• European Commission’s proposal for new 2040 climate target faces criticism
    July 2, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
  • US consumers show selectivity as tariffs and inflation pressure beauty spending
    July 2, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    Consumer insights from UX research firm First Insight underscore the need for selective pricing and restraint on innovation.
  • Consumers shift to scalp-first, nourishing beauty: Spate insights
    July 2, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    Recently released data from consumer insight firm Spate reveals a surging interest in nourishing beauty care, microbiome support, and self-expressive hair products.
  • Peer-reviewed trial backs efficacy of Nutrafol Skin in adult women with acne
    July 2, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    Nutrafol's randomized controlled trial demonstrated significant improvements in acne severity and overall appearance in adult women using Nutrafol Skin compared to a placebo.
  • ECHA adds two new cosmetics chemicals to its hazard list
    July 2, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recently added two more substances to its list of chemicals that could potentially harm people or the environment.
  • UK beauty industry grows by 9%, but exports are dropping
    July 1, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
  • SB 54 is coming fast: Is the beauty industry ready?
    July 1, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    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.
  • Panelists from ‘Unleashing High Performance through the Skin Microbiome’ webinar answer your burning questions
    July 1, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    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 to acquire Color Wow
    June 30, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    L’Oréal Group is adding the hair care brand Color Wow to its Professional Products Division and has plans for global expansion
  • 5 new beauty marketing initiatives we loved
    June 30, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    A roundup of the cleverest beauty marketing campaigns we’ve seen recently.
  • Givaudan acquires Vollmens Fragrances
    June 30, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    Swiss fragrance company Givaudan will acquire a majority stake in the Brazilian fragrance house Vollmens Fragrances and plans expansion in Latin America.
  • 6 companies changing the face of sustainable beauty products
    June 27, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
  • June Launch Pad: Market-minded debuts
    June 26, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    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.
  • People on the Move: Q2 2025
    June 26, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    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.
  • Must Read: The top 5 CDU articles of Q2 2025
    June 26, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    As economic pressures and regulatory developments took center stage in Q2, CosmeticsDesign US readers tuned in to these top five industry-shaping stories.
  • Biotech firm gets €8.1m EU grant to scale microplastics alternative
    June 26, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.”
  • Across the CD-Verse: June 2025
    June 25, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    This month, the global beauty industry doubled down on local relevance, scientific credibility, and operational scale.
  • Newly launched startup aims to streamline beauty manufacturing
    June 25, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    AI meets R&D in NOUN Connect, a new platform bridging creativity and execution for next-gen beauty.
  • Nivea’s new research highlights the global loneliness crisis
    June 25, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.
  • Report claims beauty industry faces $86B loss from outdated development models
    June 25, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    A new report from Atelier and Accenture reveals that legacy supply chains and outdated innovation models are costing beauty brands billions annually.
  • Beauty shoppers favour discount stores for essentials, says GlobalData
    June 25, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.
  • MGallery hotels x Typology collaborate for in-room beauty collection
    June 24, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.
  • McKinsey & Company finds beauty growth slowing while value pressures climb in 2025
    June 24, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
  • SPF 50 sun care sales surge in the UK
    June 24, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    New data from market insights company Circana shows that prestige suncare value sales in the UK reached their highest levels to date in 2024.
  • Game face on: Garnier taps into e-sports space to capture male skin care market
    June 23, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    Garnier has strategically tapped into the e-sports and gaming space to capture the male beauty market.
  • Unilever to acquire US men’s brand Dr. Squatch
    June 23, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.
  • Coming Soon: Beauty-from-Within Webinar
    June 23, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    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.
  • Prada’s banana lip balm is bringing fun back to beauty
    June 23, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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 expands California Gold Nutrition brand into beauty with ‘from within’ strategy
    June 20, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    iHerb has built upon its supplement expertise with California Gold Nutrition BEAUTY launch, which emphasizes synergistic self-care.
  • Financial Focus: How Ulta is getting it right
    June 20, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign USA RSS
    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.
  • New study links skin microbiome with mental well-being
    June 20, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.
  • Why refillable beauty products face barriers despite growing demand
    June 19, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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.
  • Revieve x Dr Simon Ourian M.D launch AI skin care & nutrition advisor
    June 18, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    The tech company teamed up with Hollywood dermatologist Dr Simon Ourian to launch an AI skin care & nutrition advisor.
  • CTPA on navigating the future of cosmetics: Q&A with director-general
    June 18, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
  • THG claims new sorting robots will boost fulfilment capacity by 75%
    June 17, 2025 from CosmeticsDesign-Europe RSS
    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...
  • Active Micro Technologies launches fungus-busting active for packaged beauty goods
    December 8, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    AMTicide VAF delivers moisturising and antifungal activity for headspace protection
  • Career advice: How I became THG's CEO of Beauty
    December 8, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    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
  • New postcode-based recycling tool aims to clear up waste and confusion for UK consumers
    December 8, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    The Recycle Router from Provenance and Valpak allows Brits to check which packaging materials are recyclable in their area
  • Machine Gun Kelly wants his nail varnish brand to be the ‘Willy Wonka’ of beauty
    December 8, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    UNDN LAQR is the US singer’s first-ever brand and is aimed to suit all customers – even aliens
  • Waterless washing and fermented beauty lead cosmetics NPD in 2022
    December 8, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    WGSN predicts usability and sustainability will drive key trends for the next 12 months
  • Nestle trims back stake in L’Oréal for 9 billion euros
    December 8, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    Swiss food giant will retain Board positions and is ‘fully supportive’ of cosmetic company’s direction
  • Awards success is threefold for Pusterla Pollards
    December 7, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    Pusterla Pollards has scored a triple success at the recently announced Luxury Packaging Awards, winning in all three categories that it entered
  • Maximalism is back: Pinterest predicts space buns, bling and galaxy nail art as top beauty trends of 2022
    December 7, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    As part of the social media giant's annual report, Pinterest reveals to Cosmetics Business what the forecasted trends means for brands
  • Laura Geller addresses ageism in new holiday campaign
    December 7, 2021 from Cosmetics Business
    Starring former supermodel Paulina Porizkova, the campaign aims to highlight an alternative to the status quo
  • Surfrider Foundation Partners With ECO Skin Care
    August 10, 2011 from Natural Cosmetic News
    Surfrider foundation 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 Receives USDA BioPreferred Certification for Zemea
    August 10, 2011 from Natural Cosmetic News
    DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Receives USDA BioPreferred Certification for Zemea 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...
  • Natural Cosmetics Not Living up to their Marketing Claims
    August 3, 2011 from Natural Cosmetic News
    misleading natural marketing claims 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...
  • Natural Products Association Certifies 700th Natural Product
    August 2, 2011 from Natural Cosmetic News
    npa natural personal care product seal 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...
  • New Organic Skin Care Line for Pregnant Women – Bionée
    August 2, 2011 from Natural Cosmetic News
    Bionée 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...
  • Unipex Expands Ingredient Portfolio with Acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
    July 20, 2011 from Natural Cosmetic News
    Unipex 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...
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