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Animal testing on cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients has been banned under EU law since 2013, but sometimes ECHA can call for animal data under REACH (Getty Images)

Beauty must ‘build those bridges’ with ECHA to spur acceptance of animal-free testing, says expert

The cosmetics industry has heavily invested in advancing non-animal safety testing methods, now efforts must turn to driving regulatory acceptance of these next-generation alternatives, says the founder of animal-free testing lab XCellR8.

Nicky Clarke CEO eyes EMEA growth for Planet Friendly Beauty startup

Eco-friendly hair care startup Planet Friendly Beauty will expand into Europe next year, developing a raft of new products in the coming years like shampoo bars, waterless hair care and simplified scalp care, says its founder – the co-founder and CEO...

‘Real impact at scale’: L’Oréal launches green beauty Garnier solid shampoo bars

International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a line of solid shampoo bars under its Garnier brand that it is launching across Europe, a move it says takes the green alternative squarely into mass beauty.

Sensient fragrance business to be acquired

This week, multinational flavors and fragrance producer Symrise announced having signed an agreement to buy the fragrance and aroma chemicals business of Milwaukee, Wisconsin – based Sensient Technologies. The deal not only expands Symrise’s global reach...

‘Beyond just the counter’: L’Oréal to launch digital Lancôme Shade Finder for Le Teint Particulier

International beauty major L’Oréal is set to launch a digital version of the shade finder technology behind its customised foundation Le Teint Particulier by Lancôme – a move it says will broaden access to this inclusive beauty offering.

War Paint For Men targeting the ‘new male beauty consumer’ in Reiss tie-up

British male makeup brand War Paint For Men has partnered with global fashion chain Reiss in the UK and US in a move its CEO says will provide important brand exposure and capture new interest.

Above the mask: Covid-19 hits halal cosmetics and fragrances, but opens opportunities for new product lines

The global halal cosmetic and fragrance markets have taken a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also created opportunities for new product lines such as hand creams, face cream, eye care, and sanitisers.

Expanding visibility: Rituals sees China expansion as key to boosting wider-Asia awareness

Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.

Colgate-Palmolive engaged in ‘very promising’ COVID-19 oral care clinical research

Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has released details of a clinical research programme underway that aims to validate the potential of oral care health products in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

‘Full service’ beauty: Croda to expand into fragrances with €820m Iberchem acquisition

Specialty chemicals major Croda International is set to acquire Spanish fragrance and flavour firm Iberchem in a multi-million-euro deal that creates a full-service offering for beauty and personal care manufacturers.

INDIE PIONEERS PODCAST — Perfume revolutionary: CEO of Maison 21G on how her brand is shaking up the fragrance world

In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.

APTAR beauty packaging meets Credo's sustainability guidelines

This month, the packaging supplier and the clean beauty retailer teamed up to make it all the easier for cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance brands to choose packaging that Credo deems sustainable.

‘Start of a new era’: Anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainability trends key for Nardev’s Asia expansion

Nardev aims to expand its presence in Asia Pacific by tapping on demand for anti-ageing, skin brightening and sustainable ingredients, backed by its recent acquisition by Barentz.

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Baths and other self-care rituals have become increasingly important for consumers during COVID-19 - a trend set to stick even when salons and spas reopen (Getty Images)

Digital, hygiene and self-care defining 2020 beauty, says Euromonitor

TikTok now has a raft of beauty brands on the platform - creating and inspiring content among its millions of worldwide users, 100+ million of which are in Europe (Getty Images)

TikTok: ‘About a year ago, we weren’t really taken seriously in the beauty space’

Animal testing on cosmetic products and cosmetic ingredients has been banned under EU law since 2013 through the European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (Getty Images)

Beauty majors sign joint statement claiming EU animal testing ban is 'being undermined' by ECHA

The Sustainable Beauty Coalition will be made up of 'as many different facets' of industry as possible and tasked with spearheading industry-wide action and change (Getty Images)

‘No time to waste’: British Beauty Council to form Sustainable Beauty Coalition in 2021

There are many considerations that need to be taken when incorporating live probiotic strains into topical cosmetics, notably safety, shelf life and regulations (Getty Images)

Live probiotics in cosmetics an ‘interesting' concept – but is it worth the effort?

Beauty’s best? Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Cartier ranked most-valuable luxury brands; Givenchy and Tom Ford fastest-growing

In cosmetics, 'credible and authoritative science and evidence' can be 'quickly eroded' by social media misinformation, an expert says (Getty Images)

Cosmetics claims expert: Social media a ‘virulent source’ of misinformation

Shared eco-design assessment tools will enable the beauty industry to have comparable sustainability claims (Getty Images)

Better beauty? ‘Collaboration is a new frontier for sustainability’ - expert

Hand care brands need to consider 'new consumer priorities' around self-care, health, hygiene and wellbeing (Getty Images)

‘Hands in the spotlight’: Aromas and actives key to remaining competitive in COVID-19 hand care boom

Plenty of beauty and tech firms have already developed innovative devices to offer consumers highly-personalised colour cosmetics at-home (Getty Images)

Beyond skin care: Ultra-personalised colour cosmetics the future in beauty

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