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- Consumer insights from UX research firm First Insight underscore the need for selective pricing and restraint on innovation.
- Recently released data from consumer insight firm Spate reveals a surging interest in nourishing beauty care, microbiome support, and self-expressive hair products.
- Nutrafol's randomized controlled trial demonstrated significant improvements in acne severity and overall appearance in adult women using Nutrafol Skin compared to a placebo.
- The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recently added two more substances to its list of chemicals that could potentially harm people or the environment.
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- Packaging innovation and early engagement are key to thriving under California's SB 54 and other impending EPR laws, according to a spokesperson from the Circular Action Alliance.
- We reconnected with our panelists to explore your follow-up questions covering regulation of skin microbiome ingredients, formulation and ingredient questions, and more!
- L’Oréal Group is adding the hair care brand Color Wow to its Professional Products Division and has plans for global expansion
- A roundup of the cleverest beauty marketing campaigns we’ve seen recently.
- Swiss fragrance company Givaudan will acquire a majority stake in the Brazilian fragrance house Vollmens Fragrances and plans expansion in Latin America.
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- June’s launches span biotech-driven skin care, adaptive on-the-go essentials, and novel delivery systems, reflecting where R&D and market demand meet.
- Notable industry employment news from Q2 2025 includes the passing of ELC's Leonard A. Lauder, the addition of additional members to Naomi Watts' Stripes' Strategic Advisory Board, and the expansion of Gladerma's US operations.
- As economic pressures and regulatory developments took center stage in Q2, CosmeticsDesign US readers tuned in to these top five industry-shaping stories.
- Danish biotech firm Cellugy says the allocation of the funds “reflects current critical trends in the beauty and personal care industry, as well as broader EU objectives.”
- This month, the global beauty industry doubled down on local relevance, scientific credibility, and operational scale.
- AI meets R&D in NOUN Connect, a new platform bridging creativity and execution for next-gen beauty.
- Beiersdorf’s flagship brand Nivea undertook a survey of more than 30,000 participants from 13 countries and the results show that loneliness is a global phenomenon. Young people in particular are most affected.
- A new report from Atelier and Accenture reveals that legacy supply chains and outdated innovation models are costing beauty brands billions annually.
- Research from the data and analytics company GlobalData has revealed that UK beauty shoppers view bargain stores as better value for money than classic health and beauty retailers.
- The French luxury hotel chain MGallery has teamed up with natural skin care brand Typology to launch a new line of eco-friendly skin care products, which will be available in over 30 MGallery hotels across the world.
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- New data from market insights company Circana shows that prestige suncare value sales in the UK reached their highest levels to date in 2024.
- Garnier has strategically tapped into the e-sports and gaming space to capture the male beauty market.
- British FMCG company Unilever has today signed an agreement to acquire US men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch from the growth equity firm Summit Partners.
- Cosmetics Design and NutraIngredients-USA are teaming up again for a 60-minute webinar to examine the beauty-from-within category. From the skin microbiome to longevity and even tariffs—nothing is off the beauty counter.
- From its teaser in a Sabrina Carpenter video to the limited edition banana sweets, the new launch stands out in a crowd of beauty product launches.
- iHerb has built upon its supplement expertise with California Gold Nutrition BEAUTY launch, which emphasizes synergistic self-care.
- In this month's Financial Focus column, CosmeticsDesign US guest author Ragini Bhalla examines how beauty retailer Ulta is successfully navigating a challenging market landscape.
- First-of-its-kind clinical research from Unilever has demonstrated the link between mental health and the bacteria found on skin—a concept that’s often labelled ‘psychodermatology’ by the beauty industry.
- As more businesses introduce refillable beauty and personal care products into their ranges, a study by the French beauty industry association FEBEA sheds light on what consumers really want from these sustainable product alternatives.
- The tech company teamed up with Hollywood dermatologist Dr Simon Ourian to launch an AI skin care & nutrition advisor.
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- THG has partnered with robotics provider Libiao to install 430 of its T-sorting robots at the company’s automated warehouse facility in Manchester. The COO tells us more...
- 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...
Cosmetics active ingredient company Unipex announced it has acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a supplier of natural cosmetic ingredients. The Canadian company says through immediate synergies the acquisition is expected to double Unipex’s...