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What's happening in the Dubai beauty market?

By Kirsty Doolan

As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.

Cosmetics packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup

Beauty packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup

By Kirsty Doolan

From new refill innovation to packaging with built-in at-home-use devices, here are some of the most forward-thinking products we saw at the luxury packaging show in Monaco this year…

How Gen Z has affected perfume packaging design

How Gen Z has affected perfume packaging design

By Kirsty Doolan

This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco revealed many innovations in terms of scent packaging formats based around Gen Z’s preferences. We spoke to Superga Beauty about its new launches...

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Luxury eco-packaging in the future

By Kirsty Doolan

Luxury is no longer about exclusivity and aesthetic. Beauty and personal care brand owners now must also consider their impact on the planet.

Cosmetics formulation trends

Cosmetics formulation trends

By Kirsty Doolan

This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco had a section dedicated to trending cosmetics formulations and textures, which was curated by the sought-after formulations expert Dr Luisa Oliva. We explored the formulations bar and spoke with Dr Oliva...

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Cosmetics regulations roundup: EU & UK markets

By Keysha Davis

From fragrance allergens to potential endocrine disruptors and sun protection, here’s what you need to know about the latest cosmetics regulation changes in the EU and UK.

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The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2

By Kirsty Doolan

What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?

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Stenders is set for global expansion

By Kirsty Doolan

The global investment firm L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in premium Latvian bath and body care company, Stenders, and plans to expand “on the back of secular tailwinds.”

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6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability

By Kirsty Doolan

From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...

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Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards

By Cassandra Stern

With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.

The new hair care range is formulated with Chitosan from oyster mushrooms

Dyson expands its hair care offering

By Kirsty Doolan

The British small-appliance manufacturer has launched a new heated hair styling tool and wet styling product range that's designed to be used with its heated hair tools.

Start the week with a startup: Lignopure

Start the week with a startup: Lignopure

By Kirsty Doolan

Every fortnight we talk to a beauty and personal care industry startup about why it exists and how it plans to challenge or change the cosmetics industry...

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Hair care trends: what’s hot in 2024?

By Kirsty Doolan

What do hair care shoppers want right now? New research reveals the most popular brands, products, celebs and influencers that people across the globe have searched for this year…

Use of exosomes in cosmetics formulations can help to lessen wrinkles, enhance skin texture, and improve elasticity (Image: Getty)

What are exosomes in skin care and why do they matter?

By Kirsty Doolan

With a rising demand for effective ‘better-ageing’ solutions, the skin care industry is increasingly intrigued by the potential of exosomes for formulations. What are they and how can they improve skin?

The data showed that in 2015 almost two thirds (63%) of beauty and personal care launches were genuinely new products

Global beauty innovation has hit a 10-year low, says Mintel

By Kirsty Doolan

Data from the market intelligence company Mintel’s Global New Product’s Database (GNPD) showed that between January and May 2024, less than half (46%) of global beauty and personal care CPG launches were genuinely new products.

What do beauty consumers want right now?

What do beauty consumers want right now?

By Kirsty Doolan

New consumer research from Avon has given fresh insights on the skin minimalism trend, influencer fatigue & the ever-growing popularity of dupe products…

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Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024

By Cassandra Stern

Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.

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