The first leading flavor & fragrance house to join UEBT as a whole, Symrise has made strides in asserting its credentials when it comes to biodiversity conservation and ethical sourcing: two hot topics under the umbrella of sustainability.
Today the fragrance maker is debuting new olfaction sensor technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. International Flavors & Fragrances has worked with digital scent technology before, but the current partnership with Aryballe...
The year ahead is set to be as fast-paced as ever for the industry. Here are our top picks for the trends set to shape the European beauty market for 2019.
The clock is ticking on the closing date for entries to the 2019 Beauty Industry Awards. With last entries excepted no later than February 8th that leaves just three weeks to enter.
Looking ahead to 2019, the Cosmetics Design team has a packed year ahead for its subscribers, including new face-to-face events, webinars, special editions and in depth event coverage.
In our latest round up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight the latest cosmetics developments by Kao, advances in animal testing, bespoke beauty and intimate care.
Avon has announced its first K-beauty collection – a new and innovative range of products straight from Korea – the home of skincare innovation that will be introduced in Russia before and rolling out to other European markets in early 2019.
AllergyCertified has announced that it has given its first ever allergy certification to a raw material for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
During 2018 the Cosmetics Design team has had its eye on the big trends in an effort to determine what is going to be driving the industry in 2019. In this video we have combined our know-how to bring you a total of 20 trends to look out for in the Americas,...
If a new report from TABS is anything to go by beauty consumers are losing interest in social media as a go-to for purchasing decisions. Here we take a closer at the data and try to find out what is next.
Although the annual TABS color cosmetics report indicated that consumers had less intention to buy, it appears that e-commerce and some drug stores are carving out a greater share of the retail market.
In partnership with the Korea-based beauty platform management company Bonne, Avon has developed a K Beauty product line. It’s an example of the direct sales beauty maker’s strategic decision to work with more industry partners and cater to regional market...
The beauty industry in the Middle East region is enjoying a similar story of growth to that of the global market. This guest article gives an overview of the key drivers in the region.
Everyone wants a slice of the fast-growing indie beauty market right now, and while it has never been easier to launch a brand, the competition is getting all the more fierce.
The current demand for personalisation will evolve into adaptive personalisation, according to one industry expert. What does this mean, and how can brands use it?
Skin care supplements and ingestible beauty products are on the rise. One market seeing strong innovation in this area is Israel. This guest article explores the trend.
We picked out our highlights from our experts’ insights during our recent webinar: “Personalisation and customised beauty: what’s next?” Discover some of the key points they covered in this Editor’s Spotlight.
Cosmetics Design is bringing you a new regular column, From The Editor’s Desk, designed to offer our readers a more in depth perspective on matters that are impacting our industry.
With the potential of the skin’s microbiome offering totally new avenues for formulation, product development and brand launches, our first Cosmetics Design Summit will be dedicated to Skin Microbiome Innovation.
With the online event taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 5 December, we’re in the final period to register for exclusive insights on customisation and personalised beauty from a standout panel of industry experts.
As the role Scandinavia plays in natural beauty continues to grow, the eyes of the industry will be on a the list for the top ten personalities in the region’s green beauty category.
In our round up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight the latest developments on Cannabis beauty in Australia, animal-free collagen, Halal’s appeal to non-Muslim consumers and more.
Kline Group’s Kline Pro Unit says that data it is publishing in a new report provides information about about the professional beauty salon category in the UK and Ireland that has never before been seen.
The first ever Indie Beauty Expo (IBE) to take place in Europe has just been wrapped up in London, a small event that showcased some of the leading brands targeting the market there.
The United Kingdom often plays out as the precursor to new cosmetic and personal care trends for the rest of Europe, and if Mintel research is right, men’s hair removal is set for further growth.
The organisers of next year’s Cosmoprof Bologna, one of the biggest global industry events, say that this year’s event has been carefully put together around the concept of sustainability.
While animal-derived ingredients are on the rise, these don’t cater to the huge potential for vegan beauty. Is the answer plant-based alternatives? We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight feature.
Consumers consistently demand more from their skin care and cosmetics products. In this dedicated feature, we ask whether multifunctionality still important, and what’s new?
Cross-industry lifestyle brands focus on the full spectrum of their consumers' world. Cosmetics and personal care brands are getting in on the lifestyle trend too by including products for beauty, wellness, fitness, stress, and more in their product...
Beauty brands are increasingly positioning themselves to align with consumers’ growing interest in physical exercise by creating products designed for an active lifestyle.
Active Beauty initially meant colour cosmetics you could wear in conditions where it would stay on the face, even when sweating. Now it has evolved in new directions, encompassing brands targeting sporty make-up wearers and safer natural brands.
BASF Personal Care says increasing its presence in sub-Saharan Africa allows it to respond to a personal care market that is “growing fast and holds great potential”.
From menstrual beauty, to the latest evolution in anti-pollution, to the trends defining the independent beauty market, we’ve gathered together everything you need to know about the latest beauty trends in November.
The wellness trend across consumer goods industries has seen new avenues to engage consumers emerge: is the potential of beauty that works with the rhythms of the menstrual cycle one such area? We explore in this Editor’s Spotlight feature.
Blue light, stress and pollution were among the skin stressors under scrutiny at in-Cosmetics Asia, where companies showcased the latest innovations to combat the effects of urban living.
In recent weeks, The Fragrance Foundation has hosted a Creatives panel event featuring a discussion with Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel, Founders of Atelier Cologne; and a Circle of Champions celebration, honoring Kate Oldham. Both events brought...
Lip care and lip color have grown in recent years; and some might say that lip products now comprise a stand-alone category—one that epitomizes the multifunctional formulations blurring the boundaries of beauty today. Here Cosmetics Design takes a closer...
What are the defining trends among independent beauty brands in Europe, and what is the current state of the indie beauty market in the region? We discovered key insights at last week’s Indie Beauty Expo in London.
Bulldog Skincare is one of the fastest growing men’s skincare brands in the UK, and here, its founder reveals their top picks for male grooming predictions for 2019: from vegan claims to diversity.
One market making a focus on innovating natural ingredients is Israel - including marine-related ingredients, a hyaluronic acid alternative, and natural preservatives. This guest article explores the trend.
Visitors to in-cosmetics Asia can experience the appeal of sensory enhancers first hand with the event’s special Spotlight On Sensory Enhancers as texture and scent become increasingly influential to consumers.
With countless new launches and product innovations, the natural and organic beauty market is brimming with opportunities for growth as Asian consumers continue to become more conscious about health and wellness.
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