We should work together if

Market Research & Strategy

  • Your research spend is high, and its ROI is low.

  • You need help with market & consumer research, trend forecasting, concept development, and/or pipeline strategy.

  • You want to grow your brand into uncharted categories.

  • You’re not sure what to launch next.

Concept Development & Realization

  • You have a concept, but need help making it a reality.

  • You want to create valuable intellectual property that is wholly owned by your brand.

  • You are a brand or retailer in another industry that wants to create a private label beauty, personal care, or wellness brand from scratch.

  • You are unfamiliar with and/or want support through any or every stage of the product development process.

Sustainability and Compliance

  • You want to evaluate or improve your brand’s sustainability.

  • Your brand could use a regulatory compliance check-up (and potentially help with necessary updates).

  • You want to meet specific retailer standards, i.e., Clean at Sephora, Whole Foods Beyond Clean Beauty, etc.

Process Improvement

  • Your PD process feels inefficient and needs an infusion of streamlining SOPs & project management tools that perfectly fit your business & team.

  • You want to avoid surprises that could incur extra time & expense.

Product Improvements

  • You need to reformulate or change packaging in an existing SKU and want to minimize scrap and headaches in the change control process.

  • You’d like to pursue any type of certification for your products.

Supply Chain

  • You are manufacturing products in-house and want to externalize production using contract manufacturing.

  • You want to simplify or strengthen your supply chain.

  • You’re experiencing a supply shortage, delay, or price increase and need an urgent replacement.

  • You want access to a vast network of raw material suppliers, fragrance houses, independent cosmetic chemists, contract manufacturers, packaging & component suppliers, clinical & analytical testing labs, 3PLs, creative production professionals, and more.

I’m here to help at every stage

Brand & Pipeline Strategy

Analyze consumer behavior and market trends to drive brand growth and strategically plan new product development.

Translate brand values into actionable policies that guide decision-making.

Product Concept Development

Conduct ingredient research and trend forecasting, build efficacy and USPs, and align consumer and market insights with product benefits, ingredient technologies, sensorial attributes, and packaging specs.

Formulation

Oversee the creation of innovative formulations by guiding cosmetic chemists with detailed technical briefs. Ensure ingredient standards and budget adherence through comprehensive raw material research and supplier collaboration. Provide iterative feedback and approvals to achieve finalized, market-ready formulas.

Packaging Development

Source and develop packaging components that align with brand standards. Work with suppliers to create custom solutions, ensuring compatibility with formulations. Create cost of goods and bill of materials to streamline the process and maintain cost-effectiveness.

Supply Chain Management

Streamline day-to-day operations to enhance productivity and efficiency. Ensure all milestones are met and product launches stay on schedule. Oversee sourcing, logistics, and supply chain operations to ensure seamless product availability. Expertly manage vendor partnerships and negotiate terms to benefit the business.

Creative Production

Translate brand vision into captivating marketing collateral by overseeing the creative production process. Direct graphic design, copywriting, product photography, and styling to ensure alignment with brand goals and convey a compelling visual narrative.

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance by reviewing documentation for raw materials and packaging, overseeing stability and compatibility testing, managing preservative efficacy and microbiological studies, creating ingredient lists, and proofing artwork and copywriting.

Claims Validation & Product Marketing

Design and manage consumer and clinical trials to validate product claims, from study protocol to results reporting. Develop scientifically-sound, compliant briefs for PR, social media, and other communications.

Manufacturing

Match contract manufacturer to project/client needs, transfer technology, and oversee operations to optimize production processes and lead times. Supervise and approve pilot batches and full-scale production to ensure quality and efficiency.