Making sun protection part of a daily routine

Deep Hydration Daily Shade SPF 30

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, “protecting your skin from the sun can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, sunburn, and premature skin aging like age spots, sagging, and wrinkles. If you’ve had skin cancer, sun protection can […]

The beauty segment is on the rise

Beauty index all regions

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News There’s good news when it comes to the beauty category — sales are trending up. According to Accelerated Analytics — a company focused on helping brands improve their sales and inventory management by collecting, harmonizing, and then reporting on retail point […]

Taking healing into your own hands

Element_Apothec_Products

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News The origin story of Element Apothec is like many other entrepreneurial endeavors, a product was developed and the company created because the items that were available on the market didn’t meet the need. In the case of Element Apothec, CEO and co-founder, […]

Finding gaps in the market can lead to further growth

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News It’s well established that the majority of new product launches don’t last in the market beyond the year of introduction. To beat the odds and develop a product that has a long life, it’s best to find gaps in the market and […]

Trends touchbase

Make-up cosmetic beauty products and cosmetics swatches

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News It’s the time of year for predictions and trend forecasts and the beauty industry is no exception. Following are the perspectives of connections made through the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) organization — fellow member, Angela Umelo, cosmetic chemist, product developer and founder […]

Creating customer engagement opportunities

Ulta Revlon GWP

by Megan Moyer, corporate marketing manager, as appeared in Inside Beauty for Drug Store News Customer engagement is a necessity, especially in the beauty segment where the number of companies vying for consumers’ dollars is incredibly high. Creating memorable experiences and meaningful interactions keeps a brand not only top of mind, but can also build loyalty and […]