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Crowd support: Social commerce crucial for brands to overcome recessionary behaviours in pandemic economy

12-Aug-2020 By Amanda Lim

The adoption of social commerce is becoming more crucial for beauty brands as consumers are expected become more selective about their purchases amidst the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Cannabis beauty: Testing for ‘safety, quality and effectiveness’ crucial, says Frost & Sullivan

24-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Cannabis in beauty and personal care has mushroomed in recent years and created a growing need for raw material testing, but current solutions remain fraught with challenges, says Frost & Sullivan.

Green paradox: Meeting consumer expectations remain ‘key challenge’ in sustainability efforts

16-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beauty retailer and pharmacy chain A.S. Watson is pushing forward with multiple sustainability initiatives but says meeting consumer consumers expectations in terms of product design and cost remains a challenge.

‘An important statement for us’: UK CBD brand Kloris launches into Boots

15-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

UK-based cannabidiol (CBD) beauty startup Kloris has secured its first nationwide retail launch through Boots, propelling it into the mainstream wellness market as it moves forward with European expansion efforts, its co-founder says.

Hands-on experiences: DIY beauty trend gaining prominence as at-home wellness gains traction

15-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Beauty brands have the opportunity to innovate and develop do-it-yourself products as consumers are increasingly looking such products for well-being entertainment during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

'Intense, personal and emotional': How beauty communities saved Indies during COVID-19

10-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Independent beauty brands are fiercely nimble and highly engaged with their consumers, which has given them power to face business difficulties during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, an indie expert says.

Retail experts: Why pop-ups and pick-ups may spell beauty's future

08-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty has weathered waves of uncertainty during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and pop-up stores or curbside pick-up locations could be the key to a much-needed business boost, say two retail experts.

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Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series Episode 4: Getting the message right

07-Jul-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Communicating the concept and credentials of clean and ethical beauty in a market without any unanimous industry or consumer definition remains a big challenge, but there are plenty of clear opportunities when navigating this space. Scroll down to watch...

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ECHA names butylparaben a ‘hazardous chemical’ and announces phase-out goal

25-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added butylparaben to its Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) because of its endocrine-disrupting properties – companies importing or producing products containing the substance now have six...

Special Edition: Sustainable Sourcing and Waste Reduction

Cradle to Cradle exec: Collaboration and innovation ‘at the heart’ of a circular economy

23-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must innovate and collaborate to drive forward circular business models, especially in the pre-competitive space, says an executive at the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

‘This industry is not dying’: COVID-19 beauty innovation just needs to be sustainable

22-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty innovation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic should continue, but it must be centred on sustainability because the health of people and planet is now front of mind, say brand owners.

Clean, ethical and community: Top consumer concerns in a post-COVID beauty world

17-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has accelerated and morphed consumer trends globally, with most shoppers now seeking out beauty brands and products perceived as clean, ethical and community-focused, experts say.

30-MINUTE WATCH - EPISODE 1

Clean & Ethical Beauty Video Series Episode 1: Why it matters

16-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Clean and ethical beauty has evolved significantly in recent years, fuelled by various environmental, societal and business factors, but why does this burgeoning category matter more today? Scroll down to watch Episode 1.

Norway asks industry for data about caffeine in cosmetic and care products

16-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Norway’s food safety agency is asking industry for information about caffeine concentrations found in cosmetics and Personal Care Products (PCP) in a risk assessment to determine safe levels of caffeine exposure.

'A business look': Clean & Ethical Beauty 2020 video series launches

15-Jun-2020 By Global Editorial Team

CosmeticsDesign is launching a Clean & Ethical Beauty online video series this week, compiling the latest trends, data and expert opinions on how and why the business opportunities are evolving in this growing space.

SPECIAL EDITION: SUSTAINABLE SOURCING AND WASTE REDUCTION

Wild beauty: FairWild Foundation says certification protects threatened plant species

11-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Wild plants are used extensively in beauty and personal care formulations, but the conservation status of many species remains unknown so certification programmes offer real value in securing sustainable supply, says the FairWild Foundation.

Clean beauty 2020: Two-thirds of women worldwide want greater label transparency, finds survey

10-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Female shoppers worldwide want greater labelling transparency on clean beauty products, with many claiming brands do not provide sufficient ingredient information on-pack, a survey finds.

Post-pandemic beauty: Blockchain and biotech set to thrive as safety fears soar, says expert

10-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has accelerated and morphed consumer trends, catapulting safety and hygiene to the fore and increasing the relevance of blockchain and biotech in beauty, says a trends expert.

Non-animal testing: ECHA report shows ‘significant uptick’ of in vitro chemical tests

08-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Non-animal tests on chemical substances continue to be widely used in the EU, with read-across studies most popular and in vitro methods gaining traction, according to the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) latest report.

Tax relief: International cosmetics brands set for boost as China mulls over change

08-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

A proposal to end taxation on cosmetic products in China could provide a major boost to international cosmetic companies retailing in the country.

‘Born in a pandemic’: The how and why behind beauty innovation in the face of a global crisis

04-Jun-2020 By Staff Writer

The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted life as we know it, with beauty hit especially hard and forced to reassess how it can remain relevant. But some brands have continued with product development and launches – prepared...

