Volume 1

It has almost been five years since the concept of seeing our reports in pages has been in the pipeline. We are officially glad the plane finally has lift off.

The Business of Beauty, specifically e-commerce is a market with billions and even trillions of reasons to press forward on. Our special feature on this subject matter highlighted during the 2017 World Pr Beauty Business Week, and its updated trends is a must read to be abreast of brands to trust in this region.

Beauty products-wise, the market is prime for stakeholders in the private labelling sector as this market in Africa as it is, is under developed, a status that does not befit its characteristics as a growing working class. We assist to report why investors and #beautyindustrystakeholders should take a second look at this and pursue its recognition without delay.

If you are looking to produce a line of skincare products in small quantities with your name on it, you can choose to go with a private label manufacturer today.

A private label skincare manufacturer can provide you with skincare products that have been produced for other companies under your own brand name. You speak with their Business Development Division, choose the products that you are interested in along with components from the suppliers’ library and they will produce and label your personalised looking product. Overall, the advantages of this includes low premiums, fast production, and low product device costs.

This option is very suitable for beauty industry enthusiasts thinking of making the step into the industry without all the schooling and study time. I hope you enjoy our special with @soapboxng.

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Volume 2

#thebusinessofcosmeticsandskincare

Deciding to delve into hard core solution intensive content was ease, the hard part was trying to decide what aspects of the sources on intel was needed and which parts to deploy first.

The team came together to deliberate on how to treat solutions that can tackle multiple regions in multiple markets. The B2C segment was deemed crucial because lets face it, tonnes of businesses worry about their business and consumer reaction post-covid. With that in mind, we put together an edition that will not only address crucial questions about some services and their guidelines post COVID 19, we also tackled business behavior beyond COVID 19.

The changes in the Beauty Industry will definitely have knock-on effects on a lot of the markets. Research reports are showing considerable shift in shopping/manufacturing and service patterns and all these changes have been collated in this second volume.

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Volume 3

#thebusinessofhaircare

I decided to focus August's Vol on the “Hair care” market because sometimes this segment goes undiscussed, at long intervals. I can't put my finger on why, as it is most certainly not because it adds less value nonetheless, this edition highlights some major changes in this spectacular sector.

The Hair Care Industry is switching gears in a number of ways and one of such is the emergence of the ability to merge hair care and skincare products. 

This move is one of the necessities in the game as Hair care products stakeholders are aiming to remain relevant and be seen to set high stakes as we all continue to be influenced through social media.

 Also one other article I'm excited about is the “anti-aging hair care” feature, finally mature men and women can have a product that deals with aging hair with new formulations that encapsulates not only healthy hair but aides the aging process.

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Volume 4

#beautymeetstechnologyandlifestyle

The pandemic no doubt has created and given way for creative measures to implement and keep your customers satisfied. 

2020 has seen the increase of DIY Beauty products, innovative sampling methods which has been helped significantly by technology and as anticipated by experts, increased traffic in online shopping.

With this issue, we dive into the 2020 shopping trends, virtual sampling and the ever increasing use of the word, "Clean Beauty." 

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Volume 5

#thebusinessofbeautyindustryrawmaterials

Preservatives and the business of acquiring and using them can get us talking for weeks non-stop.

In this issue, we explore these very much needed essential ingredients that are exclusively/mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro organisms and are added to products to keep them safe and effective.

We went even further to analyse the top 10 companies in preservatives development and how the market is ranking in billions.

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Volume 6

#tbrbeautypreneurs

Welcome to the first publication in 2021, our very special feature on relatable Beauty owners in a series we tagged #Thebeautypreneurs.

We decided to focus on brands in different market space in the beauty industry, this ranged from #Facialskincare to #Bodyskincare to #Nailcare, #Haircare, #beautyaccessories and #cosmetics which included #eyeshadow pallets #lipsticks and #foundations, so that we can curate their experiences for you to take on board in your journey into the Beauty Business.

The team felt it was best to kick off the year with a little something to motivate growing businesses as we can all appreciate how businesses are being affected with the pandemic and its repercussions on the economy.

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Volume 7

#tbrheroesofdiversity

The decision to majorly highlight some key buying trends in the industry was based on some very important reasons,

1) Covid 19 changed buying patterns and

2) By changing the buying patterns, both the consumers and Beauty Industry stakeholders need to understand the types of products in the market /application/reach etc. Also, it was vital for Beauty business owners, to know what direction to invest and who best to curate these changes for you than Yours truly.

