Considering a career in cosmetic packaging? This fun and creative career path allows you to lead the design and creation of products for leading cosmetic brands. The package you create can hugely impact the success of the product, making you a valued member of the team. As a cosmetic package designer, you’ll be responsible for… Read more »
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How to Get Through Those Dreaded Year-End Reviews
From the outside, many people assume every aspect of working in the cosmetics industry is glamorous, but even an exciting industry must deal with year-end reviews. It’s time to finish writing them — or finally get started — and schedule time to meet with each member of your cosmetics team individually. The beauty industry is… Read more »
Consumer Safety Series: How to Distinguish Between Cosmetics and Medical Devices
There is often a fine line between cosmetic items and medical devices, but these products are subject to different regulations, so it’s important to know the difference. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sends warning letters to manufacturers that don’t comply with regulations, so make sure you’re in-the-know about your product line to avoid… Read more »
Tips for Starting Your Fragrance Career
Thinking of pursuing a career in the fragrance industry? If your passion for perfume runs much deeper than a fleeting interest in the latest scent, you may be a perfect fit for the field. There are countless career paths in the fragrance industry, such as perfumers, evaluators, regulatory and safety personnel, lab technicians, marketing professionals,… Read more »
Luxury Brands will Focus on Online Customer Service. How Will This Shape Your Business?
Luxury brands are known for providing outstanding customer service, but this doesn’t always extend to online purchases. Research conducted in 2015 by digital direct marketing company ContactLab suggests that many of the world’s top beauty brands are failing to deliver an outstanding customer experience to online shoppers. ContactLab scored designer beauty brands on 67 factors,… Read more »
Consumer Safety Series: Are All Personal Care Products Regulated as Cosmetics?
It is often mistakenly assumed that all personal care products are regulated as cosmetics, but this isn’t the case. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classification of a personal care product largely depends on its composition and intended use. Item categorization includes: Cosmetics. Products categorized as cosmetics include moisturizer, perfume, lipstick, nail polish, makeup,… Read more »
Global Allantoin Sales Expected to Reach $647.7 Million Globally by 2022
In 2014, the cosmetic industry’s use of allantoin comprised nearly 34 percent of the global market for the ingredient, and that number is expected to rise. According to Grand View Research, the demand for personal care products containing the element will continue to grow through 2022. The market research company examined several manufacturers for its… Read more »
The Pro-Aging Movement is Picking up Steam
In the past, many women tried their best to combat aging with personal care products designed to make them look younger, but this trend is quickly going out of style. The pro-aging idea — with the purpose of freeing women from the pressure of perfection and the ideal concept of beauty — encourages women to… Read more »
Get Motivated
I don’t know about you, but quite frankly I’m sick of hearing about the tough economy. So today, we’re going to focus on 5 ways to turn negative thoughts into positive action. You have a lot of potential – start recognizing it! You may not be built like a bodybuilder or be mistaken for a… Read more »
Do Consumers Want Personal Care Products that are Endorsed by Celebrities?
Celebrity sells — and personal care products are certainly no exception to the rule. People idolize their favorite stars and they want to purchase products that will help them feel a deeper kinship to their idols. When a popular celebrity endorses makeup, a fragrance or a personal care product, people tend to at least subconsciously… Read more »
