As biotechnology becomes more prominent in sourcing ingredients for cosmetics formulations, we reveal some of the pioneering businesses that are disrupting the cosmetics ingredients sector…
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.
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...
The company shared that it will use the cash to further collaborate with RIFM to test more substances and determine safe-dose levels around skin sensitisation.
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.
In the UK, left-wing political party Labour has just gained power with a landslide majority in the general election. As politics continues to shift across the Europe region, what could this mean for the future of the beauty industry in Britain…
Recent research funded by the British Skin Foundation found that some women are genetically predisposed to develop the hair loss condition frontal fibrosing alopecia when they take oral contraceptives.
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.
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...
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....
What’s happening in the beauty and personal care industry at a global level? Is the industry thriving? And what kinds of products are consumers currently favouring and why? A beauty expert from Euromonitor shares exclusive insights in part I of this big...
A ‘regulation tsunami’; the notion of essentiality, the potential para-cymene ban, and the plight of SMEs were all topics of focus for the opening day of Cosmetics Europe’s Annual Conference (CEAC).
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.”
New trends data has revealed that the term ‘polynucleotides’ has experienced a 2,446% increase in Google searches over the past year. What is this trending cosmetic injectable and why is it so in demand?
In the aftermath of the European Parliament elections and ahead of the upcoming Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC), we reveal what’s high on the agenda for Europe’s cosmetics industry right now…
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.
Every year the MakeUp in Paris trade show celebrates the cutting-edge industry developments seen among exhibitors through its Innovation & Trend (IT) Awards. This year, we've put a focus on the latest packaging innovations seen at the show......
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.
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...
The American Conference Institute (ACI) recently held its 11th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum in New York City, where industry leaders discussed critical issues such as MoCRA implementation, ESG trends, and supply chain challenges in the...
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…
A Danish startup has created a ‘world-first’ fermentation platform that produces a high-performance dry cellulose that could replace fossil fuel-based materials in cosmetic formulations.
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…
As the beauty industry continues to grow, where can it go next? One potential avenue is more crossover with the ‘professional beauty’ salon/spa industry and aesthetics treatments space. We explore what this means for the cosmetics industry as we know...
L’Oréal and a team of researchers from Singapore will study soil microbes and how it can improve soil quality and increase plant yields in a sustainable manner.
According to the viral-on-TikTok skin care brand Byoma, the Generation Alpha skin care boom – AKA the ‘Sephora Kids’ – has become an “epidemic” due to “lack of education resulting in mis-purchasing products”. Here's how the brand plans to...
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