Beauty · Strategy · Execution

Where great beauty
brands are built.

From concept to counter. Specialized advisory for beauty brands ready to launch boldly, scale sustainably, and expand globally.

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About Beauty Launch Lab

Built for the beauty industry, by someone who's lived it

Beauty Launch Lab is a specialized advisory practice for prestige and indie beauty brands at pivotal moments—whether you're launching your hero product, scaling to new markets, or building the operational infrastructure your brand needs to grow without breaking.

We bring deep, hands-on expertise in product development, retail distribution strategy, ERP implementation, international market entry, and operations leadership—all specific to the unique demands of the beauty industry.

Our work is not theoretical. We have sat in the rooms where launch decisions are made, managed P&Ls through hypergrowth, and built the systems that let great products reach their audience at scale.

Track Record
50+
beauty product launches executed
Expertise
Global
US · EU · APAC · ME
Specialty
Beauty
Prestige · Indie · Mass · Professional
Proprietary Methodology

The VIPS Planning System™

Our proprietary framework for beauty product launch development and execution—designed for the way beauty brands actually work.

V Vision

Define the brand position, consumer truth, and category whitespace your launch will own. Vision without execution is a mood board.

I Infrastructure

Build the operational backbone—supply chain, ERP, team structure, and vendor ecosystem—before you need it. Most brands build this too late.

P Positioning

Channel strategy, retailer sequencing, pricing architecture, and the launch narrative that earns shelf space and consumer attention simultaneously.

S Scaling

The repeatable systems, international market playbooks, and operational cadences that allow a successful launch to become a sustainable brand.

Phase 01

Discovery & Audit

Deep brand assessment, competitive landscape, white space mapping, team & capability audit

Phase 02

Blueprint Design

Launch plan architecture, channel prioritization, SKU strategy, margin modeling

Phase 03

Infrastructure Build

Operational systems, ERP configuration, vendor onboarding, team build-out

Phase 04

Launch Execution

Retailer sell-in, go-live management, demand planning, crisis protocols

Phase 05

Scale & Optimize

Replenishment cadence, market expansion, brand extension strategy

What We Do

Specialized expertise for every stage of beauty brand growth

New Product Launch Development & Execution

End-to-end launch leadership from brief through first PO. We manage the complexity so founders and brand teams can focus on what they do best.

Go-to-market strategy and channel sequencing
Retailer sell-in preparation and pitch support
Launch event and activation planning
Demand planning and inventory positioning
Post-launch optimization and velocity analysis

Technology & ERP for Scaling Brands

The right systems at the right time. We assess, select, implement, and optimize the technology infrastructure beauty brands need to scale without chaos.

ERP selection and implementation (NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics)
PLM and product development system setup
Retail compliance and EDI integration
Inventory and warehouse management optimization
Analytics and reporting architecture

International Expansion

Beauty is global. We help brands enter new markets with the rigor of someone who has done it before—regulatory complexity, local retail dynamics, and all.

Market entry strategy and market prioritization
Regulatory and compliance navigation
Distribution partner identification and negotiation
Localization strategy (formulation, packaging, comms)
In-market launch support

Operations Leadership

Fractional COO and VP Operations support for beauty brands that need senior operational leadership without the full-time overhead. We run the machine.

Supply chain design and vendor management
Team structure and hiring roadmaps
P&L ownership and COGS optimization
Retail operations and compliance management
Board reporting and investor communication
Global Expertise

Beauty knows no borders

International expansion is one of the highest-leverage moves a beauty brand can make—and one of the most operationally complex. We have navigated the regulatory, cultural, and commercial landscape of beauty markets across four continents.

Our approach combines market prioritization rigor with on-the-ground fluency. We help you choose the right markets in the right sequence, build the right partnerships, and launch with the kind of local insight that turns international promise into actual revenue.

🇺🇸 North America
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇪🇺 Europe
🇯🇵 Asia Pacific
🇦🇪 Middle East
🌍 Emerging Markets
12+
Countries supported for beauty market entry
4
Continents with active brand distribution built
€200M+
International retail revenue unlocked for clients
48hrs
Average response to new market opportunity brief
Technology & Systems

Operational infrastructure for ambitious brands

Most beauty brands hit the same wall: they outgrow their systems before they outgrow their ambition. The spreadsheets that got you to $5M won't get you to $50M. We help you make the right technology decisions at the right time.

From ERP selection and implementation to retail compliance automation, we build the operational backbone that scales with your brand—not against it.

ERP Implementation & Optimization

NetSuite, SAP B1, Microsoft Dynamics, and Brightpearl deployments tailored to beauty brand workflows

Retail Compliance & EDI

Sephora, Ulta, Target, and international retailer compliance setup; EDI 850/810/856 configuration

Supply Chain Digitization

Vendor portals, purchase order automation, demand planning tools, and 3PL integration

Analytics & Reporting

Real-time sell-through dashboards, margin analysis, and channel performance reporting for leadership teams

Our ERP Implementation Process
01
Needs Assessment & System Selection

Map current state, define requirements, evaluate and recommend platforms

02
Configuration & Customization

Build out beauty-specific modules: costing, formulation, retailer compliance

03
Data Migration & Integration

Clean and migrate historical data; connect to 3PL, retailers, and finance

04
Team Training & Go-Live

Role-specific training, go-live support, and hypercare period management

05
Optimization & Scale

Post-implementation refinement, KPI tracking, and expansion readiness

Operations Leadership

Fractional expertise. Full-time impact.

Fractional COO

Senior operational leadership embedded in your business—without the full-time cost. We run the day-to-day, build the team, and set the systems that scale.

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Supply Chain Architecture

Vendor negotiation, 3PL selection, freight strategy, and COGS optimization. We find margin where others find complexity.

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Financial Operations

P&L ownership, working capital management, board reporting, and the financial infrastructure your investors expect to see.

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Retail Operations

Chargeback management, routing compliance, sell-through reporting, and retailer relationship management for major accounts.

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Team Building & Org Design

Hiring roadmaps, role architecture, compensation benchmarking, and onboarding structures for scaling teams.

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Process Design & SOPs

The documented, repeatable processes that prevent knowledge from living in one person's head—critical for scale.

Ready to Launch?

Your brand deserves an expert in its corner

Whether you're launching your first product or entering your fifth market, we bring the operational expertise that turns beauty ambition into beauty results.

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