Cosmetics

Cosmetics is a manufactured consumer good used to improve Ratizen movement speed and, unlike other lifestyle products made at the Perfumery such as Soap and Perfume, it is easy to distribute broadly without immediately turning the economy negative. Even though it is technically unprofitable when only accounting for non-talent labor, the labor share of the overall economy is large enough that the speed bonus is not wasted in practice.

As an export item, Cosmetics is efficient to produce. Its materials are also relatively easy to secure: Honey and Oil can be imported, and Dye can be made easily from Cactus Flower. This makes it a practical good for trade and for keeping production lines busy.

• Good for mass use because the movement speed bonus still provides value across the colony.
• Strong production efficiency when treated as an export commodity.
• Ingredient supply is flexible, especially through imported Honey and Oil.
• Its main drawback is that it can only be exported to Goldtail, which already has many desirable trade items, so trade agreements are often crowded.