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…
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.
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?
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).
Beyond the mainstream, a spectrum of specialised niches is flourishing. From taboo beauty to ‘ugly’ beauty, we've rounded up 6 brands that have been innovating in niche beauty categories...
Marine ingredients such as microalgae and seaweed are a sustainable, upcycled and efficacious ingredient option being used in more topical and ingestible cosmetics products. Find out more on the latest developments…
Mintel’s expert beauty and personal care analysts took us on a tour around the innovation zone. Learn more about some of the most forward-thinking brands and concepts in the cosmetics industry right now.
As consumers place more demand on beauty and personal care brands to meet their ethical expectations, we spoke to an expert about the evolution of schemes that are designed to prove this commitment…
From busting myths to greenwashing and MoCRA changes, ahead of this week’s InCosmetics Global show in Paris, we spoke to Mojgan Moddaresi, the MD of Personal Care Regulatory Ltd., about some of the key global issues in regulations right now…
We spoke to sustainable period care brand Mooncup about its new retail partnership with Asda, disrupting the period care market, and whether women will still use tampons and pads in 20 years time…
The 55th edition of international beauty trade show Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has just closed. According to the organiser, this year’s show attracted 248,500 visitors from 150 countries.
The Dutch lifestyle and personal care company Rituals Cosmetics reached a record-breaking year in 2023 and enjoyed huge global expansion. Here the brand’s CEO shares five insights…
To highlight Rare Disease Day on 29th February, French cosmetics and pharmaceutical business Pierre Fabre Laboratories, shared more on its work to address rare childhood diseases, which it said affects more than 200 million children worldwide.
We spoke to CTPA director-general Dr Emma Meredith about what's inside the manifesto and why the trade association has chosen to focus on these topics.
What's been selling well in the beauty and personal care market? Our in-depth update reveals how some of Europe’s biggest beauty and personal care companies are performing…
To think of your favourite perfume in a purely scientific manner can dampen the magic a little, but it seems there is a formula when it comes to engaging the senses – and AI is giving perfumers a tool with which to find it.
French beauty company L’Occitane Group has recorded sales of €843.4m in its third quarter, up by 19.5%, which was mainly attributed to a 199% increase in sales from the Sol de Janeiro brand.
We spoke to Dr Emma Meredith, director-general for the UK industry body CTPA (Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association), on what she views as the major challenges for the cosmetics and fragrance industry in the UK and beyond for the year ahead…
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and Cosmetics Europe have launched the COSMILE Europe app to give consumers instant, scientifically supported information on the ingredients in their cosmetics and personal care products.
The physicochemical properties of palm-oil-derived waxes may offer alternatives to animal and petroleum products for cosmetic formulations, says a new study from Colombia.
The dupe beauty trend is playing out throughout the beauty industry, and according to the latest survey results from market intelligence player Mintel, it is having a favorable impact on more affordable makeup brands.
We spoke to CEO and co-founder of microbiome testing company Sequential, Olivier Worsley, about the latest developments in the growing feminine intimate care sector.
To find out more about the state of animal testing in Brazil, Cosmetics Design USA spoke with Dr. Gavin Maxwell, safety science advocacy lead at Unilever’s Safety & Environmental Assurance Centre, who discusses how progress is being made towards non-animal...
The partnership agreement seeks to further expand the reach of successful adidas Active Skin and Mind Range products into China after its European launch last year.
To celebrate ‘Plastic-free July’, we spoke to Stephenson – a pioneering manufacturer of solid formats – about its latest innovations and how sustainability continues to drive sales.
From fragrance to cosmetics, personal care products and more, there’s a wide range of new product launches that have been released in the last few weeks. Check out this month’s Launch Pad roundup to review the options that can help consumers have a sensational...
CosmeticsDesign took a tour through the INDIE 360 Pavilion and learned a great deal about some of the most innovative products and ingredients featured at this year’s Suppliers’ Day show.
As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?
We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.
The latest innovations skin testing such as multiphoton tomography and fluorescence-lifetime imaging will help to enhance cosmetic claim support, says one cosmetics expert.
The Israel government’s ministries of Health and Economy have agreed to a solution that will open up the country’s market for beauty and personal care products to international businesses.
Natural and organic labelling claims, certification and branding are confusing enough even for industry professionals, so imagine how consumers feel. We spoke to Ecovia Intelligence-founder Amarjit Sahota to find out how things can be simplified.
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