case studies.

Marla and Barry Beck aimed to deliver dermatologist-grade results without petrochemicals, creating a clean clinical line that pairs performance with purity.
Consumers demanded high-efficacy, clean formulations; suppliers, manufacturers, and industry experts doubted it was possible.
- Formulation: Rebuilt recipes from first principles to prioritize efficacy without compromise.
- Ingredients: Sourced only clean, clinically proven actives.
- Partners: Aligned with innovative labs and manufacturers meeting rigorous quality standards.
- Standards: Maintained a zero-compromise stance on safety and performance.
• Launched the first clean clinical skincare line of its kind.
• m61became Bluemercury’s top-selling skincare brand.
• m61 PowerGlow Peel became a cult favorite and proof that performance and purity can
coexist.
• Bold innovation turned a customer insight into a category-defining brand.
Purpose-driven innovation turned a clear consumer need into a category-defining brand.

Consumers of color experienced irritation, ingrown hairs, and poor shaves because mainstream products weren’t engineered for coarse, curly hair; clear market gap for a targeted solution.
A premium shaving system engineered for coarse, curly hair and dermatological needs of African American men to reduce irritation, prevent ingrowns, and deliver closer, more comfortable shaves.
TCP delivered a full brand launch ahead of typical industry timelines, preserving product integrity while accelerating time to market.
- Product development: Formulated and validated five core SKUs optimized for texture and skin health.
- Supply chain: Built scalable sourcing and manufacturing to support launch and growth.
- Product operations: Implemented quality controls and logistics for rapid fulfillment and reliable scaling.
Culturally informed product design plus disciplined, rapid execution turned a focused insight into a national brand with mainstream commercial success.

Transition select premium cosmetic product lines from internal manufacturing to external contract manufacturers to increase scale, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
• Legacy internal manufacturing constraints limiting throughput and agility
• Need for scalable capacity to support growth and seasonal peaks
• Pressure to reduce cost-to-serve while protecting quality and compliance
Carved out $51MM of internal manufacturing volume and divested to high-performing CMs
- Tech transfer: Complete end-to-end technical documentation, validation protocols, and QA oversight
- Methodology and rigor: Structured validation runs, acceptance criteria, and performance KPIs to preserve product integrity
- Competitive CM bidding: Global RFP to vetted partners using quality, agility, cost, and compliance as selection criteria
- Partner onboarding: Production trials, SOP alignment, and regulatory file updates to ensure seamless handoff
• Diversified manufacturing footprint and improved supply chain resilience
• Zero disruption to product quality or regulatory compliance during and after the transition
• Cost and operational advantages unlocked through best-in-class CM partnerships
• Scalable, resilient manufacturing model aligned to growth and competitive performance.
• Strategic CM carve-outs can materially expand margins
• Robust, documented tech transfer is essential for operational continuity
• Competitive bidding surfaces partners that balance quality, speed, and cost

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