The demand for essential oils and the rising problem of adulteration is pushing Australia-based essential oil firm, Down Under Enterprises, to adopt blockchain technology to ensure traceability.
Fragrance makers big and small from Latin America, Asia, and the States were in the headlines on Cosmetics Design this month. Here are the highlights, including an Indie Beauty Profile of Georgia-based Othús Perfumery, 3 new fragrances from Shiseido,...
On Friday, the Paris-based contract development and manufacturing group announced that it has acquired a first US-based business. The deal is part of the ANJAC Health & Beauty Group’s strategy to do more business in cosmetics and skin care, expressly...
The British Beauty Council wants to overturn the dated view that beauty has no serious purpose or value and cultivate a more elevated view that celebrates widespread innovation in the sector, its CEO says.
The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has adopted an opinion on the solubility of Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS), intended for use in cosmetics items.
Professional organisation, CEW UK, joins forces with retail owner, Landsec, to increase the uptake of the consumer promotional favourite in key shopping destinations around the country.
The future of consumer spending, decision-making and experiential shopping may well be impacting the desire for new and novel engagement and selling techniques.
Centring on how urbanisation is set to impact and transform the global urban consumer profile, we take a look at how urbanisation is set to change how cosmetics and personal brands develop concepts and interact with consumers.
Amid the current marketing messages used to communicate with men in the health and wellness space, a shift is taking place that is likely to see brands embrace and adopt new approaches to improve these conversations.
Following the launch of its latest insights into the current state of the beauty market worldwide, Euromonitor International is set to host a dedicated webinar into its insights.
Consumer demands, sustainability concerns and regulatory developments amid a backdrop of global trade disputes will take centre stage at the ASEAN Cosmetics Association’s Leaders' Forum next month, the organisation’s president Le Chau Giang told...
In this guest piece, beauty industry commentator Imogen Matthews analyses the big themes emerging from this year’s in-cosmetics Global Marketing Trends presentations.
Just 34 of the more than 800 companies exhibiting at the in-cosmetics Global tradeshow in Paris this month opted to be featured on the event’s first Indie Trail map—a guide meant to help indie beauty brands and aspiring founders find and connect with...
In this exclusive interview, we caught up with Sam Farmer, whose personal care products are designed to offer young consumers products that avoid limiting gender stereotypes.
In a new feature for its 2019 edition, the in-cosmetics Global organisers are launching the first ever Global Beauty Day on 3 April, set to honour diversity in the industry.
At next month’s in-cosmetics global tradeshow in Paris, beauty startups and independent personal care brands will have a clear path to follow and an easier time connecting with ingredient suppliers that are offering low order volumes and other services...
This month, the social sales beauty company added its name to a growing roster of businesses and corporations participating in WEPs. And late last week, when Deborah Gibbins, the company’s chief operating officer, spoke at a United Nations forum focused...
We caught up with Edison Diaz, who is director of applied research in EAME (Fragrance Division), Symrise, to discuss the current state of the fragrance industry, its present major challenges and how the industry can move forward.
The independent beauty movement is truly global, as evidenced by the international spectrum of exhibitors at IBE LA last month. But a subset of indie beauty brands from abroad aren’t just going global, they are inviting consumers to be patient, seek balance,...
Major players from the plastics and consumer goods value chain have launched the new “Alliance to End Plastic Waste” (AEPW), in a bid to step up efforts to reduce wastes from packaging and through the supply chain.
In the beauty and wellness space, a well-constructed brand story can capture the attention of consumers, buyers, and media. To find out just how regional ingredients can effectively inform and inspire an indie brand and its story, Cosmetics Design checked...
Want an insight into where the industry sees fragrance trends going in 2019? In this Editor’s Spotlight, we take a look at four big predictions from Bell Flavors & Fragrances.
The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has released a statement confirming in strong terms that the chemicals industry in Europe depends on certainty on the arrangements for Brexit.
The UK’s cosmetics trade association has asserted that “cosmetic products will continue to be safe after Brexit”, following recent media coverage that suggested standards on safety for beauty may slip in the UK once it leaves the EU.
From a push with its eco beauty brand and an effort towards natural microplastics, to the company’s new CEO coming from the division, Unilever’s beauty business has had a big year in 2018. We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight.
In a sign that the beauty industry is keen to be proactive on issues related to safety and transparency, the European trade association has launched an online quiz on preservatives.
With the online event taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 5 December, we’re in the final period to register for exclusive insights on customisation and personalised beauty from a standout panel of industry experts.
Cross-industry lifestyle brands focus on the full spectrum of their consumers' world. Cosmetics and personal care brands are getting in on the lifestyle trend too by including products for beauty, wellness, fitness, stress, and more in their product...
In this series, we take a look at five major trends defining the beauty market in Israel: personalisation, anti-ageing, beauty supplements, the environment and safety, and natural ingredients.
Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.
Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.
In this guest article, we discover how health and beauty retailers can ensure they stay ahead of the curve and fight off the competition in an ever more competitive retail landscape.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has recognised two new perfumers for their ‘consistent and outstanding’ levels of creativity and craftsmanship in perfumery.
Independent (or indie) beauty is a rising category within the wider beauty industry. Here, we round up some excellent trade events shining a spotlight on indie trends and brands.
When it comes to performance innovation and regulatory compliance, the wider beauty and personal care industry should look to support ingredients suppliers better, suggests one expert.
We caught up with an industry expert on the ongoing challenge of limited ingredients available for cosmetics formulation and innovation - what is the issue, and what can be done?
Customisation - the ability to create or alter products to make them unique to an individual consumer - is a hot rising trend in beauty. One upcoming conference is set to explore it.
Consumers are more engaged and better connected than ever: here’s one expert’s take on how we can meet their evolving demands and why it’s exciting for the industry.
One industry leader has suggested that the major challenges facing the industry are the reduced palette of ingredients available to formulators, and the move away from fact-based policy making in regulations.