To do this, we brought in 7 Changes to Buying Trends you should pay attention to, as well as 16 Reasons Why Anti-aging Products Trends are growing. Then, still on trends, we featured an article on why Ethical Beauty Products are on the rise, one of the resulting effects of Covid 19 that can actually hold a glimmer of positivity.

As usual the volume cannot be complete without featuring some key Beauty Industry Stakeholders. For our customers/retailers we sit with Faace in a special Q&A session. Whilst for our Beauty Entrepreneurs, we horned in on Clanz Skincare especially, the use of the very special raw material " Shea Butter".

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Volume 8

#businessofhaircare

This May/June issue focuses on a theme we are excited about. The hair market is often sometimes not thought of as being on the forefront of the beauty industry, on the contrary - it is. 

We have hand-picked the latest trends and the #beautyindustrystakeholders setting and following those trends in this issue. Also in this issue are various tips and tricks you can apply yourself to continue in your beautification journeys! 

Our Beauty Editor @pinkwithcontradictions has curated only the best brands from the spectrum of haircare featuring: @ksonicares @shedidandparrish @afroanihairlove @dionlondonofficial as well as hair care accessories’s finest @lilyenglanduk 

For our consumers of beauty, we have also curated the best practices from health and beauty experts like our new resident columnists @the_life_of_a_bee @majeayidaofficial @shinebegho 

Mental health issues has also become a priority to us as well as many other companies who engage in CSR activities to promote awareness for this very crucial aspect of our daily lives. Our new resident columnist @wellbeingandwomen takes us through simple steps to make sure we live our best life in great mental health.

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Volume 9

#thebusinessoflabellingandpackaging

Did you hear? Our August issue came in hot! We went all out on this one as usual to bring you the latest #thebeautyreportstrends and #beautyindustrystakeholders in the Beauty Industry.

We featured over 30 brands and profiled their journey including their take on the theme of the month #thebusinessoflabellingandpackaging | Not only are these brands keeping up with industry trends, they move mountains to be eco friendly, cruelty free and all those great stuff we like, they also encapsulate what we like in beauty brands- THEY TOP CHARTS IN PRODUCT EXPERIENCE!

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Volume 10

#beautymeetsluxury

Welcome to our tenth issue on Beauty Meets Luxury. We have gone above and beyond to bring you fresh intel in the form of Q and A’s with over 40 brands. Product reviews as well as the latest trends driving the beauty industry which includes not only technology but also laws/policies in the luxury/prestige beauty market space. 

These brands are not just any brand, they form a group of formidable brands you NEED TO WATCH in the niche perfumery and indie beauty market. From being single handedly picked by the French President to winning and/or being nominated for setting paces in their various markets within the beauty industry. 

In line with our aim to bring intel not only to consumers but also businesses too, our Q and A with these Founders and Executives also give opportunities for prospects in terms of possible partnerships and collaborations between interested parties. These may range and take the form of supplying raw materials to acquiring stockists to packaging design and expert liaison. 

So once more, I repeat, welcome to our tenth volume.

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Volume 11

#beautymeetstechnologyandlifestyle

In the 90's, when you think of technology, a lay man would struggle to connect it with the Beauty Industry, but in 2021, an average instagramer will know the basics and probably think that the most popular way Beauty meets Technology is via the growth of e-commerce or the adverts seen digitally.

In this era, the advancement of Technology has made life so easy from design & production and packaging & refilling, to orders & delivery. Every step of the way, the Beauty Industry has seen tremendous shifts in the dynamics of some product development methods, so also, service provision methods and customer experience.

 We went above and beyond as usual to bring to you some of the brands that are bringing these trends into reality, like Reduit and Dcypher, who are the innovators of trends execution. Providing new applications to smoothen and simplify the process of product order to product experience. I mean, how awesome is a pod that dispenses your Skin & Hair care product to your body/hair? The Reduit UNI Pod is definitely a must have. Also exceptional is the ordering process of bespoke Foundation personalised to your skin by Dcypher.

On the Product front, in terms of use of technology in production, brands like Maison Sybarite have opted to wow us with science by being one of the brands at the forefront of using technology to produce their alcohol free perfumes.

Before I reveal all the interesting information on this page, sit back, relax and feast on this very special edition, the last with our special curator Valerie Adeyemi.

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Volume 12

#thebusinessofbeautyindustryrawmaterials

Welcome to our February/March issue on The Business of Beauty Industry Raw Materials. 

In this issue, we bring you incredible information which will definitely serve as an eye-opener on your beauty journey.

