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BYROE growth playbook

Diagnosis

BYROE has well-reviewed products (4.8 stars on its heroes), a distinct story of Korean food heritage and upcycled superfoods, and the full toolkit of a modern beauty brand: subscriptions, sets, a quiz, loyalty, referrals and creator programs on Shopify Collabs, TikTok Shop and LTK.

The quick wins are trust details: a money-back badge the returns policy contradicts, theme placeholder text above the reviews, two free-shipping thresholds, expired sale pages still live, and results labels that mix "clinically tested" with survey data. Fix those first, then grow routines, replenishment and subscriptions, seed the new toner pads on TikTok Shop, sample the hero serum, and bet on a US retailer and a measured study.

Growth Score

6/10

Biggest Opportunity

Turn the money-back badge into a real first-purchase guarantee and use it, with the 4.8-star reviews, to bring new buyers to the $85 hero serum.

Biggest Risk

Glow Recipe, Tatcha and UpCircle tell similar fruit, ritual and upcycling stories with bigger budgets, and claims or policies that don't match erode trust with buyers and retailers.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Make the "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" on product pages a real one, and lead with it

    Read the badge, the returns page and the warranty side by side and decide which promise BYROE wants to make.

    High impact First result in 2 weeks
  2. 2

    Replace the "Header - Use this content to share information" placeholder on the homepage and above every review section

    Edit the section heading in the product template.

    Medium impact First result in 1 day
  3. 3

    Pick one free-shipping threshold: the shipping page says $50, the rest of the site says $60

    Test a $55 cart at checkout.

    Medium impact First result in 2 weeks

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 7 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

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Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Every product page promises a "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free" next to Add to cart. But the returns page gives full refunds only on unopened products ("opened but unused" doesn't qualify; opened items get a partial refund or store credit), and the warranty says it "does not serve as a product satisfaction guarantee". A shopper who tries the $85 Tomato Serum on the strength of that badge finds out later it doesn't mean what it says.

    High impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Founder

    First action

    Read the badge, the returns page and the warranty side by side and decide which promise BYROE wants to make.

    How to measure it

    Conversion for first-time buyers

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Decide the promise

      Real guarantee or reworded badge; set limits and who qualifies.

      Founder 1 day

    2. 2

      Cost it

      Expected claim rate from returns history and review scores.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    3. 3

      Rewrite the pages

      Returns, warranty and FAQ say the same thing.

      Customer Care Lead 1 day

    4. 4

      Link the badge

      Badge opens a short terms pop-up.

      Head of E-commerce 2 hours

    5. 5

      Set up claims

      One form, refund without a return for opened items.

      Customer Care Lead 2 days

    6. 6

      Use it in marketing

      Ads, quiz results, welcome flow.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    7. 7

      Measure

      Conversion, claim rate and refund cost monthly.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    Refunds on claims (expected to be small)
    Owner
    Founder

    Smallest test

    Make the three pages agree today, then test the real guarantee on the Tomato Serum for 30 days.

    Why it works

    Choose one promise and make all three pages say it. The growth version: a real first-purchase guarantee, with a full refund on one opened full-size product per customer within 30 days, no return needed for opened items under $100, and fraud limits (one claim per household). Rewrite the returns and warranty pages to match, link the badge to the terms, and then use the guarantee in ads, the quiz result and the welcome email. If the business can't carry it, change the badge to "Free returns on unopened products" today.

    Risk reversal is one of the strongest levers for a $49-$85 serum from a brand the shopper hasn't tried, and with 4.8-star products and 99% would-recommend, few people will claim. A promise the policy honors also prevents disputes and chargebacks.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistGuarantee alignment

    [ ] One sentence that defines the guarantee
    [ ] Same sentence on product badge, returns page, warranty page, FAQ
    [ ] Who qualifies: first purchase, one claim per household
    [ ] Opened products: refund without return under $100
    [ ] Sets: unopened rule
    [ ] Claim form and response time
    [ ] Guarantee line in ads, quiz result and welcome email
    [ ] Monthly report: claims, refund cost, conversion

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Serial claimers

      One claim per customer and household, first purchase only.

    • Margin on sets

      Apply the guarantee to single products; keep sets on the unopened rule.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteReturns page: complimentary return shipping for eligible US returns within 30 days of delivery; unopened products get a full refund; once "opened or the seal broken" products "may be eligible for a partial refund or store credit"; "Opened but unused" items "are not eligible for a full refund"; sets must be returned in full.Source
    • Your websiteLimited Warranty page: three months, manufacturing defects only, and the warranty "does not serve as a product satisfaction guarantee".Source
    • Your websiteTruffle Eye Serum page ($65 for 30 ml, also 20 ml; 4.8 stars from 57 reviews, some labelled "Incentivized review"): the copy says "Clinically tested. 97% saw smoother skin. 92% saw firmer skin. In 4 weeks." and "Clinically tested on 36 participants: 100% agreed skin felt more hydrated", while the results block labels the same numbers "Consumer perception survey - 36 participants - 4 weeks" and "Agreed eye area looked smoother".Source
  • 02

    A section heading on the homepage, and the one above the reviews on product pages, still shows the theme's default text: "Header" and "Use this content to share information about your store and products." It sits right where a shopper decides to trust a $65 eye serum.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 day Head of E commerce

    First action

    Edit the section heading in the product template.

