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The Russia dilemma for beauty brands

By Kirsty Doolan

After years of pressure on the British multinational, Unilever has just sold its Russian assets to a local manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics, and household products. Where does this leave other cosmetics brands that are still in the market?

Cosmetics packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup

Beauty packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup

By Kirsty Doolan

From new refill innovation to packaging with built-in at-home-use devices, here are some of the most forward-thinking products we saw at the luxury packaging show in Monaco this year…

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Skin care and technology special: part II

By Sarah Cohen

In the second part of our skin care and technology special, we address the tech that is changing beauty's biggest category at lightning speed...

Cosmetics formulation trends

Cosmetics formulation trends

By Kirsty Doolan

This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco had a section dedicated to trending cosmetics formulations and textures, which was curated by the sought-after formulations expert Dr Luisa Oliva. We explored the formulations bar and spoke with Dr Oliva...

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Skin care & technology special: part I

By Sarah Cohen

In the first part of our focus on how technology is shaping the future of skin care, we explore the use of artificial intelligence and how this is impacting the category...

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The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2

By Kirsty Doolan

What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?

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The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I

By Kirsty Doolan

From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...

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The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights

By Olivia Haslam

In a recent editorial webinar hosted by CosmeticsDesign and NutraIngredients, experts from the fields of nutrition and skincare gathered to discuss the growing trend of beauty from within.

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10 beauty dupes to know about

By Kirsty Doolan

The ‘dupes’ trend isn’t likely to go away any time soon. Here are 10 'dupe' beauty products that have resonated with shoppers across the globe...

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Hair care trends: what’s hot in 2024?

By Kirsty Doolan

What do hair care shoppers want right now? New research reveals the most popular brands, products, celebs and influencers that people across the globe have searched for this year…

The data showed that in 2015 almost two thirds (63%) of beauty and personal care launches were genuinely new products

Global beauty innovation has hit a 10-year low, says Mintel

By Kirsty Doolan

Data from the market intelligence company Mintel’s Global New Product’s Database (GNPD) showed that between January and May 2024, less than half (46%) of global beauty and personal care CPG launches were genuinely new products.

What do beauty consumers want right now?

What do beauty consumers want right now?

By Kirsty Doolan

New consumer research from Avon has given fresh insights on the skin minimalism trend, influencer fatigue & the ever-growing popularity of dupe products…

Williams said that monitoring daily feedback from her community/customers has been key to building her beauty empire

Lessons from TikTok Shop beauty superstar P.Louise

By Kirsty Doolan

Yesterday the UK beauty brand P.Louise broke records for the most revenue generated on TikTok Shop by a UK brand – earning £1.6 million in 24 hours. We asked founder Paige Williams for her top tips on selling through the ever-popular channel…

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