Jones Road Beauty Changed Product Name After Public Dispute
The company agreed to rename its brightening concealer following concerns raised by Molly Sims regarding naming overlaps.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Beauty
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Jones Road Beauty has committed to renaming its Wide Awake Brightening Concealer after entrepreneur Molly Sims addressed their product naming similarities on Instagram. The change follows a public exchange between Sims and founder Bobbi Brown.
Why it matters
Disputes over product branding can highlight the complexity of trademark navigation in the beauty industry. This resolution underscores how social media dialogue between public figures can rapidly influence corporate decision-making and product strategy.
The conflict originated after Jones Road Beauty launched its product last week, following the March 2024 debut of a similarly named item by Molly Sims. While an initial trademark search conducted by Jones Road Beauty indicated no prior ownership, the company is now opting to rename the product.
The players
Bobbi Brown
Founder of Jones Road Beauty and a veteran makeup artist who previously established a globally recognized cosmetics brand.
Molly Sims
An entrepreneur and founder of YISE Beauty who focuses on skincare and cosmetics development.
Jones Road Beauty
A cosmetics brand that develops clean beauty products, including concealers and foundations.
The details
The conflict centers on the use of the term 'Wide Awake' in beauty product naming and marketing copy. Bobbi Brown stated that her company performed a trademark search prior to launch that showed no prior ownership of the name, suggesting that the similarity was a mistake. To avoid the appearance of copying and to respect the work of Molly Sims, the company is currently in the process of selecting a new name for the concealer.
Timeline
March 2024: Molly Sims launched the YISE Beauty Wide Awake Concealer.
September 14-20, 2026: Jones Road Beauty launched the Wide Awake Brightening Concealer.
September 19, 2026: Molly Sims posted on Instagram regarding the naming similarity.
Health Landscape
This dispute reflects the challenges of trademark navigation within the crowded independent beauty market. It highlights a shift in how brand identity conflicts are managed when companies prioritize public transparency over protracted legal resolution.
Consumers who have purchased products marketed with specific names should note that rebrandings do not typically impact the underlying formula or ingredients. If you have concerns about the specific components of your skincare products, verify the ingredient label rather than relying on product naming conventions.
The takeaway
Naming similarities in the beauty market are often managed through public dialogue and quick brand pivots rather than legal proceedings. When evaluating new beauty products, prioritize reviewing the ingredient list over the brand name to ensure the product meets your specific needs.
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