- Here’s what’s shaping new product development in the fragrance category in 2025…
- OLLY Vitamins has launched a new personal care line called Mood + Skin, combining skin health with emotional wellness through neuroscience-backed fragrances and a proprietary vitamin complex. The line includes body washes, scrubs and...
- This month's Indie Insights column investigates how women-led indie beauty brands like NCLA Beauty are standing out by blending creative vision with operational agility and purpose.
- Washington, Vermont, and Maine have joined the growing legislative movement towards more inclusive training of textured hair care in cosmetology licensing.
- The US cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty has acquired the luxury high street beauty retail chain Space NK, from specialist beauty investors Manzanita Capital.
- A combination of heightened sustainability regulations and a need to quickly meet new trends is pushing demand for digital-printed pouch packaging in the cosmetics sector.
- A recent study led by P&G Senior Scientist Kathryn C. S. Locker shared insight that scalp health deterioration begins within days of stopping anti-dandruff shampoo use, well before visible symptoms return.
- With patriotic promotions on the rise, regulators are closely watching “Made in USA” claims in the cosmetics and personal care product sectors.
- Popups are ever-popular with beauty and personal care shoppers. What’s happening in this space in 2025?
- RoC's Longevity Council and academic research partnership with Brown University underscore the ongoing shift toward science-based, emotionally impactful skin care solutions.
- As cosmetics regulations multiply across US states, IBA’s new Policy Map aims to help brands monitor developments and reduce risk.
- Clean hair care brand Hairstory has today launched a special patent-pending, endlessly refillable bottle for its flagship product New Wash. We spoke to the brand and discuss the challenges of refillable beauty packaging.
- Global professional services company EY surveyed over 20,000 consumers in 27 countries and found two contradicting themes that beauty brands should closely watch in terms of shoppers needs.
- Kao, which owns brands such as Molton Brown, John Frieda and Goldwell has invested millions of Pounds to upgrade its UK manufacturing site at Green Street, Hertfordshire – the official home of fragrance and bodycare brand Molton Brown.
- The cosmetics trade associations and bodies say that “simplification does not undermine consumer safety” when it comes to the CLP and CPR regulation updates, despite pushback from some consumer organisations.
- Euromonitor International data demonstrates how TikTok, livestreaming, and influencer-led discovery continue to disrupt traditional product marketing and reshape beauty consumer behavior.
- A review by BBB National Programs' National Advertising Division found that P&G's Crest Gum Detoxify toothpaste had a reasonable basis for its express and implied advertising claims.
- The B Corp Beauty Coalition's five-year roadmap outlines how member companies will scale their reuse models, support the use of safe ingredients, and advocate for policy alignment.
- The 2025 edition of Cosmoprof Asia is set to take place in Hong Kong between 11 – 14 November. We spoke to some exhibitors about what they are planning to launch at this year’s show...
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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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
Nutrawise, a manufacturer and distributor of nutraceuticals, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Tustin, California and is now open for business. According to Nutrawise, the leadership team is...