Japanese beauty group Shiseido’s decision to sell off three more brands in bid to focus on high-end skin care as its core category is a ‘no-brainer’, with beauty experts saying it is a smart decision to strengthen the company’s position in uncertain times.
Deciem-owned prestige skin care brand NIOD is launching into a dedicated corner at French department store La Samaritaine – a move the company hopes will push it into the spotlight to follow in the footsteps of sister brand The Ordinary.
Smashbox Cosmetics founder Davis Factor, a great-grandson of Max, says the pandemic has created more demand for “hardworking” make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Canadian firm Yooma Wellness has acquired UK cannabidiol specialist Vitality CBD in a deal set to deepen presence in Europe and beauty – a segment brimming with growth potential, its CEO says.
Prestige beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has developed a reusable pump device that simultaneously cools and dispenses product and a single-use cosmetic pad with a self-heating function and preloaded formulation.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has developed two products targeting post-acne marks under its derma brand Eucerin, stretching out capabilities of patented active Thiamidol and taking the company into new territory, say executives.
Extracts from the Southeast Asian tree Thanaka may offer natural alternatives for sun protection, according to a new systematic review from scientists at Jalan Universiti in Malaysia and Lancaster University in the UK.
Circular beauty startup Honestly it’s has developed a waterless, upcycled coffee scrub and is working on an orange peel waste variant to launch next year – products it wants to take mainstream and inspire other brands with.
Beauty brands and consumers are shifting away from the notion of ‘anti-ageing’, instead seeking out products that address specific skin care needs, says the head of skin care and innovation at Avon.
International video entertainment platform TikTok has soared into the beauty spotlight, driven by a plethora of highly engaged creators, and beauty brands will continue to jump aboard up as this rush continues, says Antonia Baildam, brand partnerships...
On this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we dive into ‘maskne’ with two experts to discuss how the rise in cases over the past year has turned the spotlight on the gaps in acne care.
Personal care major Unilever has reported a net sales rise for its second quarter (Q2) of 2021, with Europe growth rebounding and prestige beauty seeing continued success.
Beauty and personal care products that are inclusive with neutral messaging will firmly take centre stage as the new standard in skin care and makeup, likely prompting a retail re-think in coming months, according to GlobalData.
The fourth iteration of Shiseido’s best-selling Ultimune serum showcases the company’s research into the co-relation between blood circulation and skin health.
UK luxury brand ELEMIS is making another ‘digital-first’ debut into Singapore and Malaysia as it builds up its omnichannel retail strategy to pursue its goal of becoming the top British premium skin care brand in the world.
UK natural skin care startup Zero by Skin Academy has expanded onto online beauty retail major Feelunique, continuing its non-D2C growth plan to upscale across multiple channels and engage mass consumers.
The global beauty and personal care market is bouncing back from a difficult COVID-19 period, and skin care will be the frontrunner in future growth as consumers continue to prioritise ‘skinimalism’ routines, according to Euromonitor International.
Finland-based fermented skin care brand Circulove has developed a range of products it says fit into the wider trend towards sustainable holistic living – a rising area of opportunity for beauty, its CEO says.
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido has developed new technology to enhance the effectiveness of micellar water that it will launch with Clé De Peau Beauté starting from June 2021.
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Combining beauty tools with topicals for enhanced efficacy and improved usability is a gap in the market with plenty of promise that brands haven’t quite found yet, says Jo Barnard, founder and creative director of Morrama.
In this episode of Beauty Broadcast, we are exploring the huge potential stress-relieving adaptogens have in beauty as concerns for health and wellness mount during the pandemic, with expert insights from Mibelle Biochemistry and Pretti5.
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The cosmetics industry has significantly advanced in active ingredients and skin delivery systems over recent decades, but international standards and regulations are required as novel technologies continue to evolve, say researchers.
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International skin care major Beiersdorf and independent venture capital fund 9.5 Ventures have co-invested in Dutch beauty startup Routinely that launched its app and range of serums today.
