The US-headquartered colour cosmetics brand has big plans for a full European takeover after seeing sales jump up by 91% year-on-year in its last fiscal year results.
From a luxury dog perfume to a peptide serum inspired by neuromodulator injectables, meet the latest beauty and personal care innovations that have launched this month…
As part of the beauty brand’s global campaign against intimate partner violence, it has commissioned a white paper to help find better solutions to this issue.
As more beauty shoppers demand proof of product efficacy, we spoke to the CEO of beauty tech company Cydolia about its work with Lancôme and how it’s aiming to make skin care “more personalised, predictive, and scientifically driven than ever before.”
The cosmetics industry has been viewed as a major perpetrator when it comes to allowing microplastics to infiltrate water supplies, but one UK-based company believes it has found a solution.
As more beauty brands explore unexpected partnerships, the Dutch beauty and wellness company Rituals Cosmetics has signed up to supply bath and body care to Disneyland’s official hotel in Hong Kong.
LVMH has released its first photo of Rihanna as the face of its Parfums Christian Dior scent J’adore. Here’s why the brand has chosen to work with the pop icon…
With 3.4m followers on TikTok and partnerships with a host of beauty brands, we asked influencer Ami Charlize for her tips on connecting with a Gez Z audience and building a dedicated community.
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...
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…
New consumer research from Avon has given fresh insights on the skin minimalism trend, influencer fatigue & the ever-growing popularity of dupe products…
Yesterday the UK beauty brand P.Louise broke records for the most revenue generated on TikTok Shop by a UK brand – earning £1.6 million in 24 hours. We asked founder Paige Williams for her top tips on selling through the ever-popular channel…
The French multinational has reported a 5.3% rise in sales for the second quarter of 2024, but this was below expectations and the slowest quarter since the start of 2022...
As more luxury goods companies experience sales declines, one contributing factor is that wealthy Chinese consumers are no longer buying these products. We spoke to China ecommerce accelerator Azoya to find out more...
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.
As biotechnology becomes more prominent in sourcing ingredients for cosmetics formulations, we reveal some of the pioneering businesses that are disrupting the cosmetics ingredients sector…
The French firm saw declines across categories such as fashion and wines & spirits, while its cosmetics & perfumes division and selective retailer Sephora continued to drive sales in the first half of 2024.
What have been some of the key issues in the beauty and personal care so far in 2024? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories on CosmeticsDesign-Europe so far this year…
The market for female-focused, tech-driven health products, AKA ‘femtech’, is predicted to grow beyond its current focus on reproductive health, according to industry analysts. We explore what’s around the corner for this burgeoning sector of personal...
Gen Alpha, AKA the ‘Sephora Kids’, has taken a keen interest in beauty, which has sparked much debate throughout 2024. We look at some of the brands that have since made it their mission to responsibly market their products to younger customers.
Sun protection is increasingly becoming an integral part of the skincare routines of those with melanin-rich skin. What’s happening in this innovative sector?
We are already more than mid-way through 2024, which makes it a good time to assess some of the trends that have impacted the beauty and personal care industries on a global scale so far this year...
In-real-life popup experiences continue to be a strong bet for beauty and personal care businesses that want to raise their brand profile, launch a new product and generally attract new loyal customers. But what do brands need to know before they invest...
According to European Union officials, the long-awaited Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR) may not be revised until 2025 or even beyond, due to internal disagreements.
Swiss beauty and fragrance ingredients company Givaudan has acquired b.kolormakeup & skincare (b.kolor) – an Italian beauty manufacturer that specialises in developing and producing finished colour cosmetics and skin care products.
What’s happening in the beauty and personal care industry at a global level? In the second part of our big-picture look at the industry, a beauty expert from Euromonitor shares exclusive insights.
The European Commission (EC) has issued a €15.9m fine to the ingredients company IFF for “obstructing” an inspection from regulators in 2023. The penalty had been lowered from the initial amount due to the company’s full cooperation on the matter.
As ever-changing EU regulations impact businesses that produce beauty and personal care ingredients and formulations, how will this affect the industry now and in the future?
With so many new environmental legislations in place in Europe and beyond, a new report boldly states that cosmetics companies need to transition away from using plastic in both formulations and packaging, or they will face long-term financial losses....
What’s happening in the beauty and personal care industry at a global level? Is the industry thriving? And what kinds of products are consumers currently favouring and why? A beauty expert from Euromonitor shares exclusive insights in part I of this big...
A ‘regulation tsunami’; the notion of essentiality, the potential para-cymene ban, and the plight of SMEs were all topics of focus for the opening day of Cosmetics Europe’s Annual Conference (CEAC).
