- This month's global roundup takes a concise look at the latest global advances in skin care tech, sustainability breakthroughs, and regulatory developments driving change in the cosmetics industry.
- Discover the latest in beauty with exciting new launches from NOYZ, Good Molecules, COSRX, MERIT, EVOLVh, Noteworthy Scents, and DKNY, each offering innovative products designed to elevate consumer fragrance and skin care routines.
- EveLab Insightsâ new Neck AI Skin Analysis technology utilizes deep learning algorithms to assess neck and dÃcolletà skin health with high precision, addressing a growing demand for comprehensive anti-aging solutions and enabling brands...
- With Halloween on the horizon and Beetlejuice lips trending all over TikTok, weâve rounded up five other fabulous movie looks that launched an iconic beauty trendâ
- The 2024 E-Pack Summit highlighted critical strategies for cosmetics and personal care brands to enhance their packaging practices in e-commerce, with a focus on balancing sustainability, regulatory compliance, and secure,...
- The EstÃe Lauder Companiesâ (ELC) fiscal 2024 Social Impact and Sustainability report offers a comprehensive update on its environmental and social initiatives. Hereâs a look at what cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers need to know.
- Mintelâs 2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends report reveals a rising demand among US consumers for beauty brands to lead in sustainability and environmental responsibility, driving companies to adopt innovative practices in...
- What have been some of the key issues and topics affecting our industry over the past three months? Weâve rounded up the 10 most-read stories between July and Septemberâ
- According to a new in-depth study by research and consulting company Ecovia Intelligence, global sales of natural & organic cosmetics are forecast to reach $14bn this year. We explore the current landscape and what's next for this sector.
- The beauty sector was a standout during the most recent Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, driven by a mix of legacy brands and viral sensations, and Market Defense experts predict this momentum will carry into a strong Q4 as brands capitalize...
- The cosmetics industry continues to face a myriad of evolving environmental challenges, from the growing demand for natural ingredients to supply chain disruptions and the need for sustainable practices, say Quantis Consulting experts...
- The Symposium focused on the beauty industry's commitment to regulatory compliance, product safety, transparency, sustainability, and innovation, particularly through advancements in AI and ingredient safety research, said PCPC Chief...
- The British FMCG company saw rising volume sales but still saw fairly flat growth as price increases slowed in Q3 of 2024.
- The Swiss pureplay skin care and injectable aesthetics company has seen 9.2% growth over the past nine months, which includes success in the difficult Chinese market...
- From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with fake beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses..
- Unilever's India subsidiary is receiving encouraging initial feedback on its new palm-reduced soap formulations under brands LUX and Lifebuoy.
- In this month's edition of Indie Insights, we explore how indie beauty brands like OPULUS Beauty Labs incorporate sustainability into their packaging, ingredient sourcing, and overall mission, aligning with the values of eco-conscious...
- Procter & Gambleâs fiscal 2025 first-quarter results reveal steady growth in organic sales, up 2% due to price increases and innovation. However, the beauty segment faced challenges, particularly in luxury skincare.
- Generation Alpha is rapidly shaping the beauty and personal care industries through their early exposure to social media, rising interest in gender-neutral grooming, and demand for safe, ethical, and age-appropriate products, creating...
- All good marketers know that two brands are better than one when it comes to raising awareness. We celebrate six (well, actually seven) of the best beauty brand collabs weâve seen so far this yearâ.
- In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.
- This month, CosmeticsDesign columnist Kelly Bonner shares insights into the pressures of aging in a beauty-obsessed society, the failed attempt of California's AB 2491 bill to regulate anti-aging products for minors, and the challenges...
- A recent Makeup Trends report from Spate reveals a decline in eye makeup interest as consumers increasingly favor minimalistic beauty routines, innovative textures, and long-lasting products, emphasizing the need for cosmetics brands to...
- Trends forecasting agency WGSN shares insights from its Beauty Colour Forecast for spring-summer in 2026.
- The beauty industry has made significant progress in ingredient safety through collaborative efforts like the Know Better, Do Better Collaborative, but with 30% of chemicals still uncharacterized, ChemForward's report highlights the need...
- A sign of the times? Or a stroke of marketing genius? Luxury Swiss skin care and wellness brand has published a first-of-its-kind white paper about the science behind longevity...
- Fragrance house Scentmate by dsm-firmenich has shared more on how and why spirituality has become more influential in the fragrance category in recent years.
- Coty Inc. announced preliminary first-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, highlighting growth in its prestige fragrance category, challenges in the U.S. and mass beauty markets, and a renewed focus on cost reduction, while reaffirming...
- The company said the new funds will fuel its next phase of biomanufacturing development for âcutting-edge tailored molecules for the personal care industry.â
- The partnership is aiming to uncover a lack of dermatological services to treat skin diseases.
- New research finds connections between disrupted iron homeostasis and genetic risk of psoriasis and highlights the potential protective role of zinc and selenium in atopic dermatitis.
- Lipotrueâs Frag-Brillin ingredient has been nominated for an award at the upcoming Cosmetics 360 Awards in Paris. We spoke to the Spanish company about the innovationâ
- Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched âtargeted skin condition panelsâ, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.
- Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseidoâs annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the...
- Using the innovative technology to extract betaine from sugar beet molasses, IFF has produced a sustainable ingredient for cosmetics and personal care products, with applications in skin and hair care, while aligning with growing...
- ROELMI HPC's launch of the EMotion Line, a series of upcycled olive by-product ingredients, highlights its contribution to sustainability and performance in the cosmetics and personal care industry as part of a broader shift toward...
- AMTicide VAF delivers moisturising and antifungal activity for headspace protection
- From graduate programme to the boardroom, in partnership with CEW UK, here is Rachel Horsefield became the beauty of boss of British e-commerce conglomerate
- The Recycle Router from Provenance and Valpak allows Brits to check which packaging materials are recyclable in their area
- UNDN LAQR is the US singer’s first-ever brand and is aimed to suit all customers – even aliens
- WGSN predicts usability and sustainability will drive key trends for the next 12 months
- Swiss food giant will retain Board positions and is ‘fully supportive’ of cosmetic company’s direction
- Pusterla Pollards has scored a triple success at the recently announced Luxury Packaging Awards, winning in all three categories that it entered
- As part of the social media giant's annual report, Pinterest reveals to Cosmetics Business what the forecasted trends means for brands
- Starring former supermodel Paulina Porizkova, the campaign aims to highlight an alternative to the status quo
- The Surfrider Foundation has partnered with ECO Skin Care Inc., as its exclusive sunscreen partner. Public concern over the environmental impact of sunscreen has grown, and it is believed that UV absorbing chemicals found in many...
- DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products has received USDA certification for Zemea® propanediol, declaring that the petroleum-based glycol alternative is a 100% bio-based ingredient. Zemea® propanediol is a natural ingredient derived from...
- New research by Organic Monitor finds that few brands marketing cosmetics as ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ are living up to their claims. Organic Monitor assessed over 50 cosmetic brands and ranked them according to their level of...
- The Natural Products Association (NPA) announced that it has certified its 700th product/ingredient under its Natural Seal program. The NPA was founded in 2008 to provide natural certification of personal care products sold in the United...
- Bionée, an organic skin care company founded in 2010, has developed a line of skin care products specifically formulated for pregnant women, women taking care of their babies, and babies. Bionée’s line of eight products are divided into...