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L’Oréal files patent on vegan lipstick

24-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a lipstick formula that can be made with minimal or zero animal-derived ingredients and beeswax, suggesting it could be used to offer coloured and non-coloured combined lip care kits.

Business power: Cosmetic Valley partners with Paris region to bolster French beauty worldwide

24-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

French competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed a partnership with Parisian region Île-de-France that aims to promote perfumery and cosmetics on a global stage.

Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry must brace for ‘unprecedented’ regulatory change

23-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level of regulatory changes set to impact the beauty and personal care sector in the EU this year is unprecedented, and so industry must stay connected and informed, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

Radiation from UV nail polish dryers may cause cancer, claims new study

23-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

New research has shown that ultraviolet light from UV nail dryers damaged DNA and caused cell mutations that increase the risk of skin cancer.

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Vitamin-infused makeup: A blooming path out of the COVID slump?

19-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Three years ago, the makeup category fell out of focus as consumers prioritised skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic – a shift that has largely stuck, offering clear opportunities for skincare-infused colour cosmetic innovation, says a trend expert.

Celeb and influencers “now need to work a bit harder to prove why their brand is important and what it means to them"

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Sephora pulled influencer lines from its shelves, Forma Brands filed for bankruptcy, and a slew of celeb beauty brands have faced increased consumer criticism. Is the ‘star power’-based business model failing? And if so, why?

The true power of TikTok: How the social media platform has changed the trends cycle and what’s coming next

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

TikTok changed the entire trends cycle for beauty brands in 2022, but how can it be used to drive sales in 2023? And what will happen if it’s banned in the US and EU?

‘Inclusion in innovation’ to evolve further in 2023 across beauty: CTPA

16-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The inclusiveness of beauty – internally and externally – will continue to be key in 2023 and industry must remain open in its communication on the matter, says the director-general of the UK’s Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA).

The queen of beauty tech: Perfect Corp. CEO talks AI, AR, and future trends

13-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Cosmetics Design-USA spoke to Alice Chang, the trailblazing CEO of Perfect Corp., about what’s next for AI and AR in the beauty industry…

Davos 2023: Beauty Kitchen founder wants to ‘elevate reuse message’ at World Economic Forum

13-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty Kitchen founder Jo Chidley will present its circular retail model ‘Re’ at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, spotlighting why reuse should no longer be a ‘fringe science’ but a mainstream way of thinking.

‘Unsexy beauty’ – The future of 2023 consumer ideals?

12-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The notion that beauty consumers have a fresh appetite for hyperrealist standards and tackling taboo topics head-on continues to gain ground in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for industry?

Beiersdorf, Firmenich, Kao, L’Oréal, LVMH secure ‘Triple A’ CDP 2022 rating

11-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Four beauty giants and one fragrance major have been awarded a triple ‘A’ status for sustainable efforts across climate change, forests and water security this year, securing five of just 12 leadership spots in the annual CDP Rating.

‘Boundless personalisation’: L’Oréal invests in temp tattoo startup Prinker

10-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has acquired a minority stake in Korean temporary tattoo tech startup Prinker to fast-forward its vision of advancing beauty tech that empowers self-expression.

CTPA chief: ‘Sustainability and essentiality will drive everything that we do this year’

09-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A sharper focus and drive on sustainable action and communication will be key for beauty this year, as well as continued work on spotlighting how important and central products were to consumer wellbeing and daily lives, says trade head.

Smart beauty: L’Oréal and J&J unveil CES 2023 ‘inclusive’ tech innovations

04-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty majors L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson have launched smart beauty innovations in lipstick, brow care and skin supplements at this year’s CES tech tradeshow.

The retail return and ‘taboo’ beauty: NielsenIQ spotlights trends and topics to watch for 2023

04-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The return of in-store shopping, growth for ‘taboo’ products and demand for at-home salon treatments are just some of the industry trends we can expect to see this year, says NielsenIQ.

