Dove is stepping up its efforts in the body confidence arena once again, this time by asking brands and advertisers to sign up to its Body Image Pledge.
Increasing awareness among consumers about halal-certified products boosts the demand for Halal cosmetics and the fragrance sector, in particular, which is expected to generate the largest CAGR during the forecast period.
According to Mintel, only 3% of face care launches had the word ‘pollution’ in marketing last year, suggesting there is huge room for growth in this category. In the final part of our mini series, we consider what could be in store.
This summer the skin care and device brand commissioned a Harris Poll to assess how people globally feel about their skin and how skin conditions influence their social choices. Now, the results are in.
Anti-pollution has sped to the top of the industry’s agenda in recent years, particularly when it comes to skin care. Here, we present an analysis of the trend.
Anti-pollution has sped to the top of the industry’s agenda in recent years, particularly when it comes to skin care. Here, we present an analysis of the trend.
The in-cosmetics Asia trade event is ‘a celebration’ of the beauty and personal care industry and its innovative nature, according to the show’s organiser.
Bulldog, male grooming brand, has won an award from a major UK retailer for its ‘Original Moisturiser’ product - here, the brand gives us the lowdown on how to stay ahead.
The team behind the in-cosmetics trade events has revealed two new features set to enhance its offering at the upcoming in-cosmetics Global event in London.
At this month’s IFSCC event in Orlando, Florida, two suppliers incorporated VR technology into their booths to attract the attention of chemists and formulators. The experiences were quite different one from the other, and how VR can best serve the beauty...
A small hand-made vegan cosmetics company has been inundated with orders from around the globe after its Harry Potter-inspired make-up range gained huge interest online in the run up to Halloween.
Over the past months, Cosmetics Design has reported on the beauty business trends that continue to shape the industry. Here, we look back at a selection of that coverage.
Our special newsletter focus on sustainable manufacturing in beauty and personal care comes at a pertinent time: sustainability is high on the industry agenda, and the signs of this are everywhere.
Unilever has committed to adopt a new approach to advertising across every one of its brands: an elimination of any gender stereotypes. The company has been speaking out about its success so far.
The jewel in the crown of the Cosmoprof Worldwide portfolio is the Bologna event, and with just over four months to go until the 2017 event opens its doors, the programme is firming up.
Despite the raging success of You Tube beauty experts, it seems that when women want digital beauty advise, they turn to their favourite brands for inspiration.
Data gathered at the behest of Kari Gran, for the eco-luxe skin care and color cosmetics brand’s second annual Green Beauty Barometer Survey, indicates that millennial interest in naturals is huge and the mass market is falling short of consumer expectations.
Customisation, wellness and digital retailing are three of the main trends in the Asian-Pacific cosmetics market that look set to take shape and continue to grow in 2017 and beyond.
Jason Matthews, international regulatory and scientific director at The Body Shop International, gave us his thoughts on what the rise of the global beauty consumer means for beauty and personal care brands looking to meet their demands.
L’Oréal has spoken of the huge impact that new consumer groups are having on travel retail, noting that the retail segment is evolving ‘at the speed of light”.
Ethical claims are one of the hottest topics in the industry as brands rush to meet the demands of an increasingly socially conscious consumer. But where is this trend going?
By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science
We use personal care products every day, and trial new products as we need or hear about them. What you may not realise is there are some interesting consumer habits somehow hard-wired into our brains that even the most seasoned Cosmetic Chemist finds...
Anti-pollution is currently top of the industry’s agenda, and Euromonitor International has released a blog outlining the trend and the key players within it.
The finalists for the third Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced and are all the running for the top category prizes to be announced in Paris on October 24th.
Despite the dominance of beauty bloggers being a hot topic for beauty marketing, new research suggests brands themselves still hold a fair amount of sway over online influence.
This is the question in-cosmetics Asia 2016’s New Spotlight On feature will examine when it will display a range of anti-pollution products and the latest innovative ingredients helping to redress the topic.
The annual gathering of cosmetic chemists and affiliated beauty industry professionals is just weeks away and the program is packed with scientific educational sessions, technical exhibits, and lively opportunities for networking and recreation.
National awards for the leading beauty retailers of natural products have been announced, with Waitrose, Debenhams and Beauty Kitchen among the winners.
Lancome, L’Oreal-owned beauty brand, has enjoyed success in the US for its customisable foundation, and is now gearing up to launch in the UK in Spring 2017.
The global cosmetics industry has seen a considerable increase in the use of ethical, natural and organic labels, which is having a positive effect on the Asia-Pacific market.
Natural beauty and personal care ingredients, sustainable sourcing and manufacturing practices, and consumer interest in ethical business, environmental issues, and wellness lifestyles are the top-level trends tying this Cosmetics Design Special Newsletter...
Indie beauty and the naturals trends are both seeing above-market-average, impressive growth. We take a look at how they connect, overlap and are even helping to boost each others’ sales.
This year’s event, which houses hundreds of leading global innovative brands, will focus on changing consumer demands in product selection, placement and pricing.
The bustling international cosmetics and personal care ingredient trade show held it’s first-ever event in New York City recently, and the educational sessions, live demos, trends presentations, award ceremony, formulations competition, and over 150 international...
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