Did you know that combining some beauty ingredients are not good for your skin? So, if you are in the habit of using this toner by X and this face cream by Y, it’s time to read up so you can minimize break-outs on your skin and stop concluding one product is not working, when infact you just combined two ingredients that should not mix.

For Businesses, we explored how the pandemic has created a shift in the supply/logistics/distribution Market. We also explore funding options as well as delve into one key raw material that keeps rising on the beauty map, Shea Butter.

Other articles that will be of interest to our consumers include "Bakuchiol - The Gentler and Natural Alternative to Retinol" which talks about the benefits of a raw material used in beauty products which can serve as an alternative to retinol.

Finally, one highlight in this issue is our tour of a wonderful place called "Experimental Perfume Club", a world where you select your own ingredients and walk away with your own perfume bottle.

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Volume 13

#BusinessOfCosmeticsAndSkincare

This issue was very interesting to curate, most especially as it's on one of my favorite topics "The Business of Cosmetics & Skincare."

The recent trends, statistics of beauty E-commerce and growth strategies for beauty entrepreneurs have been profiled/reported for your reading pleasure. Our #BeautyIndustryStakeholders will have a filled session dissecting and extracting what they need.

As for our "Consumers/end-users", our research writers helped them to dive into some key areas that affect them, like our feature on “Four Seasons of Skincare and why you should adopt." We also went into specifics of the essence of sleep, we took it beyond the good old saying of “beauty sleep”, by the end of the article, you will truly understand why! That is not all, our Foundation makeup is one of the most important items on our cosmetics list as women, knowing the right “trending” tricks is crucial, you have us to thank for an article that is also packed with useful information on how to slay with your perfect foundation. 

To round up this volume, care was taken to select time-relevant subjects that will not only be useful for our #beautyindustrystakeholders but also great reference points for Beauty products and services consumers.

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Volume 14

#thebusinessofhaircarebytbr

With the careful curation and attention given to the 25 articles in this issue themed #TheBusinessOfHaircareByTBR, volume 14 is about to be a reader’s delight.

This edition focuses on answering myriads of questions about hair, haircare, hair tech and even more interesting is the fact that it cuts across different content consumers.

From profiling and reporting the latest intel and insights on consumer priorities, opportunities, challenges, top manufacturers, suppliers, distribution channels and the global haircare market for #BeautyIndustryStakeholders to touching key areas that affect end users which includes women, brides to be, men and even the babies were not left out on this one. It is inclusive, vast and up to date.

This issue in its completeness also features outstanding brands such as Elytrum, Odlique, Honey Corn, EEVE Beauty, Free Botanical and other exceptional brands topping the charts in product experience.

Needless to say that this volume just had to be released in the seventh month of PERFECTION.

It is indeed perfect for ALL.

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Volume 15

#thebusinessoflabellingandpackaging

“Dress how you want to be addressed” not only applies to human beings. Products have a persona and packaging not only projects the intentions of the manufacturer, it translates the expectations of the consumer. Our fifteenth edition themed on the second series of the #BusinessOfLabelingAndPackaging touches on every aspect of this and that truly is what makes it a MASTERPIECE!

From providing the latest intel on packaging trends, shares and projections to answering the top and frequently asked questions on this theme, profiling outstanding stakeholders creating solutions via sustainable and refillable packaging, digital strategies and lots more.

The end users also get an in-depth analysis on manufacturer symbols and what they mean, understanding labels, ingredients lists, expiration dates, spotting counterfeits through packaging and other important labeling aspects that would normally be overlooked.

Also, in our bid to constantly evolve and improve processes to guarantee your maximum satisfaction and ensure all your beauty needs are met, we have introduced a new section called “Sip and Shop” where we itemize new and exceptional listings from beauty brands you can shop for with comfort and at your convenience.

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to volume 15 of The Beauty Reports.

Enjoy your read.

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Volume 16

#tbrbeautymeetsluxury

Whether you are a Beauty Entrepreneur or a Beauty Enthusiast, this special Christmas edition of The Beauty Reports Vol.16 themed #TbrBeautyMeetsLuxury, takes a deep dive into a luxury ocean to uncover mysteries revolving around its topic.

From answering frequently asked consumer questions about luxury items to profiling affordable and sustainable luxury brand options, this issue boasts of a prestigious array of luxury fragrances, make-up, skincare and haircare brands such as Terre Verdi, Clean U, Campsie, LyonsLeaf, Arithmos Skin, Graces London and many more.

If you are also thinking of gift or treat ideas for your loved ones this season, you may want to explore our beautiful options and suggestions in these carefully curated articles.

From The Beauty Reports, we say Merry Christmas, with love.

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