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 »
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 »
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 »