    How to measure it

    Add-to-cart rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +3%
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Find instances

      Homepage and product template sections.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    2. 2

      Write the heading

      Rating, count and one line.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 hour

    3. 3

      Publish

      All templates.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    4. 4

      Scan for defaults

      Search the theme for default text.

      Head of E-commerce 2 hours

    5. 5

      Check mobile

      Every template on a phone.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    6. 6

      Measure

      Add-to-cart rate before and after.

      Head of E-commerce 30 days

    First result
    1 day
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Head of E commerce

    Smallest test

    Fix the product template today.

    Why it works

    Replace it with a real heading, for example "4.8 stars from 234 reviews" with one line on how reviews are collected, or remove the empty heading. Check every template for other default text.

    Placeholder text looks unfinished to a luxury buyer and wastes the best spot for social proof.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Breaking the review widget

      Change only the heading block.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: title "Superfood-Infused Luxury Skincare | Vegan & Sustainable | BYROE"; hero for the toner pads ("Your five-minute skin reset") and "Five peptides. One green routine."; tiles for Bestsellers, Award Winners, Curated Sets and a Ritual Finder quiz; "up to 180% more antioxidants"; "Award-Winning Innovation. Recognized by beauty experts" with no awards named. A section heading on the homepage, and above the reviews on product pages, still shows the theme default text "Header - Use this content to share information about your store and products."Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteTruffle Eye Serum page ($65 for 30 ml, also 20 ml; 4.8 stars from 57 reviews, some labelled "Incentivized review"): the copy says "Clinically tested. 97% saw smoother skin. 92% saw firmer skin. In 4 weeks." and "Clinically tested on 36 participants: 100% agreed skin felt more hydrated", while the results block labels the same numbers "Consumer perception survey - 36 participants - 4 weeks" and "Agreed eye area looked smoother".Source
  • 03

    The homepage and product pages promise free US shipping over $60, while the shipping page table says standard shipping is free on orders over $50. A shopper with a $55 cart either expects free shipping and doesn't get it, or gets it while the site says otherwise.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Head of E commerce

    First action

    Test a $55 cart at checkout.

    How to measure it

    Average order value

    Now
    –
    Target
    +8%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Test checkout

      $55 and $62 carts.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    2. 2

      Pick the number

      From margin and order data.

      Founder 1 day

    3. 3

      Update pages

      Shipping page, banners, product badges.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    4. 4

      Add progress bar

      Cart drawer.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    5. 5

      Suggest add-ons

      Lip oils and minis.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Order value and tickets.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Head of E commerce

    Smallest test

    Match the shipping page to checkout today.

    Why it works

    Check what checkout actually does, set one number everywhere, and add a cart progress bar ("$12 away from free shipping") with a $10-$26 add-on suggestion such as a lip oil.

    One clear threshold plus a nudge lifts order value; a mismatch creates support tickets.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Higher threshold lowers conversion

      Test the add-on suggestions first.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteShipping page: US orders by USPS, standard orders before 12:00 PM ET usually ship the same business day, and the table lists "Standard Shipping (orders over $50)" as free in 3-5 business days. The homepage and product pages say free shipping on US orders over $60.Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
  • 04

    Collections such as "BLACK FRIDAY STARTS NOW", "MEMORIAL DAY BOGO", "THIS WEEKEND ONLY 25% off", "After Christmas 30% off" and a 5th-birthday sale are still live and in the sitemap, some with discount codes printed on them, plus an empty "50% OFF WEEKLY DEAL" page and an "all Products (test)" collection. Shoppers who land there from search or old emails meet offers that no longer apply.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 week Head of E commerce

    First action

    List every collection with a date, holiday or percentage in its name.

    How to measure it

    Traffic redirected to live sets

    Now
    –
    Target
    100%
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      List pages

      All sale and test collections.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    2. 2

      Decide targets

      Sets or bestsellers per page.

      Head of E-commerce 1 hour

    3. 3

      Redirect

      Shopify URL redirects.

      Head of E-commerce 2 hours

    4. 4

      Hide test pages

      Unpublish the test collection.

      Head of E-commerce 10 minutes

    5. 5

      Clean emails

      Old flows linking to sale pages.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Set a rule

      End date and redirect for every sale page.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    7. 7

      Check Search Console

      Indexed sale URLs drop.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Head of E commerce

    Smallest test

    Redirect the Black Friday and BOGO pages today.

    Why it works

    Unpublish or redirect each expired sale page to Curated Sets or Bestsellers, remove them from navigation and the sitemap, hide the test collection, and set a rule: every sale page gets an end date and a redirect plan when it is made.

