After 10 years of research and 1,700 ingredients tested, the German health and beauty company has unveiled its new patented anti-ageing active ingredient that protects the skin’s collagen from ‘sugar damage.’
Luxury botanical beauty brand Chantecaille is scheduled to launch in China in the third quarter of this year as it seeks to return to growth after a tough 2023.
Beiersdorf’s chief executive is “optimistic” about getting China’s regulatory approval for its hero ingredient W630, which will allow it to launch a wider range of products in the lucrative market.
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Its trio of mass-market skin care brands saw impressive growth for the German company by the end of Q3, while sales of luxury brand La Prairie continued to decline.
German personal care conglomerate Beiersdorf has blamed the diagou situation in China and South Korea for La Prairie’s 9.9% sales decline in the first half (H1).
Beiersdorf’s luxury brand La Prairie saw sales hampered in the first quarter (Q1) due to challenging market conditions in China caused by ongoing COVID-19 pain points.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has extended its joint commitment with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in Indonesia, aiming to halt deforestation in Borneo and certify 200 smallholders with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) on the...
A flurry of patents were filed in 2022 from industry heavyweights, including L’Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Shiseido. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe rounds up our coverage of the year’s patent-worthy innovations.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has acquired a majority stake in Belgian biomedical research firm S-Biomedic, opening doors to advance work in skin care actives to manage and balance the microbiome.
A leading neuroscientist and Oxford University startup are working with Unilever and Beiersdorf to investigate whether there might be a skin biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.
German personal care major Beiersdorf has plans to expand La Prairie’s offline presence in China with 10 more touchpoints as the brand rebounds strongly in the pandemic-plagued market.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a net profit surge for the first half (H1) of 2022, with its flagship Nivea brand performing especially well worldwide and great successes reported in sun care and Latin America for the broader business.
Industry leaders Beiersdorf, Borealis, Siegwerk, and Clariant team up on a Design4Circularity initiative and create “first-of-its-kind” circular packaging concept for the cosmetics industry.
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European personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a range of sunscreen formulas for the US market that provide protection but also offer aesthetically pleasing visual effects to the skin.
German consumer goods major Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin, which it believes have the potential to have as much success as its luxury brand La Prairie.
International skin care major Beiersdorf wants to reinvent its flagship Nivea brand over the next financial year, carving out a more global, digital and sustainable offering, its CEO says.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
Personal care major Beiersdorf will acquire a stake in German-based skin diagnosis startup dermanostic as part of its wider digitalisation strategy, particularly for its derma brand Eucerin.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from December 2021 shows interest in L’Oréal acquisition plans and global beauty trends across skin care and male grooming.
Personal care major Beiersdorf is rolling out climate-friendly valves and post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium cans across its core Nivea aerosol ranges, supporting a significant reduction in overall environmental footprint.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has developed a method to profile skin based on moisture levels and geographical location, providing an accurate picture of overall skin condition and enabling personalised product recommendations.
Skin microbiome science and innovation is fast-evolving, with a plethora of tools, ingredients and research efforts spotlighting key areas of opportunity. But where exactly is the sector headed? And what might next-generation NPD look like?
Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie has launched its first standalone flagship store in South East Asia, which it believes will help the brand to meet the increasing demand for a more personalised experience for its high-end clientele.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has developed two products targeting post-acne marks under its derma brand Eucerin, stretching out capabilities of patented active Thiamidol and taking the company into new territory, say executives.
International skin care major Beiersdorf is on track to transform its global production network to climate-neutral by 2030 and has reported a strong sales run for the first half (H1) of 2021 that is set to continue.
German personal care multinational Beiersdorf believes China’s domestic beauty scene has global export potential, leading it to expand its NIVEA Accelerator program to help develop innovative beauty tech start-ups.
Several beauty and personal care majors have joined 100+ businesses in signing a statement from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation calling for recycling costs and responsibilities to be extended to industry.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from May 2021 shows interest in the fragrance potential of essential oils, Unilever’s patent-pending vegan replacement for carmine red and research from Beiersdorf and Norway dismissing digital blue...
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International skin care major Beiersdorf and independent venture capital fund 9.5 Ventures have co-invested in Dutch beauty startup Routinely that launched its app and range of serums today.
Artificial blue light from digital devices does not damage skin because the levels emitted during use are not enough to trigger harmful effects, says Beiersdorf – claims matched by a recent study from Norway.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has shuffled its leadership team with a CEO succession as it edges into 2021 after reporting an overall sales rise for the first quarter.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has co-developed renewable plastic packaging using by-product oils from the forestry industry that it will roll out globally under its Nivea Naturally Good face care range.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has co-published a guidance document on the suitability of post-consumer recyclates in cosmetic grade packaging that it says should fuel urgently needed change.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered personalised vegan face care range that blends formulas based on individual skin needs using a proprietary algorithm and scientific questionnaire.
