Top 5 most-read stories November 2022: L’Oréal skin science, Superdrug own-brand launch and future sustainable trends

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A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from November 2022 shows interest in L’Oréal’s skin science research around tightness and UV protection, Superdrug own-brand makeup launch and future sustainable beauty trends.

A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from November 2022 shows interest in L’Oréal’s skin science research around tightness and UV protection, Superdrug own-brand makeup launch and future sustainable beauty trends.

L’Oréal skin science

Stanford University and L’Oréal teamed up to investigate skin tightness, looking at how mechano-receptors sent signals upon the application of topicals.

L’Oréal also detailed research based on a year-long study in Brazil looking at the importance of daily, full-spectrum UV protection to protect against signs of photoageing.

Retail moves and sustainable trends

UK beauty retailer launched its own-brand makeup range Studio London in a move designed to provide better accessibility to all consumers.

A senior futurologist also discussed how the shift towards cold showering amidst the ongoing climate crisis should spur innovation in the beauty industry.

A Lush executive also spoke about the power of hiring activists if the beauty industry wanted to create true sustainable change.

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Top 5 most-read stories November 2022: L’Oréal skin science, Superdrug own-brand launch and future sustainable trends
Top 5 most-read stories November 2022: L’Oréal skin science, Superdrug own-brand launch and future sustainable trends

A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from November 2022 shows interest in L’Oréal’s skin science research around tightness and UV protection, Superdrug own-brand makeup launch and future sustainable beauty trends.

L’Oréal skin science

Stanford University and L’Oréal teamed up to investigate skin tightness, looking at how mechano-receptors sent signals upon the application of topicals.

L’Oréal also detailed research based on a year-long study in Brazil looking at the importance of daily, full-spectrum UV protection to protect against signs of photoageing.

Retail moves and sustainable trends

UK beauty retailer launched its own-brand makeup range Studio London in a move designed to provide better accessibility to all consumers.

A senior futurologist also discussed how the shift towards cold showering amidst the ongoing climate crisis should spur innovation in the beauty industry.

A Lush executive also spoke about the power of hiring activists if the beauty industry wanted to create true sustainable change.

Click through to read more…

1. Predict and indluence: Stanford University and L’Oréal investigating skin tightness
1. Predict and indluence: Stanford University and L’Oréal investigating skin tightness (RunPhoto/Getty Images)

US-based Stanford University and international beauty major L’Oréal are investigating skin tightness, looking at how mechano-receptors send signals into the neural circuit upon application of a topical.

2. A ‘wise’ move: Superdrug launches budget own-brand makeup range Studio London
2. A ‘wise’ move: Superdrug launches budget own-brand makeup range Studio London

UK beauty retailer Superdrug unveiled a budget own-brand makeup range designed to provide better accessibility for consumers.

3. L’Oréal research: Daily full-spectrum UV protection offers ‘significant improvement’ to photoageing signs
3. L’Oréal research: Daily full-spectrum UV protection offers ‘significant improvement’ to photoageing signs (andresr/Getty Images)

L’Oréal presented findings from a one-year long study in Brazil that showed daily protection against the entire UV spectrum, including ultra-long UVA, can help slow signs of photoageing across all skin phototypes and ancestry.

4. Water watch! Cold showers are here, industry must innovate – futurologist
4. Water watch! Cold showers are here, industry must innovate – futurologist (Grigorev_Vladimir/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A senior futurologist says the beauty and personal care industry must upgrade and innovate formulas and products to empower consumers to take shorter, colder showers.

5. Lush exec: ‘If you want to make change, hire activists’
5. Lush exec: ‘If you want to make change, hire activists’ (coldsnowstorm/Getty Images)

The head of earth care strategy at Lush says the beauty industry should hire activists if it wants to accelerate true environmental and sustainable change.