The growth of the global market for personal care ingredients will continue to outpace forecasts for the overall industry, according to latest research estimates.
Beauty brands in the EU are missing a trick if they avoid using online marketplace Amazon as digital agency L2 says that working with the e-tailer benefits brands by giving them more control over distribution, as well as heightened search visibility and...
At the recent Organic Monitor Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, we spoke to the market research company's founder Amajit Sahota to find out about the challenges posed by the recent economic downtown for the natural cosmetics markets,...
Crabtree & Evelyn are opening up two pop-up stores in Chelsea and Brent Cross in London from the 30 October 2015 in order to embrace the start to the Christmas trading period at a time that is always extremely competitive for the beauty industry.
The in-cosmetics show returns to Paris in 2016, an is set to be the biggest ever instalment in its 26 year history according to the organisers, with a sensory bar focused on formulation set to feature for the first time.
Cutting edge indie cosmetic brands have been leading the way in industry growth over the past few years, which explains why larger multinationals have been lining up to incorporate them into their portfolios.
Ingredients supplier AAK has made improvements in its efficiency which is seeing it reduce enrgey consumption and CO2 emissions, whilst it still maintains that palm oil commitments remain high on its agenda.
L’Oréal has finalized a partnership agreement with digital training specialist, General Assembly, as it continues to focus on digital as the core of its business.
South Korea's skin care formulators have found a way to transfer the starfish's ability to regenerate lost arms and sometimes even a new body, into creams that moisturize and boost collagen.
Consumer goods firms are seeing a ‘brain drain’ of unrivalled proportions as executives appear to be moving to Google, Amazon and Facebook, according to analyst L2; however low staff retention at the digital firms suggests the grass may not be greener.
A lot has been made about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) as it affects many different markets, but for beauty, fears surrounding it could lead to consumers and brands opting more for purer and more natural products, according...
The Cosmetics Compact is your compact source of the latest new headlines from the last few weeks, taking a glance at what has been happening in the cosmetics industry.
Cosmetics maker Clarins joins the hordes of industry players committing to the removal of plastic microbeads from their products, informing us that new formulations are in the process of being phased in ‘as quickly as possible.’
Cosmetics Design caught up with Mintel analyst Vivienne Rudd to find out what is going on in the massive Brazil market. And despite the economic downturn, it seems that sun care, hair colorant, deodorants and the men's grooming category will continue...
Earthoil is launching its organic, fair trade, sugar cane-derived alternative to petro-ethanol as it looks to meet the increased global demand for sustainably-sourced ingredients, while fulfilling the need to use the ingredient as a neutral base in cosmetics...
Europe posted its strongest growth in professional skin care for the past six years according to the latest report, with social, ethnic, and environmental factors playing their part in shaping consumer preferences and behaviours.
L’Oréal announces it is launching the 2016 edition of its business and innovation competition Brandstorm, with the aim of inspiring young minds, and this year it is introducing a more digital and social platform.
Procter & Gamble has been told to discontinue adverts for its Nicen’ Easy hair dye which feature the actress Christina Hendricks after complaints led the Advertising Standards Authority to deem that they ‘misleadingly exaggerated the capability of...
On the one hand you would think that the natural and organic cosmetics industry would be happy with the growing number of ethical labels making their way onto packs; however with no harmonisation and numbers increasing it could be at risk of creating...
As the global market for natural and organic cosmetics and personal care continues to mature into a mainstream trend that now permeates every category, our latest special newsletter takes a look at the latest developments.
At a time when the cosmetics industry has been accused of ‘greenwashing’ and terms are bandied around and used so freely, the Soil Association says that the only way the sector is going to grow is if we have consistency in the language we use.
Consumers today are taking better care of their health all over the globe. This shift has impacted the cosmetics industry, particularly with organic or natural demand and the West has been increasingly looking to the East for inspiration and innovation.
Unilever CEO Paul Polman recently announced his support for a hygiene indicator to be added into the list of global goals which are set to shape the sustainability agenda for the next 15 years.
Global cosmetics player Estee Lauder says that the UK has posted ‘remarkable results’ in the last year and expects this to continue going forward, with a focus on dynamic consumer trends.
