Cosmetics

Cruelty Free International can certify cruelty-free brands and companies in cosmetics and personal care through its Leaping Bunny program (Photo: Cruelty Free International)

SCS FORMULATE 2019

Cruelty Free International: Leaping Bunny certification is soaring

By Kacey Culliney


Demand for certified cruelty-free cosmetics has soared in recent years, and with more than 200 Leaping Bunny applications in the process with Cruelty Free International this will only continue, says its head of certification services.

The unit uses spray-drying technology to transform active ingredients into dry form (Getty Images)

Silab powers up preservative-free powder unit

By Kacey Culliney

Silab has kickstarted operations at its newly completed preservative-free powder production unit, a move it says aligns well with market expectations and consumer demands.

Fragrances represent 75% of Spanish luxury beauty spend - Getty Images

Fragrances core behind ‘loyal’ luxury beauty in Spain

By Kacey Culliney

Spanish customers are highly loyal in luxury beauty, particularly fragrances, but there’s scope to develop business further through aspirational, value-driven branding and wider distribution, says Kantar Worldpanel.

Multifunctional color cosmetics go the next level

Special Newsletter: Colour Cosmetics

Multifunctional color cosmetics go the next level

By Simon Pitman

Since the advent of BB creams, multifunctional color cosmetic products have evolved to the point where almost every product in the category has various claims.

13 women entrepreneurs accepted into Sephora Accelerate 2018

13 women entrepreneurs accepted into Sephora Accelerate 2018

By Deanna Utroske

Sephora has been running its Accelerate program for women brand founders and startup leaders for three years now. This week, the company announced the 13 women selected to participate in the 2018 edition of the program—they represent brands innovating...

Not all glitter is created equal

Not all glitter is created equal

By Deanna Utroske

Before the sparkle goes the way of microbeads, many ingredient makers and beauty manufacturers are spotlighting safer alternatives. Cosmetics Design checked in with Kelly Dobos of Sun Chemical--one such company who's doing just that--to learn more.

Coty personal beauty assistant launches on Amazon Echo Show

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Coty personal beauty assistant launches on Amazon Echo Show

By Deanna Utroske

The multinational cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance company is debuting its Amazon Echo skill Let’s Get Ready for all Echo devices this month. Voice services, chat bots, and virtual assistant tools like this are on the rise; and Coty is an early...

Shiseido Americas acquires biomaterial tech company Olivo Laboratories

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Shiseido Americas acquires biomaterial tech company Olivo Laboratories

By Deanna Utroske

This month, the personal care and cosmetics company announced having bought “substantially all of the assets of Olivo Laboratories,” a venture led by CEO Amy Schulman. The deal includes Olivo’s so-called second-skin technology, which Shiseido plans to...