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A bite for beauty? Global luxury goods to decline 18% in 2020 amid COVID-19

20-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The global luxury goods market will shrink dramatically in the face of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, with significant downgrades expected in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and France, says Euromonitor International.

Is this recyclable? Global study finds plastic packaging labels ‘confusing and inconsistent’

19-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Labels designed to inform consumers about the recyclability or disposability of plastic packaging create confusion worldwide and industry must address this collectively and urgently, says the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Consumers International.

COVID-19 consumerism: The end to ‘discretionary’ beauty as we know it?

18-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Despite initial stockpiling of many fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) at the start of the coronavirus crisis, subsequent usage patterns reveal many consumers are disengaging from colour cosmetics, fragrances and styling – discretionary categories that...

Opportunity for transformation: Shiseido lays down ‘worst-case scenario’ plans to beat COVID-19

18-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has announced new strategies to tackle impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak if the economy does not recover by early 2021.

Post-COVID: L’Oréal unveils €150m ‘for the future’ support program

13-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal has announced a multi-million environmental and social protection program that aims to support vulnerable women and ecosystem preservation – priority areas as the world reels from coronavirus (COVID-19), it says.

Beauty Tech Update: Perfect Corp. adds 3 digital beauty tools for WeChat

13-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the company known for its AI and AR solutions for beauty, introduced a skin diagnostic tool, a shade finder, and a virtual try-on option for brands marketing to consumers via WeChat mini programs.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Getting to the truth: Technology is the future of deep consumer insights, says Spark Emotions

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Understanding consumers has long been the goal of any brand, but decoding emotion is extremely complex and requires the power of technology, says the founder of insights startup Spark Emotions.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

The ‘intangible value of fragrance’ in beauty cannot be ignored, says IFRA

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Fragrance can communicate a sense of wellbeing and emotion in a way that no other element of a product can – its value is huge, says the president of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA).

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Consumer psychologist: Emotions will always grab attention in a world of ‘cognitive misers’

12-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers have very limited cognitive capacity for paying attention and making decisions, but emotional advertising will innately grab their attention and can be powerful short- and long-term, says an expert.

Digital, personal, health and climate: Trends born from indie beauty to continue in ‘year filled with uncertainty’

07-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Digitalisation, personalisation, wellness and sustainability have been popularised by independent beauty brands and with big beauty now onboard these trends will remain critical as 2020 evolves, says GlobalData.

‘As expected’: Beiersdorf Q1 sales drop with Europe hardest-hit

06-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales dip for the first quarter of 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with European business and the La Prairie brand especially hard-hit.

Profits plunge: Amorepacific looks to improve digital efforts as COVID-19 bites at Q1 financials

05-May-2020 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty giant Amorepacific plans to reinforce digital strategy to improve 2020 earnings amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis after sales and operating profit decreased by 22% and 67% in Q1.

‘Dreaming, exploring and locating’: Changing retail trends and the rise of beauty communities

04-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty retail has morphed in recent years, shaped by social media, technology and e-commerce, and brands must do more if they want to survive in this altered landscape, says a branding consultant.

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COVID-19: Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna reschedules to 2021

28-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The organisers of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna have again postponed the cosmetics tradeshow, this time to Spring next year, citing the current economic scenario and ongoing coronavirus emergency.

COVID-19: How cosmetics companies can stay compliant online

28-Apr-2020 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

As the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to take its grip worldwide, many businesses have been forced online. But there are important regulations that must be adhered to when making this digital shift.

Special edition: Marine-derived ingredients

Blue biotech can unlock ‘considerable’ marine raw material potential: Experts

28-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Using biotechnology to extract marine compounds holds huge potential for sustainable cosmetics, but the market remains largely unexploited and faces considerable hurdles, say experts.

Digital tech ‘cost-effective and fast’ in fighting counterfeit cosmetics, says SnapDragon

24-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Online brand protection specialist SnapDragon has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its counterfeit scanning technology – a tool its founder says is crucial in fighting fake cosmetics.

CORONAVIRUS CLOSE-UP ANALYSIS PART II

Digital diligence: Beauty braced to bounce back from COVID-19, says expert

23-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty is one of the hardest-hit consumer categories in the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it will also likely bounce back fastest because of digital strengths, says an expert consultant.

CORONAVIRUS CLOSE-UP ANALYSIS PART I

A ‘black swan’ event: COVID-19 to shape consumer trends for next decade, says expert

23-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has overturned life as we know it and given rise to the longest period of consumption reappraisal in more than 20 years, which will have a lasting impact, says an expert consultant.

Climate change is 'one of the greatest challenges of our time'

Earth Day 2020: A sustainable beauty snapshot and future brainstorm

22-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Sustainability has been high on beauty’s agenda for some time, and whilst there remains plenty to be done, industry has made important strides in lessening environmental impact and there is a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas to consider...

‘Remarkable’ rebound: L’Oréal China’s strong Q1 results show appetite for beauty ‘remains intact’ despite COVID-19 – CEO

22-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

French cosmetics company L’Oréal reported that its sales in China have seen progressive signs of recovery since the country was hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, potentially signalling that the cosmetics market is headed for a quick recovery...

P&G beauty suffers amid travel retail closures despite strong Q3 group sales

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a sales rise for its fiscal 2020 third quarter, buoyed by home and healthcare divisions, but net sales in beauty shrank due to a poor SK-II performance linked to travel retail closures.

Resin power? Shiseido files patent on metal-free makeup tools

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Japanese personal care major Shiseido has developed a range of makeup tools from reinforced resin, including eyelash curlers, beauty scissors and tweezers, that address metal allergies and sensitivities.

