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BIGGEST TRENDS EXPECTED TO DRIVE CUTTING-EDGE BEAUTY PRODUCTS 2024: MARK BROUSSARD FEATURED IN BEAUTY INDEPENDENT

https://www.beautyindependent.com/biggest-trends-expected-drive-beauty-manufacturing-2024/ Skin Minimalism 2.0 Skin minimalism 2.0 is a trend towards highly effective products with lean list of ingredients employing combinations of multifunctional ingredients. This trend is primarily driven by consumers who are seeking cosmetic products that produce a noticeable improvement in the appearance of their skin, be it fading dark spots, reducing the appearance [...]

By |2023-12-01T19:42:34+00:00December 1st, 2023|
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MoCRA Myths – Guidance For Beauty Brands

In light of the recent FDA Guidance delaying Enforcement of Product & Facility Registration (only) until July 1, 2024, here's revised guidance. To be clear, all of MoCRA has NOT been delayed until July 1, 2024. Your product label should contain the declarative statement identifying the Responsible Person (ie: The Brand) in either of these [...]

By |2023-12-01T19:39:55+00:00December 1st, 2023|
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MoCRA: FDA Requirements For Facility Registration

The FDA has released its Draft Guidance To Industry on the requirements for FDA Facility and Product Registration. Go here to read the requirements for Product Registration: https://lnkd.in/gr_vfvi9 Here’s the information that is MANDATORY to be submitted in your FDA Facility registration: In order to register your facility if you are a Contract Manufacturer or a [...]

By |2023-09-02T14:06:34+00:00September 2nd, 2023|
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MoCRA: FDA Requirements For Product Registration

The FDA has released its Draft Guidance To Industry on the requirements for FDA Facility and Product Registration: Go here for info on Facility Registration: https://lnkd.in/eabit9pj Here’s the information that is MANDATORY to be submitted in your cosmetic product listing: (1) The Facility Registration Number of each facility where the cosmetic product is manufactured or [...]

By |2023-09-02T13:57:35+00:00September 2nd, 2023|
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MoCRA: What Indie Beauty Brands Can Do Now To Prepare For MoCRA

Modernization Of Cosmetic Regulations Act (MoCRA) ( https://lnkd.in/gn-k8bD4 ) goes into effect December 29, 2023. MoCRA will affect Indie Beauty Brands to different extents depending on whether you are using a contract manufacturer or in-house production of your cosmetic products. Here are some tips to prepare for MoCRA. (1) Responsible Person: Designate an individual Responsible [...]

By |2023-08-05T20:06:52+00:00August 5th, 2023|
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How Do You Really Know What Ingredients Work In A Cosmetic Product? – The 1% Rule, Cosmetic Labeling & Free-From Marketing

You’ve been searching for the perfect Niacinamide Serum and have been reviewing dozens of ingredient lists. Finally, you have settled on a product and you’re about to make a purchase and drop $85.00 on a 30 ml bottle of serum. But, before you hit “Pay Now’ a nagging question rattles in your brain – [...]

By |2023-02-06T20:48:42+00:00January 31st, 2023|
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Clean Beauty – The Real Controversy (It’s Not What You Think It Is)

You’ve all seen “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Toxic Twenty” lists of ingredients deemed unsuitable for use in cosmetic products by Environmental Working Group (“EWG”). Articles such as The New York Times recent “The Dirt On Clean Beauty” and Goop’s “What Is Clean Beauty And Why It’s so Important” offer differing perspectives on the [...]

By |2023-02-05T16:35:47+00:00January 29th, 2023|
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Modernization Of Cosmetic Regulation Act Of 2022 (MoCRA):  What Indie Beauty Brands Need To Know

On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the “Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022" that requires increased Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of cosmetics and the ingredients in them. MoCRA, the new cosmetic regulation law, establishes a process that ensures the cosmetic manufacturers provide assurances that the cosmetic products are [...]

By |2023-02-06T17:38:48+00:00January 26th, 2023|
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How To Analyze A Cosmetic Product’s List Of Ingredients & Identify The Ingredients That Actually Improve The Appearance Of Your Skin

How To Analyze A Cosmetic Product Like A Professional Cosmetic Chemist Understanding the various functional components of a cosmetic product can be useful in helping you determine the relative effectiveness of competitive products you may be considering using.  With some practice and research on ingredients, you’ll soon be able to evaluate products for their effectiveness [...]

By |2023-02-06T20:47:19+00:00January 24th, 2023|
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Interview With A Cosmetic Chemist:  How To Find The Right Cosmetic Formulation Lab For Your Product Line

One of the most important decisions you’re going to make in the development of your cosmetic product line is deciding which cosmetic chemist to hire. Your first consideration is whether you want to have your products developed by an independent cosmetic chemist or by a contract manufacturer. Contract Manufacturer Contract Manufacturers are companies that develop [...]

By |2024-09-03T00:50:44+00:00January 16th, 2023|
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