Refillable hand washes and lotions

Hera Beauty supported a renowned candle brand in expanding its range into cosmetics, including 10 new refillable fragranced hand washes and lotions.

The Challenge:

After connecting with Hera Beauty at a trade show in 2024, a leading candle brand, known for its landscape-inspired home fragrances, wished to extend its range of best-selling scents into cosmetics.

The company wanted to create a new range that would strategically boost the business alongside a major brand relaunch. The aim was to create a hand wash and lotion range that would sit alongside existing home fragrance collections and complement the wider business rebrand.

The Solution:

Hera Beauty successfully supported the project end-to-end over a period of 18 months, working closely with the client to manufacture and launch a range of refillable hand washes and lotions. With our support and expertise, the brand was able to rapidly expand its fragranced range, scaling up into 10 new personal care products.

Early on, Hera Beauty helped define the product direction by advising on suitable base formulations and fragrance levels, and by providing expert guidance on ingredient performance considerations. As the range developed, we supported decisions around packaging, testing requirements, and launch formats - providing expert assistance on single products, gift sets, and refill options.

Overall, the project ran very smoothly, and Hera Beauty managed testing and timelines to ensure a summer 2025 launch.

The Results:

It is great to work with a brand that has such a clear vision for the overall look and feel of its products; balancing premium design with everyday accessibility. The defining feature of the range is its use of signature home fragrances combined with a strong sustainability focus, achieved through ethically sourcing raw materials and opting for eco-friendly glass packaging and refill options for consumers.

During the manufacturing process, the brand relied on Hera Beauty for cosmetic expertise; such as formulation choices, ingredient considerations, and regulatory requirements. We formed a close, collaborative working relationship with daily contact, and meetings arranged at key milestones to review progress and align decisions.

The launch included a full handcare range with the choice of core fragrances, available in multiple formats including 240ml bottles, refillable pouches, gift sets, and sachet samples for trade shows. The strength of the launch has established an ongoing partnership, with Hera Beauty continuing to collaborate and support the brand’s personal care offering.

They Said:

“Working with Hera Beauty has been an absolute pleasure. Lauren provides invaluable guidance throughout the entire product development process, offering consistent support and ensuring we stay on track to meet our launch deadlines. Hera Beauty is a reliable manufacturing partner, dedicated to helping us expand and grow our Bath & Body range with confidence. Our first launch exceeded expectations, and we have exciting plans for 2026. As this is a new category for us, much of our early success is thanks to the strong partnership we’ve built with Hera Beauty.”