or from a doctor's office.

    March 9, 2010

    Tria Beauty Expands Management Team Beth Gumm joins as Senior Vice President, Marketing

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based at-home beauty solutions, announced today that Beth Gumm has joined its management team as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

    January 14, 2010

    Tria Laser Hair Removal System Now Available at Bloomingdales

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based therapeutic beauty devices, today announced distribution of its flagship product, Tria Laser Hair Removal System, at Bloomingdale's, America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy's, Inc.

    January 11, 2010

    FDA Grants Permanent Hair Reduction Labeling For Tria Laser Hair Removal System

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based therapeutic beauty devices, today announced it received an additional over-the-counter (OTC) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship product, Tria Laser Hair Removal System (LHRS). The Tria laser is now FDA-cleared for permanent hair reduction, making it the first and only at-home hair removal device clinically proven to deliver permanent results.

    January 8, 2010

    Tria Beauty Announces FDA Skin Perfecting Blue Light Device Approved for At-Home Treatment of Acne

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based therapeutic beauty devices, today announced it received over-the-counter (OTC) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a hand-held blue light device designed for at-home use. The patented blue light technology is FDA-cleared for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne.

    November 23, 2009

    Tria Beauty Named One of "America's Hottest Brands" - Advertising Age Honours Tria Beauty

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based aesthetic at- home technologies, was named one of "America's Hottest Brands" by Advertising Age in a special report that highlights the 50 most innovative and successful brands of the year.

    November 3, 2009

    Tria Beauty Announces New and Improved Laser Hair Removal System

    Tria Beauty today announced the launch of a new version of the popular Tria Laser Hair Removal System that features upgraded software with a lower retail price than the previous model launched earlier this year.

    Luxury Lounge®

    Beauty Brings A List Hair Removal To the HBO®

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home aesthetic devices, gave the gift of at-home laser hair removal to celebrities at the exclusive HBO Luxury Lounge in celebration of the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards...

    September 24, 2009

    Tria Beauty Expands Distribution into Neiman Marcus - Premium Retailer to Offer Tria Laser

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home aesthetic devices, today announced distribution through Neiman Marcus, one of the nation's premier luxury fashion and beauty retailers.

    July 31, 2009

    R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations Issues Retraction for Spreading Misleading Information

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home beauty devices, recently settled a suit in the Superior Court of California, Alameda County, against the New York City-based Phoenix Rising Laser hair removal center and R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations, seeking to prevent communication of erroneous statements about the Tria Laser Hair Removal System.

    July 29, 2009

    Tria Beauty Expands Management Team—Insiya Dhatt joins as VP, General Manager of eCommerce

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based at-home beauty solutions, announced today that Insiya Dhatt has joined its management team as Vice President, General Manager of eCommerce.

    July 21, 2009

    Tria Beauty Takes Action Against Competitor for Spreading Misleading Information

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home beauty devices, recently filed suit in the Superior Court of California, Alameda County, against the New York City-based Phoenix Rising Laser hair removal center and R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations, ...

    July 12, 2009

    Tria Beauty Expands Management Team

    Tria Beauty, the leader in light-based at-home beauty solutions, announced today that Dr. Lisa Parr has joined its management team as Vice President of Clinical, Regulatory & Quality Affairs...

    May 11, 2009

    Tria Laser Hair Removal System Debuts on "The Doctors"

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home aesthetic devices, was featured in the May 8th episode of "The Doctors," the popular national daytime show that offers viewers a source of reliable and fascinating medical and health advice, dispensed by a distinguished panel of "on-call" professionals...

    April 13, 2009

    Tria Beauty Expands Global Distribution

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home aesthetic devices, today announced the Japan launch of the Tria Laser Hair Removal System, its flagship product. The announcement represents a rebranding and product upgrade of the i-Epi, an early generation of the Tria laser that was originally launched in Japan in 2005...

    March 31, 2009

    American Women Weigh In on a Hairy Situation

    Almost all (96%) American women shave unwanted hair on their legs, underarms and bikini line every week - with most (70%) doing so at least once and up to four times a week...

    March 9, 2009

    Tria Beauty Expands Retail Distribution - Tria Laser Hair Removal System Now Available at Nordstrom

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home aesthetic devices, today announced distribution through Nordstrom, one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers...

    February 24, 2009

    Tria Beauty Announces New and Improved Tria Laser Hair Removal System

    Tria Beauty today announced the launch of a new Tria Laser Hair Removal System that is faster and at a lower retail price than the original model launched last year...

