Custom Essence’s Matt Soto On Growing Fragrance Trends And The Fragrance House’s Support Of Entrepreneurial Brands

Following fragrance and flavor powerhouse Givaudan’s 2021 acquisition of Custom Essence, the fragrance house has been expanding its capabilities while keeping its boutique mindset intact. In fact, Matt Soto, head of Custom...

How Bluebird’s Software Is Helping Beauty Brands Like Dieux Demystify Sustainability

While working at Glossier as a senior product manager, Bluebird co-founder and CEO Jamie McCroskery experienced firsthand the pressure a beauty brand with limited time and money...

5 Trends Driving Manufacturing This Year, According To Atelier By Voyant Beauty’s Lorne Lucree

Between deinfluencing, inflation and mounting performance expectations, beauty brands face a challenging environment. Lorne Lucree, chief innovation officer at manufacturer Voyant Beauty and head of business unit Atelier, says those looking to succeed in 2023...

How U&I Is Guiding Indē Wild And Other Emerging Brands From Packaging Through Production

Developing the right vendor relationships can make all the difference for launching a scalable, profitable brand.   But it’s often not easy to develop the right vendor relationships, as Lipika Hegde, head of global product...

Ingredient Distributor Univar Solutions Steps Into The Metaverse

The metaverse may seem out of this world, but early adopters are convinced of its ability to create immersive experiences that draw consumers in. At its best, the virtual environment is a communal...

Good Face Project’s New Subscription Offering Focuses On Facilitating Consumer Perception Studies

Formulation, transparency and regulatory platform Good Face Project is adding a new subscription tier called Good Face Launch.  Introduced in the third quarter of this year, it’s aimed at...