Knowing how to respond when things go wrong is essential for any business, but none more so than in an industry that relies so much on consumer trust, loyalty and endorsement.
The cosmetics industry in Europe is living through a challenging time: Brexit is looming, for one thing, and for another, the industry is under frequent, intense scrutiny for its practices and impact (bans on microplastics and animal testing are key examples)....
At this week’s Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference, representatives from the European Commission (EC) explained what’s on their radar for cosmetics regulation.
In this final part of our exclusive interview with Gerald Renner, Director Technical Regulatory and International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe, we look ahead to the major regulatory concerns on the horizon.
Ahead of next month’s Cosmetics Europe Annual conference, we caught up the trade body's Technical Regulatory and International Affairs Director to hear his take on the current regulatory landscape for beauty and personal care in Europe.
We caught up with Jamie Johns, Birchbox’s Director of Merchandising for Skincare, on how brands are missing out on certain consumer groups and demands, and how they can shift to meet these.
With several exciting key features, including guided R&D tours across the showfloor and an exciting new Formulation Challenge, this year’s in-cosmetics Global pointed the way for the industry in the coming period.
With the skin microbiome and natural offerings in focus, Givaudan and IFF Lucas Meyer were among the winners last night at the 2018 Beauty Industry Awards.
A decisive shift has taken place when it comes to the marketing around anti-ageing: the industry across the board is now seeing pressure to swap to more positive, healthy ageing messages.
Redefining anti-ageing has been on the industry’s agenda for a while, and one market analyst suggests consumers are now leading the way on how they want it to be defined.
With the category strengthening globally, and the industry even beginning include men in colour cosmetics campaigns, we consider what more could be done in the male grooming segment.
With the category showing reactive performances across the world, we check in with the market research firm on the latest growth, trends and challenges in the colour cosmetics market.
In another instance of beauty industry players aligning themselves with diversity and inclusivity, MuLondon has announced its support of LGBT rights campaign group and charity Stonewall.
In a move set to offer greater insight to R&D professionals attending the global industry show, in-cosmetics Global will feature a new set of tours designed specifically for them.
Looking to make the show accessible to young scientists and formulators from the ‘least developed’ countries, IFSCC organisers have launched a travel grant this year.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has released an ‘add-on’ module to its already well-established certification for sustainably-produced palm oil: RSPO NEXT.
A sign that demand for halal beauty products is now a global concern, specialty chemicals player DSM has received halal certification for the majority of its personal care ingredients.
Daniel Loeb, activist investor whose Third Point fund has been pushing for change at the Nestlé since last year, has suggested the giant should ditch its skin care focus.
The market insight firm has released a report on the premium makeup segment, offering a ‘how-to’ guide for beauty players looking to make it big in prestige beauty.
Health conscious lifestyles, ethical consumerism, digital connectivity as well as more authentic brand experience: the market research firm has released its top picks for 2018 trends.
With David Beckham’s House 99 line gearing up to hit the shelves globally in the coming months, a market analyst explains what it means for male grooming, and why it’s a savvy move from L’Oréal.
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has released a statement critical of the EU Commission’s recently revised stance on CMR substance use in cosmetics.
Henkel Beauty Care has launched a series of connected digital devices that “harness the power of IoT, big data, and augmented reality to diagnose hair and create personalized products”.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has released a report that puts forward its recommendation for reules and regulation alignment between the UK and the EU following Brexit.
The global fragrance and ingredients player is working alongside Natura, a Brazilian cosmetics manufacturer, and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) to support sustainable agriculture in the Amazon region.
Want to get an expert insight onto which beauty and personal care trade shows should not be missed in 2018? Featuring shows across packaging, formulation and market trends, we give our recommendations.
We caught up with the CEO of one of the leading players on the global amenities scene, Groupe GM, which provides personal care solutions for the hospitality industry.
Along with other luxury brands, Coty celebrated a landmark court win against retailers selling their products on digital retail platforms, meaning companies like Amazon and Ebay will no longer be able to sell relevant products if the brands have chosen...
A company specialising in hair care products for natural hair for women of colour has announced its latest launch in the UK, suggesting the movement is gaining momentum.
The Responsible Mica Initiative is pushing the industry to reach high standards of responsibility when it comes to sourcing practices. We hear what the key challenges are, and how to overcome them.
We caught up with Allison Krebs-Bench, CEO & Co-founder, BeBe and Bella, on the science behind probiotics for the skin, and how her company is looking to lead the way.