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How to start your own makeup line of lipsticks in a variety of shades for different skin types.

How to Start Your Own Makeup Line (Even With No Business Experience)

Have you ever thought about how to start your own makeup line? You have the passion, you have the knowledge—but can you really create a business out of it?  The good news is, the answer is yes! Many makeup brands started with just passion and a dream to share that passion[…]
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How to Launch Your Own Skincare Line: From Foundation to Marketing

If you’re passionate about skincare, you might have considered launching your own skincare line. After all, you’ve experimented with different brands, developed a feel for what works and doesn’t, and watched many brands gain success! Now is the perfect time to start your own skincare brand. The skincare industry is thriving,[…]
3D Printing in the Beauty Industry: 6 Companies Leading the Way (And What We Can Learn from Them)

3D Printing in the Beauty Industry: 6 Companies Leading the Way (And What We Can Learn from Them)

In the past two decades, the development of 3D printers has revolutionized the way we make products.  At first glance, it might not seem like 3D printing could have a big impact on the beauty industry. But in reality, that’s far from true. 3D printing is already changing the industry and[…]
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Which Manufacturing Path To Choose for Your Beauty Product: The Pros and Cons of Custom vs Private Label

One of the many choices you face when running a beauty company is what manufacturing method to choose. There are three paths you can take for manufacturing your beauty products—private label, semi-custom formula, and custom formula.  Each manufacturing path is right in certain situations, and each has its pros and cons.[…]
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Do You Have What It Takes To Launch a Beauty Brand? Here’s How to Find Out.

Launching a beauty brand isn’t for everyone. It’s exciting and appealing, but it’s also a process with a lot of moving parts. It requires in-depth planning, tenacity, and the willingness to pivot when things aren’t working.  Through the process of launching and operating my own beauty brand— 42 Dubonnet— I learned[…]
Top 7 steps to identify the right beauty business for you

Top 7 steps to identify the right beauty business for you

Your passions and purpose, unique skills and talents, values, experiences, and perspectives are all sources to draw from in order to create a unique and profitable niche for your beauty business. However, with so many different components to consider, identifying the proper business steps can get a bit confusing. Here, we[…]
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Top beauty business tips to set up your dream team

One of the key elements to creating a successful beauty business is putting together a team. It’s crucial to understand how to build a team for your business, including who to include in your team and how to hire and manage them. Even if you are starting out as a solopreneur[…]
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How to get funding for your beauty business

Funding your beauty business can feel overwhelming. You may not know where to start. There are so many different ways to fund your business, from using your own money, reaching out to friends and family, crowdfunding, loans, credit cards, etc. More likely, you are going to fund your business from a[…]
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The History and Future of Soap: From Ancient Civilizations to COVID and Beyond

It’s safe to say that most people have taken soap for granted. We use it every day in multiple forms, relying on it to keep us clean and healthy. Before the global pandemic, most of us probably didn’t give soap too much thought, besides what brand or scent we preferred! Now,[…]
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What’s trending in Skin Care in 2020?

Skin care doesn’t have to be complicated if you don’t want it to be. Simplicity is key for consumers this year. They are focused on recommended natural & healthy skincare options, while not breaking the bank. Below dives deeper into the 4 key points to understand what consumers are looking for[…]