How to address the innovation gap in beauty: NIQ insights
New data from NIQ shows that brands that put a focus on innovation were twice as likely to grow their sales as those who didn’t. But where do you start?
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New research shows “Innovation can’t be an afterthought anymore”
According to new consumer research from market research agency MMR, consumers are increasingly seeking out new and novel experiences, which means that brands are under pressure to innovate or get left behind.
16 beauty brands that are rocking travel-retail
Big-name, heritage cosmetics brands have long dominated travel-retail, but as consumers’ needs change, smaller businesses are shaking up the status quo. We take a look at some of these disruptor brands...
What’s trending? Our 10 most-read stories in Q3 2024
What have been some of the key issues and topics affecting our industry over the past three months? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories between July and September…
6 beauty brand collaborations we loved
All good marketers know that two brands are better than one when it comes to raising awareness. We celebrate six (well, actually seven) of the best beauty brand collabs we’ve seen so far this year….
WGSN colour insights: SS26 beauty trends
Trends forecasting agency WGSN shares insights from its Beauty Colour Forecast for spring-summer in 2026.
“Made for TikTok dreams”: behind new Gen Z beauty-from-within brand Glowery
French beauty and wellness brand Glowery is set to launch this week after five years in the making. We spoke to founder and CEO Alexandra Kolasinski to find out more...
What's happening in the Dubai beauty market?
As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.
Beauty packaging innovation: Luxe Pack 2024 roundup
From new refill innovation to packaging with built-in at-home-use devices, here are some of the most forward-thinking products we saw at the luxury packaging show in Monaco this year…
How Gen Z has affected perfume packaging design
This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco revealed many innovations in terms of scent packaging formats based around Gen Z’s preferences. We spoke to Superga Beauty about its new launches...
Luxury eco-packaging in the future
Luxury is no longer about exclusivity and aesthetic. Beauty and personal care brand owners now must also consider their impact on the planet.
11 sustainable cosmetic packaging innovations at Luxe Pack 2024
We’ve rounded up some of the key eco-designed cosmetics packaging innovations that were on show at the Luxe Pack 2024 event in Monaco this October.
Cosmetics formulation trends
This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco had a section dedicated to trending cosmetics formulations and textures, which was curated by the sought-after formulations expert Dr Luisa Oliva. We explored the formulations bar and spoke with Dr Oliva...
Travel-retail “must be more experiential” says L'Oréal sector president
At the TFWA Global Summit in Cannes, the L'Oréal Group revealed more about its travel-retail strategy, including its future focus on activations and sustainability.
Geotargeting “reached more than 7 million travellers this summer,” L’Occitane Group talks travel-retail
At this year’s TFWA Global show in Cannes, we caught up with the head of marketing for travel-retail at L’Occitane Groupe, Mona L’Hostis, to talk about innovation pipelines, future markets to watch, and the runaway success of Sol de Janeiro.
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2
What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...
THG Beauty partners with Provenance to minimise greenwashing
The ecommerce retailer and manufacturer will roll out new technology across the company to verify product sustainability for its customers.
5 cosmetics packaging innovations set to launch at Luxe Pack Monaco
We've rounded up some of the newest innovations that will be showcased at the world's biggest luxury packaging show...
Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists
Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists
As luxury packaging suppliers gather from across the world, the show will celebrate the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.
Luxe Pack Monaco announces ‘in green’ awards finalists
As luxury packaging suppliers gather from across the world, the show will celebrate the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.
10 beauty dupes to know about
The ‘dupes’ trend isn’t likely to go away any time soon. Here are 10 'dupe' beauty products that have resonated with shoppers across the globe...
Have consumers lost faith that we can save the planet? Mintel research says ‘yes’
The new research shows 35% of global consumers “don’t trust companies to be honest about their environmental impact.”
6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability
From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...
Eco-friendly glass could disrupt luxury cosmetics packaging
Italian glassmaker for cosmetics and fragrance Bormioli Luigi has partnered with LionGlass to help bring its sustainable alternative to soda lime silicate glass to the wider market.
