IBM x L’Oréal to “redefine AI innovation” for sustainable product NPD
The French multinational plans to use IBM’s Gen AI technology to help it create more eco-friendly products.
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Beauty innovation for ‘Ozempic face’
How increased use of semaglutide drugs is creating a wealth of new opportunities across the beauty, aesthetics and wellness categories...
Oriflame to close Polish factory and outsource production
The Swedish-Swiss cosmetics company says the move is part of its strategy to boost innovation and speed to market.
How can beauty advent calendars be more sustainable?
In an industry that’s striving for more sustainability, how can we still produce luxurious beauty advent calendars?
K-beauty 2024 exports to US, Japan rise while China declines
K-beauty exports to the US and Japan surged in 2024 while exports to China declined, reflecting shifting trade dynamics.
How beauty brands can maximise future gifting seasons
How can beauty and personal care brands meet consumer delivery expectations during peak gifting times? Head of Uber Direct for UK & Ireland Caroline Varga, shares her expert learnings…
Passive beauty: The rise of simplified, long-term skin care
Nearly 70% of adults are modifying diet, sleep, and stress habits to complement beauty product use, according to a recent Mintel report.
8 beauty tech innovations shown at CES 2025
We’ve rounded up some of the innovations showcased at CES 2025 this week.
CTPA chief: the issues that will impact the cosmetics industry in 2025
We spoke the head of the CTPA Dr Emma Meredith to learn more about the industry landscape at the end of 2024 & what’s set to impact beauty & personal care this year?
Louis Dreyfus Company to acquire BASF’s health ingredients business
BASF has agreed to sell its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company, including a production site and state-of-the-art R&D center in Germany.
FDA moves to standardize asbestos testing in talc cosmetics
Cosmetics manufacturers may soon be required to adopt new asbestos testing protocols under an FDA proposal aimed at protecting consumers from harmful contaminants.
Fragrance: what will trend in 2025 & beyond?
What do fragrance brands need to know about the category and their customers in 2025? We’ve asked our experts for more insights…
Revealed: Key trends set to shape APAC’s beauty and personal care landscape in 2025
Our exclusive insights delve into how the market trends are set to reshape the Asia Pacific beauty sector in 2025 and how brands are innovating to keep up with evolving consumer priorities.
Trump, TikTok and SCOTUS: Legal fight over ban reaches pivotal moment
Jurisdictional questions take the spotlight in the TikTok ban case, with President-Elect Trump and other amicus curiae petitioners arguing the Act undermines constitutional principles.
L’Oréal Group acquires Dr.G and eyes Korean expansion
The French multinational has set its sights on Seoul with the the dermatologist-founded brand.
Estée Lauder Companies on new fragrance atelier opening
The beauty company said its Paris-based innovation hub will open in 2025 and “accelerate speed to market.”
Weinberg Capital Partners acquires majority share of Cosmogen
The firm plans to strengthen the French packaging and accessories company’s presence in its domestic market and across the globe.
Coty and Swarovski aim to shine in the luxury beauty market with new partnership
Swarovski is entering the beauty industry with Coty in a long-term agreement that blends creativity and luxury to release innovative fragrances and beauty products.
Top beauty industry trends to know about for 2025
We rounded up industry analysts and experts and asked them what trends they are betting on for next year?
B Corp Beauty Coalition will establish dedicated APAC working group in 2025
The B Corp Beauty Coalition seeks to enhance collaboration, share expertise, and strengthen connections among its members across the Asia Pacific region.
CTPA launches new political agenda for UK beauty industry
The UK cosmetics trade association Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has officially launched its new agenda for the next five years.
New tool promises to speed up beauty NPD
We spoke to the company behind a new AI-guided product development feature that it says “could speed up innovation in the beauty industry.”
Symrise acquires majority share of Probi
The German flavours and fragrances company is set to put more focus on health.
Nutraingredients Awards 2025 introduces a new beauty category
The NutraIngredients Awards is back again for the 11th consecutive year with three new categories for 2025, including one dedicated to beauty-from-within.
We’ve upgraded Cosmetics Design-Europe to give you more of what you love
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L'Oréal creates fund to help suppliers with sustainability transition
The French multinational has teamed up with Chenavari Investment Managers to set up a debt fund to help suppliers deliver on Scope 3 commitments.
What is the future of beauty in 2025: Q&A with Mintel consultant
We spoke to a top global beauty consultant at Mintel about 2025 beauty trends and what this means for brands next year...