    Expired offers frustrate buyers at checkout and teach them to wait for sales; clean redirects send that traffic to full-price sets.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Losing seasonal rankings

      Keep one evergreen "Holiday Sets" page and update it each year.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCollections still live and in the sitemap (checked October 20, 2026): "BLACK FRIDAY STARTS NOW", "After Christmas 30% off", "SCARY GOOD SALE" for Halloween, "MEMORIAL DAY BOGO", "THIS WEEKEND ONLY 25% off", "5th Birthday Sale ... 30% off (almost) everything", a "50% OFF WEEKLY DEAL" page that says "This collection is empty", sale pages with discount codes printed on them, and an "all Products (test)" collection with 15 products. The rules page for the December 2025 Instagram giveaway is also still listed.Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
  • 05

    The Truffle Eye Serum copy says "Clinically tested. 97% saw smoother skin", while its results block labels the same numbers a "Consumer perception survey" of 36 people who "agreed". The Tomato Serum labels its numbers as a survey of 40. Careful shoppers, retailers and press read the small print.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks Customer Care Lead

    First action

    List every product with a percentage claim and its study type.

    How to measure it

    Products with labelled results

    Now
    –
    Target
    39 of 39
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Inventory claims

      All products and ads.

      Customer Care Lead 2 days

    2. 2

      Get study details

      From the lab or manufacturer.

      Product Development Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Write the format

      One sentence template.

      Customer Care Lead 1 day

    4. 4

      Update pages

      Copy and results blocks.

      Head of E-commerce 2 days

    5. 5

      Update ads

      Meta and TikTok copy.

      Social and Creator Manager 2 days

    6. 6

      Review quarterly

      New launches use the template.

      Product Development Lead quarterly

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Customer Care Lead

    Smallest test

    Fix the Truffle Eye Serum page first.

    Why it works

    Use one format on every product: "In a 4-week consumer perception study of 36 people, 97% agreed..." and keep "clinically tested" only for results from instrumental testing, naming the method. Add the study type to the results block on all 39 products.

    Precise claims build trust with a skeptical skincare audience and keep the brand ready for retail buyers who review claims.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Weaker-sounding claims

      Lead with the review rating and real customer quotes.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTruffle Eye Serum page ($65 for 30 ml, also 20 ml; 4.8 stars from 57 reviews, some labelled "Incentivized review"): the copy says "Clinically tested. 97% saw smoother skin. 92% saw firmer skin. In 4 weeks." and "Clinically tested on 36 participants: 100% agreed skin felt more hydrated", while the results block labels the same numbers "Consumer perception survey - 36 participants - 4 weeks" and "Agreed eye area looked smoother".Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
  • 06

    The homepage has an Award Winners tile and says BYROE is "Recognized by beauty experts", but no page names a single award. Tatcha says the same thing about its own formulas. Unnamed awards read as filler.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 2 weeks PR and Partnerships Manager

    First action

    List every award and press mention with dates.

    How to measure it

    Conversion on winners

    Now
    –
    Target
    +5%
    By
    60 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Collect awards

      Name, year, product.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 2 days

    2. 2

      Get permissions

      Logo use rules.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Build the page

      Awards and press.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    4. 4

      Add to products

      One line per winner.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    5. 5

      Use in ads

      Named awards.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Update

      Each new award.

      PR and Partnerships Manager ongoing

    First result
    2 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    PR and Partnerships Manager

    Smallest test

    Add the award name to one product page.

    Why it works

    Build a short awards and press page with each award, year, publication and product, add a small award line to each winning product page, and use the names in ads.

    Specific third-party recognition persuades new buyers far more than a general claim.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Old awards

      Show the year and keep current ones first.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: title "Superfood-Infused Luxury Skincare | Vegan & Sustainable | BYROE"; hero for the toner pads ("Your five-minute skin reset") and "Five peptides. One green routine."; tiles for Bestsellers, Award Winners, Curated Sets and a Ritual Finder quiz; "up to 180% more antioxidants"; "Award-Winning Innovation. Recognized by beauty experts" with no awards named. A section heading on the homepage, and above the reviews on product pages, still shows the theme default text "Header - Use this content to share information about your store and products."Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
    • Your websiteCreator Program page: three routes (Shopify Collabs with gifting, TikTok Shop with "up to 15% commission on qualifying sales", and LTK), "open exclusively to creators based in the United States", applications reviewed within 7 days. The site also has Glow Points loyalty, Refer a Friend and a skin quiz, and the contact page lists separate inboxes for wholesale, press, partnerships and affiliates.Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    Subscribers save 15% every 2 months and only 10% every 3 months. Shoppers who use a 30 ml serum slowly are pushed to the cadence that saves less, or to over-order and skip. Many skip or cancel when product piles up.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Retention and CRM Manager

    First action

    Pull subscription skip and cancel rates by cadence.

    How to measure it

    Six-month subscriber retention

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pull data

      Skips and cancels by cadence and product.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Estimate usage

      Days per bottle per product.

