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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.

A.S. Watson has cautioned that consumer sentiment in China will take time to fully recover. [Watsons]

China reopening: Recovery of consumer sentiment ‘will take some time’ – A.S. Watson MD

Retailer A.S. Watson has cautioned that consumer sentiment in China will take time to fully recover, despite an uptick in footfall following a turbulent few months due to COVID-19 restrictions.

‘Expansion is the only model for success’: How beauty brands are winning in the global FMCG race

Colgate, Lifebuoy, Dove and Sunsilk have fiercely and consistently expanded reach over the years, edging into new categories and plugging new consumer needs to stay on top of the fast-moving consumer goods race – action other industry players can aspire...

Botanicals, lipids and antioxidants are potential ingredients in tackling atopic dermatitis, rivalling corticosteroids. [Getty Images]

Similar to corticosteroids: Botanicals, lipids and antioxidants could alleviate symptoms of atopic eczema – Review

Plant-derived active ingredients have considerable potential as a safe and effective treatment in alleviating the symptoms of atopic dermatitis or eczema.

Going on the offensive: Shiseido to invest over $75m in brand equity and employee training

Japanese beauty major Shiseido is planning to invest JPY10bn (USD75.5m) in both brand equity and its employees as part of plans to go on the offensive and buck the declining trend of the market.

Both men and women take collagen supplements primarily for beauty reasons, way ahead of protein power and joint health [Getty Images]

‘Beauty’ still leading motivator for taking collagen supplements: Survey

Beauty-from-within remains the number-one reason women and men take collagen supplements, according to a fresh five nation survey, and so science-backed claims substantiation will be key moving forward, says an expert.

Scientists from Beiersdorf, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Henkel, Kao, L’Oréal, LVMH, Pierre Fabre, Procter & Gamble, Shiseido, Unilever have tested New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for skin sensitisation on new substances [Getty Images]

Next-gen promise? Beauty majors expand skin sensitisation testing with NAMs

Scientists from the world’s largest beauty firms have tested new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess skin sensitisation on several new cosmetic-relevant substances, demonstrating promise but highlighting hurdles industry still needs to overcome.

Beauty Broadcast: Why beauty brands require a new set of tools to craft an effective TikTok strategy

New tricks: Why beauty brands require a new set of tools to craft an effective TikTok strategy

Beauty brands that hope to utilise TikTok as an effective marketing tool cannot rely on the “same bag of tricks” they have employed with other social media platforms.

Study suggests plant-based colorants could also serve as antioxidant ingredient

Many plants both show promise as cosmetic actives and are rather colorful, and a new study suggests cosmetics may be able to harness both qualities.

Self-confidence-boosting beauty products are popular amongst Arab women in the Middle East, but multinational marketing campaigns don't always hold appeal [Getty Images]

Attractiveness and self-confidence: Localism key to cracking lucrative Middle East beauty market, finds study

Cosmetics contribute more to Middle Eastern women’s sense of attractiveness and self-confidence than ever, but not in the ways typical of social media-shaped Western trends, according to research.

British Beauty Week will focus on galvanising business and creators and celebrating how far the category has come, particularly post-COVID [Getty Images]

‘Galvanise’ business: British Beauty Week to celebrate ‘power of beauty’ post-COVID

The British beauty sector will parade its status as an economic powerhouse and potent transformer of lives at next month’s British Beauty Week, as the industry and world slowly moves past the COVID-19 pandemic once and for all.

Insider cautions cosmetic companies not to fall into the trap of letting TikTok dictate their product development. [GettyImages]

Vibe check: The pitfalls of allowing TikTok to dictate beauty product development

Getting the stamp of approval from TikTok can generate a lot of success for beauty brands, but one insider cautions companies not to fall into the trap of letting TikTok dictate their product development.

L’Oréal will not be stamping out Maybelline’s physical presence in China. [L'Oréal / Maybelline]

Staying put: L’Oréal confirms that Maybelline will continue to have offline presence in China - CEO

French beauty giant L’Oréal will not be stamping out Maybelline’s physical presence in China and migrating online completely, despite the strength of e-commerce and plans to close 14 standalone stores, its CEO has confirmed.