Colombia-based CBD beauty brand Kuida wants to ramp up retail presence in Europe following its successful push into Spain but says a science-first strategy with consumer education will be needed.
Building on the multi-brand specially beauty concept popularized by retailers large and small, like Sephora, Ulta, Credo, and Beauty Heroes, Mozzafiato is curating Italian Beauty brands for the US market and reaching consumers both online and in store....
Natural beauty specialist Weleda will kickstart a worldwide campaign to drive uptake of its top-selling calendula baby care range, targeting expectant mothers and new parents.
Beiersdorf says it is hopeful of Asia-wide success for its new skin care brand, which was developed specifically to address ‘high beauty standards’ of South Korean consumers, with China a particular target.
Digital marketing and communications agency The Beauty Makers has launched a brand incubator to help build out future innovation-led companies in an increasingly competitive but exciting space, its founding partner says.
Algorithm specialist What’s In My Jar has developed a digital tool that recommends minimalist and gentle skin care routines based on irritation risk and effectiveness of products – a move that might help industry rethink its approach to sensitive...
Eco-friendly hair care startup Planet Friendly Beauty will expand into Europe next year, developing a raft of new products in the coming years like shampoo bars, waterless hair care and simplified scalp care, says its founder – the co-founder and CEO...
International beauty major L’Oréal is set to launch a digital version of the shade finder technology behind its customised foundation Le Teint Particulier by Lancôme – a move it says will broaden access to this inclusive beauty offering.
International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a line of solid shampoo bars under its Garnier brand that it is launching across Europe, a move it says takes the green alternative squarely into mass beauty.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, CEO of bespoke perfumery Maison 21G discusses her consumer-centric approach to the retail journey online and offline, as well as how the perfume industry is set to undergo considerable change.
In her Indie Beauty Profile Ester Larrosa, Founder and Formulator at Hyalurgie, shares the background and beginning of a luxury-basics skin care brand, which she expects to resonate with consumers over 40.
UK indie skin care brand MuLondon will continue its stand for environmental and societal change, expanding slowly to drive a bigger impact in the beauty category, its founder says.
Video-sharing platform TikTok is a promising space for beauty brands – big and small – to build up meaningful communities and consumer buzz in an increasingly saturated market, say the company's brand partnership managers.
Beauty shoppers are responding much better to playful online promotions amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis because they’re looking for fun, says the founder of an e-commerce promotion tool.
Japanese cosmetics conglomerate Shiseido Company has announced a refill service for its flagship serum and a new planet-friendly lip palette with the launch of its new Sustainable Beauty Actions (SBAS) initiative.
Special Edition: Personalised Beauty in a Digital Revolution
International beauty major L’Oréal is primed to launch its AI at-home personalised cosmetics device Perso, starting with a beta version of its customised lipstick variant in the first quarter of 2021.
The founder of direct-to-consumer (D2C) hair care startup Chāmpo says it’s an exciting time to innovate in a category that has traditionally lacked creativity, as consumers seek out high performance, modern and visually aesthetic brands.
Luxury British retailer Harrods has opened its first 'H Beauty' specialist store in the UK – a move set to solidify its position and long-term vision on upgrading how consumers shop for cosmetics, says an expert.
UK startup Fussy has developed a line of refillable plant-based deodorants packed in modern, durable containers that aim to create fresh appeal in bathroom sustainability, its founders say.
Leg care specialist Legology is expanding into Harrods’ latest luxury retail concept H Beauty – a move set to stretch the brand’s UK presence even further and contribute to wider global expansion goals.
Cosmeceutical brand Dermalogica has launched a new multi-functional product that can be personalised to suit different skin needs and concerns that have emerged during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
French direct-to-consumer cosmetics startup Typology is only 18 months old but growing up fast in a hyper-competitive cosmetics scene it has vowed to ‘demystify’ with minimalist ingredient lists and a matching genderless aesthetic.
Direct-to-consumer skin care brand Symbiome will debut a product range formulated with postbiotics sourced from plants from the Brazilian Amazon, aimed at restoring and rebuilding resilience in the modern microbiome.