Why are under 25s the key market for collagen beauty products?
In recent years, collagen supplements have become a go-to beauty-from-within solution for anti-aging and skin health, yet it seems that consumers under the age of 25 drive the most sales. Here’s why...
Online beauty shopper trends for Christmas 2024
The holiday shopping season has long been the most important sales period in the calendar. How can beauty brands boost their chances of success this year?
Robertet acquires Phasex to expand in US market
The natural ingredients company has acquired a sustainable US-based firm that works with supercritical CO2 extraction.
L'Oréal Groupe partners with the Louvre Museum
The French multinational has launched an exhibition about beauty at the world-famous art museum in Paris.
A-peeling potential: Banana beauty biotech firm eyes Asia as key growth region
Kadalys, a French biotechnology firm specialising in banana-derived active ingredients for cosmetics, is hoping to tap into Asia's demand for high-efficacy natural ingredients.
How to address the innovation gap in beauty: NIQ insights
New data from NIQ shows that brands that put a focus on innovation were twice as likely to grow their sales as those who didn’t. But where do you start?
YouTube: gaining popularity as a ‘search engine’ for cosmetics purchases
A UK based study into consumers' beauty buying habits revealed a host of insights about the cosmetics purchase journey...
The pop-up boom: How beauty brands are embracing experiential marketing
Immersive pop-up events like Physicians Formula's 'Glambulance' and Stripes Beauty's "National Hot Flash Day" have emerged as a powerful way to engage consumers, creating new opportunities for product visibility and partnerships across the cosmetics and...
Fragrance market “robust,” says Coty CEO, as mass beauty declines
Consumer demand for fragrances “across all price points” boosted Coty's revenue for Q1 of its new fiscal year. However, its mass-market beauty division experienced a -3% drop for this period.
Omega-3 may be an overlooked hero ingredient in beauty supplements
Omega-3 is reportedly “the most sought-after ingredient in beauty supplements,” but formulators are missing a trick in excluding the essential fatty acid for more ‘on-trend’ ingredients, according to experts.
Beautypro on innovation & sustainability for travel-retail
We spoke to UK-based skin care brand Beautypro about winning a travel-retail award, designing a disruptive tamper-proof box, and ensuring sustainable product development.
New research shows “Innovation can’t be an afterthought anymore”
According to new consumer research from market research agency MMR, consumers are increasingly seeking out new and novel experiences, which means that brands are under pressure to innovate or get left behind.
Estée Lauder Companies reports slight decline in North American sales amidst global challenges
Estée Lauder Companies has reported a 4% overall decline in Q1 net sales, with US growth in online channels helping to offset challenges across its North American portfolio, where net sales declined by only 1%.
16 beauty brands that are rocking travel-retail
Big-name, heritage cosmetics brands have long dominated travel-retail, but as consumers’ needs change, smaller businesses are shaking up the status quo. We take a look at some of these disruptor brands...
What’s trending? Our 10 most-read stories in Q3 2024
What have been some of the key issues and topics affecting our industry over the past three months? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories between July and September…
What's next for natural & organic beauty products?
According to a new in-depth study by research and consulting company Ecovia Intelligence, global sales of natural & organic cosmetics are forecast to reach $14bn this year. We explore the current landscape and what's next for this sector.
Unilever: volume-led growth as prestige slows & wellbeing grows
The British FMCG company saw rising volume sales but still saw fairly flat growth as price increases slowed in Q3 of 2024.
Galderma CEO on "record growth"
The Swiss pureplay skin care and injectable aesthetics company has seen 9.2% growth over the past nine months, which includes success in the difficult Chinese market...
Fake beauty products "hidden risks are underestimated"
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with fake beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses..
‘Early read is encouraging’: Unilever India reports positive feedback on palm-reduced soap formulations
Unilever's India subsidiary is receiving encouraging initial feedback on its new palm-reduced soap formulations under brands LUX and Lifebuoy.
Growing up beautiful: How Gen Alpha is redefining beauty & personal care
Generation Alpha is rapidly shaping the beauty and personal care industries through their early exposure to social media, rising interest in gender-neutral grooming, and demand for safe, ethical, and age-appropriate products, creating significant...
6 beauty brand collaborations we loved
All good marketers know that two brands are better than one when it comes to raising awareness. We celebrate six (well, actually seven) of the best beauty brand collabs we’ve seen so far this year….
"We need new stuff to get consumers excited:" L'Oréal CEO on Q3 sales results
In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.