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 »
Often times, the best cosmetic jobs are very hard to find. Many companies use recruiters to fill their open positions, rather than taking the traditional route of posting them on job boards and the company website. Consequently, you probably won’t even hear about the opportunity if you don’t have a connection at the company and… Read more »
If you’ve always wanted to work in the cosmetic science field, it’s time to make your career goals a reality. Sure, it’s challenging to find jobs with major companies like P&G and L’Oreal, but if you approach it the right way, you can land the position you’ve always wanted. It takes a whole lot more… Read more »
Have you always dreamed of having a career in cosmetics? This glamorous industry is extremely competitive, so you’ll need to make yourself stand out if you want to get ahead. Learn how to build a rewarding career in this highly coveted field. 5 Ways to Find Career Success in Cosmetics Use these five tips to… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Beauty wipe manufacturers are starting to realize that consumers care just as much about where products and packaging go after they use them as how they’re sourced. Major brands have started to phase out microbeads, and many products are now formulated with sustainable alternatives — or entirely without them. There are seemingly countless uses for… Read more »
Consumers watch beauty vlogs on YouTube to learn more about the latest trends, new products and for tutorials helping them learn to properly apply their favorite cosmetics. However, many of these vlogs contain false information, effectively misleading viewers. Anytime a vlogger is paid to endorse a certain company or brand, they are required to disclose… Read more »