    February 3, 2009

    Hollywood Insiders Love Tria Laser Hair Removal System

    Behind the scenes on some of television's most popular shows, makeup artists are using Tria Laser Hair Removal System to obtain in-office results on-set...

    January 29, 2009

    Tria Beauty Expands Retail Availability

    Tria Beauty, the leader in at-home aesthetic devices, today announced distribution through QVC, one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world...

    December 18, 2008

    Tria Beauty Awarded Second Eye-Safety Patent

    RIA Beauty, the leader in clinically proven at-home aesthetic technologies, announced the company recently received a new eye-safety patent, entitled "Eye-safe Dermatologic Treatment Apparatus," Patent #7,452,356...

    December 12, 2008

    WWD Beauty Biz Names Tria Laser the Prestige Skin Care Breakthrough Product of 2008

    Tria Beauty, a leader in light-based therapeutic beauty products, announced Tria Laser Hair Removal System was named the Prestige Skin Care Breakthrough Product of the Year at the sixth annual WWD Beauty Biz awards on December 11, 2008...

    December 4, 2008

    Education Is Key In Choosing the Best At-Home Beauty Devices

    Allure Magazine Names Tria Laser Hair Removal System a Do-It-Yourself "Bright Idea". The at-home beauty tool category has seen significant growth in 2008, with a number of devices launching in the marketplace...

    November 22, 2008

    At-Home Beauty Devices Drive Industry Excitement

    The most dynamic trend for the beauty industry in 2008 has been the emergence of at-home or do-it-yourself (DIY) tools...

    July 10, 2008

    Spectragenics Announces $30M in New Funding � Changes Name to Tria Beauty

    SpectraGenics, Inc., a leader in light-based therapeutic beauty products, today announced the completion of...

    June 20, 2008

    Tria Personal Laser Hair Removal System Now Available at Aesthetic Physician Offices

    First FDA-Cleared Hand-Held Laser For Hair Removal Enters Thriving At-Home Beauty Device Industry...

    February 7, 2008

    Tria At-Home Laser Hair Removal Device Cleared by FDA

    Tria is First Entry to Home-Based Device Market Featuring Diode Laser Technology for Hair Removal...

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    17th July 2012

    Kim Kardashian shares the contents of her beauty bag, which include the Tria Hair Removal Laser.

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    Grazia

    10th July 2012

    The Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light is tipped as an innovation to watch out for in response to a recent Beauty Futures report.

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    Daily Mirror

    18th June 2012

    The Tria Hair Removal Laser is a fraction of the price of professional laser treatments and gives fast permanent results, according to the Daily Mirror.

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    Country & Town House

    September 2012 Issue

    The Tria Hair Removal Laser is shown as quick and easy to use and the answer to beauty’s holy grail: how to get hair-free legs.

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    Hair

    August 2012

    Hair magazine shows what’s needed to stay hot in the city, including Tria’s Hair Removal Laser.

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    Daily Record

    10th July 2012

    A worthwhile investment, the Tria Hair Removal Laser is more powerful than other lasers on the market and promises permanent results.

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    Sky Living

    30th July 2012

    Lifestyle website skyliving.sky.com adds the Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light to its daily wish list.

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    Reveal.co.uk

    27th July 2012

    Kim Kardashian’s tricks for a smooth, hair-free body are revealed with the Tria Hair Removal Laser promising a reduction of up to 70% in body hair in only two weeks.

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    Fabulousmag.co.uk

    31st July 2012

    Kim Kardashian’s fuzz-free legs are thanks to Tria’s Hair Removal Laser.

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    Really Ree

    13th July 2012

    Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger (A Real Girl's Take on All Things Stylish!) interviews Nathalie Eleni, facialist and make-up artist and discusses the Tria Skin Perfecting Blue Light.

    Makeup To Makeout

    23rd July 2012

    Make-up artist turned beauty blogger, Lina, unboxes her new Tria Hair Removal Laser.

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    I Heart Cosmetics

    5th August 2012

    Beauty therapist and blogger, Sarah, unboxes her Tria Hair Removal Laser and shares her first thoughts.

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    InStyle

    July 2011

    Tria Skin Clarifying System is highlighted as an expert favorite to help fight acne. The device is praised for eliminating bacteria-causing acne. The InStyle beauty team says the Skin Clarifying System provides true results and raves about seeing notably clearer skin after using the system for just one week.

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