Voice of the Industry

Action and Advocacy: Mary Kay speaks up for women’s economic power and equality

21-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the social sales beauty company participated in the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, France, and issued a position paper on the European Commission’s Gender Equality Strategy.

Why hyaluronic acid is an “essential ingredient in skin care today”

24-Jun-2021 By Natasha Spencer

With hyaluronic acid tipped to be a potential driving force in the upcoming beauty biotech revolution, we explore Croma Pharma’s 25-year use of the skin care ingredient and how it is still at the forefront of innovation as the brand launches its latest...

Post-pandemic beauty: Skin care to take ‘brightest spot’ globally with €152bn sales by 2025

23-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The global beauty and personal care market is bouncing back from a difficult COVID-19 period, and skin care will be the frontrunner in future growth as consumers continue to prioritise ‘skinimalism’ routines, according to Euromonitor International.

Beauty brand growth centres on staying strong in ‘key markets’, says Kantar Worldpanel exec

10-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Global brand growth in beauty and personal care requires strong and consistent performances in key, number one markets first and foremost, says the global thought leadership director at Kantar Worldpanel.

Overcoming Insecurities: Fièra Cosmetics approach to skin care and community hunger

08-Jun-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month the Toronto, Canada – based DTC brand for women 40+ announced that its food donation initiative has reached the 1 million meals mark.

SCCS: Threshold for ‘contains formaldehyde’ warning in cosmetics not low enough

01-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued scientific advice to lower the threshold for warning labels on cosmetics containing formaldehyde releasing substances to better protect sensitised consumers.

Beauty, streamlined: Sephora pinpoints demand for multipurpose beauty products that won’t compromise on skin TLC

31-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Beauty retailer Sephora says consumers are looking for skin care, hair care and make-up products that offer more while allowing them to do less.

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Colgate-Palmolive tech chief: It’s a ‘very exciting time’ to be in industry

24-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily focused on fast-paced, consumer-driven product innovations, marking a very exciting time to be in industry, its chief technology officer says.

Beiersdorf: Digital blue light skin health concerns are ‘unfounded’

12-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Artificial blue light from digital devices does not damage skin because the levels emitted during use are not enough to trigger harmful effects, says Beiersdorf – claims matched by a recent study from Norway.

Green goals: Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability needs ‘effective and coherent’ implementation – industry

11-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability will lay important foundations for achieving European Green Deal goals, but it must consider the specificities of individual industries and value chains, say beauty and personal care industry...

ISAPP moves to define definition and scope of postbiotics

11-May-2021 By Will Chu

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has clarified the term ‘postbiotics’ in a statement that responds to the scientific groundswell and growing number of postbiotic applications.

From Asia to the world: Why the next wave of niche fine fragrance brands will come from Asia

06-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

The unwavering appetite for niche perfumes and brand mastery of digital communication are some of the reasons why we can expect more niche fine fragrance brands from Asia vying for the international spotlight.

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'Collaboration’ and ‘openness’ will be key to future-proofing industry, says Beauty Kitchen founder

29-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Working in a collaborative and open way will be pivotal in industry’s push to mainstream circular beauty and future-proof business for years to come, says the founder of UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen.

China CBD ban: Asia Horizon CEO suggests how China can better regulate CBD cosmetics market

29-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

China-based CBD company Asia Horizon has suggested a few ‘straightforward’ ways China can go about regulating CBD cosmetics instead of implementing a blanket ban over the category.

‘Global flavour’: China’s Maison Dixsept set on scaling brand up to compete with international fine fragrance players

29-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

Fledgeling niche China fragrance label Maison Dixsept has pinpointed how it aims to tap into massive opportunities domestically but has also underlined how it ultimately hopes to grow into an internationally recognised brand.