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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
To help close the pay gap between men and women, Massachusetts has enacted the first state law barring employers from asking about an applicant’s past wages before offering a job. Instead, employers are now required to state a compensation figure upfront which forces decision makers to hire based solely on what an applicant’s worth is… Read more »
There is often bit of a grey area between cosmetics and drugs, which can make marketing your products a bit of a challenge. Instead of assuming the item falls into one category or another, you must thoroughly investigate until you’re certain — or risk breaking the law. Cosmetic Items vs. Drugs vs. Both Under the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Microbeads are officially banned in the U.S. In late December, President Obama signed a bill prohibiting the sale and distribution of products containing those small plastic beads. The new law requires companies to stop using these beads by July 1, 2017. Microbeads are often found in body washes, soaps and toothpastes, as these tiny scrubbers… Read more »
