Shifting consumer priorities was the thread running through many of this year’s Marketing Trends presentations at the in-cosmetics Global show in London, reports event consultant Imogen Matthews.
By Marie Magnan, Cosmed Regulatory Affairs Manager.
In this guest article, COSMED, the professional association of the cosmetic industry in France, takes a look at Korea’s impact onto cosmetics categories and how regulation works in the country.
The start of this month saw London play host to this year’s edition of in-cosmetics Global, a leading industry trade show bringing together professionals from across the supply chain. Here, we review the highlights from the European region.
Olixol, a plant culturing and research company, has announced the launch of ‘pioneering’ technology that enables the scalable production of pure, natural oils from plant cells.
NSF International says it is the first organization to off the cosmetics and personal care industry a dedicated product quality, safety and compliance verification service.
Nubiform, a new elastomer applicator solution from Porex, allows products to flow through its structure while also taking on unique 3D shapes and offering an anti-microbial protection: the company predicts it will be a packaging game-changer.
Late last month in New York City, CEW hosted a sold-out newsmaker forum featuring Jane Lauder, global brand president of Clinique—and, yes, granddaughter of Estée Lauder, founder of the skin care brand’s parent company. At the event, she explained how...
By Tatiana Gladenkova, a PhD research student, Moscow State University
In this guest article, Tatiana Gladenkova, a PhD research student at the Moscow State University, presents the findings of her research into the shifting nature of trade in the global cosmetics industry.
Ahead of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York City next month, Cosmetics Design checked in with Mark Dorfman of Biomimicry 3.8 to find out how and why cosmetic and personal care product innovations can benefit from what nature already knows.
CIDP, Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique, a Mauritius-based private and independent Contract Research Organisation (CRO), has announced a new study protocol for substantiating anti-pollution claims.
Ahead of her marketing trends presentation at in-cosmetics global in London this week, Dominque Assenat, who is head of color, beauty, and accessories at Peclers Paris, answered Cosmetics Design’s questions about all things Nordic and Korean.
As the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has asked Trading Standards to explore leading cosmetics companies for possible illegal marketing, we continued to talk to Dr. Julia Baines, Science Policy Adviser at PETA UK about the animal...
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show enjoyed a successful 10th edition earlier this year, welcoming 507 global exhibitors to Guangzhou.
Animal rights organisation, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has received confirmation that the UK government has asked Trading Standards to investigate several global cosmetics brands on claims relating to animal testing marketing.
This, according to Andrea Mitarotonda, head of R&D for the organic skin care brand Neal’s Yard Remedies. Ahead of his presentation on the green cosmetics market at in-cosmetics global next month in London, Mitarotonda spoke with Cosmetics Design about...
Whether from natural-first indie brands like Evelyn Iona or top beauty industry companies like L’Oréal, color cosmetics formulated partially or entirely with natural ingredients are gaining popularity. And effective all-natural color has arrived or is...
Market research company, Mintel, finds that while the Muslim population continues to grow in APAC, halal cosmetics players are seeking certification to enter the non-Muslim cosmetics sector.
The colour cosmetics market is probably the fastest moving beauty category thanks to new looks with each fashion season. But in recent years it has been the US market that has provided the inspiration.
By Belinda Carli, Director, The Institute of Personal Care Science
In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Belinda Carli of the Institute of Personal Care Science, reveals what consumers are really looking for when it comes to customisation.
The two companies formed a joint venture ten years ago and this month in Tennessee brought together partners, distributors, customers, local officials, employees, and the press to mark the anniversary and imagine the future.
A major European event for the beauty and personal care industry is set to open its doors tomorrow, with two concurrent shows running throughout the weekend.
Sederma, a high-performance ingredients and technologies company, has announced a EUR 10 million investment into its facility in Le Perray en Yveline, France.
At our recent anti-pollution forum, we gathered industry experts to discuss the global rising trend. Here, we look back at some of the top questions submitted by listeners on the subject of the regulatory considerations around the trend.
The announcement of the new cohort came yesterday, which was, as luck would have it, International Women’s Day. It’s the second year running of the company initiative to support women founders, and this time the participating brand leaders come from all...
The colour cosmetics category has never been more dynamic or more diverse, and still underscores lots of opportunity. And the latest Cosmetics Design special newsletter focuses on what is happening worldwide
In our first Cosmetics Design Asia special newsletter of the year, we are focusing on evolving trends and industry developments that impact the growing colour cosmetics sector in APAC.
As the beauty and fitness partnership is gaining traction amongst active consumers, we continue our conversation with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel to look at why brands are creating make up solutions...
A week ago Monday, the Personal Care Products Council convened a panel, as part of the organization’s annual meeting, to discuss the ramifications that the new Presidential administration’s legislative endeavors and policies will have on the cosmetics...
2017 is going to be exciting, but challenging for beauty and personal care companies as they adjust to rapidly changing consumer behavior. How consumers shop, explore, and discover brands is being reinvented and fast. Here are my picks for the biggest...
Thirty years ago the US Congress declared March to be Women’s History Month. It’s a public celebration that industry influencers like the beauty subscription company Birchbox and Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand would be remiss to overlook.
As consumers and brands alike have recognised the connection between fitness and beauty in recent years, we spoke to Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, to see how this trend is developing.
The biotech firm has been forging strategic partnerships across sectors and making headway in the cosmetics and personal care industry for some time. Now, Amyris has its new Biossance branded skin care line at select Sephora doors.
By Catherine Apolinario, Cosmed Regulatory Affairs Manager
In this guest article from COSMED, the professional association of the cosmetic industry in France, we take a look at the changing regulation surrounding the preservative MI or MIT: Methylisothiazolinone.
Specialty chemicals player Clariant has opened a new facility in Toulouse, France, dedicated as the headquarters and laboratories to its active ingredients for personal care.
New leadership took over the United States not two months ago, and already executive orders, emerging policy platforms, and the pandemonium of an experiment in business-tycoon-as-government-official have warranted a new level of coverage in a cosmetics...
Consumer demand for more tailored and personalised beauty and personal care products is impacting every aspect of product development, from packaging through to formulation and beyond. Here we take a look at some recent developments.
Market research company, Mintel, reveals that active beauty is set to be a dominant trend in 2017, as companies invest in tools and applications that encourage consumers to focus on health, fitness and beauty.
Canada-based augmented reality beauty player Modiface has launched a new technology that aims to match up optimal make-up to suit different lighting conditions.
in-cosmetics, a B2B events series for personal care ingredients, has announced its collaboration with SpecialChem, the B2B digital marketing company specializing in chemicals and materials.
Major global specialty chemicals company Evonik has acquired a specialty additives business, in a move that it believes will benefit its cosmetics profile.
By Belinda Carli, director of The Institute of Personal Care Science
Customization is set to be one of the biggest trends for personal care in 2017 – so just what does it mean to the Personal Care industry and what should brands and formulators be doing to customise their offerings? Here are a few options to consider…
bareMinerals has launched a new campaign to highlight the expansion of its foundation range to include 12 new shades, allowing the brand to better cater to a more diverse consumer base.
It’s time again for Two Views on one compelling beauty topic—in this installment, Cosmetics Design asked two indie makeup brand founders how they’re creating natural color cosmetics that work.
