Conspiracy theories, Waterless products and reducing packaging in the cosmetics industry
Sam and Katarina discuss the lecture at the science museum confronting the conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landings and the wider i...
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Farmer & Stetz
Two Beauty Brand Owners talk industry news. Based in the UK and USA.
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20 of 32 episodesScience vs Marketing
Why is science and evidence seen as the enemy in the cosmetics industry? Clean Beauty, No Nasties, Organic, Free From are destroying the ind...
Running a small cosmetic brand - Habits - Books - Apps - Working From home
We discuss our daily routines (such as they are) Favourite business books - Apps - Habits and dealing with being the main child carer whilst...
The Male Beauty market
We discuss the male beauty market and it’s issues.
N&O Show, Safety, In-Cosmetics Show and Social Media
Katarina and Sam discuss the Natural, Organic and Clean movement and the safety issue it raises, In cosmetics show from Paris and Social med...
Marketing misinformation, PR & Waterless products
After another failed jingle attempt, Katarina and Sam discuss issues in cosmetic Marketing and misinformation, PR & Is there such a thing as...
The Brand creation Process
Katarina and Sam discuss some of the things you might want to consider if you are thinking of creating a cosmetics brand.
The Cosmetic Trade Press and useful websites
Katarina and Sam return to discuss the magazines and websites they read and use every week.
What's the difference between a Medicine and a Cosmetic. Implications of BREXIT
Sam and Katarina discuss their opinions on the difference between a pharmaceutical and a cosmetic, the confusion surrounding these in the UK...
Beauty 'Buzz' Words
Katarina and Sam discuss the current favourite 'buzz' words such as Natural, Organic, Clean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable. The danger of m...
New Product Development, salt curve & decisions of a small brand.
Katarina and Sam talk about NPD, the complexities of managing the salt curve including when and if you should move onto the next product.
The trouble with instagram from a brand owners perspective.
Instagram is full of possibilities for a brand but it's a minefield of false hope, fake followers, dubious morals, unresolved ethics as well...
The inspirational Daniel Sandler joins us this week
Katarina and Sam chat to award winning make-up artist, Daniel Sandler. Listen to his incredible journey and how Daniel created his eponymous...
Circadian Rhythm in Skin care and L'Oréal sue Drunk Elephant
Sams been to a lecture by Dan Whitby of Lake Personal Care about the latest studies in Circadian Rhythm and its potential in Cosmetics. Kata...
How many SKU's to launch with and sensitisation issues.
This is a bit late - recorded a few weeks ago.
Using popular Culture for Collaboration. Difference between a cosmetic and a medicine.
We discuss the use of social culture in advertising cosmetics. Plus, find out why the marketing word - 'Cosmeceutical' - doesn't mean anythi...
Cannabis in skincare. Logistics & investment.
Katarina and Sam discuss the growing trend of Cannabis in skincare, the issues with logistics and should you take investment.
Guest episode SCC'c President, Perry Romanowski
Katarina and Sam talk to Perry Romanowski - President of the USA's Society of Cosmetic Chemists
Packaging Innovations, Brexit and the Micro Story.
Sam reports back from the Packaging Innovation Show, we talk Brexit and Katarina talks about the Micro Story Marketing Strategy.
Eyebrows and AI - Who knew?
Cosmetic news to hit the press this week, Eyebrow dye regulation and AI in formulation. Will the human cosmetic formulator ever be replaced?