Personal care major Beiersdorf is building a multidisciplinary technology centre at its headquarters site that will merge research, development and production in a move set to drive competition and future-proof innovation, its senior VP of supply chain...
Personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a collection of alternative UV filter blends for use in cosmetic applications and sunscreens that it says provide increased stability and address nano particle concerns.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to challenge beauty business globally, and another look at the financials shows certain majors and categories continue to fare better than others.
Personal care major Beiersdorf is primed to publish its industry standard defining cosmetic grade recycled plastic suitability by the end of this year; a standard it co-developed with two specialist German companies.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales drop for the third quarter of 2020 though sales in dermocosmetics grew, proving the segment to be particularly COVID-19 resilient.
Korean skin care and tech start-up LYCL Inc. has outlined strategic plans to advance its expansion beyond its home market and into new product categories following a fresh injection of funding from Beiersdorf and other investors.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has partnered with image recognition technology Google Lens to develop limited edition interactive packaging on its Nivea Men range in Germany.
German personal care major Beiersdorf is working to strengthen its skin care portfolio and tap into the massive potential it sees in China’s competitive personal care market.
![Chantecaille is scheduled to launch in China in Q3 this year. [Chantecaille]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/chantecaille-set-for-china-launch-in-q3-as-it-aims-to-return-to-growth-in-2024/17241206-1-eng-GB/Chantecaille-set-for-China-launch-in-Q3-as-it-aims-to-return-to-growth-in-2024.jpg)
![Beiersdorf’s chief executive is “optimistic” about getting China’s regulatory approval for its hero ingredient W630. [NIVEA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/beiersdorf-closing-in-on-china-s-approval-for-brightening-ingredient/17241044-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-closing-in-on-China-s-approval-for-brightening-ingredient.jpg)
![Top five stories trending on our socials featuring La Prairie’ daigou woes, Aveda’s Vietnam potential, and more. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hot-topics-top-five-beauty-stories-trending-on-our-socials/16769711-1-eng-GB/Hot-topics-Top-five-beauty-stories-trending-on-our-socials.jpg)
![Beiersdorf has blamed the diagou situation in China and South Korea for La Prairie’s sales decline. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-h1-sales-decline-attributed-to-diagou-woes-in-china-and-korea/16648727-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-H1-sales-decline-attributed-to-diagou-woes-in-China-and-Korea.jpg)
![Nivea’s premiumisation efforts has helped to increase the average selling prices of its face and body care portfolio. [Nivea]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/nivea-s-premiumisation-strategy-in-china-yielding-success-in-face-and-body-categories/16372901-1-eng-GB/Nivea-s-premiumisation-strategy-in-China-yielding-success-in-face-and-body-categories.jpg)
![La Prairie sales hampered in the first quarter (Q1) due to challenging market conditions in China. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-sales-slump-by-12-with-china-s-zero-covid-policies-beiersdorf/16372847-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-sales-slump-by-12-with-China-s-zero-COVID-policies-Beiersdorf.jpg)
![Part of the commitment will see actions taken in the Indonesian part of Borneo to halt further deforestation on the island [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-evonik-and-wwf-extend-commitment-on-sustainable-palm-oil-in-indonesia/16113575-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-Evonik-and-WWF-extend-commitment-on-sustainable-palm-oil-in-Indonesia.jpg)
![Unilever, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Beiersdorf, Coty and Shiseido all filed important patents in 2022 [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/21/beauty-patents-2022-from-unilever-l-oreal-colgate-palmolive-and-more-focus-on-uv-protection-hair-care-and-technology/16040312-1-eng-GB/Beauty-patents-2022-from-Unilever-L-Oreal-Colgate-Palmolive-and-more-focus-on-UV-protection-hair-care-and-technology.jpg)
![S-Biomedic is specialised in skin microbiome research and the development of active cosmetic ingredients able to influence host-microbiome symbiosis and microbiota population stability [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/16/beiersdorf-s-biomedic-acquisition-to-advance-skin-microbiome-research-active-ingredient-development-for-acne/16031225-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-S-Biomedic-acquisition-to-advance-skin-microbiome-research-active-ingredient-development-for-acne.jpg)
![Neuro-Bio believes there could, potentially, be a means to predict Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases by looking at the skin [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/10/03/brain-skin-research-by-neuro-bio-investigating-skin-biomarker-for-alzheimer-s-disease/15819036-1-eng-GB/Brain-skin-research-by-Neuro-Bio-investigating-skin-biomarker-for-Alzheimer-s-disease.jpg)
