Skin Care

TiN5 employs stem cell tech to address skin care concerns arising from humidity and pollution

19-Oct-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Hong Kong-based skin care brand TiN5 is tapping into stem cell tech to address common skin issues faced by consumers living in humid and polluted climates.

The Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists are...

18-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Ahead of the upcoming show, Weleda’s head of sustainability talks eco issues. Plus, we reveal the Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists.

Brand news: Pat McGrath; ELEMIS, La Bouche Rouge and more...

18-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We've rounded up the latest news stories from European beauty companies.

Antimicrobial enzyme first step in replacing petrochemicals: Q&A

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Curie Co, an industrial biotech company, is on a mission to replace petrochemicals with biomaterials that are affordable and effective. The first step of that is the launch of an antimicrobial enzyme, which functions as a catalytic preservative. It’s...

“We’ve created a whole healing toolbox”. Psychodermatology brand Eyeam

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The spiritual meets the scientific for a pioneering new beauty and wellness brand, which combines crystal healing and affirmations with clinically proven ingredients.

Navigating the “microbiome revolution”: advice for innovators

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

One patent attorney shared more about notable intellectual property filings and what potential innovators should do next.

3 insider insights: expert trends for the future of beauty

16-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The trends and movements that beauty and personal care brands should watch closely...

NPD Launch Pad: new beauty innovations

16-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Trailblazing new product launches in the beauty and personal care industry.

The secrets behind Marks and Spencer's successful beauty strategy

13-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The UK retailer’s Director of Home, Beauty & Furniture Heidi Woodhouse shared 5 helpful insights...

Weighty issue: redesigning manufacturing machinery to meet new needs

13-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

To address the evolving needs of CPG product manufacturers Mettler Toledo explained why it has redesigned its checkweigher machinery.

Formulating for the future: balancing sustainability, efficacy & costs

12-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain is complex. R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation shared insights on how this could be possible.

What’s new in cosmetics ingredients?

12-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

A round-up of the latest innovative ingredients for beauty and personal care product formulations.

Palm Oil biowaxes may replace petroleum products in cosmetics: Study

12-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

The physicochemical properties of palm-oil-derived waxes may offer alternatives to animal and petroleum products for cosmetic formulations, says a new study from Colombia.

South Korean cosmetics firm to accelerate functional application of antioxidant-rich Jeju green tangerine

12-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Ronas Cosmetics, Jeju Technopark, and Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) have signed an agreement to transfer manufacturing technology for a compound derived from Jeju green tangerine, which is reportedly underutilised compared to its high antioxidant...

Redesigning a household name: behind Avon’s rebrand

11-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Why did the heritage brand decide to overhaul its visual identity? We spoke to Nick Vaus, the creative director at the agency behind the new look…

Implementing RFID technology in the supply chain

11-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

With transparency under the microscope due to sustainability demands, issues with counterfeiting, and the upcoming Digital Product Passport initiative, RFID is in the spotlight again.

Is your brand ready for the Single’s Day sales?

10-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

If you’re selling into China, here’s how to make the most of this annual shopping holiday, also known as 11:11…

“What neuroscientists are discovering is what wise ancestors have been preaching for generations.” Rituals CEO

10-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to the founder of Dutch lifestyle brand Rituals Cosmetics, Raymond Cloosterman, about business expansion, travel-retail and trends in the wellness space.

8 packaging innovations we saw at LuxePack

09-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The annual trade show for luxury packaging was filled with innovation. Here are some of the new launches that were unveiled…

Back to square one: Indonesia’s social commerce ban a blow for ‘seamless’ buying experiences

09-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Indonesia's recent trade regulation calling for the separation of social media and e-commerce poses a significant challenge to the pursuit of an integrated social commerce journey, especially for SME brands in the beauty space and beyond.

Polymer may strengthen sunscreen SPF and functionality: L’Oréal study

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Scientists at L’Oréal’s Research and Development team found a polymer, abbreviated AAHCP, that can improve sunscreen texture and function, along with increasing the efficiency of SPF factors.

Mintel research suggests dupes are pushing US consumers towards affordable makeup

06-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The dupe beauty trend is playing out throughout the beauty industry, and according to the latest survey results from market intelligence player Mintel, it is having a favorable impact on more affordable makeup brands.

Menopause-beauty education: the missing piece in an expanding market

05-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The opportunities and challenges in the evolving menopause-beauty category.

Microbiome misinformation: Tame down on excessive use of hype or risk consumer burnout – expert

05-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Skin microbiome may be the talk of the town in recent times, but founder of Aussie cosmetics brand Mary Grace, has warned against excessive use of “hype words”, as consumers could grow fatigue of the trend before it fully takes off.

Formulating next-generation feminine care with a microbiome focus

04-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Carole Gherardi, Market Segment Lead for Personal Care at IFF, and Maider Gutierrez, Global Health Category Leader at IFF, reveal more about the evolution of this market and new opportunities for brands.

Fun factor: Prioritising fun key to drawing beauty shoppers back to stores – istyle

04-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.

