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Elemis exploring how micro-influencers can drive new customers to digital flagship – social media head

Luxury skincare brand Elemis is targeting consumers via micro-influencers, as it aims to raise brand awareness among new audiences using TikTok and Instagram.

Free Webinar - Selling circular: Making green beauty the retail reality

Sustainable programs and initiatives have become the cosmetics and personal beauty care product industry standard – but what are some of the most economically viable ways to implement these practices to best meet consumer demand? Our upcoming CosmeticsDesign...

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The science of beauty sleep: natural rest for rejuvenated and radiant skin

Sleep can be seen as a luxury in today’s busy and somehow hectic lifestyle. Because of bad habits, work stress or anxiety, late use of screens, shift work, parenting, or aging, many people worldwide are frequently experiencing shorter and disturbed nights.

Simultaneous use of eucalyptus and bilberry extracts were found to have beneficial effects on the skin’s moisturising and barrier functions. ©Getty Images

Combination of eucalyptus and bilberry extracts found to improve skin hydration and barrier function – Kao study

Researchers from Kao Corporation have identified a close relationship between autophagy activity and keratinisation disorders in the skin, which play a crucial role in moisturising and barrier functions.

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Three Takeaways from The Makeup Show NYC 2023

Dominant cosmetics trends at this year’s show included minimalist makeup products, diversity and inclusivity in makeup options, and more subtle false lashes.

Neuro-cosmetics serum can 'diminish the level of cortisol in skin by 60%', says brand founder

After two years of research and testing, Polish capsule neuro-cosmetics brand LAST Skincare has upgraded the formula of its Skin Repair Serum to include four new active ingredients.

Watsons China centres digital strategy around WeChat ecosystem to stay connected with shoppers

Health and beauty retailer Watsons is focusing digital marketing efforts on WeChat to stay connected and build communities with its consumer base, as part of its offline plus online (O+O) model.

Inside Lush’s new £2.3m Green Hub facility – 'We’ve gone from recycling 2.5 tonnes of waste to 20 tonnes'

UK cosmetics company Lush has invested £2.3m to upgrade its Dorset-based Green Hub, in a bid to boost its efforts to create a circular economy for its business.

Six cosmetics packaging trends to watch from gamification to water-saving solutions - Quadpack and Meiyume

From gamification and biotech on micro-organisms, to water-saving solutions, we have been speaking to industry experts to assess the very latest trends for cosmetics packaging.

UK government bans animal testing licences for cosmetics - activists say it’s not enough

After ongoing speculation about changes to animal testing rules in the UK, the government has banned the issuing of licences for animal testing for chemicals that are used as ingredients in cosmetics, but animal rights advocates say this action still...