      Product Development Lead 1 week

    3. 3

      Set defaults

      Cadence per product.

      Head of E-commerce 1 week

    4. 4

      Flatten discount

      Same saving at every cadence.

      Founder 1 day

    5. 5

      Add check-ins

      Klaviyo email and SMS before shipment.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Retention monthly.

      Retention and CRM Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Discount cost
    Owner
    Retention and CRM Manager

    Smallest test

    Offer 15% on the 3-month plan for one product.

    Why it works

    Set a default cadence per product from real usage (a 30 ml serum used twice a day often lasts about 6-8 weeks; a cleanser or toner pad pack a different time), offer the same discount at every cadence, and send a "running low?" check-in a week before each shipment with skip and swap buttons.

    Matching delivery to usage cuts skips and cancellations, which matters more than the headline discount.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Lower margin on slow cadence

      Offset with fewer cancellations.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSubscribe & Save page: "Every 2 Months - Save 15% + Free Shipping / Every 3 Months - Save 10% + Free Shipping"; edit, pause, skip or cancel at any time.Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
  • 08

    Product pages already show "Build Your Routine": toner, the serum, then Oat Yogurt cream, each with its own add button. The founder says she doesn't believe in complicated routines, and 13 sets and duos already exist.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Head of E commerce

    First action

    Pick the routine for the Tomato Serum.

    How to measure it

    Routine attach rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    15% of serum orders
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define routines

      One per hero product.

      Product Development Lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Price them

      Small set saving.

      Founder 1 day

    3. 3

      Build the button

      Product page block.

      Head of E-commerce 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Quiz results

      Routine in every result.

      Head of E-commerce 1 week

    5. 5

      Subscription option

      Routine on Subscribe & Save.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Attach rate and order value.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Development time
    Owner
    Head of E commerce

    Smallest test

    Add the button to the Tomato Serum page.

    Why it works

    Add a "Add the full routine" button that puts all three steps in the cart at a small set saving, show it in the quiz result, and offer it as a subscription.

    Routine buyers spend more and stay longer than single-product buyers.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Cannibalizes sets

      Use the same prices as sets.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteOur Story: the founder's grandmother and mother turned "Rice water into toner. Fruit peels into masks. Kale roots into treatments."; "upcycling before it even had a name"; "I don't believe in complicated skincare routines"; oversized produce "often three times larger than standard" with "up to 180% more antioxidants"; extraction methods "VegeLive, Eco-Cycle, and Microbubble Mechanism". A "Bigger for a reason" page and an "Our ingredients selection process" page exist.Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: title "Superfood-Infused Luxury Skincare | Vegan & Sustainable | BYROE"; hero for the toner pads ("Your five-minute skin reset") and "Five peptides. One green routine."; tiles for Bestsellers, Award Winners, Curated Sets and a Ritual Finder quiz; "up to 180% more antioxidants"; "Award-Winning Innovation. Recognized by beauty experts" with no awards named. A section heading on the homepage, and above the reviews on product pages, still shows the theme default text "Header - Use this content to share information about your store and products."Source
  • 09

    BYROE sells 30 ml serums, cleansers, toner pads and lip oils with very different lifespans, and runs Klaviyo. Customers who don't subscribe still run out on a predictable day.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Retention and CRM Manager

    First action

    Set the days-to-empty for the top ten products.

    How to measure it

    90-day repeat rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set lifespans

      Days per product.

      Product Development Lead 1 week

    2. 2

      Build flows

      Email and SMS.

      Retention and CRM Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Add subscription offer

      In each reminder.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 day

    4. 4

      Suggest next step

      Routine add-on.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    5. 5

      Test timing

      Days before empty.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Repeat rate.

      Retention and CRM Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Klaviyo costs
    Owner
    Retention and CRM Manager

    Smallest test

    Launch the flow for the Tomato Serum.

    Why it works

    Build a Klaviyo flow per product that emails and texts a few days before the product runs out, offers Subscribe & Save, and suggests the next routine step.

    Timely reminders bring back one-time buyers at full price.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Too many messages

      One reminder per product cycle.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteSubscribe & Save page: "Every 2 Months - Save 15% + Free Shipping / Every 3 Months - Save 10% + Free Shipping"; edit, pause, skip or cancel at any time.Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
    • DNS checkbyroe.com email runs on Google Workspace and Klaviyo with DKIM, and publishes DMARC at "p=none", so mail that spoofs the domain is still delivered.Source
  • 10

    The homepage leads with the new Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35), a fast, visual "five-minute skin reset" that suits short video. BYROE already offers TikTok Shop creators up to 15% commission and free product.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Social and Creator Manager

    First action

    Shortlist 100 creators in TikTok Shop.

    How to measure it

    Pads sold via TikTok Shop

    Now
    –
    Target
    2,000
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Shortlist creators

      100 skincare creators.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Write the brief

      Two hooks.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 day

    3. 3

      Send samples

      Through TikTok Shop.

      Social and Creator Manager 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Boost winners

      Spark Ads.