Control of skin microbiota crucial for developing novel therapeutic and probiotic application strategies – review

04-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Further investigation into skin microbes that have shown therapeutic effects on conditions such as atopic dermatitis is key to the development of new treatment methods such as bacteriotherapy and probiotic applications, say Japanese researchers.

Testing sun care: what’s happening now and what’s coming next

03-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Anne Charpentier, CEO of French preclinical and clinical testing database company Skinobs, about the current challenges and the future of sun care testing.

Retinol with no BHA and BHT fills consumer 'well-aging' demand

03-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

BASF launched a new grade of retinol, Retinol 50, that complies with industry clean lists and fits current consumer needs. The product has a high active load of about 50% retinol, similar to other retinol offerings, but without harmful ingredients BHA...

Truth Treatment Systems founder highlights strategies to stay competitive in premium skincare

03-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Keeping ahead in the crowded premium skincare space means staying on top of the category’s constantly evolving trends. Truth Treatment Systems is doing this through innovations in formulation, packaging and new technology.

Generational differences: Social media insights reveal divergent beauty concerns between millennials and Gen Z in Japan

03-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

New data by Bytedance-owned Lemon8 has highlighted differences in skin care concerns and makeup preferences among millennials and Generation Z demographics in Japan.

“We can make a real difference in the next 12 months” TFWA President live at the travel-retail Global Summit

02-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The global summit for the travel-retail industry kicked off in Cannes today, with some key messages and insights for those working in beauty travel-retail...

Behind the opening of the world’s first coffee biorefinery

01-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Alejandro Franco, cofounder of coffee-based ingredients company Kaffe Bueno, about its new biorefinery and how the ingredients are used in cosmetics.

“Sustainability is a journey and the most important thing is to get started.” Cosmetics Europe Deputy Director General

29-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Emma Trogen, Deputy Director General at Cosmetics Europe, about sustainability issues and the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.

Our most-read stories in Europe: September

29-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

A round-up of the most popular stories on CosmeticsDesign-Europe this month.

‘Expect to see more of us’: escentials gears up to meet soaring demand for luxury niche beauty across Asia

29-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

LUXASIA-owned retailer escentials is on course for rapid expansion spree across Asia as consumers from Vietnam to India tap into the niche beauty trend.

Beauty shoppers paying more attention to ingredients than price: Study

28-Sep-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Online beauty shoppers care more about ingredients than price, according to a new e-commerce study by logistics and transportation company Ryder System, Inc.

News updates: Estée Lauder Co; Coty; L’Oréal’s Prada Beauty; Avon

28-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We've rounded up the latest European news stories from beauty companies.

Certifying 'microbiome-safe' baby skin care

28-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to the CEO of MyMicrobiome about the criteria to give a 'seal of approval' to microbiome-friendly products and the importance of analysing baby skin care differently to adult skin.

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

28-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including the impact of Japan’s nuclear wastewater release, Burberry’s potential in China and more.

Decoding Gen Z: what’s driving this consumer cohort now?

27-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Generation Z can be vocal, but their words don’t always align with their actions when it comes to buying beauty products. We spoke to EY’s Marcie Merriman to find out more…

5 beauty brands with a mental health focus

27-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

With Mental Health Day on the horizon in October, we’ve rounded up five beauty and wellness brands that have cleverly incorporated mental health awareness and support into their marketing strategies.

Not just a buzzword: Demand for ‘contactless skin care’ booms amid rising hygiene awareness

27-Sep-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Singapore-based cosmetics firm Ice’s Secret says that consumers, especially those with sensitive and damaged skin, are increasingly looking for products that are both effective and sanitary.

Nanyang ambitions: CHLITINA CEO marks SEA as next major growth opportunity

27-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

Beauty company CHLITINA is poised to expand in South East Asia on the back of the rising spending power of consumers in the region’s emerging markets.

How AI software is helping DTC beauty brands to shine

26-Sep-2023 By Cassandra Stern & Simon Pitman

As the Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) beauty market continues to carve out a bigger share of the retail landscape, using the right tools to fine tune digital retail platforms has become make or break.

“We are 100 times more demanding than the cosmetic regulations requirement.” Cellcosmet CSO on microbiome claims

26-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Cellcosmet’s Chief Scientific Officer Jeremie Soeur about the brand’s skin microbiome focus, the science behind the products and future plans for unique product personalisation.

Emerging potential: Korea aims to boost K-beauty export to Vietnam by streamlining regulations

26-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

The South Korean government says it will work with local regulators to support and expand cosmetic exports to the Vietnamese market.

“I'm hoping for greater diversity in innovation.” Eco-specialist futurologist shares insights

25-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.

Now live: L’Oréal underscores importance of social commerce in SAPMENA region

25-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

French beauty giant L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region (SAPMENA) is a major opportunity for growth, with the firm livestreaming for up to 21 hours a day across several key brands.

‘We’ve got this’: Challenge against tea tree oil regulation is ‘under control’ – ATTIA President

25-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) has attempted to assure the cosmetics industry that it is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin.