How to Get Through Those Dreaded Year-End Reviews

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Prepare for 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

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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 »

Consumer Safety Series: Are All Personal Care Products Regulated as Cosmetics?

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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 »

Do Consumers Want Personal Care Products that are Endorsed by Celebrities?

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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 »

Beauty & the Millennials

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The annual Premium Market Report has officially confirmed that millennials have a strong influence on the luxury beauty sphere. The Imogen Matthews Associates (IMA) report, conducted by YouGov, revealed that women in the 18-30 age group are significant demographic who want a different shopping experience than their older contemporaries. Instead of remaining loyal to one… Read more »

2016 Trends You Must Know About

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The new year has officially begun, meaning there’s a whole new set of beauty trends to follow. Things change at rapid pace in this industry, so it’s important to always pay close attention to consumer needs, to ensure you’re creating the products people want right now. If you don’t listen to them, you can be… Read more »

Fragrance Trend Alert: Florists are Breaking into the Perfume Market

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No one knows flowers and their unique, distinctive scents like a florist — which is why a few trailblazers are transitioning into the perfume market. Los Angeles florist Eric Buterbaugh and a few of his floral-minded peers are currently creating fragrances, candles, bath products and soaps inspired by their favorite blooms. Not only do these… Read more »