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The Olay Regenerist Whip refills have been designed to slot into the original product's empty jar and are being sold as a pod-jar set exclusively on Amazon UK (Image: Proctor & Gamble)

P&G trials Olay refill pods: ‘Small steps can lead to monumental change’, says exec

Personal care major Proctor & Gamble is trialling refill pods for its skin care brand Olay via Amazon in the UK for a limited time.

L’Oréal files patent on ‘superior stability’ waterless sunscreen using carnauba wax

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed an anhydrous sunscreen rich in antioxidants using liquid carnauba wax that protects the formula from oxidation and avoids sensory degradation.

Crowd support: Social commerce crucial for brands to overcome recessionary behaviours in pandemic economy

The adoption of social commerce is becoming more crucial for beauty brands as consumers are expected become more selective about their purchases amidst the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The sustainable beauty rush: L’Oréal’s 10-year plan a real ‘step up’ - expert

L’Oréal is one big beauty brand setting out on a race to the top in sustainability, but the path ahead won’t be easy – particularly when targeting consumer-use impact, says an expert consultant.

‘Extremely turbulent year’: Beiersdorf H1 sales decline but derma brands stick strong

International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales drop for the first half (H1) of 2020, with luxury brand La Prairie especially hard-hit by COVID-19 whilst its derma brands defied the crisis.

The Perfume Shop boosts online sales via virtual shopping tool

UK specialist retailer The Perfume Shop says sales of new launches are up thanks to its virtual shopping platform that has proved especially popular through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Avon to launch skin care for women in menopause

The multinational beauty maker has been previewing the Adapt Sync product line since 2019; and now Avon has published a study on what women worldwide know and how they think about menopause.

Rethinking packaging: Amorepacific working to increase use of eco-friendly packaging across all brands

South Korean cosmetics conglomerate Amorepacific is actively working to extend its use of eco-packaging solutions across all its brands as part of its Less Plastics campaign.

What’s In My Jar: The tech startup on a mission to dispel ‘clunky’ sunscreen labels built on ‘outdated regulations’

Algorithm specialist What’s In My Jar has developed an online tool that recommends sunscreens based on skin type, lifestyle and budget – helping consumers navigate clunky, cryptic and often misleading labels built on outdated regulations, its CEO says.

Colgate-Palmolive reports Q2 sales rise – ‘our momentum continued’, says CEO

Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a continued sales rise for the second quarter of 2020, driven largely by a strong performance in North America and increased demand for liquid hand soaps.

The Alchemist Atelier on its cocktail-inspired perfume blender: ‘People are getting tired of standard solutions’

Paris-based personalised perfume workshop The Alchemist Atelier is on a mission to normalise customised fragrances – aiming to get its ‘scent creator’ device into as many homes as possible.