      Social and Creator Manager weekly

    5. 5

      Raise commission

      Launch month.

      Founder 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sales per creator.

      Social and Creator Manager weekly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Product samples and ad spend
    Owner
    Social and Creator Manager

    Smallest test

    Send pads to 20 creators.

    Why it works

    Send pads to 100 skincare creators in TikTok Shop with a simple brief (before/after texture, the 5-minute mask hack), boost the best posts, and raise commission for launch month.

    Low-priced, visual products sell well in TikTok Shop and introduce buyers to the serums.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low-quality content

      Pick creators by engagement, not followers.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCreator Program page: three routes (Shopify Collabs with gifting, TikTok Shop with "up to 15% commission on qualifying sales", and LTK), "open exclusively to creators based in the United States", applications reviewed within 7 days. The site also has Glow Points loyalty, Refer a Friend and a skin quiz, and the contact page lists separate inboxes for wholesale, press, partnerships and affiliates.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: title "Superfood-Infused Luxury Skincare | Vegan & Sustainable | BYROE"; hero for the toner pads ("Your five-minute skin reset") and "Five peptides. One green routine."; tiles for Bestsellers, Award Winners, Curated Sets and a Ritual Finder quiz; "up to 180% more antioxidants"; "Award-Winning Innovation. Recognized by beauty experts" with no awards named. A section heading on the homepage, and above the reviews on product pages, still shows the theme default text "Header - Use this content to share information about your store and products."Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
  • 11

    One Tomato Serum review says: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it." Glow Recipe puts free samples in every order. BYROE sells $26 lip oils and $28-$38 cleansers that bring in buyers who have never tried its $85 hero.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Retention and CRM Manager

    First action

    Price a 5 ml deluxe sample.

    How to measure it

    Sample-to-serum conversion

    Now
    –
    Target
    8%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Make samples

      5 ml deluxe size.

      Product Development Lead 1 month

    2. 2

      Set rules

      Orders without a serum.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    3. 3

      Print the card

      Offer link.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Follow up

      Email at day 10.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    5. 5

      Track

      Serum orders from sampled customers.

      Retention and CRM Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Decide

      Scale or stop.

      Founder 1 quarter

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Sample cost
    Owner
    Retention and CRM Manager

    Smallest test

    Hand-pack 200 samples.

    Why it works

    Add a deluxe sample of the Tomato Serum or Truffle Eye Serum to orders without one, with a card linking to a sample-owner offer, and follow up by email 10 days later.

    Sampling the hero to entry-level buyers is the cheapest way to sell the most profitable product.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Sample cost

      Limit to orders over $25.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
  • 12

    BYROE says it rescues oversized produce others discard and has a "Bigger for a reason" page, and UpCircle sells the same idea in the UK as "zero waste". Neither BYROE page gives a number.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter PR and Partnerships Manager

    First action

    Ask the main ingredient supplier for volumes.

    How to measure it

    Press mentions

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Ask suppliers

      Volumes and methods.

      Product Development Lead 1 month

    2. 2

      Calculate

      Per year and per product.

      Product Development Lead 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Design the counter

      Our Story page.

      Head of E-commerce 1 week

    4. 4

      Add to products

      Per-product line.

      Head of E-commerce 1 week

    5. 5

      Pitch press

      Sustainability angle.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Update

      Yearly.

      Product Development Lead yearly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    PR and Partnerships Manager

    Smallest test

    Get one supplier figure.

    Why it works

    Work with suppliers to estimate kilograms of upcycled tomato, kale and fruit per year, publish a running counter and a per-product figure, and use it in press and packaging.

    A concrete impact number makes the story credible and gives press something to quote.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Weak data

      Publish the method and round down.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteOur Story: the founder's grandmother and mother turned "Rice water into toner. Fruit peels into masks. Kale roots into treatments."; "upcycling before it even had a name"; "I don't believe in complicated skincare routines"; oversized produce "often three times larger than standard" with "up to 180% more antioxidants"; extraction methods "VegeLive, Eco-Cycle, and Microbubble Mechanism". A "Bigger for a reason" page and an "Our ingredients selection process" page exist.Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
  • 13

    The blog is named for the Korean tradition of sharing food, but recent posts are product launches and one is still titled for a "2022 Routine". The founder's family turned rice water into toner and fruit peels into masks.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Social and Creator Manager

    First action

    Record the rice water story.

    How to measure it

    Blog sessions

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Plan stories

      Six rituals.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Film

      Short videos.

      Social and Creator Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Write posts

      Monthly.

      Social and Creator Manager monthly

    4. 4

      Update old posts

      Dated titles.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 week

    5. 5

      Share

      Email and social.

      Retention and CRM Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sessions and sales.

      Social and Creator Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Production time
    Owner
    Social and Creator Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish one story.

    Why it works

    Publish one story a month pairing a family ritual with the product it inspired, as a short video and a post, and update or retire the dated posts.