![Beiersdorf has plans to expand La Prairie’s offline presence in China with 10 more touchpoints. [Beiersdorf / La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/la-prairie-china-to-open-10-more-doors-by-end-of-2022/15677091-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-China-to-open-10-more-doors-by-end-of-2022.jpg)
![Sun care performed especially well in Latin America for Beiersdorf, particularly under its Nivea brand [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-h1-2022-net-profit-rises-25-with-nivea-sun-care-and-latin-america-especially-strong/15670245-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-H1-2022-net-profit-rises-25-with-Nivea-sun-care-and-Latin-America-especially-strong.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/packaging-design/beiersdorf-borealis-siegwerk-and-clariant-collaborate-to-deliver-first-in-circular-cosmetics-packaging/15538541-2-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-Borealis-Siegwerk-and-Clariant-collaborate-to-deliver-first-in-circular-cosmetics-packaging.jpg)
![The sunscreen formulations contained a range of pigment combinations to offer a soft shine, luster, sparkle and even metallic effect in some cases [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/beiersdorf-patents-sunscreens-with-shimmer-effect-for-us-market/15410452-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-patents-sunscreens-with-shimmer-effect-for-US-market.jpg)
![Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin. [Beiersdorf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-china-skin-care-market/13288729-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-China-skin-care-market.jpg)
![Beiersdorf has global expansion plans for Nivea via active ingredient and sustainable packaging innovation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/08/beiersdorf-reinventing-nivea-into-global-skin-care-brand-in-2022-via-active-ingredient-sustainable-innovation-says-ceo/13303636-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-reinventing-Nivea-into-global-skin-care-brand-in-2022-via-active-ingredient-sustainable-innovation-says-CEO.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea/13287349-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-Americas-and-Nivea.jpg)
![Düsseldorf-based dermanostic offers online consultations with experienced dermatologists, simplifying and speeding up access to help for specific skin conditions [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-to-acquire-stake-in-dermanostic-digital-diagnosis-startup-to-drive-eucerin-digitalisation/13145304-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-to-acquire-stake-in-dermanostic-digital-diagnosis-startup-to-drive-Eucerin-digitalisation.jpg)
![The eco-valves have been integrated into Nivea's EcoDeo range, with the first products hitting shelves now, and the first 100% PCR aluminium cans across Nivea Men deodorants and shaving gels have just been rolled out in Germany [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/02/beiersdorf-nivea-unveils-eco-valve-and-pcr-aluminium-cans-for-climate-positive-packaging/13061907-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-Nivea-unveils-eco-valve-and-PCR-aluminium-cans-for-climate-positive-packaging.jpg)
![Beiersdorf's method uses basic image data, environmental data and personal data to recommend cosmetic, skin care and dermatology products targeting specific needs for a person's overall skin condition [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/beiersdorf-patents-ai-skin-profiling-and-personalised-product-recommendation-method/12921746-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-patents-AI-skin-profiling-and-personalised-product-recommendation-method.jpg)
![La Prairie has launched its first standalone flagship store in Singapore and SEA. [La Prairie]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/la-prairie-to-offer-more-personalised-experiences-with-first-standalone-flagship-in-sea/12795254-1-eng-GB/La-Prairie-to-offer-more-personalised-experiences-with-first-standalone-flagship-in-SEA.jpg)
![Eucerin will launch two products under its acne-prone skin series Dermopure - a triple action serum and SPF 30 protective fluid [Image: Beiersdorf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/19/beiersdorf-eucerin-launches-post-acne-marks-dermopure-serum-and-spf-30-fluid/12748582-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-Eucerin-launches-post-acne-marks-Dermopure-serum-and-SPF-30-fluid.jpg)
![Sales and profitability are up for Beiersdorf, with particularly strong growth in China and the US [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-h1-2021-sales-surge-with-climate-sustainability-2030-goals-highlighted/12723840-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-H1-2021-sales-surge-with-climate-sustainability-2030-goals-highlighted.jpg)
![Beiersdorf believes China’s domestic beauty scene has global export potential. [NX]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/nx-china-beiersdorf-believes-china-s-indie-brands-hold-greater-potential-in-the-global-market/12618286-1-eng-GB/NX-China-Beiersdorf-believes-China-s-indie-brands-hold-greater-potential-in-the-global-market.jpg)
![A raft of beauty, food, beverage, retail and NGO majors are calling for changes to existing recycling systems - calling for every packaging stakeholder to take on costs via Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/22/ellen-macarthur-foundation-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-statement-signed-by-beauty-brands/12583504-1-eng-GB/Ellen-MacArthur-Foundation-Extended-Producer-Responsibility-for-packaging-statement-signed-by-beauty-brands.jpg)
