Beauty Drinks. You’ve probably heard of these items in online advertisements placed close to cosmetic products for sale. Maybe you have learned of them from a friend who sells cosmetics and personal care items direct-to-consumers at home parties. Or you might have seen these products on the shelves of your local supermarket in the natural… Read more »
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Should Your Company Invest More in Fragrance?
The global fragrance industry is in the midst of a major movement. Despite a huge decline in the popularity of celebrity fragrances, total fragrance revenues are expected to rise from $31.6 billion in 2012 to $38.8 billion by the end of 2017 worldwide. The increasing demand is caused by greater consumer spending power and an… Read more »
Want a Raise? Consider a Job Move for Biggest Increase
So you are looking ahead to 2017 and thinking about where you want to be in your work life. What kind of changes do you want to see? What kind of job expansion (or reduction) would make you happiest? How can you maximize your earning potential? All of these are great questions to consider as… Read more »
Will Pulse Technology Replace Botox?
A new alternative treatment for degenerative skin disease is being touted as a possible alternative to Botox. An innovative non-invasive pulse technology has been developed by researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Harvard Medical School, designed to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Microsecond-pulsed, high-voltage, non-thermal electric fields generate new skin tissue growth, without leaving… Read more »
Why the Hiring Manager-Recruiter Relationship is So Important
Filling an open position at your company is no small matter. When you partner with a recruiter to help you get the job done right, you’re putting a great deal of responsibility in their hands. If you’re going to put your trust in someone to perform such a vital task, you need to have a… Read more »
How to Network When You Really Hate It
Getting ahead in the cosmetics industry, like most others, is often about who you know. In this incredibly competitive field, companies simply can’t afford to make a bad hire, so managers place a great amount of weight on personal connections. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, it’s important to put yourself out there by… Read more »
Understanding China’s Regulations on Imported Cosmetics
China’s Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is preparing to release detailed regulations for the cosmetic industry, to work towards standardizing international e-commerce processes. This is becoming increasingly important, as China is quickly evolving into the largest skin care market in Asia. In fact, the country is the world’s second largest cosmetics market,… Read more »
Is “Granny Hair” is More Than a Blip in Hair Trends?
A new rise in the sale of silver and gray hair colorants has led to what is being referred to as the “granny trend” as women of all ages are coloring their hair not to hide gray hairs but highlight and accentuate existing (or missing) gray hair. According to a 2014 study by the Kline… Read more »
Should You Get an Advanced Degree to Further Your Cosmetic Chemist Career?
In many professions, it’s pretty much impossible to move up the ladder without an advanced degree. If your education ends with a bachelor’s degree, your job prospects will be forever limited. However, this isn’t the case with the cosmetic chemist career path. Of course, heading back to school will never hinder your chances of success,… Read more »
An Interview with Joseph Daniel McCool, Principal of The McCool Group
Companies of all sizes have realized that outsourcing at least some of their recruiting functions is often the best way to find the right person for the job. Talented recruiters have the contacts and niche market experience needed to provide a competitive advantage. Recruiting Trends recently spoke with Joseph Daniel McCool, an advisor to top… Read more »