Hair care is an integral part of almost every Brazilian's daily personal care routine. In this exclusive interview, Euromonitor market research specialist Marcela Viana explains about the culture of this category, the landscape and what is driving...
Today, women of all ages shop for cosmetics with a fresh curiosity and digital sophistication. This week in New York City, CEW brought together industry experts to analyse how leading brands and modern consumers interact in real time.
East Asia's supplements market - which includes 'beauty from within' products is favoring bilberries, lingonberries and cloudberries so much that workers from Thailand are even traveling to Finland and Sweden for supplies.
Merely complying with an ethical label’s criteria is not sufficient to make a product or brand truly sustainable, according to Weleda’s Regional Director for Western Europe, who says the focus should be on acting green first.
Market research firm Euromonitor International has released an overview of the growing wearable tech sector within beauty, and has outlined its analysts' predictions for upcoming developments...
There is currently no legal standard in place for organic beauty, so in its quest to change this, the Soil Association launched a Campaign for Clarity, calling on brands to be honest and open in their claims and organic content.
A new study suggests that an outright ban on the common use of plastic ‘microbeads’ from products that enter wastewater is the best way to protect water quality, wildlife, and resources.
Beiersdorf has announced that it will discontinue its Nivea Travel Retail activities in Europe describing the region’s shopping environment as ‘not favourable’, and has said it will focus on other global markets for the brand for now.
The Cosmetics Compact is your compact source of the latest new headlines from the last few weeks, taking a glance at what has been happening in the cosmetics industry.
Beauty consumers in the UK are more likely to post a picture of themselves online, share content and engage with brands on social platforms and blogs than look at celebrities using cosmetics products.
Returning to Shanghai in March, the ninth edition of PCHi is now open for pre-registration which organisers are encouraging industry professionals to make use of, to avoid onsite fees and queues at the show.
The best way for the cosmetics industry to improve sustainability is to share their practices and metrics and ensure they are considering the most relevant data, according to French firm Groupe Rocher.
Dermatologists are urging people to break the habit of biting their nails as the side effects can be more than just cosmetic, affecting the surrounding skin as well as aiding the transfer of bacteria.
As the United Nations Conference on Climate Change draws closer, beauty retailer Neal’s Yard Remedies believes all companies can go carbon neutral or at least start to work out how they can do it, but the first challenge is getting consumers to care about...
The three key fragrance directions for next year’s autumn-winter collections look set to feature opulent winter berries, a violet revival and the ever popular oud, according to Seven Scent’s new global trends research.
It's no secret that China's consumers are major online shoppers, particularly when it comes to beauty. However, overseas merchants have struggled to get access to them until now....
The global market for color cosmetics looks like a safe bet to invest in as latest market research predicts the category will deliver market-leading growth over the next five years - with the US, UK and India the ones to watch out for.
Earlier this year one of the latest online trends saw a number of teenage girls using Crayola pencils as a low-cost substitute for eyeliner, and while this practice has been condemned by the brand and almost everyone else, it may signal to the pencil...
Mud packs and skin care oils have long been used for their beauty benefits for hundreds of years, and now it seems clay and oil-based skin care is trending in Europe, as consumers are rediscovering age-old beauty secrets for face care.
The global market for organic personal care is continuing to grow at an average rate of almost 10% as the maturation of the category leads to enhanced production and more effective certification.
While there is a big focus on attracting millennials who seek innovation right now, older consumers’ preferences become more established as they age suggesting that as they age, they become more brand loyal.
Andrea Van Dam, CEO, of Women’s Marketing, Inc., spoke with Cosmetics Design about how significant Hispanic women, crossover trends, and word-of-mouth marketing are for the category.
The health and wellness trend is one that has been helping many cosmetics markets due to consumer demand and while this is seeing a new influx of food influences in the beauty market, it may have sustainability implications.
The trend for consumers to be fitter and healthier is one of the biggest influences helping the professional skin care market show signs of recovery, with Germany and the UK as the driving regions at present.
As the West calls for more of South Korea's beauty innovations, even the smallest of players are benefiting, despite struggling to ward off stiff competition at home.
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