As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
As consumers place more demand on beauty and personal care brands to meet their ethical expectations, we spoke to an expert about the evolution of schemes that are designed to prove this commitment…
From busting myths to greenwashing and MoCRA changes, ahead of this week’s InCosmetics Global show in Paris, we spoke to Mojgan Moddaresi, the MD of Personal Care Regulatory Ltd., about some of the key global issues in regulations right now…
Despite the huge appetite for cosmetics products in many eastern European countries, this region is still somewhat of a mystery for many beauty and personal care brands from other parts of the world…
The topic of 'longevity' is a huge focus for the cosmetics and personal care industry now, as 'anti-ageing' narratives begin to take this route instead. To find out more about the latest research in this area, we spoke to a neuroscientist...
The personal care brand revealed more about its new marketing campaign that “reflects the impact of AI on beauty”, as its annual global survey reveals some worrying findings…
What’s trending in sun care? The founder of Ultrasun UK shares expert insights on new product development and trends in this increasingly popular category…
The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.
The UK department store chain-turned-ecommerce retailer Debenhams has teamed up with London-based SALON64 to launch a range of hair products, based on the success of the celebrity-favourite salon.
French natural ingredients company Robertet Group has partnered with Italian green-biotech business Aethera Biotech to create new ingredients and the duo is set to launch a new patented ‘rose’ extract at the InCosmetics Global show this month.
Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant has acquired Canadian cosmetics and personal care ingredients business Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) for $810m (€767m).
We caught up with some of the world’s top cosmetics and personal care ingredients suppliers at this year’s InCosmetics Global show and found a focus on innovation in longevity, sensory, biomimetics and upcycled ingredients…
Ingredients based around the mind-skin connection are big news at the InCosmetics Global show this year. Here are four new innovations that have just launched.
After 18 years of research, French beauty multinational L’Oréal recently introduced a new molecule Melasyl that’s been used in La Roche Posay’s Mela B3 franchise to intercept skin pigmentation before it starts. We spoke to the company’s head of laboratory...
Ahead of speaking at the InCosmetics Global trade show in Paris this April, VP of beauty market intelligence and trends company Beautystreams, Michele Superchi, shared his expertise on what’s now and what’s next for the longevity boom…
We spoke to sustainable period care brand Mooncup about its new retail partnership with Asda, disrupting the period care market, and whether women will still use tampons and pads in 20 years time…
The 55th edition of international beauty trade show Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has just closed. According to the organiser, this year’s show attracted 248,500 visitors from 150 countries.
The London-based market intelligence and trend forecasting agency The Future Laboratory has been studying the needs and attributes of various generations for its Now & Next 2024–2025 Report and revealed some new insights for brands...
Luxury Dubai-based fragrance company Ajmal Group has chosen the UK travel-retail market to launch its new collection. The CEO shared more about the move; how the UAE fragrance consumer differs to the European one; and how he has worked with leading perfumers...
With its rich history in the skin care industry spanning multiple decades, the acquisition of Glytone brings new opportunities for Clinical Skin to expand its market presence and strengthen its ingredient portfolio.
The favourite dermatologist of the Kardashians and Lady Gaga is launching an AI-based digital-first consultation service into new markets and has big plans for its club-based business model and microinfluencer strategy…
The Dutch lifestyle and personal care company Rituals Cosmetics reached a record-breaking year in 2023 and enjoyed huge global expansion. Here the brand’s CEO shares five insights…
Private equity firm PAI Partners has acquired a majority stake in expanding Italian hair care business Beautynova, which owns an array of brands including milk_shake, z.one concept and Medavita, and is eyeing future growth...
As cosmetics regulations continue to change in Europe and beyond, a paradigm shift is underway and suppliers are turning to new technologies and methods to create more sustainable and safer ingredients…
As air temperatures continue to rise and more of the world experiences extreme weather conditions, this is likely to negatively impact more people’s skin and create a need for new cosmetics solutions…
L’Oréal’s chief digital & marketing officer Asmita Dubey recently won the World Federation of Advertisers’ (WFA) Global Marketer of the Year award. We spoke to her to learn more about her award-winning strategies and how the business is navigating...
Luxury botanical beauty brand Chantecaille is scheduled to launch in China in the third quarter of this year as it seeks to return to growth after a tough 2023.
The latest beauty-from-within trends spotlight comprehensive and preventive measures, such as scalp care, skincare toolboxes, sun protection, and teenage acne solutions.
With the popularity of TikTok and other video-based social media platforms as marketing and educational tools, more consumers expect to see brand ambassadors on-camera sharing their expertise. How can cosmetics brands ensure they are getting the best...
A new retail report shows that there were 57 times more beauty supplement products – AKA 'beauty from within' solutions – available on the UK market in Q4 2023 than there were in Q1 2021.
A study of 1,000 beauty shoppers in the UK, France, Germany, and US has revealed insights into what consumers need and expect in the brick-and-mortar retail experience.
L’Oréal Group has launched Melasyl, a breakthrough molecule that’s designed to address localised pigmentation issues that lead to age spots and post-acne marks.
Swiss company Galderma Group AG, which owns dermatologist-favourite brands like Cetaphil, surpassed net sales of $4bn (just under €3.7bn) for the first time ever in 2023, as the derma skin care boom continues...
As salon hair care brand Fudge Professional has just launched into UK high street retailer Superdrug, we spoke to its global brand lead to find out more about the move and what sells well for the brand…
Hair care is officially the category to watch in 2024, with an increased focus on scalp health, scientific innovation, and cutting-edge ingredients. Take a look at these brands that are innovating in this space...
Spanish beauty company Puig hit total sales of €4.3bn in 2023 – up by 19% from the previous year – and the company is now making waves in the skin care category, outside of its traditional focus on fragrance and colour cosmetics...
The Unilever brand has spoken out against young girls increasingly being exposed to adult skin care content and feeling “societal pressures to adopt unnecessary anti-ageing skin care routines.”
Indian consumers are embracing diverse hair types, and seeking more personalised options and convenient formats, which underscores the potential for product innovation and sector growth.
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