Creating a cosmetic - what is a concept
Learning the chemistry of cosmetics and how to formulate products is not actually the first step required in making a cosmetic product. The first thing…
Category: Entrepreneurship
What are the startup costs for a cosmetic business?
If you have an idea to startup a cosmetic business you might be wondering how much it will cost you and whether it will be profitable. We list the pr…
Secrecy in the cosmetic industry
One of the more frequent questions we get from people here on chemists corner is about keeping your ideas safe and secret. People worry about…
Making your cosmetic brand stand out
One of the best books on marketing by Seth Godin is his book The Purple Cow. It’s an easy read and I recommend it to…
Cosmetic Tests You Must Run Before Launching Your Product
Many followers of this website have a desire to create and sell their own product. We continue to work on a training program that shows…
Cosmetic Brand Review - Old Spice
Many people who follow this website have expressed an interest in starting their own line. In fact, most cosmetic chemists that I know secretly wish…
5 Reasons You Should Make Expensive Cosmetics
A friend of mine forwarded me this product link for the Estee Lauder Re-Creation Face Cream set. If you click on that link you will…
Why don’t more cosmetic chemists have their own cosmetic line?
In the comment section of a past blog post someone asked me why more cosmetic chemists don’t have their own line. This is a…
Production Guidelines Every Cosmetic Formulator Should Follow
Many of you are formulators who have notions of starting your own cosmetic line. In fact, some of you may have even made formulations in…
$100 Dollar Start Up - Book Review for cosmetic chemists
I learned about the $100 Startup book while listening to some podcast. I don’t recall which one, but the author made the book sound interesting…
How to influence people
As a cosmetic chemist or cosmetic entrepreneur, you need to develop the power to influence other people to get the things done that you want…
What can we learn from Urban Decay?
Yesterday, it was announced that cosmetic giant L’Oreal was acquiring Urban Decay. The article didn’t say how much the acquisition was for but brand most…
Stealing Your Cosmetic Product Idea
We get a number of people who contact us here at Chemists Corner asking for help in advancing their idea for the next amazing cosmetic…
Innovative Cosmetic Marketing - Finding a Niche
While it may be a dream of a cosmetic formulator to make a product that will be bought and used by everyone, this almost certainly…
Is the Male Cosmetic Market Finally Booming?
Ever since I started in the cosmetic industry in 1992, people have been predicting that the male cosmetic market was the next big thing. Big…
Have an idea for a cosmetic product - Here is a reality check
A friend of mine from high school frequently comes up with ideas for inventions. He’s a clever guy and a bit of a thinker. But…
Why you do not need to patent your cosmetic formulation
Getting a formulation patent is a gratifying experience for a cosmetic chemist. You get to see your name listed in the official rolls of the…
Launch your anti-aging cosmetics in America
Are you a cosmetic chemist or entrepreneur interested in starting your own cosmetic line? Well, here’s a tip for you, if you’re going to market…
Why Cosmetic Businesses Should Use Social Media
Cosmeticsdesign.com reports that a recent study carried out by The Allstate Corporation showed that US Adults are heavily connected on social media outlets. 51% are…
Online marketing best for startup cosmetic companies
Did you know that the biggest brands in the cosmetic industry are some of the biggest spenders on advertising and marketing? And you know what…