According to market insights company Statista, by 2028, the global male grooming market is estimated to be worth about $115bn (US dollars) – up from nearly $80bn in 2022.
The renewal and extension of successful licensing partnerships with top German fragrance brands will help to further strengthen the beauty company’s market share.
Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red
As the final story in our three-part series about regulations for the most misunderstood cosmetics and personal care ingredients, we focus on sodium lauryl sulfate, known as SLS. We explore why this ingredient was in the spotlight, and speak to regulatory...
It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
The Belgium-based chemicals company said that the investment, made through its venture capital fund, will help to bring more sustainable products and processes to market.
French beauty company L’Occitane Group has recorded sales of €843.4m in its third quarter, up by 19.5%, which was mainly attributed to a 199% increase in sales from the Sol de Janeiro brand.
Generation Z can be a puzzle for beauty companies, as they don’t appear to have the same levels of brand or product loyalty as their predecessors. What do marketers and R&D experts need to know about this generation?
Some key players in the French cosmetics industry, including Clarins and L’Oréal, have formed a consortium to explore the pros and cons of implementing a deposit packaging return scheme for beauty products.
Danish biosciences company Kaffe Bueno, which works with coffee by-products, has secured €6.2m in a series A funding round led by Norwegian biomass refining and eco-friendly biochemicals company, Borregaard, to help grow the business.
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
On Tuesday 30th January at 2.30pm (GMT)/3.30pm (CET), we will air a two-hour broadcast dedicated to uncovering the mindset and values of the ‘next generation consumer’. As we unveil beauty industry trends for 2024 and beyond, we’ll put a special focus...
A consortium of 15 cosmetics companies have joined together to create the TRaceability Alliance for Sustainable CosmEtics (TRASCE), to enhance traceability in major ingredient and packaging supply chains across the beauty and personal care industry.
Going to trade shows is an essential way to keep up with industry trends, launches and developments. Scroll through our gallery of the key cosmetics events and conferences in the EMEA region in 2024…
We spoke to Dr Emma Meredith, director-general for the UK industry body CTPA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association), on what she views as the major challenges for the cosmetics and fragrance industry in the UK and beyond for the year ahead…
Every fortnight we talk to a game-changer startup about why it exists and how it plans to transform the industry. This week we spoke to founder and MD of Precision Skin, Dr Theodora Mantzourani, about its business model, how its disrupting the industry,...
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The UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug said it saw stronger than usual sales in the December trading period for 2023 and that sales of its own brand products were up by 10% on last year.
L'Oréal's venture capital fund BOLD has just invested in Timeline, a Swiss biotech that specialises in longevity in the beauty and health sectors, as the focus on longevity grows in the beauty industry.
The luxury skin care brand’s sale provides insight into current trends in the industry space, including a shifting consumer mindset and changes in packaging and labeling, says industry expert Chris Bustamante.
The Swiss manufacturer said it has completely “reinvented its fermentation process for low molecular weight hyaluronic acid” for a more sustainable and affordable product. Plus, it revealed that more ingredients around precision fermentation and the reinvention...
The disruptive startup has pioneered the development of water micronisation technology and L'Oréal said it will “accelerate its Research & Innovation and the commercialisation of more sustainable Beauty Tech solutions”. L'Oréal has also...
The UK-based brand, Hair Made Easi, is behind many ‘world-first’ products that simplify all aspects of hair extension work. We spoke to founder Nicola Wood about her inspiration and challenges along the way.
As more cosmetics businesses strive to become greener, achieving a sustainability certification can be a great way to differentiate your business and show your customers that you’re an ethical company that prioritises their eco concerns.
The group has bought luxury Italian home fragrance brand Dr. Vranjes Firenze, as part of its “strategy to build a geographically balanced portfolio of strong premium beauty and fragrance brands”.
Use of acrylates in nail treatments has been under scrutiny in recent years and a new study shows these are potent allergens that can trigger ACD and “necessitate the implementation of safety measures”.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care insiders from Dow, Givaudan, and Carbonwave, to glean insights into the markets and segments they are tipping for growth in 2024.
From PPWR to MoCRA, EPR and deforestation laws, it’s been a regulations-heavy time for the cosmetics industry across the globe. We recap some of the most important regulatory updates in 2023 for companies that sell in the EU, UK and beyond...
It’s been a tech-filled year for the beauty and personal care industry. As 2023 draws to a close, we look back at some of our top beauty technology stories over the past year…
With a spotlight being shone on all aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG), being awarded certifications from a body such as B Corp can help prove your credentials to potential customers and likeminded businesses. We spoke to some brands...
It’s been a busy week for the US Food & Drug Administration, with the Agency publishing, issuing, launching, and releasing a raft of MoCRA-related updates.
As 2024 dawns among a flurry of new EU regulations designed to make our industry more sustainable, it’s clear that the topic of how to avoid greenwashing claims should be top of every business agenda.
The Dutch/Swiss ingredients company joined forces with colour trends/design company PANTONE to launch new scent: Peach Fuzz Eau de Parfum and a scented candle.
As the first in a three-part series on the most misunderstood cosmetic and personal care ingredients, we explore the current scientific understanding of the use of parabens in cosmetics, with a specific focus on the EU’s Regulation 1223/2009 framework.
UK government body the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the British FMCG company following concerns around how it has been marketing certain products as environmentally friendly.
Austrian skin care RINGANA is forecasting 10% growth this year, partly due to a successful initial product launch into the Mexican market as part of a larger long-term growth strategy to expand into Latin America.
The UK retailer The Perfume Shop stepped up the refillable movement in the fragrance category with its recent venture with L’Oréal. We spoke to Head of Marketing Karen Harris and Senior Buying Manager Miranda Savage about implementing the new system.
Every fortnight we talk to a game-changer startup business about why it exists and how it plans to transform the industry. This week we spoke to CEO and co-founder of Selfnamed, Anete Vabule, about how it plans to make it easier for budding entrepreneurs...
Dermatologist and cosmetic doctor Dr Leah Totton shared more on the challenges of formulating a doctor-led range that’s for use on pregnant and post-procedure skin and based on naturally active ingredients.
The focus on holistic wellness in recent years has boosted the oral care market, as more people realise the link between maintaining oral hygiene and having better general health. We explore what else is driving the category as we venture into 2024…
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