Washington first state to ban formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics
The ban builds on the state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act of 2023.
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Q&A: Anticipating the next wave of cosmetics regulations
Legal experts caution that regulatory scrutiny is shifting from food to personal care, resulting in a heightened focus on ingredients, packaging materials, and lifecycle compliance.
Across the CD-Verse: August 2025
This monthly snapshot of the latest CosmeticsDesign coverage from around the world includes regional retail launches, trend research and analysis, and regulatory insights.
Beauty market snapshot: Coty and ELC financial results highlight industry crosscurrents
‘Treatonomics’, strategic appeals to mass and prestige markets, and ongoing restructuring programs each exerted pressure on these beauty industry giants in fiscal year 2025.
Retail report highlights need for shopper autonomy, value alignment, and ‘wellness-forward sustainability’
Recently released survey results show the current beauty shopping landscape is falling short for consumers who desire calm shopping environments or simpler purchasing options.
Regulatory roundup: A review of US beauty sector enforcement and compliance actions
From packaging laws to the potential impact of the US-EU tariff deal, industry experts weighed in on a flurry of recent legislation proposals and legal decisions.
Youthforia to shut down following foundation controversy and backlash
The brand, formerly popular with Gen Z consumers, failed to recover after missteps with its shade 600 launch last year.
Debut’s plant cell tech offers eco-friendly fragrance solution
The biotech company’s new platform has launched with the rare ingredient orris.
Digital sampling can boost beauty sales by 13%, says marketing platform founder
With the integration of augmented reality and consumer data, sampling is rapidly evolving into a comprehensive marketing asset, says Will Glynn-Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Send Me a Sample.
Q&A: NanoSpun’s live-cell platform brings on-demand biotech to skin care
The Israel-based startup is applying biofabrication methods to consumer skin care, raising new considerations for stability, efficacy, and production.