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! If you have a great idea for a skincare line, it’s important to act quickly—timely action can make all the difference in the fast-evolving skincare
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 we can expect even more big changes in the
One of the many choices you face when running a beauty company is what manufacturing method to choose: private label vs custom manufacturing. 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. You’ll have to consider a
So you are ready to launch a beauty brand! Launching a beauty brand is exciting, 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 a lot of lessons. Some of them,
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 explore each of these variables and outline some steps
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 and intending to do all of the work yourself,
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 variety of these options. Before you begin to think
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, though, soap is getting a lot of attention. We’re
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 in skin care in 2020. Healthy Living Trend Most
Your packaging is one of the key things that sets you apart from other beauty brands. Hiring a package designer is one of the best investments you can make from your beauty business because they take your vision for your packaging and bring it to life. Types of packaging The first type is the primary packaging. This is the layer
