Make your mark with your own cosmetics!!!
Bobbi Brown, Kevin Aucoin, Debra Macki, Mally Roncal, Laura Mercier, Francois Nars.
What do these people have in common? Well, they're all makeup artists and they've all got their own makeup lines.
Have you ever walked into Sephora and thought to yourself "I'd like to see my own makeup line on these shelves!"? Have you ever wanted to see other people use products with your name on them to create their masterpieces?
Well, although it takes a real desire to bring those dreams to fruition, it also takes a manufacturing company to create the cosmetics the way you want them. I can only provide you with options for the latter. The former has to be right from your heart.
So, in your search for the perfect manufacturing company be sure that you've taken the time to research each place, and take notes for yourself to refer back to. One wrong move and that's your career and your name on the line. Be sure that you always have the rights to your name and that only the formulations that you have approved (and no others) will be used etc..
While I'll leave you to do your own homework on what to ask, what to expect etc, I will hook you up with some names for manufacturing companies you can look into.
- GAR laboratories INC. (www.GARLABS.COM)
- Royal Labs (www.royallabs.com)
- Ecometrics (www.ecometrics.com)
- Health Specialty (www.HealthSpecialty.com)
- Lady Burd (www.ladyburd.com)
- Essential Labs (www.essentiallabs.com)
- Classic Cosmetics (www.ClassicCosmetics.com)
- Cosmetic Lab (www.CosmeticLabinc.com)
- Rain Shadow Labs (www.rainshadowlabs.com)
These are just a few to get you started in your search. There are many more out there, so if you're serious...Get Started!! Seriously... what are you waiting for?? LOL.. GET ON IT!!
Another thing you guys could look into is a book called "Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry" by Randy Schueller and Perry Romanowski. This is the third edition of this text book and covers all the important aspects of the cosmetic industry. They also make a work book by the same name that can help you learn all you need to learn so you're line can be successful.
Where can you find this? Here ya go..:) Go to www.allured.com/bookstore and pick up your cosmetic chemistry book and workbook.
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Thanks for the book mention. Also, if you would like more information about what it takes to formulate cosmetics, see the website http://chemistscorner.com
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thanks so much for the info
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the info!
ReplyDeleteThis find just brought me one step closer to my dream of becoming the next Laura Mercier. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello! First off, I love your blogs! I have a question regarding the manufacturing companies that you listed. They all seem interesting but I'm not sure which is best at this point. Which of these companies would you reccommend?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this thank you so much it finally gave me the info I needed to get my line going!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat private label company would you recommend that is least expensive. A company that would manufacture the products and place my logo on it?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for putting the info up!! Please check out my blog and let me know what you think! I am a certified makeup artist but not fully there lol I would appreciate your input! =)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post. I have been seriously thinking over and over in my head about how much I would love to create my own make up line, and you pretty much got me in the right direction on where to start. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank so much for the info... I have a lot a research to do...wish me luck :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I loved this post. My dream is to start my own makeup line. I have a passion for makeup/beauty products. I also have experience in the business field and graduated with an accounting degree. I just need a push to follow my dreams I guess!
ReplyDeleteYou helped me so much. I didn't know where to begin before I read your blog. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this helpful info. I didn't know where to start until now. I have my business license etc. but also read that i may need to look into a DBA and sellers permit?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all of you who have read this article and have taken the time to let me know what you think!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I was able to help so many of you!! Pass the word along, reasearch has been done and more postings are on their way!!
This Was Very Helpfull. But I Have A Question. Are There Any Manufacturing Companys In Florida .?
ReplyDeleteThank you sooooo much! This is just the jump start that I needed :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome information, i definitely want to start my own Cosmetics line. Sooo i have a lot of homework to do :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for ur information :D cannot wait to start doin my research xxx (:
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ReplyDeleteHappy Hunting!!
Cristina
Cristina, thank you so much for the information, I have been seriously thinking about creating a cosmetic line, and did not have a clue where to start other than to google the subject. Thank you for the starting point :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome! Spread the word as I'm thrilled to be able to help out my fellow MUA's! Xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI am very young but VERY determined to become one of these top notch makeup creators. I want to BE the label on the stick of eyeliner, I want to become a brand like MAC. Ever since my mom let me use make up for the first time I knew that I wanted to create the makeup that women everyday wear to make them feel beautiful on the outside. I have no idea where to start, what college to go to. Nothing. Please help me. This is my life GOAL. How and where do I start?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for following and posting!
ReplyDeleteIf you are not already a professional makeup artist, I would highly suggest starting there. There are many makeup schools that can provide you with the training you need so that you can emerse yourself into our wonderful world of beautifying those around us :) (well ourselves too, lol).
Once you've got the knowledge and experience under your belt as to what cosmetics do what, how they can be interchanged, blend with others and solve problems you'll be better able to understand what exactly you would like to look into creating.
Creating a cosmetic line that's all your own does mean "chemistry" and i don't mean attraction, lol.. Granted there are labs for that but you're going to want to know what ingredients go into your cosmetics and what they do before slapping your name on them. Remember, your reputation is everything so you want to be very careful about this.
One thing I'd like to point out, is that you can start off small by creating lip gloss or blush and grow from there. Baby steps so you don't stumble and fall.
Hope this helps!! :)
I am looking to start my own cosmetic line what would you say is a good start up budget?
ReplyDeleteHello Arlene and thank you for your comment!! The budget for your cosmetic line varies with each company (or perspective company) who wants to start a line.
ReplyDeleteFirst you want to look at your budget as a makeup artist. This will include all the money you spend on advertising/marketing, stocking your kit, travel and other supplies etc... Once you've got this all down and you've compared that to your actual income then you will have a better idea as to what YOU can afford to start with.
This is not something you can take lightly as there are many behind the scenes things you must have in place before you have your line created. One of these things is going to be legal council. Why? Because you want to make sure nothing you do can be considered infringement on someone else's product line, name, branding, trademark, patent etc.
You're also going to want to invest in insurance. Anything goes wrong with the makeup someone applies on their face (ie. allergic reaction or worse) they're going to come back at the company who MADE the product to rectify the situation. That means cashola!!
There is much more that goes into a line that is not only worth while but successful, so put on your patience cap and get ta researching :)
I hope this helps!!
this is the best advise i have ever gotten.thank you
ReplyDeleteHello Rita, thanks for your comment! I'm glad I could be of service :) Keep following your dream!
ReplyDeletehi there ,do you know any Cosmetic Chemistry in norway , and what can i do where should i go to make my cosmetic .i like to diy cosmetic and i diy myself too but i will love to sell them but i dont know where to go and with who should i talk
ReplyDeleteHello and thank you for taking the time to comment. Unfortunately, I can't say that I know right off the top of my head Cosmetic Chemistry Labs in Norway. This however, shouldn't get you down. You can just jump on Bing or Google and see what you can find. Remember that it costs nothing to ask questions!
ReplyDeleteI would suggest that you call up some companies that you find online and ask them if they would be able to help you create a line.
Please keep in mind that the products that you are attempting to sell will have to pass inspection by whatever agency your country uses to pass or fail cosmetics/pharmaceuticals etc. If the ingredients aren't up to their standards you may very well get sent back to the drawing board and might have to look into a cosmetic chemistry company creating and packaging your work FOR you.
This is not to say the cosmetics wouldn't be yours however, but it will take some investing.
I hope this helps!
Cristina