ABOUT VINCENZO SPINNATO…
Vince Spinnato, creator of VS VINCENZO & AEGEAN SKINCARE, began in the Personal Care, Cosmetics and Fine Fragrance industries over twelve years ago. After majoring in both Cosmetic Chemistry and International Business at Dickinson College, he went on to a two year apprenticeship with Chanel, studying the retail end of the industry. Vince followed that up as an apprentice with Bijan and worked with a top salon executive at Christoph, to create new encapsulated delivery systems and has enjoyed considerable success at the refinement and development of new chemical ingredients for cosmetics. It was here that Vince also learned about the “real world” effectiveness of ingredients, as well as working and managing within a team framework.
Vince has since gone on to consult and help develop new product lines for numerous cosmetics and health care companies. He has become a contributor to publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, W, Esquire, GQ and Burn Magazine. He has been a guest on the Vicky Johnson Show and has spoken at the Society of OBGYNs. His most recent speaking engagement was regarding the functionality of transdermal pre- and post-menopausal products and products treating sexual dysfunction in women. For the last four years Vince has been closely involved in women’s category issues: pre- and post-menopause, PMS, sexual dysfunction, breast tenderness and varicose vein treatments.
Vince is one of the twenty-five people internationally that contribute to the Trends Forecast every year for the cosmetic industry. Google Vince and you will find his article, “Mature Beauty Product Boom Trends”, published by Pierce Mattie Public Relations, forecasting what was going to happen within the cosmetic’s industry for the year 2003-2004. This article is still used as a teaching tool for cosmetic chemists and marketers. (PMPR Report)
Vince’s acquired knowledge of skin care techniques, products, and ingredients over the years informed his decision to pursue independently the development of a new “state of the art, all natural paraben free” cosmetic product line. In 2004 he conducted a feasibility study to determine the viability of a concentrated formula of Vitamin A, Alpha Hydroxyl, Lipoic Acid, Lancil, red grape extract, acai berry, and 100% botanical ingredients. In addition to being 100% natural and Paraben free formulations for skin, and body, the formulations include encapsulated active raw materials to be delivered interdermaly through patented Qusome technology, When he found that this concept was worthwhile and could be developed, Vince formed VS VINCENZO & AEGEAN SKINCARE – used to effectively to treat problematic/sensitive/dry/oily, and normal skin types with an all natural alternative, which is currently being packaged for Sephora.
The strength of VS VINCENZO & AEGEAN SKINCARE'S management and development team stems from combined expertise in both executive and technical areas. Broad and flexible goals have been designed to meet the ever-changing demands of any of the quickly moving marketplaces requiring its products. A portion of all VS VINCENZO & AEGEAN SKINCARE products sold will go to breast cancer awareness.
PRODUCTS DEVELOPED
Chanel – Allure Fragrance For Women. International Sales of $25 million
Dream Cream – New York, NY – Female Sexual Dysfunction Cream. International Sales of $9 million
Mila Products – Beverly Hills, CA – Product line based on Human Placenta, 6 Skus. National/E-commerce sales of $1 million
Oona Products – New York, NY – Herbal Supplements to treat PMS and Menopause, National Health Food Market. Sales of $3 million
Aegean Skincare – Beverly Hills, CA – 10 skus for Baby Boomer generation based in Soy, Tea, and Plant extracts
Dermal RX – Los Angeles, CA – 3 Skus for serious skin conditions, Roacia, Exema, and Dermatitis. National Sales of $3 million
Synergy – 10 skus exclusively for Sally’s Beauty Supply for Baby Boomers. National Sales of $20 million
Synergy For Women – 4 skus exclusively for Sally’s Beauty Supply; Menopause/Progesterone Cream, Sexual Dysfunction Formula, Throat & Bust Formula, and Varicose Vein Treatment
Forces of Nature – 10 medical essential oil blends to treat herpes, warts, yeast infections, scars and cold sores. E-commerce sales of $3 million
Jason Natural Products – 350 sku packaging change; global translation to Canadian French; developed 15 new skus for the Jason Brand. International Sales of $16 million.
CELEBRITY/MAKEUP ARTIST PRODUCTS DEVELOPED
Jennifer Lopez – Still Fragrance for Women
Ole Henkersion – Skin Care
Jessica Simpson – Dessert Line
Carol Shaw – LORRAC Cosmetics
PRIVATE LABEL & RETAIL COMPANIES
The Limited – Victoria Secret, Bath & Body Works
Gap/Banana Republic
Estee Lauder Companies – Private Label for MAC, Clinique, Aveda and the Estee Lauder Brand
Marshall’s
TJ Max
Cost Plus World Market
Sally’s Beauty Company
Illuminations
Trader Joes
K Mart
Sears
Longs Drugs
Wegmans
Meiijers
Face Logic
HEB
Safeway
TIGI
Boscia
Face Logic
Studio Gear
Agera
Anagen Rx
P&G
Skin Elements
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