Interest in topical and ingestible beauty products that support and even boost immunity is gaining traction, but what science can back up product developments and how much growth potential is there really in this space?
Artificial blue light from digital devices does not damage skin because the levels emitted during use are not enough to trigger harmful effects, says Beiersdorf – claims matched by a recent study from Norway.
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Advancing digital tools that help men and women select suitable skin care products is a huge opportunity and brands should be doing everything to be as transparent and informative as possible, says Estella Benz, founder of Skin Match Technology.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has shuffled its leadership team with a CEO succession as it edges into 2021 after reporting an overall sales rise for the first quarter.
US luxury brand RéVive Skincare wants to expand its international footprint further and continue fast-paced product launches beyond North America, notably Eastern and Western Europe and the Middle East, its CEO says.
UK beauty consumers pared down skin care routines last year, adopting minimalist, back-to-basics approaches that led to a decline in overall prestige product sales, according to the NPD Group.
Combining products into skin concern-targeted kits is a smart strategy when trying to educate consumers on the importance of routines, says the retail brand manager of SkinCeuticals.
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High-resolution 2D facial imaging is a powerful tool when integrated into clinical trials or product development projects, particularly when working to cater to diverse skin types and tones, says Lisa DiNatale, senior manager for clinical efficacy and...
Prestige beauty major The Estée Lauder Companies will up its investment in mass functional beauty player Deciem, establishing terms for full ownership in three years – a move that will diversify it into the increasingly important masstige market, an expert...
London-based startup South West Brands is primed to launch its first two cannabidiol (CBD) beauty brands after raising enough capital to kickstart business, a move its CEO says is the start of plans to develop a house of compelling brands that can democratise...
Special Edition: Active skin care - protection and healing in a post-COVID world
Demands for natural, organic and effective beauty products developed for acne-prone and blemished skin are rising fast, particularly with the onset of COVID-19 and prolonged mask-wearing causing flare-ups, says the founder of French beauty brand Lady...
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Cell culture biotech startup Avant has launched a multifunctional protein for the active beauty market made from cultivated fish cells – an ingredient it says will carve out an entirely new segment in anti-ageing and protective skin care.
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Peptides are increasingly used as active beauty ingredients which has brought the bioavailability and stability of these amino acid chains under increased scrutiny, with many novel chemical and physical methods now being tested to improve these aspects,...
Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands like SHISEIDO and ELIXIR as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty.
Procter & Gamble-owned skin care brand SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives to deepen its bond with consumers in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Personal care major Beiersdorf is building a multidisciplinary technology centre at its headquarters site that will merge research, development and production in a move set to drive competition and future-proof innovation, its senior VP of supply chain...
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Beauty apps have fast become the go-to tool for mass consumers looking to better understand products and routines, but industry has made some obvious design mistakes and needs to re-shift thinking to grow long-term engagement, says Maria Semykoz, co-founder...
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Interest around bacterial cellulose in cosmetic applications is mushrooming, spurred by skin hydration and active compound delivery promise, but beauty research on this naturally occurring nanomaterial remains nascent, say researchers.
A newly launched Australian green beauty brand is aiming to develop a whole range of waterless beauty products to tap into what it believes is the next wave in the sustainable beauty movement.
A Singapore-based aesthetics firm has developed an 100% plant-based anti-bacterial facial mist that it claims can prevent maskne while hydrating and soothing the skin.
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London-based holistic wellness retailer The Organic Pharmacy recently opened a flagship concept store in Marylebone and has plans to edge deeper into the European market, according to its founder.
South East Asian fashion retailer FJ Benjamin Holdings (FJB) has recently expanded into beauty with the addition of cult skin care Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi is taking a pro-ageing approach with its latest serum which harnesses the power of phytonutrients to enhance the appearance of youthful skin rather than erase away wrinkles and lines.
European life sciences investment firm Seventure Partners has extended the final close of its second microbiome innovation fund and increased focus on advances in the skin microbiome space.
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System Akvile has developed a set of face care products and app for daily use on acne-prone skin – a system its founder says is a preventative and holistic alternative to ‘miracle’ claiming products.