    Heritage stories set BYROE apart from fruit-based rivals and give creators something to talk about.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Founder time

      Batch-film.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteBlog "The Table", "inspired by the Korean tradition of sharing food": the latest post is "Meet The NEW Tomato Serum" (February 2026); most posts are product launches, and one is still titled "Why You Should Incorporate Vegan Collagen Into Your 2022 Routine".Source
    • Your websiteOur Story: the founder's grandmother and mother turned "Rice water into toner. Fruit peels into masks. Kale roots into treatments."; "upcycling before it even had a name"; "I don't believe in complicated skincare routines"; oversized produce "often three times larger than standard" with "up to 180% more antioxidants"; extraction methods "VegeLive, Eco-Cycle, and Microbubble Mechanism". A "Bigger for a reason" page and an "Our ingredients selection process" page exist.Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
  • 14

    BYROE sells seven products through Debenhams and has a UK retailer consultancy and PR agency, but byroe.com shows the Debenhams collection in US dollars and ships by USPS in the US.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter PR and Partnerships Manager

    First action

    Check UK traffic in analytics.

    How to measure it

    Clicks to Debenhams

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Check traffic

      UK visits.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    2. 2

      Build the banner

      Geo-targeted.

      Head of E-commerce 1 week

    3. 3

      Link products

      Each Debenhams listing.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    4. 4

      Brief UK PR

      Push to Debenhams.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Track

      Clicks and retailer sales.

      PR and Partnerships Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Review

      UK storefront later.

      Founder 2 quarters

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    PR and Partnerships Manager

    Smallest test

    Add the banner for UK visitors.

    Why it works

    Detect UK visitors and show a banner to buy at Debenhams with links to each product there, and use UK press and creators to drive traffic to the Debenhams listings.

    It gives UK shoppers a fast local option and supports the retail partner.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Lost direct sales

      Show UK pricing only to UK visitors.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteUK: a UK Enquiries page sends retailer enquiries to an outside consultancy and press to a PR agency, and a "Debenhams" collection lists 7 products (Bitter Green Essence Toner, Kiwi Detox Gel Cleanser, Golden Carrot mask, Oat Yogurt cream, Kale moisturizer, Mango Yogurt mist, Passion Fruit Yogurt serum) priced in US dollars.Source
    • Your websiteShipping page: US orders by USPS, standard orders before 12:00 PM ET usually ship the same business day, and the table lists "Standard Shipping (orders over $50)" as free in 3-5 business days. The homepage and product pages say free shipping on US orders over $60.Source
    • Your websiteCreator Program page: three routes (Shopify Collabs with gifting, TikTok Shop with "up to 15% commission on qualifying sales", and LTK), "open exclusively to creators based in the United States", applications reviewed within 7 days. The site also has Glow Points loyalty, Refer a Friend and a skin quiz, and the contact page lists separate inboxes for wholesale, press, partnerships and affiliates.Source
  • 15

    BYROE has a wholesale inbox and creator programs, but no offer for estheticians, who recommend serums and masks to clients every day.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters PR and Partnerships Manager

    First action

    Interview five estheticians.

    How to measure it

    Pro accounts

    Now
    –
    Target
    100
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Interview pros

      Five estheticians.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design the offer

      Prices and sizes.

      Founder 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build the page

      Application and portal.

      Head of E-commerce 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Recruit

      Instagram and events.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Support

      Training sheets.

      Customer Care Lead 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Orders and referrals.

      PR and Partnerships Manager monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Sample and event costs
    Owner
    PR and Partnerships Manager

    Smallest test

    Sign ten estheticians.

    Why it works

    Create a professional account with backbar sizes, a professional price and a referral link, and promote it at spa trade events and to estheticians on Instagram.

    Professionals bring repeat, trusted recommendations.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Channel conflict

      Professional sizes differ from retail.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCreator Program page: three routes (Shopify Collabs with gifting, TikTok Shop with "up to 15% commission on qualifying sales", and LTK), "open exclusively to creators based in the United States", applications reviewed within 7 days. The site also has Glow Points loyalty, Refer a Friend and a skin quiz, and the contact page lists separate inboxes for wholesale, press, partnerships and affiliates.Source
    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    BYROE is already in Debenhams in the UK and has a wholesale inbox, while competitors such as Glow Recipe and Tatcha sell through big beauty retailers. A US retail partner would put the brand in front of shoppers who never see its site.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Founder

    First action

    Build the one-page retail pitch.

    How to measure it

    US doors or online retail listings

    Now
    –
    Target
    1 retailer
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Prepare data

      Sell-through and reviews.

      Head of E-commerce 1 month

    2. 2

      Fix claims

      Labelled results.

      Product Development Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Build the deck

      Retail pitch.

      Founder 1 month

    4. 4

      Pitch

      Five retailers.

      Founder 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Plan launch

      Creators and PR.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 1 quarter

    6. 6

      Review

      Terms and margins.

      Founder 1 quarter

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Retail margin and launch costs
    Owner
    Founder

    Smallest test

    Pitch one online specialty retailer.

