Post on 22-Nov-2014
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by Liliana Todorinova
Schwan Cosmetics Mastering the Cosmetic Pencil
Why outsource cosmetic pencils?
The cosmetic pencil is such a complex product that it is worth outsourcing this know-how to a supplier who has mastered all its aspects, including supply chain.
Cosmetic pencils are complex
Applications
• variety of applications
• and consumer preferences
Package
• variety of forms
• and materials
• variety of textures
• variety of colors
Variety of applicationsEye Liner• draw the contour of the eye
on the edge of the eye lid
Eye Shadow• apply color on the eye lid
Lip liner• draw the contour of the lips• prevents the lipstick from
smudging, especially very intense colors
Variety of formats
Format
Wooden• the classical
wooden pencil• very precise
Plastic• look like a classical pencil
but it’s made out of plastic• it can be sharpened
Automatic• alternative to classical pencils• requires special technology• can come in variety of shapes &
colors
Variety of textures
Eye liner shall be hard and saturated in color
(pigments)
Eye shadow pencil is like a combination of a pressed powder and a
primer in one, therefore it must be soft but also
with intense color
Lip liner must be neither too hard (it
would hurt) nor too soft (smudge)
Consumer preferences vary, too
Country-Specific
consumer requirements
regulatory constraints
climate conditions (heat & humidity)
make-up habits
Ethno-specific
skin type
geometry of the eye
Trends
colors
formats
ingredients
What is important?Convenience of application• precision • skin feel
Ease of use• hold• format• fluidity of the formula
Performance• long-lasting• color intensity• no smudge
Safety• Irritation • Regulatory• Origin (sustainability)
To learn more
...about the market leader in cosmetic pencils, Schwan Cosmetics: http://beautybusinesstoday.com/2011/12/17/stabilo-schwan-cosmetics-secrets-of-market-leadership-n2-get-close-to-your-customers/
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