There's one big problem: the price of cosmetic packaging has gone up. A LOT. It doesn't matter whether you're working with a factory on Alibaba, AliExpress or an agency in the US: everyone was equally affected. Actually, regardless of what you're making in China, the price is probably going up in 2017. Wait, but why?

Today we’re going to dive into how to manufacture small batch lipsticks. You can actually do this in your own home! It's similar to making candles, but achieving the desired color is a bit more difficult than you may think.

So I interviewed my co-founder Megan (the founder of Amalie), who often goes on record talking about how she famously started her line with a 500 unit MOQ for WINK.  

We're going to discuss the more modern history of eyeliner. In the 1950s Eyeliner was widely welcomed by women in Europe and America, but in the 1970s and 80s, liquid eyeliner was no longer favored, and was replaced by a pencil eyeliner.

Batch codes are very important to cosmetic products. You may have never noticed the batch code before. It's that small series of numbers and/or letters printed or stamped on the container. You might have just thought it was gibberish, but batch codes are, in fact, really important in cosmetic manufacturing. Here's why:

Glass cosmetic containers are catching on in popularity, because of their low MOQ availability, expensive look and feel, and eco-friendliness. But how much do you actually know about glass cosmetic jars?

This story is from Megan, one of Innacos’ founders. From founding her own beauty brand to selling it and founding Innacos: The beauty lab for and by entrepreneurs.

Choosing your cosmetic jar can be tricky, especially if you haven't explored many different types before! It can be eye-opening when you move from being a consumer to being a manufacturer--you'll notice things you never saw before, that were right in front of yours eyes. It’s never too late to start learning and we are here to help! Let’s go!

EVOH is a new material trend in cosmetic packaging. Lipstick tubes, jars, bottles and mascara tubes all have a common element: EVOH.

What is EVOH exactly? EVOH stands for Enthylene vinyl alcohol copolymer.

Businesses always lose customers on their packaging, but it's not always their fault. There are, however, some things you must know about cosmetic packaging…like yesterday!