The world is changing fast. We need to change faster.
Global Cosmetic Industry (GCI) provides inspiration for brand innovators in beauty and personal care. Putting the consumer at the center of every insight, trend review and technical innovation, we support successful ideation, brand development, management and marketing.
That's why we need your expertise. GCI is seeking contributors with deep consumer and industry knowledge and a unique point of view, experts who can bring innovations into sharp focus for our audience of brand builders, who can identify under-leveraged or unexplored opportunities, and contextualize our changing world.
In short, we're seeking new, different and relevant points of view from around the world to educate, inspire and create the next wave of successful brand innovation.
Each month, GCI will explore different facets of beauty currents and take a close-up look at a particular product segment. In addition, every issue will include:
- Consumer and market trends
- Ingredient innovations
- Marketing insights
- Technology breakthroughs
- Packaging resources
- Brand benchmarks
- Retail insights
- Beauty news and analysis
Month | Editorial Focus | Editorial & PR Deadlines |
January /February |
Fighting the Elements Segment focus: Sun Care |
November 2, 2015 |
March |
Active Beauty Segment focus: Skin Care |
January 4, 2016 |
April |
Innovating Wellness Segment focus: Natural & Organic Beauty |
February 1, 2016 |
May |
Universal Beauty Segment focus: Color Cosmetics |
March 1, 2016 |
June |
Simply Sustainable Segment focus: Fragrance |
April 1, 2016 |
July/August |
The Consumer Issue |
May 2, 2016 |
September |
Beauty Influencers |
July 1, 2016 |
October |
Discoveries & Breakthroughs Segment focus: Hair Care |
August 1, 2016 |
November |
Endless Beauty Segment focus: Beauty from Within |
September 1, 2016 |
December | GCI Directory Comprehensive supplier source |
October 3, 2016 |
How to Submit
To submit an article or idea, email the Editor in Chief, Jeb Gleason-Allured, at [email protected]. Please allow two to three weeks for feedback.
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