Health Insurance
IBA provides a health insurance benefit with Association Health Programs. Take advantage of our buying power by saving up to 50% on your health insurance premiums through our exclusive program.
If you would like to offer special discounts to IBA members please contact us: info@independentbeauty.org
Consumer Research
The Benchmarking Company offers important custom, deep-dive consumer research which allows your brand to be in the know about consumer insights and upcoming trends that will help your sales soar and give you better understanding of future consumer trends within the industry.
Member Benefit: 25% discount on the PinkReport, a complimentary archived issue of the PinkReport, and 25% discount off any additional archived reports selected from the list.
Credit Card Processing
Reduce the cost of electronic transactions by partnering with Benchmark Payment Networks (BPN), a full-service credit card payment processor. BPN services businesses of all sizes throughout the United States and provides highly competitive pricing with personalized customer service.
EU/UK Export Support
IBA offers members the opportunity to market their products in the European Union in cooperation with BIORIUS, which is IBA’s endorsed partner for EU registration and legal representation. Together we have developed a program for IBA members to comply with the requirements of the EU’s cosmetic legislation: the EU PROGRAM.
Member Benefit: Biorius partners exclusively with members of IBA
Car Rental Discounts
IBA offers three choices for rental car choices when traveling for business or personal use. When making your reservations, please make sure to ask for the lowest rate possible. As an IBA member, you can enjoy special member rates, value-added discounts and technology, products, and services that include express service, GPS systems (optional), and e-receipts that save you time when returning your car. Some of these services will be subject to availability and may require an additional fee.
Cosmetics Industry B2B Portal
CosmeticIndex.com is an international meeting place for private label cosmetics companies, cosmetics entrepreneurs, cosmetics manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, retailers, contract fillers, industry consultants and independent sales agents.
Member Benefit: Free six month listing
Business Insurance
Cosmetic Insurance Services (CIS) is the nation’s leading provider of insurance products and services to the Beauty Industry and the largest Managing General Agent (MGA) Program specializing in the unique needs of cosmetic and personal care firms of all sizes.
Warehousing & Logistics
Fulfillment.com (FDC) helps you reduce your shipping costs, automate your fulfillment, and expand into new markets. When you partner with Fulfillment.com you can leverage our technology and logistics infrastructure allowing you to focus on your core business.
Market Intelligence
Industry Intelligence provides members access to their valuable market intelligence service at a generous IBA only rate. Get a 360-degree view of the industry in minutes, see why beauty and personal care companies of all sizes rely on Industry Intelligence.
Member Benefit: Service for one user at the monthly rate of $30 per month (a 75% discount from standard rates).
Market Research
Kline is a global market research and management consulting firm that provides reliable data, expert insights, and successful solutions across a diverse array of markets. Building on over 55 years of experience in the beauty industry, Kline’s distinctive series of market research reports give you the right tools to help you succeed in the challenging and ever-changing beauty world.
Member Benefit: Special price on all of Kline’s beauty market research reports listed below.
Translational Services
LingPerfect understands the importance of ensuring that marketing material, packaging and instructions are accurately translated, localized and culturally appropriate. LingPerfect is an ISO 9001:2008 certified Translation Services Company, attesting to its adherence to strict procedures and quality control.
Member Benefit: 10% off the regular rate.
GMP Compliance & Training
NSF International provides IBA members with exclusive cost savings on NSF Cosmetics and Personal Care auditing, training, regulatory compliance, product testing and certification services. The partnership furthers IBA’s efforts to offer its member companies value-based solutions in preparing for cosmetic regulation changes and reforms in both the U.S. and EU.
Discount Shipping Service
The IBA Discount Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip, is a comprehensive inbound and outbound shipping program that is customized to meet the needs of business members of all sizes in the cosmetic industry.
Barcode Development
If you are looking for barcodes to get your product to market, IBA has created a partnership with Simply Barcodes to provide your company with solutions for all-sized businesses. Once purchased, you not only save money, but you own your barcode with no ongoing fees.
Member Benefit: 10% off regular rate for each barcode
Packaging Search Solutions
Webpackaging is the leading search and innovation platform for the packaging industry, where brands and suppliers connect to source and promote packaging successfully. Containing over 10,000 comprehensive company portals and 2,500 industry terms facilitating smarter searches, Webpackaging uses technology to implement search solutions for suppliers and brands alike, both for websites and internal systems.
Discounted Subscriptions
IBA members enjoy free or discounted subscriptions to industry publications including GCI Magazine, Beauty Fashion and BIR Review.