Teststravaganza! Everything you n...

Teststravaganza! Everything you need to know about beauty formula + package testing - September 2026

Developed + Deconstructed by Danica VanBeek & Jenni Ewing
E3
Sep 21, 2026
01:03:03

Episode notes

From formulation and packaging to products on the shelf, Developed & Deconstructed is a raw, insider look at what it takes to build a beauty brand that actually works, scales, and innovates.

This week, Danica and Jenni cover all things testing, from formula safety testing and all types of packaging tests to clinicals and before & after photos.

0:00 Intro

1:16 Why testing is important

4:07 Formula: Stability

8:56 Formula: Micro Challenge, aka PET

12:45 Formula: RIPT, Ocular, and Safety in Use

17:13 Packaging: Compatibility

23:11 Packaging: Functional testing

30:57 A quick tangent about Assembly Instructions and manufacturing!

34:53 Packaging: Tests you might not have thought about (legal, barcodes)

43:43 Claims: Are claims substantiation tests and clinical tests the same thing?

45:15 Claims: Consumer Perception vs. Instrumentation

49:53 Claims: Different ways to get Before & After photos

55:42 September’s Low Stakes Hot Take

1:01:20 Outro

Connect with us

Danica - IG @vanbeekpkg, vanbeekpackaging.com

Jenni - nextjendevelopment.com

Keywords

beauty industry
packaging
skincare
beauty news
product development
brand equity