New Zealand-based Organic Riot is eyeing huge opportunities in mature beauty markets such as the US, where it believes its emphasis on sustainability and traceability has helped it to stand out in a saturated natural and organic skin care market.
International beauty major L’Oréal has designed a means to manufacture custom-made hair dye kits, integrating e-commerce orders from consumers directly into a smart robotic filling system.
Scottish floral water brand Seilich has built its entire model on biodiversity balance and giving back to the environment – a way of doing business that all beauty companies should take on, according to its founder.
Tech start-up Beauty Matching Engine is using artificial intelligence and big data to offer beauty brands and retailers highly personalised white-label retail models to optimise business.
Czech Republic start-up Moia Elixirs has developed a cannabidiol-infused nanofiber face mask that activates on contact with water and boasts 97% absorption – technology it says will significantly advance possibilities in skin care.
The travel and hospitality industries have been drastically impacted by stay-at-home and social distancing guidelines. To help airlines, cruise lines, hotels, and other travel service providers return to business, the amenities and spa brand Michelle...
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sit down with Petronille Houdart from Sequential Skin to discuss the importance of microbiome testing when it comes to skin care personalisation.
Two former L’Oreal Group executives have founded a make-up brand to cater to the ethnically diverse group of consumers within the niche but growing halal market.
The founder of a skin care start-up believes that understanding the skin microbiome may play a more important role than genetics when it comes to personalising skin care.
Algorithm specialist What’s In My Jar has developed an online tool that recommends sunscreens based on skin type, lifestyle and budget – helping consumers navigate clunky, cryptic and often misleading labels built on outdated regulations, its CEO says.
The multinational beauty maker has been previewing the Adapt Sync product line since 2019; and now Avon has published a study on what women worldwide know and how they think about menopause.
Paris-based personalised perfume workshop The Alchemist Atelier is on a mission to normalise customised fragrances – aiming to get its ‘scent creator’ device into as many homes as possible.
International bath and body brand Rituals has expanded its natural offering with a body care line – part of a wider push towards maximised use of naturals, its travel retail director says.
International beauty major L’Oréal will launch a hand care travel kit combining La Roche-Posay and Biotherm products to target post-COVID concerns around hygiene and protection whilst travelling.
Indie brand La Fervance has developed its first clean skin care product – a gold dust-infused facial mask targeting the luxury beauty market that it wants to take global.
Scottish skin tech firm Cutitronics has expanded into Europe just ahead of its white-label commercial launch as it pushes forward with the goal of partnering with prestige beauty brands in the region.
Beauty retailer and pharmacy chain A.S. Watson is pushing forward with multiple sustainability initiatives but says meeting consumer consumers expectations in terms of product design and cost remains a challenge.
Monroe Skincare is primed to re-launch this summer after an extensive facelift from two beauty moguls who have morphed the brand into a simple, shareable and genderless skin care range.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a digital labelling system that scores the environmental and social impact of a product from A to E and has kickstarted use on Garnier hair care products in France.
New York indie brand CHRŌM Toothpolish wants to take its line of coloured, glittered, glow-in-the-dark and whitening tooth polishes deeper into Europe, as it works on building an entirely new cosmetics category, its founder says.
Special Edition: Sustainable Sourcing and Waste Reducation
Biotech startup Kaffe Bueno says its coffee oil made from waste grounds can replace argan and rosehip in cosmetic formulas and believes the bean has plenty more active ingredients to offer.
Beauty innovation during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic should continue, but it must be centred on sustainability because the health of people and planet is now front of mind, say brand owners.
Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler has signed a license agreement with prestige perfume and cosmetics specialist Interparfums to launch fragrance products worldwide.
Special Edition: Sustainable sourcing and waste reduction
UK indie brand Beauty Kitchen has launched a refillable organic hand sanitiser spray, providing an alternative to single-use plastic products it says are littering the market during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
French beauty major L’Oréal has finished co-developing paper-based cosmetic tubes with global packaging firm Albéa and launched the first eco-responsible variant under its La Roche-Posay brand.
French beauty brand Nuxe has developed a line of facial cleansing products made with rose floral water, working with natural fragrance specialist TechnicoFlor for the scent.
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