L’Oréal Q1 sales shrink: Makeup ‘most affected’ whilst haircare and actives bloom

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal sales sank by almost 5% for the first quarter of 2020 amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, though actives maintained strong growth and at-home haircare flourished.

‘Pampering’ the most-anticipated consumer activity after COVID-19 quarantine, finds Kantar

16-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers in coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are looking forward to plenty the other side, but beauty therapy tops the ranks – way ahead of eating out, socialising and travel, according to Kantar.

Thin red line: Kao study reveals data showing how lip shape changes with age

15-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

Researchers from Kao Corporation have conducted a study to determine and quantify the significant changes to the shape of the lip and the surrounding area as women age.

Retail expert: COVID-19 impact on beauty ‘pretty big’

14-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has created a seismic shift in living and shopping habits worldwide and beauty has borne a significant brunt of this shopper shake-up, says a retail expert.

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Beauty in ‘early adoption stage’ with microalgae, says Israeli startup

14-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry has yet to fully explore the potential of incorporating microalgae into cosmetic formulas, though interest is starting to bubble, says the CEO of microalgae startup Yemoja.

‘Working Together’: Cosmetics Europe launches COVID-19 response platform

09-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

European trade association Cosmetics Europe wants to raise the profile of the collaborative struggle against the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through an online resource portal, accessible to industry and the wider public.

Cosmetics Consultants Europe launches safety assessment training course

07-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Cosmetics Consultants Europe (CCE) and Germany’s RWTH International Academy are launching a cosmetic product safety assessment training course next month covering a range of topics including EU regulation, toxicology and animal testing.

COVID-19: Debenhams prepares for ‘light touch’ administration

06-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Department store group Debenhams has filed a Notice of Intent to appoint an administrator in the UK – a move it says should protect business through the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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PODCAST: A global beauty view on COVID-19 - market impact, industry response and trends to watch

03-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

The ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has gripped markets worldwide, and with no concrete end in sight, CosmeticsDesign’s editors discuss market impacts, industry response and what might still be to come.

‘Great potential’ for Latin American plants listed in EC cosmetic ingredient database: Study

02-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Certain Latin American plants listed in the European Commission’s cosmetic ingredient database CosIng are rich in antioxidants or have protective properties, presenting promise for beauty innovation, say researchers.

A ‘difficult decision’: Lush halts European business entirely amid COVID-19

02-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Cosmetics major Lush has halted European business, suspending online orders and deliveries on top of store closures to protect staff during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

L’Oréal: COVID-19 to have ‘higher impact’ than initially forecast

31-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal has pushed back its annual general meeting and suspended 2020 guidance as it braces for a more significant impact on business than first anticipated from the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

‘Sales greatly declining’: Shiseido braced for Europe and Americas COVID-19 downturn as China shows signs of recovery

31-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Shiseido Company is bracing for impact as the novel coronavirus spreads through Europe and the Americas, while its China business shows encouraging signs of recovery.

Marine beauty: Prinova Europe partners with Norwegian salmon biotech firm

25-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Ingredients supplier Prinova Europe has secured an exclusive partnership with Hofseth BioCare to distribute its collagen blends made from salmon by-product in the EU.

Stocking filler: Shiseido develops new foundation formula inspired by solid concealers and stockings

16-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Shiseido Company has developed a new foundation formula that claims to provide the high coverage of a solid foundation with a natural finish it likens to stockings.

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WATCH: Water-free beauty – Why cosmetic companies are turning off the tap

13-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.

‘Potential to be transformative’: EC adopts 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan

12-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission has adopted its latest Circular Economy Action Plan for Europe; a necessary move but one that will prove challenging for the beauty industry, says Cosmetics Europe.

SHOW WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING SECOND POSTPONEMENT

Update: in-cosmetics Global postponed due to COVID-19

05-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The organisers of in-cosmetics Global have now postponed the cosmetics trade show to October due to the steep escalation of the ongoing outbreak of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 in Europe, particularly Spain.

Gen Z ready? Targeting the ‘woke’ generation requires physical-digital blur

05-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands cannot ignore the rising power of Generation Z and need to remain highly engaging in-store yet influential online to draw in the first truly ‘woke’ generation, says a branding expert.

'A strong, strategic decision': Hermès shifts into cosmetics with lipstick launch

04-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

French perfume house Hermès has launched a line of lipsticks, marking its first venture into colour cosmetics that it will build out gradually with additional product launches.

Demand for cosmetics and personal care preservatives is on the rise, says Frost & Sullivan data

26-Feb-2020 By Deanna Utroske

While the microbiome skin care movement and consumer interest in paraben-free cosmetics and personal care products might suggest that preservatives are falling out of favor in the beauty industry, new data from the market research and consulting firm...

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Beauty innovation future: ‘Nature and science are not and will not be separate’ – Mintel

25-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The future of beauty innovation in the next decade will see nature and science blur, with the true power of biotechnology unfolding to take sustainable cosmetics forward, according to Mintel.

The Clean & Ethical Beauty boom: How to connect with the conscious consumer

25-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.

In-cosmetics global trends to watch

Eyes on China: Local C-beauty brands creating ‘unique competitiveness’ in market

25-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Smaller, local Chinese players are carving out a successful and competitive beauty category, developing highly social, online and value-for-money brands that connect well with younger consumers, says Mintel.

In-cosmetics global trends to watch

Beyond a K-beauty ‘powerhouse’? Why J-beauty and C-beauty are the 2020 hotspots to watch

25-Feb-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Korean beauty has captured the imagination of consumers and industry alike for years, but Japan and China – steeped in their heritage and ancient rituals – could steal the limelight this year, says Euromonitor International.

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