    Why it works

    Prepare a retail pitch: hero products with labelled results, review counts, the upcycling number, sell-through from Debenhams, and a launch plan with creators. Pitch clean-beauty and specialty retailers first.

    Retail adds reach and credibility that the direct site and creators can't on their own.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Margin pressure

      Start with a curated range.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteUK: a UK Enquiries page sends retailer enquiries to an outside consultancy and press to a PR agency, and a "Debenhams" collection lists 7 products (Bitter Green Essence Toner, Kiwi Detox Gel Cleanser, Golden Carrot mask, Oat Yogurt cream, Kale moisturizer, Mango Yogurt mist, Passion Fruit Yogurt serum) priced in US dollars.Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteTruffle Eye Serum page ($65 for 30 ml, also 20 ml; 4.8 stars from 57 reviews, some labelled "Incentivized review"): the copy says "Clinically tested. 97% saw smoother skin. 92% saw firmer skin. In 4 weeks." and "Clinically tested on 36 participants: 100% agreed skin felt more hydrated", while the results block labels the same numbers "Consumer perception survey - 36 participants - 4 weeks" and "Agreed eye area looked smoother".Source
  • 17

    The Tomato Serum is BYROE's most reviewed product (234 reviews, 4.8), but its numbers come from a consumer perception survey of 40 people. A measured study would back the strongest claims for retail and press.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Product Development Lead

    First action

    Get quotes from two testing labs.

    How to measure it

    Product page conversion

    Now
    –
    Target
    +10%
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Get quotes

      Two labs.

      Product Development Lead 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Design the study

      Measures and length.

      Product Development Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Run it

      8 weeks.

      Product Development Lead 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Publish

      Method and results.

      Head of E-commerce 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Pitch press

      With results.

      PR and Partnerships Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Use in retail

      Pitch deck.

      Founder ongoing

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Study cost
    Owner
    Product Development Lead

    Smallest test

    Get two quotes.

    Why it works

    Commission an independent instrumental study (firmness and elasticity measured over 8 weeks) on 30+ people, then publish the method and results and use them on the product page and in retail pitches.

    Measured results are rare for indie brands and open doors with retailers and editors.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Weaker than survey numbers

      Publish honestly; measured data still persuades.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
    • Your websiteTruffle Eye Serum page ($65 for 30 ml, also 20 ml; 4.8 stars from 57 reviews, some labelled "Incentivized review"): the copy says "Clinically tested. 97% saw smoother skin. 92% saw firmer skin. In 4 weeks." and "Clinically tested on 36 participants: 100% agreed skin felt more hydrated", while the results block labels the same numbers "Consumer perception survey - 36 participants - 4 weeks" and "Agreed eye area looked smoother".Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Glow Recipe, "Clinically Effective. Fruit-Powered. Glowing Skin" with "Free samples with every order"; UpCircle, ethical skincare that "gives natural ingredients a new lease of life. Vegan, cruelty free & zero waste"; Tatcha, "Luxury Japanese skincare inspired by time-honored beauty rituals" with "award-winning formulas" and "Free shipping on all U.S. orders".Source
  • 18

    BYROE launched a Black Rice PDRN Collagen Boosting Gel Cleanser in July with its own landing page. A cleanser rinses off; shoppers interested in PDRN often want a product that stays on the skin.

    Medium impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters Product Development Lead

    First action

    Survey cleanser buyers on what they want next.

    How to measure it

    First-quarter revenue of the new product

    Now
    –
    Target
    Match the toner pads
    By
    3 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Survey buyers

      Cleanser customers.

      Retention and CRM Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Brief the lab

      Leave-on formula.

      Product Development Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Test

      With 50 customers.

      Product Development Lead 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Plan launch

      Routine and creators.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      Two-step routine.

      Head of E-commerce 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sales and reviews.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Development cost
    Owner
    Product Development Lead

    Smallest test

    Survey 100 cleanser buyers.

    Why it works

    Develop a leave-on PDRN serum or essence in the same black rice story, test it with existing cleanser buyers, and launch it as a two-step routine.

    It builds on a launch already made and fits the routine model.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Crowded category

      Lead with the upcycled black rice story.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    BYROE sends Klaviyo email and publishes DMARC at "p=none", which means mail pretending to be from byroe.com is still delivered.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Retention and CRM Manager

    First action

    Read a week of DMARC reports.

    How to measure it

    DMARC policy

    Now
    –
    Target
    quarantine
    By
    1 month

    Steps

    1. 1

      Read reports

      Senders using the domain.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Fix senders

      SPF and DKIM.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Quarantine

      Policy change.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 day

    4. 4

      Monitor

      Two weeks.

      Retention and CRM Manager 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Reject

      Final step.

      Retention and CRM Manager 1 day

    6. 6

      Review

      Quarterly.

      Retention and CRM Manager quarterly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Retention and CRM Manager

    Smallest test

    Turn on DMARC reports.

    Why it works

    Review DMARC reports, make sure Google Workspace, Klaviyo and any other senders pass, then move to quarantine and later reject.

