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Flat lay of customizable beauty and grooming products, including skincare, makeup, and tools, showcasing essentials for launching an e-commerce beauty brand in 2025

The New Year has always been the time for dreams and resolutions. As the new year starts, we begin to seek new and improved versions of ourselves and see this...

How to start an ecommerce beauty brand in 2025

The New Year has always been the time for dreams and resolutions. As the new year starts, we begin to seek new and improved versions of ourselves and see this...

Barber using a trimmer to carefully style a client’s hair in a professional barbershop setting.

You’ve built a thriving barbershop business, you have a full client roster, and now you’re ready for the next step: developing a strong, recognizable brand with lasting appeal. With plenty...

How to build a strong, lasting barbershop brand

You’ve built a thriving barbershop business, you have a full client roster, and now you’re ready for the next step: developing a strong, recognizable brand with lasting appeal. With plenty...

Collage of customizable men’s grooming products, including face moisturizer, beard oil, and shaving tools, promoting the rise of holistic at-home facial treatments

According to research from Future Market Insights, the global market for men's skincare products is poised to reach approximately $28.34 million, showing a robust double-digit Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)...

The rise of at-home holistic facial treatments ...

According to research from Future Market Insights, the global market for men's skincare products is poised to reach approximately $28.34 million, showing a robust double-digit Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)...

Woman relaxing during a spa treatment with a brush applying a marine-based facial mask, highlighting the growing trend in ocean-inspired beauty products

Beauty products derived from algae and inspired by the nutrient-rich power.

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Marine-based beauty: Everything you need to kno...

Beauty products derived from algae and inspired by the nutrient-rich power.

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Flat lay of customizable lip glosses and lip oils in various shades, paired with swatches, highlighting the comeback of glossy lip trends

Play Lil Mama’s Lip Gloss on repeat because glossy lips are back and they’re here to stay! Glossy lips first became iconic in the '90s and early 2000s, with celebrities...

The glossy lips revival and its impact on the b...

Play Lil Mama’s Lip Gloss on repeat because glossy lips are back and they’re here to stay! Glossy lips first became iconic in the '90s and early 2000s, with celebrities...

A male applying under eye cream, depicting the current shift in men's skincare going from only using bar soaps to now serums, creams, facials, etc.

If you’ve been noticing an influx in men’s skincare products online and in-stores lately you aren’t alone! Major beauty brands such as Clinique and Aesop are now offering men’s grooming...

From Bar Soap to Serums: Understanding the Shif...

If you’ve been noticing an influx in men’s skincare products online and in-stores lately you aren’t alone! Major beauty brands such as Clinique and Aesop are now offering men’s grooming...

Close-up of hands scrolling through an Instagram feed on a smartphone, symbolizing the importance of personal branding and social media presence for creators

What do the brands Live Tinted, Summer Fridays, and EM Cosmetics have in common? Other than being in the beauty realm, these are all wildly successful brands that have been...

Personal branding 101: Why creators are turning...

What do the brands Live Tinted, Summer Fridays, and EM Cosmetics have in common? Other than being in the beauty realm, these are all wildly successful brands that have been...

Two customizable skincare bottles placed against a coral background with beige product swatches, ideal for promoting private-label beauty or skincare lines

With indie beauty brands such as Pixi, Drunk Elephant, and Rhode leading by example, there’s no denying that hybrid makeup products are here to stay. The trend continues to gain...

Skincare makeup hybrid: The intersection of bea...

With indie beauty brands such as Pixi, Drunk Elephant, and Rhode leading by example, there’s no denying that hybrid makeup products are here to stay. The trend continues to gain...

Smiling woman holding a customizable skincare bottle against a neutral background, showcasing effective personal branding and product promotion strategies

In a world where influencer- and celebrity-owned brands already have a strong presence on social media, the importance of authenticity, quality ingredients, and expertise can’t be overstated. In this article,...

Influencer sales 101: What to consider when bui...

In a world where influencer- and celebrity-owned brands already have a strong presence on social media, the importance of authenticity, quality ingredients, and expertise can’t be overstated. In this article,...

Top 8 trending skincare ingredients of 2024 and why you should launch your skincare brand with them

Here's everything you need to know about the top trending skincare ingredients forecasted for 2024—and why you need to include them in your skincare line! With Blanka, you can build your...

The top 8 trending skincare ingredients of 2024...

Here's everything you need to know about the top trending skincare ingredients forecasted for 2024—and why you need to include them in your skincare line! With Blanka, you can build your...

 Three vibrant Instagram posts showcasing beauty influencers using products, highlighting the power of organic user-generated content for private label brand promotion

Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter, The Ordinary’s 10% Argireline Solution (also known as ‘botox in a bottle’), and Dyson’s Airwrap. These are just some of the products that went viral and...

5 Ways to boost user-generated content (UGC) fo...

Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter, The Ordinary’s 10% Argireline Solution (also known as ‘botox in a bottle’), and Dyson’s Airwrap. These are just some of the products that went viral and...

 Make your cosmetics brand eco-friendly this Earth Month! Learn about sustainable platforms, recycling programs, and local pick-up options to attract eco-conscious customers and reduce your carbon footprint

There’s no better time to introduce sustainable business practices for your small brand than April, also known as Earth Month! Celebrate Earth Month—and Earth Day, on April 22nd— by taking...

How to create a sustainable makeup brand in 2025

There’s no better time to introduce sustainable business practices for your small brand than April, also known as Earth Month! Celebrate Earth Month—and Earth Day, on April 22nd— by taking...

 Collage showcasing the "Mob Wife" makeup trend with customizable products like bold lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, and brow gel, perfect for creating a dramatic, on-trend beauty collection

Step aside clean girl and quiet luxury aesthetics, the audacious and unbothered glamour of the mob wife trend is taking social media by storm. From fashion to beauty and everything...

Everything you need to know about the mob wife ...

Step aside clean girl and quiet luxury aesthetics, the audacious and unbothered glamour of the mob wife trend is taking social media by storm. From fashion to beauty and everything...

Lively barbershop scene with barbers and clients in a vintage-inspired setting, showcasing the charm and potential of building a thriving, sustainable barbershop business

Thanks to dedication, impeccable technical skills, and a love of exemplary customer service, you’re building a sustainable barbershop business with a loyal clientele following. Ready to take your revenue to...

Build a sustainable barbershop business in 2025

Thanks to dedication, impeccable technical skills, and a love of exemplary customer service, you’re building a sustainable barbershop business with a loyal clientele following. Ready to take your revenue to...

Makeup artist applying finishing touches to a client, symbolizing opportunities for independent professionals to expand revenue streams in the beauty industry

Ready to increase your earnings as a makeup artist using additional and reliable streams of revenue in 2025? Whether you consider yourself a seasoned owner of a makeup artistry business...

How to add additional streams of revenue as a m...

Ready to increase your earnings as a makeup artist using additional and reliable streams of revenue in 2025? Whether you consider yourself a seasoned owner of a makeup artistry business...

Two soapy hands holding a stack of colorful handmade soaps, symbolizing sustainability and natural skincare in private label body care products

Skincare routines should not stop on the neck, the rest of our body needs some love too. Body care has become the new area of focus for a multi-step regimen...

The ultimate guide to skincare essentials... fo...

Skincare routines should not stop on the neck, the rest of our body needs some love too. Body care has become the new area of focus for a multi-step regimen...

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