Starting a cosmetic line.

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Shanda W.

Mar 17, 2014

Shanda W.

Hi everyone! I am interested in starting my very own makeup and skin care line. Does anyone have any tips or advice for me? I greatly appreciate it.
Thank You Kindly😉

Lisa W.

Mar 17, 2014

Lisa W.

Well its going to take ALOT of money... your going to need scientists manufacturer & more that I can't think of but best of luck :):)

Shelley W.

Mar 17, 2014

Shelley W.

My husband is in the business. Without boring you to tears and keeping my response from turning into a book length epic saga...its going to take a whole lot of money. He manufactures and formulates products for private label and consults for big mainstream brands and the biggest expense (s) come from formulating and marketing. I don't dabble too much in his inner workings of his business because it makes my head spin but I know just produce a line of lipsticks run in the thousands (in the $10-15k range). Not to discourage you in any way whatsoever it definitely takes one with a large following of fans if you're already an established MUA artist or esthetician. Skincare is even more pricier than makeup when it comes to starting up a line. For funding I would check out SBA (Small Business Administration). I don't know what they are currently offering but when I first started my own business years ago I went thru them because they had a program for women business owners. I already had funds saved up but I just needed a lil bit more to put in with the big dogs to gain contracts. They also have a great counseling/mentoring program for business start-ups.

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