Certifications, value for money and education: How industry can rethink sustainable beauty marketing

04-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry can connect better with consumers by rethinking how it communicates and markets sustainable product offerings, bringing additional aspects into the narrative, say industry executives.

COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework ambitions 'remarkable', says UNEP

03-Jan-2023 By Lynda Searby

Provisions for increased financial support for developing countries and sharing the benefits of genetic resources more fairly will help ensure delivery of the 'historic' deal agreed at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, according...

British beauty braces for ‘turbulent trading period’ in 2023

03-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Following many milestones and achievements in 2022, the British beauty sector is bracing for a turbulent trading period ahead that it plans to tackle collaboratively, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.

All eyes on… Three emerging markets to watch for beauty and personal care growth in 2023

03-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.

Big Brand Talks 2022: Industry leaders weigh in on climate and global health

23-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Executive leaders from Rituals, L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, LMVH and Weleda discuss how industry can truly advance sustainably and how critical consumer education will be for driving true change in this space, as well as wider health and wellbeing shifts.

Beauty backtracking: CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s 10 most-read stories of 2022

22-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

There have been huge waves of innovation, collaboration and change in the beauty category this past year. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe takes a look back at our most-read stories in 2022.

Beauty patents 2022: Smarter sun care, next-gen hair focus and digital

21-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

A flurry of patents were filed in 2022 from industry heavyweights, including L’Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Shiseido. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe rounds up our coverage of the year’s patent-worthy innovations.

Las Vegas start-up launches lipstick with date rape drug detection

20-Dec-2022 By Lynda Searby

Entrepreneur and women’s safety campaigner Joy Hoover has developed a lipstick with tech that can protect women from assault by identifying the presence of date rape drugs.

‘We absorb as much as we can’: Rising indie beauty brands weighed down by increasing costs and logistical issues

19-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.

Cost and lack of harmonisation slowing green material uptake in beauty, say suppliers

14-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Higher costs and lack of supplier alignment are the core issues slowing uptake of green materials, ingredients and processes amongst beauty and personal care manufacturers and brands, say specialist suppliers.

Expert science, community self-care, sexual health and smart stores hold beauty promise in 2023: Mintel

14-Dec-2022 By Lynda Searby

Lynda Searby talks the democratization of science, the rise of intimate personal care and ‘tweakments’, and what beauty stores of the future need to look like, with Mintel’s Andrew McDougall.

WGSN: Colour to rise in importance as the ‘unblanding of beauty’ unravels in 2024

13-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Colours that amplify and communicate product benefits, influence mood and enable self-expression will rise in importance by Autumn 2024 as the beauty industry shifts away from blander hues, says WGSN.

The environmental impact of beauty: Why industry needs to measure, act and communicate

12-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Measuring the environmental impact of the entire beauty industry is no easy feat, but one made a lot easier with collaboration, data-led mapping and engagement across the entire supply chain – from farmers to consumers, say industry experts.

‘Collective action’: Cosmetics Europe unveils industry eco initiative Commit for Our Planet

07-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

European industry association Cosmetics Europe has launched a sustainability initiative to spearhead collaborative eco efforts and action across beauty and personal care, aiming to reduce overall carbon footprints, support biodiversity and improve packaging.

‘Retailers have got more involved' in ethical beauty – Ecovia Intelligence

07-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Retailers are getting more involved in ethical standards and certifications, with many creating in-house schemes for beauty brands stocked in-store and online, and this trend will continue to rise in importance, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.

Hitting restart: Note Cosmetique eyes China, India and Indonesia as part of APAC expansion

07-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Turkey-based make-up brand Note Cosmetique is refreshing its attempt at expand in Asia Pacific and has its eyes on China, India, Indonesia, as colour cosmetics continues to show promising recovery post-pandemic.

Complex chemicals: Beauty must ‘invest a lot more’ in sustainable supply chains, says association chief

06-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must invest more in better understanding complex chemical supply chains and work with its partners to drive sustainable action, especially during disruptive times with COVID-19, Brexit and the climate crisis, says...

