The French multinational has acquired Danish research company Lactobio, which is a leader in precision probiotics, in a bid to strengthen its leadership in microbiome research to explore new areas of cosmetic innovation.
Market intelligence and trends forecasting company the Future Laboratory has advised on the topics that are set to impact the social landscape for the year ahead, and therefore impact consumers' expectations from brands, with a special focus on using...
UK fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has teamed up with beauty multinational L’Oréal to launch the first multi-brand fragrance refill station in The Perfume Shop store in Nottingham.
Colgate-Palmolive’s Senior Sustainability & Innovation Manager Adrian Sen recently spoke at the Omya Healthy Bite symposium about how Colgate had led the way in developing an eco-friendly toothpaste tube and how other companies have since followed...
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including MINISO fragrances, La Prairie’s Douyin debut, China’s new toothpaste regulations, Perfect Diary’s fine line-reducing lipstick, and more.
As we head towards a new year, we’ve sought out evidence-based insights from industry analysts to get a glimpse into the mind of beauty consumers. Read on to discover what they will want, need and expect from brands and products in the next year.
As part of the company’s ‘Big Tech Rebellion’, this Black Friday Lush will donate all profits from a limited-edition bath bomb to decentralised organisation People vs Big Tech.
Award-winning UK hair care brand Flora & Curl has just launched into Boots in the UK. We spoke to founder Rose Ovensehi about why she started the brand six years ago and how the textured hair market still hasn't reached its full potential.
Global beauty business Avon is betting on bricks-and-mortar retail as it reveals plans to open new ‘mini beauty boutiques" in the UK to support its traditional sales model.
L'Oréal group has teamed up with French scent company Cosmo International Fragrances to develop a patent-pending extraction process based on Green Sciences, which it said will “revolutionise the art of fine perfumery” and “broaden the perfumer's...
Use of new technology to assist the research and development process is becoming more widespread. CosmeticsDesign-Europe examined some new tools that are designed to support R&D experts in their role.
If a daily skincare regimen can include ten different products, then it might also make sense to ensure that the first step of cleansing the skin involves the purest water possible.
Creating a brand from scratch is no easy task, but staying authentic, building a loyal following and making smart distribution decisions is key to success, say experts.
A functional food ingredient derived from natto has demonstrated its effects on preventing age spots, enhancing skin tone, and improving fine lines among other benefits, say Japanese researchers.
We spoke to CEO of Swiss cosmeceutical brand Dr. LEVY about the challenges of formulating its anti-pollution shield, as well as its success in the travel-retail industry.
The drive towards more targeted and personalized claims in bodycare products is opening the door to the fast-growing trend for skin cycling, according to the latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel.
Digital-first strategies, subscription models, viral social media campaigns and celebrity CEOs mean these fresh faced beauty brands are taking advantage of the industry’s recession-resistant growth.
The spiritual meets the scientific for a pioneering new beauty and wellness brand, which combines crystal healing and affirmations with clinically proven ingredients.
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...
Fueled by social media, the rise of dupe beauty and personal care brands is impacting a broad range of premium players, but hair care brand Olaplex is fighting back in a unique way.
We spoke to the founder of Dutch lifestyle brand Rituals Cosmetics, Raymond Cloosterman, about business expansion, travel-retail and trends in the wellness space.
Extend’s Shipping Protection has already made an impact in the beauty sector, with brands like Tria Beauty, SoClean and Tyme subscribing to its product protection services.
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.
Fragrance discovery is all about hooking consumers with imaginative and creative sampling ideas. The latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel suggests that getting this formula right is key to consumers engaging in in-store experimentation...
Home fragrance was a hot topic at LuxePack this year in the Monaco Grimaldi Forum. One talk discussed vital considerations for brands who wish to create products in this category.
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...
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.
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…
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