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Our top highlights from Cosmoprof 2019

19-Mar-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

We attended this year’s Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2019, the global edition of the Cosmoprof series of trade events for the beauty industry. From probiotic claims, to CBD oil, to high end male grooming including colour cosmetics for men, the show played...

5 latest innovations in formulation and science for beauty: March

04-Mar-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

From a new fermented-honey prebiotic ingredient to a ‘groundbreaking’ new soap noodle, in this Editor’s Spotlight, we look back at the biggest innovations seen recently within formulation and science for the beauty and personal care industry.

in-cosmetics Global education programme revealed

27-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Heading back to France for this year’s in-cosmetics Global edition, the major beauty and personal care ingredients trade show says it is returning to ‘the cosmetics heartland’.

Trends to watch at in-cosmetics: Spotlight on the microbiome

19-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the skin’s microbiome a rising trend with the potential to define the direction of skin care and scalp care into the future, exhibitors and visitors will be keeping a keen eye on the latest innovations, launches and research in the space at the upcoming...

European chemical industry releases statement on Brexit negotiation latest

24-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

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.

In 21 European countries, independent beauty brands have a new retail champion

10-Jan-2019 By Deanna Utroske

This week the Indie Beauty Media Group announced a multifaceted partnership with Germany-based beauty retail giant Douglas. It's the fourth retail partnership struck by the organization behind the—now global—Indie Beauty Expo events and the second...

Cosmetics carcinogens after Brexit? CTPA smacks down suggestion

10-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

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.

Beauty trends in Israel: Beauty-boosting food supplements

07-Dec-2018 By Liana Naim & Miriam Oron

Skin care supplements and ingestible beauty products are on the rise. One market seeing strong innovation in this area is Israel. This guest article explores the trend.

Insights from our experts: customisation and personalised beauty

07-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We picked out our highlights from our experts’ insights during our recent webinar: “Personalisation and customised beauty: what’s next?” Discover some of the key points they covered in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Cosmetics Design’s new column: From The Editor’s Desk

05-Dec-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design is bringing you a new regular column, From The Editor’s Desk, designed to offer our readers a more in depth perspective on matters that are impacting our industry.

Discover our market-leading skin microbiome conference

05-Dec-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the potential of the skin’s microbiome offering totally new avenues for formulation, product development and brand launches, our first Cosmetics Design Summit will be dedicated to Skin Microbiome Innovation.

Editor's Spotlight

Exporting cosmetics to China just got a bit easier

30-Nov-2018 By Simon Pitman

Exporting cosmetics to China is a big goal for many European cosmetic and personal care players but one that has been traditionally hindered by bureaucracy. But things may have just got a little easier.

Hot Topics: Top 5 trending beauty and cosmetics news stories on social media

29-Nov-2018 By Amanda Lim

In our round up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight the latest developments on Cannabis beauty in Australia, animal-free collagen, Halal’s appeal to non-Muslim consumers and more.

Editor's Spotlight

How is indie beauty shaping up in Europe?

21-Nov-2018 By Simon Pitman

The first ever Indie Beauty Expo (IBE) to take place in Europe has just been wrapped up in London, a small event that showcased some of the leading brands targeting the market there.

Croda opens marine biotech center in Canada

14-Nov-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The specialty chemical maker is looking to the marine environment and biotechnology as a sustainable alternative to conventional personal care ingredient manufacturing. And having acquired Prince Edward Island – based Nautilus Biosciences at the start...

Blood and beauty: time for the industry to cater to the menstrual cycle?

09-Nov-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The wellness trend across consumer goods industries has seen new avenues to engage consumers emerge: is the potential of beauty that works with the rhythms of the menstrual cycle one such area? We explore in this Editor’s Spotlight feature.

Beauty industry body reveals Brexit fact sheet

25-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The CTPA, a UK industry body for cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes, asserts its position on Brexit in a recently released fact sheet.

Regenerative agriculture, Part III

Taking natural and organic cosmetic ingredients to the next level

30-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

One of the main focuses of the Familia Luna Farms is the production of botanicals and essential oils, many of which can be used for cosmetics and personal care ingredients.

L’Oréal’s naturals drive: 100% plant-based hair dye and Logocos acquisition

23-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at the groundbreaking strides L’Oréal has been taking in the naturals space, with a special focus on its recent acquisition of Logocos Naturkosmetik.

Biotech partnership & naturals focus for BASF

08-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With an eye on the naturals trend and how it intersects with environmentally-friendly consumer goods, BASF is one company making strides to prove its credentials.

News Analysis – Guest Author

Beauty products caught in an ugly trade war

30-Jul-2018 By Aliza R. Karetnick

As global players, the well-being of cosmetics and personal care companies depends, in large measure, on an open international marketplace free from excessive duties, which have a tendency to depress manufacturing growth and, in turn, dampen robust industry...

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“We are not perfect” says L’Oréal veteran about the beauty industry

10-Jul-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

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)....

Mintel trends forecasting aims to keep brands on top

29-Jun-2018 By Simon Pitman

Mintel has repeatedly forecast the most impactful beauty and personal care trends to hit the industry in recent years, giving brands the opportunity to stay ahead of the game in this fast-paced industry.

Transparent beauty: supply chain risks in cosmetics

27-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Verisk Maplecroft Research has revealed supply chain risks that it says ‘could blemish cosmetic reputations’.

Euromonitor latest on male grooming: LATAM spotlight

15-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this special article, the market research firm shares insights on the category with Cosmetics Design.

Lonza new Global Head of Hygiene and Preservation Technology announced

15-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With preservation ingredients very much in the industry spotlight, Lonza has named Paula McGeechan its new Global Head of Hygiene and Preservation Technology for the Consumer Product Ingredients business unit.

What’s next for regulation? European Commission explains

14-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

At this week’s Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference, representatives from the European Commission (EC) explained what’s on their radar for cosmetics regulation.

Trade, the environment and wellbeing: Cosmetics Europe president opens Annual Conference

13-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Today has seen this year’s annual conference from industry body Cosmetics Europe open in Brussels, with Loic Armand, president of Cosmetics Europe, having delivered the opening remarks.

How can indie beauty players catch the eye of investors?

08-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this exclusive interview, we caught up with Raquel Wing, founder and managing director of The Clean Hub, on when and how indie beauty players should look for investment.

Skin care supplements: spotlight on the market

07-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With UK women now buying more skin care supplements than serums, we shine a spotlight on the product format in beauty.

'Misuse of science' a threat to the beauty industry

06-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Francine Lamoriello, Global Strategies expert with the Personal Care Products Council, gives us her take on the challenges facing the beauty industry.

Croda’s new personal care website

01-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a bid to offer a comprehensive web presence, Croda, international personal care ingredients supplier, has launched a website dedicated to personal care formulators.

Mother Dirt: Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria central to skin microbiome health

01-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Mother Dirt, a brand leading the push toward skin microbiome related skin care, suggests that Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB) can ‘restore skins native, healthy state’.

Global ingredients to environmental concern: the future challenges for beauty regulation

30-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

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.

Is global regulatory harmonisation possible for the beauty industry?

30-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this second part of our exclusive interview with Gerald Renner, Director Technical Regulatory and International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe, we find out whether global regulatory alignment is possible, or even desirable.

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