Deal analysis: Estée Lauder plays the long game with Tom Ford acquisition

06-Dec-2022 By Lynda Searby

Estée Lauder Companies’ acquisition of Tom Ford is a shrewd move that will allow the world’s second largest beauty company to better compete with its rival L’Oréal, says a GlobalData analyst.

Intersectional beauty: Why personalisation, innovation and claims are key to meeting diverse individual needs

05-Dec-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.

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‘Digital passports’ could future-proof green beauty, says expert

30-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Introducing digital product passports will be a strong move in tackling greenwashing in various industries, including cosmetics, but will also open up plenty of opportunities to differentiate and engage with consumers, says a digital expert.

B Corp Beauty Coalition: Industry must drive concept of ‘beauty citizens’

29-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

If the beauty industry wants to create real change it needs to shift how it defines its moving parts, and thinking of beauty consumers as beauty citizens could be the first step, says the chair of the B Corp Beauty Coalition supervisory board.

From makeup-centred to multifunctional: How halal beauty consumer trends are shifting

29-Nov-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.

Let’s talk about upcycling

Manufacturing at heart of cosmetics industry meeting global climate change goals

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cutting carbon emissions up and down the beauty supply chain, specifically in manufacturing, will be essential to meet climate goals.

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Lush exec: ‘If you want to make change, hire activists’

09-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Hiring activists is a sure-fire way to accelerate environmental and sustainable change in a beauty business, and it’s a strategy that has worked well in driving impact at Lush so far, says its earth care strategy lead.

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What upcycling, waste reduction looks like with cosmetic products today

08-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

When the beauty industry talks about upcycling, it's usually referring to reducing waste in the ingredient and formulation process.

A ‘wise’ move: Superdrug launches budget own-brand makeup range Studio London

03-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK beauty retailer Superdrug has unveiled its budget own-brand makeup range designed to provide better accessibility for all consumers – a move that aligns well with the cost of living crisis and consumer trends, says an expert.

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UNEP ahead of COP27: The world is ‘not keeping pace with climate risks and impacts’

03-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Whilst many countries worldwide are working to tackle the climate crisis, actions are not keeping pace with real-world risks and impacts on planet and people, largely due to huge funding gaps, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

L’Occitane H1: Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia lead APAC growth as China continues to slump

02-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

L’Occitane International has reported that Asia Pacific grew by 1.9% at constant rates in the first half (H1), led by Hong Kong, Australia, and Malaysia, helping to offset the second consecutive quarter of double-digit declines for China.

Humane Society International calls for ‘essential revisions’ to EU REACH regulation

26-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Animal welfare charity Humane Society International has published a white paper outlining a proposal to revise the EU chemicals regulation REACH, aiming to modernise the framework and drive uptake of non-animal testing methods.

‘Good dynamism’: L’Oréal reports Q3 global sales rise despite inflation

25-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a worldwide surge in sales for the third quarter (Q3) of 2022, capturing growth across all divisions but especially active cosmetics, despite inflationary pressures in many countries.

Beauty 4.0 forecast: 7 trends to watch in beauty tech before 2027

24-Oct-2022 By Lynda Searby

Building communities and taking a ‘virtual first’ approach will be key to future success in the beauty metaverse, but brands will also need to play outside that space to engage other consumers looking to embrace tech, say industry experts.

Beauty in the Metaverse: Web3 expert encourages beauty brands to make ‘first small steps’ into the future

20-Oct-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty brands big and small are being urged to experiment with Web3 concepts such as NFTs and the Metaverse in order to “get ready for the future”.

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The skin is ‘an extension’ of the brain: PhD Trials identifies influential space surrounding skin as the ‘emossome’

19-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Portugal-based contract research firm PhD Trials has found that the environmental space surrounding the skin can influence sensorial response and induce neural activity, creating exciting promise for cosmetics.

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