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Academic research on incorporating live bacteria into topicals has widened, but industry moves in the space still face major hurdles [Getty Images]

L'Oréal scientist: Live bacteria ‘the dream’ for skin microbiome NPD

Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.

Shopping for any product is a multisensory experience for consumers that involves visuals, touch and smell among other things [Getty Images]

Beauty and the brain: ‘Multisensory experiences are happening all the time’, says Professor Charles Spence

Consumers live in a multisensory world where perception and experiences are defined by the human senses, and the beauty industry must keep this front-of-mind during product design and development, says a leading experimental psychologist.

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Why and how should we invest in the ‘Beauty from Within’ trend?

A wellness-focused consumer drives the demand for clinically validated evidence behind products, extending to traditional beauty areas such as skincare.

Evenswiss says its future ‘growth story’ lies in Asia

‘Focus is on Asia’: Swiss brand Evenswiss says its future ‘growth story’ lies in region

Swiss skin care brand Evenswiss says Asia will be key to its future growth after enjoying initial success in Vietnam and China.

Many precursors of the metaverse already exist - the likes of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) - but the true potential remains some years off [Getty Images]

Meta: 2022 marks ‘the start of the beginning’ for the metaverse

Whilst excitement for the metaverse continues to build, this year is only the start of things to come as the space is set take over a decade to fully evolve, say Meta executives.

According to L'Oréal, tinted high-coverage sunscreens for dark skin types are limited and those on the market have sensorial drawbacks [Getty Images]

L’Oréal files patent on tinted sunscreen for dark skin phototypes

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.

Consumers worldwide have different expectations around skin glow, relating it to inner happiness and health in some countries and anticipating a visual shimmer in others [Getty Images]

Rethinking glow: Consumers expect ‘a lot of things’, says Oriflame scientist

Consumers have wide and varied perceptions around skin glow that differ according to country, spurring promise for industry to consider market positioning and claims more carefully, according to Swedish cosmetics firm Oriflame.

The Lilium plant extracts exude a myriad of benefits, such as anti-ageing, protection from radiation, whitening and moisturising. [Getty Images]

Blooming potential: Lilies possess properties suitable for wide range of beauty products – Review

The Lilium plant, commonly known as lilies, possesses a slew of properties suitable for use in various cosmetics, including sunscreens, cleansers, masks and conditioners, according to a new review.

One researcher estimates the personalized beauty product market may grow to $37.72 billion during 2022. © Getty Images - Flashpop

Consumers look to custom beauty to address inclusivity gaps says Mintel

While custom beauty might be a fun new product type, Mintel says consumers are also using it to address needs that may not be easily addressed by traditional products.

How will beauty retail evolve? What might products look like? And how will brands bring everything together online and in-store? [Getty Images]

The future of beauty tech is here! Sephora, Shiseido and Orveon share 5-year visions

Leading executives from Sephora, Shiseido and Orveon will join forces to brainstorm the future of beauty tech – discussing opportunities and challenges today and revealing their five-year vision.

The COVID-19 crisis has fuelled important shifts among Gen Z beauty consumers around gender, image and mental health [Getty Images]

Unconventional faces: ‘Stereotypical depictions of beauty are shifting,’ says expert

Shaved heads, no eyebrows and messy makeup are some of the latest visuals popping up in beauty as Generation Z emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic looking to flip the lid on dated, traditional narratives.

The business of Instagram: Creativity and community key to growth - execs

Beauty businesses must focus on pushing creativity and building communities on Instagram to spur engagement and drive growth, according to executives of the platform.

Shiseido files patent on heating method to improve post-makeup UV protection

International beauty giant Shiseido has developed a heating device that improves absorption of UV protective formulas, assuring protection after the application of makeup on top.