COSMOFACTORY

Category Management with Romina Brown, CEO and Founder of Strategic Solutions International

It takes more than product, pricing, and promotions to generate measurable category growth. Contextual data analysis helps; but as we learn in this CosmoFactory conversat

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Starting in September, new CosmoFactory episodes will be all about Invisible Beauty. Through thoughtful conversations with industry insiders, experts, and leaders, we lea

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CosmoFactory is taking a break and will be back at the start of September. We are very excited to be bringing you a fresh format and all new episodes later this summer.

The Business of Product Development, featuring Erno Laszlo Chief Product Officer Patricia Schuffenhauer (replay)

There is more to cosmetic product development than in-the-lab innovation. Teams that create and reformulate are responsible for not only the efficacy, experience, and saf

Brand Endurance Strategy, featuring Olaplex CEO Amanda Baldwin (replay)

Bringing novel ingredient science to the consumer market is an opportunity, a challenge, and a risk. Turning that innovation into a brand that changes beauty consumer exp

Biotech Beauty Knowledge Capture, featuring Geltor Co-Founder and CEO Alex Lorestani (replay)

Sourcing and designing cosmetic ingredients with biotechnology presents a tremendous opportunity to realize next-level efficacy, traceability, originality, etc. We are on

Investing in the Future of Beauty & Tech, featuring Fab Ventures Founder Odile Roujol (replay)

Investor dollars play an important role in the innovation economy. Yet finding and nurturing founders who can imagine and iterate on the tech platforms, business models,

Studying Cosmetic Chemistry, featuring Spelman College Cosmetic Science Program Director Dr. Leyte Winfield (replay)

Education is the foundation of innovation. As cosmetic science becomes more sophisticated and industry regulations more rigorous, the schools where students learn about b

Skincare Rooted in Agroforestry, featuring Moringaia Co-Founder Elah Barshi

There are more mission-driven brands and suppliers in beauty now than ever before. And those that standout and succeed in our industry are not only determined to effect c

Beauty Tech For What’s Next, featuring Dermaself CEO and Co-Founder Elena Setero

The cosmetics and personal care industry is only just beginning to realize what is possible with beauty tech tools. Consumer, supply-side, and enterprise applications of

Contract Manufacturers Making Ingredients, featuring Verel CEO Eugenio Niccolini

Proprietary ingredients are more in-demand than ever as beauty makers look to distinguish their products with matchless benefits and memorable science stories. Accordingl

Regulatory Readiness and Brand Growth, featuring GCRS Co-Founder and Technical Director Deepa Sinah

Cosmetic industry regulations vary from region to region and are updated quite often. To keep pace with it all, many brands and manufacturers partner with third-party com

Challenger-Brand Innovation in Grooming, featuring Fler CEO and Co-Founder Allegra Violante

Courageous beauty startups are finding opportunity in mature markets, developing premium brands that compete with commodity goods.   This week on CosmoFactory, we hear

AI and B2B Brand Experience, featuring PDT Cosmetici Export Manager Chiara Arborea

Beauty tech takes many forms. One of which is the digital teammate, an AI tool or platform that helps both customers and companies find time for the work that matters mos

Manufacturing with Market Intent, featuring The Soap Factory General Manger Ian Moore

Every personal care product format requires specialized manufacturing expertise—even those that might feel commonplace, like bar soap. And it’s these types of production

Ingredient Science for Beauty Consumers, featuring Lubrizol Global Strategic Marketing Manager Paola Pérez

Today’s consumer is seeking an increasingly complex understanding of skin biology and active ingredient mechanisms of action. This new reality is changing how brands, man

Fulfillment Experience, featuring International Logistics Group Business Develop Manager Emily Di Fante

Often today, the tangible brand experience happens post-purchase and, at least initially, relies largely on operational excellence. As a result, the 3PL teams that suppor

Social Responsibility and Cosmetics Manufacturing, featuring Le Antiche Mura Junior Project Manager Francesco Faraoni

Companies in the B2B sector have tremendous potential to reach beyond transactional activities and economic metrics—to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing and succes

Digital Consumer Data on Longevity, featuring SPATE Beauty Insights Manager Mathilde Riba

Online consumer behavior signals can provide the cosmetics industry with actionable information about trend diffusion and buying intent. Right now, brands, agencies, and

Fragrance and Consumer Identity, featuring Punk Champagne Chief Creative Marketing Officer Miranda Gordon

In the US market, consumer preferences correlate to a craving for self-expression and social belonging. This may be especially true in the fragrance category.    On thi