A complete shift in the safety assessment of chemicals will be necessary if the EU is to uphold its ‘animal testing as a last resort’ policy under the European Chemicals Agency’s REACH regulation – a critical aspect to maintaining the wider cosmetics...
Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever are forming a global beauty consortium to co-develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system for cosmetics.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from August 2021 shows interest in the most popular beauty brands on TikTok, Unilever’s patent on post-consumer resin coloured packaging, and The Hut Group’s acquisition of Cult Beauty.
Personal care major Unilever has developed sustainable black packaging made from layered post-consumer resin materials, breathing new life into plastic previously treated as waste.
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.
Several beauty and personal care majors have joined 100+ businesses in signing a statement from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation calling for recycling costs and responsibilities to be extended to industry.
Personal care major Unilever is ramping up its refill and reuse trials in UK retailers, adding a ‘return on the go’ system for convenient in-store collection and return of pre-filled stainless-steel bottles across key brands.
Personal care major Unilever will acquire US-headquartered direct-to-consumer (D2C) premium skin care brand Paula’s Choice, bringing it under its growing prestige portfolio.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from May 2021 shows interest in the fragrance potential of essential oils, Unilever’s patent-pending vegan replacement for carmine red and research from Beiersdorf and Norway dismissing digital blue...
A study claims that changing consumer attitudes towards the environment and a strong green marketing mix have raised purchase interest in Unilever’s Love, Beauty and Planet among Indonesian.
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Personal care major Unilever has developed a whitening kit for teeth that combines a film containing a photosensitiser and an actinic light source for simple and efficient use at home.
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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Unilever and its prestige brand Hourglass have developed a vegan carmine alternative after years of supplier collaboration – a patent-pending innovation it plans to open-source in the coming year, says the global vice president of R&D for prestige.
Personal care major Unilever has finalised the separation of its smaller beauty and personal care brands, now set to operate under a standalone business ‘Elida Beauty’ where executives will decide next moves for generating growth.
Unilever-owned professional hair care brand TIGI has revamped its flagship Bed Head brand to plug consumer and hairdresser needs and expectations, including a sharper focus on texture and volume.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a zinc salt-based toothpaste that it says can deliver more than just oral care benefits, lowering blood pressure via enhanced nitrate reductase activity.
Beauty inclusivity has soared into the spotlight in recent years and whilst many brands have changed advertising, upgraded product formulations and shifted social messaging, it remains a complex area to navigate, says a consumer analyst at GlobalData.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from February 2021 shows interest in Unilever’s beauty divestiture plans, the CosIng listing of natural whole-hemp CBD and research into sustainability and active skin care trends amidst COVID-19.
Personal care major Unilever is revamping its packaging and advertising to remove the descriptor ‘normal’ in a move aimed at fuelling inclusivity and positivity across its global portfolio to align better with consumer expectations.
Personal care major Unilever has begun the process of separating out some of its smaller beauty and personal care brands as part of a portfolio reshuffle that will also see potential acquisitions in prestige beauty, according to its CEO.
Personal care major Unilever has reported a net sales drop for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020, though its CEO remains pleased with the company’s resilience and volume-based growth.
Personal care major Unilever has set aside more money to conduct business with suppliers owned or managed by under-represented groups, including those led by women and people with disabilities.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from December 2020 shows interest in trend predictions and reflections, industry noise on EU animal testing regulations and microbiota-targeted innovation from Unilever.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a topical composition using natural monoterpenoids from thyme and pine that it says can balance and restore microbiota diversity of the skin, particularly in amenable skin that presents conditions like...
Personal care major Unilever wants to obtain a non-binding advisory vote on its climate transition action plan from shareholders – a move it says should deepen engagement and transparency on securing a more sustainable future.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from November 2020 shows interest in ongoing research around the anti-viral role of mouthwash during COVID-19, sustainable innovation from Garnier and expert insight into Brexit.
Consumer goods major Unilever has completed the unification of its Anglo-Dutch legal structure in a move it says will future-proof business by enabling greater flexibility on strategic portfolio updates.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to challenge beauty business globally, and another look at the financials shows certain majors and categories continue to fare better than others.
Unilever has communicated promising preliminary findings on research it commissioned for the use of Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwash as a preventative measure against viral transmission of COVID-19.
Procter & Gamble, Unilever, L’Oréal and Avon are among signatories of an open statement claiming the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and its Board of Appeal is undermining the EU animal testing ban on cosmetics - a claim the agency refutes.
Personal care major Unilever has reported a net earnings dip for the third quarter of 2020 despite signs of volume-led growth across the business, particularly in skin cleansing.
Blue light exposure has risen in importance as consumers spend more time on laptops and mobile phones during COVID-19 lockdowns and working-from-home models, and so the beauty industry must ramp-up education on potential risks, says Unilever’s global...
Personal care major Unilever has developed a rinse-off shampoo formulation targeting dandruff that acts quicker, enabling reduced shower or bath time to appeal to sustainable living.
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Unilever, REN, Beiersdorf, Bulldog Skincare and Beauty Kitchen are all dedicated to continued innovation around durable beauty with TerraCycle’s spin-off Loop, but each brand says there remain challenges ahead.
Personal care major Unilever has reported a slight dip in total net sales for the first half of 2020 but a 10% surge in net income, largely driven by a strong performance across its hygiene business.
TerraCycle spin-off Loop has launched its UK pilot e-commerce platform in partnership with Tesco, offering a selection of personal care and beauty brands in waste-free, reusable packaging.
Personal care major Unilever will pool €1 billion into a dedicated fund to accelerate efforts to combat climate change and protect nature and has pledged to hit zero net emissions across all products by 2039.
Consumer goods major Unilever will unify its split Anglo-Dutch legal structure into a single parent company in the UK – a move set to future-proof business, especially important during COVID-19, its CEO says.
A compilation of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from May 2020 shows significant interest in COVID-19 skin research, and high engagement on in-depth analysis around changing beauty opportunities amid coronavirus and morphed retail landscapes.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the face of beauty business as we know it, and a dig into the financials shows some majors and categories have weathered the storm better than others.
Unilever has reported flat sales for the first quarter of 2020 and withdrawn its full-year outlook amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, though beauty and personal care turnover rose by almost 2%.
A compilation of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from March 2020 shows interest in scientific and brand innovation, as well as the ongoing industry response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Personal care major Unilever is working with the UK government on a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a microbiome balancing formula using a prebiotic binder for lotions, body washes, deodorants and toothpastes, among other products.
Unilever has reported a net profit decline for 2019, with a clear slowdown in North Africa, Middle East and Turkey, but says prestige beauty and skin care should stimulate future growth.
Personal care major Unilever will slash use of virgin plastic in half by 2025, cutting use completely or using alternatives such as cardboard, bamboo and recycled materials.
L'Oréal and Unilever are within the 19-strong One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) business coalition, set up to drive sustainable agriculture throughout global supply chains.
Brand extensions and format innovations have fuelled growth for Unilever’s beauty and personal care unit for the second quarter of 2019, but more must be done to bolster sales, its CEO says.
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