It seems that every other day we’re hearing about another beauty brand conquering the social media realm - engaged and ambitious in their efforts to get ahead in the digital field.
The organization announced the top 20 direct-sales companies among its membership in the US earlier this month at the event in Phoenix, Arizona. And leading companies like Mary Kay came away with further accolades.
As demand for multi-functional cosmetics continues to sit at the top of French consumers’ beauty priority list, Korea’s innovations have been scooping up the majority of the market share.
This according to market research firm Mintel; the company reports that consumers have a bit more money to spend and that seems to be good news for some personal care categories including multifunctional cosmetics as well as natural hair care.
Color and trend forecaster Doneger Creative Services provides intelligence and consults for brands in retail, home, design, and more. Recently the company reconfigured its beauty services; and creative director Jamie Ross and analyst Michelle Rotbart...
New research suggests that male and female perceptions of women wearing makeup are very different and that some women may get jealous of makeup that gives a dominant effect.
Sales for male grooming in Australia are taking a hit from the decline in men’s shaving, driven by the rise of the ‘hipster’ sub-culture and the increase in popularity of facial hair.
This Friday will see the MakeUp in Paris event open its doors for the two-day event that has become the go-to for colour cosmetic industry professionals.
The value of the UK beauty market fell slightly in 2015, which according to market research company Mintel is all down to Brits seeking out bargain beauty products and treatments while spending more on experiences.
Superfoods have been a dominant fad in the food industry for the past few years, with consumers turning to such ‘superfood ingredients’ as chia seed, pumpkin seed, quinoa, kale and more in their enthusiasm for naturals.
The social media – driven approach to PR has come into its own. So to find out what it’s all about, what works, and what’s next, Cosmetics Design checked in with Alexa Tonner, EVP of Collectively.
France is home to one of the most important markets for the cosmetics and personal care industry in the world, and a brand new awards forum is set to honour the country’s beauty professionals.
The world’s biggest cosmetics player has made no secret that it sees Africa as its biggest potential growth market moving forward, and a new R&D facility in Johannesburg reflects that optimism.
This summer Target will carry skin care from Fig + Yarrow, the latest in the retailer’s portfolio of natural and indie brands. And between Target, Whole Foods, Credo, and Sephora, naturals are gaining ground.
The trend for memories triggered by fragrances has been growing in momentum within the category, and Eurofragrance is showcasing its latest developments in this area.
The date to mark on your calendars is June 15th 2016 for the sixth edition the of Skincare Ingredients online event, which means it’s just four weeks away.
By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science
With an increasingly saturated ‘cosmeceutical’ marketplace, raw material suppliers are now providing more and more innovative actives to find new opportunities in the hair care sector.
Shiseido, Japan-headquartered beauty giant, has announced that its strategy for innovation going forward will be structured around a ‘hub-and-spoke’ system, as it turns towards fully global R&D.
Exceedingly high-levels of competition in the beauty market means that staying one step ahead of future growth potential is vital. We spoke to Irina Barbalova of Euromonitor International to find out what to look for.
Ahead of The Future Laboratory’s June event, Cosmetics Design caught up with that firm’s beauty trends analyst Victoria Buchanan for a sneak peek of what’s new and next in beauty.
Cosmetics Design spoke to Belinda Carli, director of The Institute of Personal Care Science and the formulations consultant for the in-cosmetics events, to find out what this year's buzz was all about.
Consumer skin sensitivities and wellness concerns are driving the niche, according to Vermont Soap CEO and founder Larry Plesent. To keep up with demand, his company just launched another underarm protection product that meets USDA organic food standards.
Scent maker Givaudan has branded fragrance as one of the most important factors in a consumer’s decision to buy a product, be it any type of cosmetic, at an Open Innovation event held by Beiersdorf for new concepts for its Nivea brand in Hamburg.
L’Oréal is promoting low carbon growth as the challenge that needs to be tackled, stating that an ambitious commitment to tackling climate change is compatible with a successful business model.
L’Oréal and YouTube are teaming up to launch an online beauty vlogging school, in a move which suggests the global beauty brand is looking to take the lead on the lucrative content channel.
Combining the expertise of both Seppic and Total has led to the launch of two new high purity emollients at the in-cosmetics trade show earlier this month, that are enhanced because of the commercial partnership.
Age management is a more appropriate term to describe the anti-ageing category and better reflects consumer sentiment, as consumers are now embracing their age, according to a market analyst.
Changing beauty routines and the evolution of smart technology were two major themes that beauty industry commentator, Imogen Matthews, learnt about at this year’s in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations.
One of the latest trends in the industry at present is for anti-pollution products, and this presents an opportunity for brands within the anti-ageing category to target specific consumer needs.
A new study into how different US consumer industries are perceived puts health and beauty in third place, behind the automotive and retail sectors, with retailer Sephora and Chanel both getting top marks.
Welcome to this special edition newsletter on anti-ageing, covering all the latest trends and scientific breakthroughs in what is one of the most vital and inspiring categories in the industry.
Superfoods are all the rage right now at a time when consumers value their health and wellbeing and monitor their diets; but this could also have an impact on the cosmetics market as the trend makes the move due to many ingredients’ beauty –aiding properties.
Natural and organic cosmetic and personal care products continue to grow well ahead of average growth rates for the market as a whole, but meeting regulation requirements does not always make it an easy journey.
L’Oréal might be the largest cosmetics company in the world, but one of its biggest goals is to minimize its manufacturing footprint and the impact it has on the environment.
As the second day of the in-cosmetics trade show drew to a close in Paris, the hall filtered away from the main show floor and into the annual awards ceremony, where five prizes were handed out for best functional and active ingredients, sensory ingredient,...
As this week’s in-cosmetics personal care ingredient trade show in Paris comes to a close, Cosmetics Design shares our own key insights from the show floor as well as observations from market researchers on the scene.
Taking heed from Korean cosmetic brands success in linking products with celebrity culture, European powerhouses like Chanel are shaking up their image with more personality-driven campaigns.
The global economic downturn is having a notable effect on consumer behavior. So to help make sense of it all, the management consulting firm has complied data that zooms in on what motivates spending and how industry can respond.
A study looking at the self-perception and self-esteem of adolescents and young adults has pointed towards cosmetics and personal care products playing a big role in young people’s lives as they deal with greasy hair, sweaty smells and skin breakouts.
The Cosmetics Design team has put together a helpful video preview for in-cosmetics Paris 2016. Just click on the video to learn about some of the highlights from the educational programme, several new features this year, including the formulation lab,...
Formulation shortfalls meant that hair gels fell from grace years ago, but a new generation of cleaner, easy to use and more effective products looks set to shake up the hair styling category.
As beauty product formulations go natural, brushes go evermore synthetic in response to the same consumer demand for sustainable, safe, cruelty free cosmetics. The New Natural collection from Anisa International is a case in point.
At a CEW event last week in New York City, executives from the multinational personal care company spoke about how Unilever is leveraging the stories behind its core brands to premiumize its products.
A new study shows that an infatuation with selfies is leading more and more younger people to seek out cosmetics surgery as a means of correcting imperfections and those first wrinkles.
Performance-enhancing multifunctional ingredients are topping the ‘must have’ list for formulators all over the world, according to a new report from the Kline Group.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) announces its 8th annual conference on Biodiversity on 26 May 2016 in Paris, with a focus on creating and sharing value through ethical sourcing, this year.
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