Botanicals + biotech: Givaudan closes Indena deal, announces Alderys buy

01-Jun-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Global flavour and fragrance major Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Italian botanical specialist Indena and announced plans to acquire French biotech firm Alderys – all part of a wider drive to strengthen active beauty capabilities.

‘Cosmetics cannot live in a bubble’: Industry calls to cancel 2020 events mount

28-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The European Organization of Cosmetic Ingredients Industries and Services (UNITIS) has called on tradeshow organisers to cancel all 2020 cosmetics events, stating a need to remain sensitive to the reality and constraints currently facing industry.

Beauty during COVID-19: ‘The whole definition of retail is no longer clear’

28-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty retail landscape has morphed dramatically during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, with brands forced online and cross-channel marketing more critical than ever in what will soon become the new normal, an online marketing expert says.

‘Not appropriate’: Industry open letter calls for 2020 cosmetic events to be cancelled

26-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) has called on tradeshow and conference organisers to cancel any events this year, stating industry cannot work with so many in a short space of time and that its members do not feel confident it...

Highs and lows: Beauty giants report mixed economic impact amid COVID-19

25-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the face of beauty business as we know it, and a dig into the financials shows some majors and categories have weathered the storm better than others.

Is this recyclable? Global study finds plastic packaging labels ‘confusing and inconsistent’

19-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Labels designed to inform consumers about the recyclability or disposability of plastic packaging create confusion worldwide and industry must address this collectively and urgently, says the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Consumers International.

Beauty ingredients ‘giant’: IFF-DuPont merger to feature four divisions

18-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The merger between International Flavors & Fragrances and DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences will be carved into four divisions, with ‘scent’ the most important for the beauty world.

Post-COVID: L’Oréal unveils €150m ‘for the future’ support program

13-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal has announced a multi-million environmental and social protection program that aims to support vulnerable women and ecosystem preservation – priority areas as the world reels from coronavirus (COVID-19), it says.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Getting to the truth: Technology is the future of deep consumer insights, says Spark Emotions

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Understanding consumers has long been the goal of any brand, but decoding emotion is extremely complex and requires the power of technology, says the founder of insights startup Spark Emotions.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Consumer psychologist: Emotions will always grab attention in a world of ‘cognitive misers’

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers have very limited cognitive capacity for paying attention and making decisions, but emotional advertising will innately grab their attention and can be powerful short- and long-term, says an expert.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Probiotic cosmetics ‘immature’ but bubbling with niche promise, says Lumina Intelligence

11-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer interest in topical probiotic cosmetics is rising, presenting opportunity to target niche skin conditions and push hard science before establishing relevance in the wider wellness market, an expert says.

Digital, personal, health and climate: Trends born from indie beauty to continue in ‘year filled with uncertainty’

07-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Digitalisation, personalisation, wellness and sustainability have been popularised by independent beauty brands and with big beauty now onboard these trends will remain critical as 2020 evolves, says GlobalData.

‘Dreaming, exploring and locating’: Changing retail trends and the rise of beauty communities

04-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty retail has morphed in recent years, shaped by social media, technology and e-commerce, and brands must do more if they want to survive in this altered landscape, says a branding consultant.

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COVID-19: Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna reschedules to 2021

28-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The organisers of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna have again postponed the cosmetics tradeshow, this time to Spring next year, citing the current economic scenario and ongoing coronavirus emergency.

COVID-19: How cosmetics companies can stay compliant online

28-Apr-2020 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

As the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to take its grip worldwide, many businesses have been forced online. But there are important regulations that must be adhered to when making this digital shift.

Special edition: Marine-derived ingredients

Blue biotech can unlock ‘considerable’ marine raw material potential: Experts

28-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Using biotechnology to extract marine compounds holds huge potential for sustainable cosmetics, but the market remains largely unexploited and faces considerable hurdles, say experts.

CORONAVIRUS CLOSE-UP ANALYSIS PART II

Digital diligence: Beauty braced to bounce back from COVID-19, says expert

23-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty is one of the hardest-hit consumer categories in the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it will also likely bounce back fastest because of digital strengths, says an expert consultant.

CORONAVIRUS CLOSE-UP ANALYSIS PART I

A ‘black swan’ event: COVID-19 to shape consumer trends for next decade, says expert

23-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has overturned life as we know it and given rise to the longest period of consumption reappraisal in more than 20 years, which will have a lasting impact, says an expert consultant.

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Earth Day 2020: A sustainable beauty snapshot and future brainstorm

22-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Sustainability has been high on beauty’s agenda for some time, and whilst there remains plenty to be done, industry has made important strides in lessening environmental impact and there is a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas to consider...

L’Oréal Q1 sales shrink: Makeup ‘most affected’ whilst haircare and actives bloom

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal sales sank by almost 5% for the first quarter of 2020 amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, though actives maintained strong growth and at-home haircare flourished.

SPECIAL EDITION: MARINE-DERIVED INGREDIENTS

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Flourishing future? CBD beauty promise in UK, hemp and medical cosmetics, says expert

23-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

CBD beauty is poised to take off across Europe, despite complex regulatory hurdles, and the UK, hemp, and medical cosmetics are key areas of promise, says a cannabis expert.

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