Singapore skin care firm A DrBrand is looking to enter North America in 2021, and hoping to expand its presence in Europe, with its doctor-led products.
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![Pandemic created demand for make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients, says Smashbox founder. [Smashbox]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/smashbox-founder-davis-factor-tips-make-up-enriched-with-skin-care-ingredients-for-success/12738776-1-eng-GB/Smashbox-founder-Davis-Factor-tips-make-up-enriched-with-skin-care-ingredients-for-success.jpg)
![Vitality CBD has a wide range of cannabidiol oils and edibles and extensive range of beauty and personal care products [Image: Vitality CBD]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/23/yooma-wellness-acquires-vitality-cbd-edging-it-into-cannabis-beauty-space-further/12757697-1-eng-GB/Yooma-Wellness-acquires-Vitality-CBD-edging-it-into-cannabis-beauty-space-further.jpg)
![Estée Lauder says its two devices improve shelf-life and product efficacy - cooling and heating preloaded formulations upon application [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/20/estee-lauder-companies-patents-on-cooling-and-heating-beauty-devices/12754121-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-Companies-patents-on-cooling-and-heating-beauty-devices.jpg)
![Eucerin will launch two products under its acne-prone skin series Dermopure - a triple action serum and SPF 30 protective fluid [Image: Beiersdorf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/19/beiersdorf-eucerin-launches-post-acne-marks-dermopure-serum-and-spf-30-fluid/12748582-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-Eucerin-launches-post-acne-marks-Dermopure-serum-and-SPF-30-fluid.jpg)
![The Netherlands-based beauty startup has developed a three-in-one scrub made using upcycled coffee, packaged in 10g single-use compostable sachets [Image: Honestly it's]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/16/circular-beauty-startup-honestly-it-s-launches-upcycled-coffee-scrub-developing-waste-orange-peel-variant/12735700-1-eng-GB/Circular-beauty-startup-Honestly-it-s-launches-upcycled-coffee-scrub-developing-waste-orange-peel-variant.jpg)
![Consumers and industry instead will shift the conversation towards very specific skin benefits, some associated with ageing but others not [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/28/anti-ageing-skin-care-to-lose-traction-as-consumers-seek-skin-health-benefits-says-avon/12687008-1-eng-GB/Anti-ageing-skin-care-to-lose-traction-as-consumers-seek-skin-health-benefits-says-Avon.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/watch-maskne-gaps-in-acne-care-solutions-highlighted/12656330-1-eng-GB/WATCH-Maskne-Gaps-in-acne-care-solutions-highlighted.jpg)
![Skin care performed particularly well, with especially strong growth seen in Unilever's prestige beauty division [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/22/unilever-q2-2021-net-sales-rise-h1-results-sit-strong-particularly-in-prestige-beauty/12668871-1-eng-GB/Unilever-Q2-2021-net-sales-rise-H1-results-sit-strong-particularly-in-prestige-beauty.jpg)
![Gender-neutral products and branding will take over from 'unisex' offerings, targeting specific skin and lifestyle needs that hold wider appeal [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/21/gender-neutral-beauty-to-become-central-in-skin-care-makeup-says-globaldata/12665963-1-eng-GB/Gender-neutral-beauty-to-become-central-in-skin-care-makeup-says-GlobalData.jpg)
![Shiseido’s best-selling Ultimune serum showcases the company’s research into the co-relation between blood circulation and skin health. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/shiseido-s-latest-ultimune-serum-taps-into-breakthrough-research-on-blood-circulation/12633921-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-latest-Ultimune-serum-taps-into-breakthrough-research-on-blood-circulation.jpg)
![ELEMIS is making another ‘digital-first’ debut into Singapore and Malaysia as it builds up its omnichannel retail strategy. [ELEMIS]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/british-luxury-brand-elemis-bets-on-omnichannel-strategy-to-secure-bright-future-in-apac/12577239-1-eng-GB/British-luxury-brand-ELEMIS-bets-on-omnichannel-strategy-to-secure-bright-future-in-APAC.jpg)
