Contract manufacturers are the hidden champions behind the beauty industry. Brands that don’t have the funds to own and operate their own development labs or manufacturing facilities depend on contract manufacturers to bring their products to life and formulate new and innovative products that have the power to catapult a brand into the spotlight.While many of the top beauty brands are based in New York and California, Texas stands as the epicenter for top-tier contract manufacturers in the beauty industry. Why Texas, you may ask? For starters, it is a strategic location. It’s smack dab in the middle of the country, about three hours from both New York and Los Angeles by plane. Texas is in the central time zone, which is also convenient when you’re working with clients on both coasts. Texas is big, which means there’s plenty of space for large warehouses and manufacturing facilities to set up shop at a fraction of the cost compared to the tristate area or California. Texas boasts the second-largest manufacturing workforce in the country, totaling more than 940,000 skilled workers. Additionally, the state’s low taxes are a compelling incentive for businesses seeking to establish operations.For 21 consecutive years, Texas has been the number one exporting state in the states. In that same timeframe, Texas has quietly emerged as a cornerstone for contract manufacturers in the beauty industry. Texas-based beauty brands like Supergoop, Sunday Riley, SkinCeuticals, and Drunk Elephant have leveraged this centralization of operations to their advantage, fueling their growth and success. As the beauty industry grows, so does the Texas contract manufacturing industry.