Creating Long-Term Beauty Innovations

Meeting consumer demands on a daily basis is critical for success, says the founder of Clarisonic and Opulus Beauty Labs.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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The Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ annual meeting got underway on December 12 with a keynote by Dr. Robb Akridge, founder and CEO, Opulus Beauty Labs. He opened with a review of innovations from the 1920s through the 1970s, noting “a lot of innovations come and go. It’s what the consumer accepts that make innovations long-lasting.” In order for an innovation to have staying power, it must meet several criteria, according to Akridge. Specifically the innovation must: • Be similar to existing h...

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