Do you dream of becoming a cosmetic brand creator offering natural and innovative products?
To make this ambitious project a reality, many steps are necessary, from developing the formulas to putting your website online. To make your journey easier, Costomise has selected 20 French tools that will effectively support the creation of your cosmetics brand.
Important note: Costomise has no financial link with the companies mentioned in this article and receives no remuneration through affiliate links.
Creating your cosmetics business quickly and effectively
Essential administrative steps
The first step to create your micro-business is to register via the official State portal, Formalités d’entreprises.
For entrepreneurs who prefer another legal status (SASU, SAS, SARL, etc.), specialised legal services such as Jurisociété or Legalstart can draft your statutes, register your company and obtain your Kbis for fees ranging from €99 to €300 excl. tax.
100% digital banks to manage your finances
Pro account offers are multiplying. Expect a monthly fee of around €9 excl. tax, but check the other banking fees carefully. You will find recognised players such as Qonto or Shine, and newcomers such as Qileo.
Managing your accounting and finances
Solutions adapted to different company statuses
Micro-businesses benefit from simplified accounting. To help you, several web tools are available, such as Indy, Abby or Dougs. For other legal structures, call on a firm of chartered accountants familiar with cosmetic manufacturing.
Invoicing tools for your brand
For your quotes and invoices: Tiime (free), Henrii (free) or Freebe. For broader needs (production, stock), consider SaaS software: Karlia, Axonaut, Hubflo or Sellsy (Made in La Rochelle, very close to our laboratory).
Organising and developing your cosmetics business
Managing appointments and time
Let your contacts book directly via your online calendar link, for example with Calendoc or Twilead.
Project tracking and collaboration
Tools such as Yookkan or Klaxoon let you plan, organise, collaborate and analyse each step, from the initial formulation to the launch of your e-commerce site.
Digital marketing to develop your brand
To send newsletters or manage your social media, platforms such as Brevo or Sarbacane let you create targeted campaigns and analyse their performance.
E-commerce platforms to market your products
Creating your online store
Platforms such as Wizishop or Prestashop offer optimised templates to present your beauty products, with features such as add-to-cart, stock management and order tracking.
Managing your customer service
French tools such as Crisp or Diduenjoy let you manage your customer service and collect reviews to continuously improve your products and service.
The importance of the laboratory
Collaborating with a French cosmetics laboratory is often a decisive step. These structures support you in formulating your products, guaranteeing their effectiveness and compliance. At Costomise, our formulation laboratory puts its know-how at the service of creators to develop innovative formulas that match their vision and their future customers’ expectations.