Nobody’s Child is set to launch a beauty range
The UK-based responsible fashion brand has revealed why it’s expanding into beauty...
Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards
With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.
Cosmetics innovation in the Middle East & Africa markets
Both markets are hotspots for beauty innovation and expansion. Here’s why many European cosmetics brands are focused on these for the future...
Oriflame will use robots to fulfil customer orders
As more brands use tech to streamline their business, the Swedish cosmetics manufacturer has partnered with a UK-based company to speed up the fulfillment process.
Stand out in a green, clean and circular beauty brand landscape
As more beauty and personal care companies put the environment first in their business models and branding, how can a business ensure it has a clear point of difference for its customers?
Designing Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar
The packaging company that worked on the brand’s annual Christmas calendar shares more on the design of this luxurious product.
UK beauty sales up by 11% in 2023
Findings “reinforce the importance of the beauty industry to the socio-economic footprint of the UK.”
Start the week with a startup: Ombré Lamar
Every fortnight we talk to a beauty and personal care industry startup about why it exists and how it plans to challenge or change the industry.
Dyson expands its hair care offering
The British small-appliance manufacturer has launched a new heated hair styling tool and wet styling product range that's designed to be used with its heated hair tools.
Beauty brand news: Sephora; Dolce & Gabbana; Chanel; Versace; The Ordinary
The latest cosmetics news you’ll want to know about...
New cosmetic product launches: July
10 new beauty and personal care product launches in EMEA to know about this month...
Global beauty innovation has hit a 10-year low, says Mintel
Data from the market intelligence company Mintel’s Global New Product’s Database (GNPD) showed that between January and May 2024, less than half (46%) of global beauty and personal care CPG launches were genuinely new products.
Beauty brand news: Morphe; Chanel; CeraVe; Guerlain; Elemis
The latest news on beauty brands you'll want to know about...
Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
Start the week with a startup: The Perfume Movement
Every fortnight, we talk to a game-changer startup business about why it exists and how it plans to transform the beauty and personal care industry.
Cosmetics packaging trends to watch
Ahead of the upcoming London Packaging Week, we discover what’s happening now and what’s coming next in beauty and personal care packaging...
What’s trending: our 10 most-read stories in 2024
What have been some of the key issues in the beauty and personal care so far in 2024? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories on CosmeticsDesign-Europe so far this year…
Fragrance with feelings: The science behind emotion-inducing scents
Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of...
6 beauty brands marketing responsibly to Gen Alpha
Gen Alpha, AKA the ‘Sephora Kids’, has taken a keen interest in beauty, which has sparked much debate throughout 2024. We look at some of the brands that have since made it their mission to responsibly market their products to younger customers.
Retail roundup: Sephora x Sol de Janeiro; Elemis; Superdrug; Lookfantastic; Holland & Barrett x Next
The latest beauty industry retail news you’ll want to know about…
4 things every beauty brand should know about experiential popups
In-real-life popup experiences continue to be a strong bet for beauty and personal care businesses that want to raise their brand profile, launch a new product and generally attract new loyal customers. But what do brands need to know before they invest...
Ekkio Capital launches Sweetch to disrupt biotech beauty ingredients
French investment business Ekkio Capital has just created a new beauty ingredient company that focuses on natural and sustainable technologies.
Givaudan acquires b.kolor to expand makeup & skin care offer
Swiss beauty and fragrance ingredients company Givaudan has acquired b.kolormakeup & skincare (b.kolor) – an Italian beauty manufacturer that specialises in developing and producing finished colour cosmetics and skin care products.
L'Oréal x Debut biotech partnership to “replace conventionally sourced ingredients”
The French multinational will work with the biotech pioneer to create new bio-based ingredients made with proprietary advanced biomanufacturing processes that combine fermentation and cell-free technology.
All eyes on longevity: Natalia Vodianova invests in Niance
Supermodel Natalia Vodianova is the latest investor to bet on the ‘longevity’ movement in the beauty and wellness industry – as she takes a majority share in Swiss luxury brand Niance.