![Zero by Skin Academy offered a range of 100% natural and vegan products packaged in fully-recyclable packaging [Image: Skin Academy/Zero]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/feelunique-adds-uk-natural-skin-care-startup-zero-by-skin-academy/12611447-1-eng-GB/Feelunique-adds-UK-natural-skin-care-startup-Zero-by-Skin-Academy.jpg)
![Growth in skin care sales worldwide will be led by Asia-Pacific, specifically China, but also fuelled by the ongoing e-commerce boom [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/23/global-beauty-personal-care-market-to-rebound-in-2021-with-skin-care-sales-hitting-151bn-by-2025-says-euromonitor/12587324-2-eng-GB/Global-beauty-personal-care-market-to-rebound-in-2021-with-skin-care-sales-hitting-151bn-by-2025-says-Euromonitor.jpg)
![Circulove has a range of four skin care products made using fermented ingredients and byproduct food-grade natural oils, packaged in airless bottles made from 30% of ocean plastic [Image: Circulove]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/14/fermented-beauty-startup-circulove-talks-eu-and-us-expansion-circular-beauty-and-fermentation-power/12562668-1-eng-GB/Fermented-beauty-startup-Circulove-talks-EU-and-US-expansion-circular-beauty-and-fermentation-power.jpg)
![Shiseido has developed new technology to enhance the effectiveness of micellar water. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/cle-de-peau-s-new-micellar-cleansing-water-to-feature-shiseido-s-new-make-up-removing-tech/12504118-1-eng-GB/Cle-De-Peau-s-new-micellar-cleansing-water-to-feature-Shiseido-s-new-make-up-removing-tech.jpg)
![The plethora of methods and technologies for advanced penetration of cosmetic ingredients will continue to evolve, fuelling a need to focus on regulations and standards [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/05/20/cosmetic-skin-delivery-systems-need-international-standards-and-regulations-say-researchers/12497150-1-eng-GB/Cosmetic-skin-delivery-systems-need-international-standards-and-regulations-say-researchers.jpg)
![Shiseido Company has highlighted its plans for its key brands as it focuses on building a powerful portfolio centred on skin beauty. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/16/shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-covid-19-slump/12182881-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-outlines-plans-for-key-brands-as-it-seeks-to-recover-from-COVID-19-slump.png)
![SK-II is reinforcing its e-commerce business with personalised beauty initiatives. [P&G / SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/sk-ii-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce/12161195-1-eng-GB/SK-II-turns-to-personalisation-to-forge-closer-consumer-connections-via-e-commerce.png)
![Green + Bare aiming to develop a whole range of waterless beauty products. [Green + Bare]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/waterless-beauty-the-next-eco-trend-as-consumers-look-for-next-step-in-sustainability-green-bare/12105693-1-eng-GB/Waterless-beauty-the-next-eco-trend-as-consumers-look-for-next-step-in-sustainability-Green-Bare.jpg)
![ONLY Group develops 100% plant-based anti-bacterial facial mist. [ONLY Group]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/only-group-develops-anti-bacterial-facial-mist-to-keep-maskne-at-bay/12101199-1-eng-GB/ONLY-Group-develops-anti-bacterial-facial-mist-to-keep-maskne-at-bay.jpg)
![FJB recently expanded into beauty to tap into the growing demand for skin care amid COVID-19. [Dr. Barbara Sturm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/01/19/fashion-retailer-fjb-bets-on-skin-care-brand-dr.-barbara-sturm-in-effort-to-diversify-business/12074370-1-eng-GB/Fashion-retailer-FJB-bets-on-skin-care-brand-Dr.-Barbara-Sturm-in-effort-to-diversify-business.jpg)
![Biologi takes ‘pro-ageing’ approach with latest serum launch. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-takes-pro-ageing-approach-with-latest-serum-launch/12089304-1-eng-GB/Biologi-takes-pro-ageing-approach-with-latest-serum-launch.jpg)