    It protects customers from spoofed offers and supports inbox placement.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Blocking real mail

      Move slowly and watch reports.

    Evidence

    • DNS checkbyroe.com email runs on Google Workspace and Klaviyo with DKIM, and publishes DMARC at "p=none", so mail that spoofs the domain is still delivered.Source
  • 20

    Real visitors pass Core Web Vitals, and the site runs both Hotjar and Microsoft Clarity. Two recording tools add script weight and split the insights.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Head of E commerce

    First action

    Choose the tool to keep.

    How to measure it

    Fixes per month

    Now
    –
    Target
    2
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Choose tool

      Keep one.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    2. 2

      Remove other

      Theme and apps.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    3. 3

      Set filters

      Product pages.

      Head of E-commerce 1 day

    4. 4

      Review

      50 sessions monthly.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    5. 5

      Fix

      Top two issues.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    6. 6

      Report

      To the founder.

      Head of E-commerce monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Head of E commerce

    Smallest test

    Watch 20 sessions this week.

    Why it works

    Keep one tool, remove the other, and review 50 product page sessions a month, focused on the routine block, the guarantee badge and the reviews.

    Regular reviews find friction that analytics totals miss.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Privacy

      Mask form fields.

    Evidence

    • Google PageSpeedChrome UX Report, real visitors: byroe.com passes Core Web Vitals (LCP 1.6s at the 75th percentile, 24% faster than before; INP 139ms; CLS 0.01). The site runs both Hotjar and Microsoft Clarity for session analytics.Source
    • Your websiteTomato Firming Serum page ($85, 30 ml, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, 99% would recommend): next to Add to cart it shows "Free Shipping $60+", "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee" and "Try It Risk-Free"; results "95% saw visible improvement in skin firmness after 4 weeks" from a "Consumer perception survey - 40 participants"; Subscribe & Save options; a "Build Your Routine" block (Bitter Green Essence Toner, then the serum, then Oat Yogurt Moisture Barrier Cream); "Formulated in Korea". One review: "I received a sample of it with the facial serum and I fell in love with it."Source
  • 21

    BYROE sells five $26 lip oils, lip sets and seasonal lip launches. Lip oils are collected, gifted and used up fast.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Retention and CRM Manager

    First action

    Ask the email list which flavor comes next.

    How to measure it

    Members

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Design the club

      Price and cadence.

      Retention and CRM Manager 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Plan flavors

      Four drops.

      Product Development Lead 1 month

    3. 3

      Build

      Subscription product.

      Head of E-commerce 1 week

    4. 4

      Launch

      Email and creators.

      Social and Creator Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Vote

      Next flavor.

      Retention and CRM Manager quarterly

    6. 6

      Measure

      Retention.

      Retention and CRM Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Product cost
    Owner
    Retention and CRM Manager

    Smallest test

    Run a flavor vote.

    Why it works

    Offer a quarterly lip oil drop by subscription: a new or seasonal flavor, early access to limited editions and a small saving, with members voting on the next flavor.

    It turns a low-priced entry product into recurring revenue and a launch audience.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Flavor fatigue

      Let members skip a drop.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCatalogue (October 20, 2026): 39 products from $10 to $500, median $49.50; the two oldest products, Tomato Serum and Bitter Green Essence Toner (both 2019), are still core; October launches are two Holiday Edition sets ($105 and $47) and Green Juice & Peptide 5+ toner pads ($35); five $26 lip oils plus lip sets; 13 sets and duos from $47 to $120; a Black Rice PDRN cleanser ($32) launched in July with its own landing page.Source
    • Your websiteSubscribe & Save page: "Every 2 Months - Save 15% + Free Shipping / Every 3 Months - Save 10% + Free Shipping"; edit, pause, skip or cancel at any time.Source
    • Your websiteCreator Program page: three routes (Shopify Collabs with gifting, TikTok Shop with "up to 15% commission on qualifying sales", and LTK), "open exclusively to creators based in the United States", applications reviewed within 7 days. The site also has Glow Points loyalty, Refer a Friend and a skin quiz, and the contact page lists separate inboxes for wholesale, press, partnerships and affiliates.Source
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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 307 ideas

    Make the guarantee true, remove placeholder text, one shipping threshold, retire expired sale pages, label results and name the awards.

  2. Days 31 to 6011 ideas

    Subscription cadence, one-click routines, replenishment flows, TikTok Shop seeding, sampling, the upcycling counter, The Table, UK routing and a pro program; one session tool and the lip club.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to the big bets: a US retailer, an instrumental study and a leave-on PDRN product.

The research behind the plan

2 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value visible hydration and glow. The most cited problem: price of serums.

  • Lightweight textures that work under makeup
  • Knowing which routine to build
  • In their words: “glowing”

Market

Competitive landscape

3 competitors compared: Glow Recipe, Tatcha and UpCircle.

  • Gap to exploit: A Korean food-heritage brand with measured upcycling impact
  • Glow Recipe: Less upcycling story
  • Tatcha: Higher prices

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