The methods used to test SPF in suncare products have long faced multiple criticisms, and for the past three decades experts have been working on an alternative. This is now in the final stages of ISO approval and is set to overhaul the way we test sun...
Following the recent news of biotechnology company Debut's sustainable ingredient development partnership with L’Oréal, Debut has announced the launch of its formulation development and contract manufacturing business BiotechXBeautyLabs in an effort...
What have been some of the key issues in the beauty and personal care so far in 2024? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories on CosmeticsDesign-Europe so far this year…
The market for female-focused, tech-driven health products, AKA ‘femtech’, is predicted to grow beyond its current focus on reproductive health, according to industry analysts. We explore what’s around the corner for this burgeoning sector of personal...
Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of functional...
Gen Alpha, AKA the ‘Sephora Kids’, has taken a keen interest in beauty, which has sparked much debate throughout 2024. We look at some of the brands that have since made it their mission to responsibly market their products to younger customers.
Sun protection is increasingly becoming an integral part of the skincare routines of those with melanin-rich skin. What’s happening in this innovative sector?
The founder of Rhone Skincare says apathy is the main challenge in men's skin care, emphasising the need to highlight the importance of quality products over cheaper generic alternatives.
We are already more than mid-way through 2024, which makes it a good time to assess some of the trends that have impacted the beauty and personal care industries on a global scale so far this year...
In-real-life popup experiences continue to be a strong bet for beauty and personal care businesses that want to raise their brand profile, launch a new product and generally attract new loyal customers. But what do brands need to know before they invest...
According to European Union officials, the long-awaited Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR) may not be revised until 2025 or even beyond, due to internal disagreements.
Swiss beauty and fragrance ingredients company Givaudan has acquired b.kolormakeup & skincare (b.kolor) – an Italian beauty manufacturer that specialises in developing and producing finished colour cosmetics and skin care products.
The French multinational will work with the biotech pioneer to create new bio-based ingredients made with proprietary advanced biomanufacturing processes that combine fermentation and cell-free technology.
What’s happening in the beauty and personal care industry at a global level? In the second part of our big-picture look at the industry, a beauty expert from Euromonitor shares exclusive insights.
Supermodel Natalia Vodianova is the latest investor to bet on the ‘longevity’ movement in the beauty and wellness industry – as she takes a majority share in Swiss luxury brand Niance.
Berlin-based startup Iqonic.AI has today launched live AI hair analysis in partnership with the German professional hair colour and care brand Shyne. We spoke to the company’s founder about what this could mean for the future of hair care…
New research from La Roche-Posay shows many UK consumers are highly misinformed on how to protect their skin from the sun. This presents sun care brands with a huge opportunity to educate and assist in the prevention of sun-related skin damage and skin...
L’Occitane-owned Melvita is rolling out a brand new look with revamped stores and communications in Asia Pacific to capture the rising opportunity for high-performing natural beauty products.
As ever-changing EU regulations impact businesses that produce beauty and personal care ingredients and formulations, how will this affect the industry now and in the future?
With so many new environmental legislations in place in Europe and beyond, a new report boldly states that cosmetics companies need to transition away from using plastic in both formulations and packaging, or they will face long-term financial losses....
Since its launch in 2008, Portuguese ecommerce beauty and wellness retailer SweetCare has steadily built an international global customer base and is recording double-digit annual growth year-on-year.
As beauty product packaging becomes increasingly ‘TikTok-friendly’, we spoke to the UK-based luxury packaging supplier Hunter Luxury about its recent project with new doctor-based skin care brand, Joonbyrd.
We spoke to GESKE German Beauty’s tech brand director to learn more about what’s been happening with the visionary business since it exploded into the global beauty industry six months ago to offer “customisable beauty tech for everyone.”
The brand, which was originally founded in London in 1948 as solution to treat WWII wounds and has since launched into multiple markets (excluding the UK), is finally coming back to its birthplace and launching into the UK beauty market.
Beyond the mainstream, a spectrum of specialised niches is flourishing. From taboo beauty to ‘ugly’ beauty, we've rounded up 6 brands that have been innovating in niche beauty categories...
Find out by signing up for our free ‘New frontiers: niche opportunities in beauty webinar’ and get exclusive insights from leading industry experts from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
Kering Beauté, the beauty arm of luxury fashion business Kering, has made a minority investment in French fragrance brand Matiere Premiere, which will help to support the brand with its ambitious growth plans.
Chinese cosmetics major Yatsen Holding’s latest research and development investments target the growing market demand for makeup with skin care benefits.
The innovation will be showcased at the Edition Spéciale by LuxePack show and L’Occitane said the new technology will help it ensure that all its retail bottles are made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET by 2027.
New independent research shows that online retailers are losing an average of £1.7bn per year just in the UK market because they offer the wrong online search functions.
The ultra-personalised skin care brand Simon Ourian M.D. has used AI data from scanning the faces of its UK customer base to gain a deeper understanding of skin care needs in this market...
In a bid to build more awareness that a growing number of people don’t have access to personal care products, cosmetics brand Lottie London has partnered with Toiletries Amnesty – an organisation working to end hygiene poverty and divert beauty industry...
For the ever-growing trend of ‘cleanical’ beauty products, how can designers clearly convey this concept in packaging? The London agency behind bareMinerals’ new launch Skin Rescue shares more…
Italian luxury brand Bvlgari is eyeing huge opportunities in fast-growing luxury markets like India and Vietnam but will not rush an expansion despite the immense interest in high-end fragrances.
PETA's Dr. Emily Trunnell shares her thoughts on winning the prestigious Lush Prize, the impact of animal methods bias in scientific research, and the advancements and future potential of non-animal testing methods in cosmetics and other industries....
A Spanish nutraceuticals company is bringing its production of lemon verbena from South America to Spain and plans to find new uses for the ancient botanical.
A recent consumer study from global professional services company Accenture has revealed that more shoppers are finding buying decisions too overwhelming and therefore walking away from potential purchases.
The business said the innovation for cosmetics R&D “closely mimics human skin” and can “raise the standards of product testing and encourage beauty without animal cruelty.”
Ahead of Green Baby Day on 12 June, the Women’s Environmental Network (Wen) is calling for a "sustainable and toxic-free future for babies and children."
The heritage personal care product was originally focused on soothing the skin of babies with nappy rash, but a new campaign – partially sparked by falling birth-rates – sees it change its focus…
The French prestige fragrance brand has collaborated with the iconic film director and Bleu de Chanel ambassador Chalamet for a new marketing campaign…
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