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Key trends from independent beauty brands in Europe

31-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

What are the defining trends among independent beauty brands in Europe, and what is the current state of the indie beauty market in the region? We discovered key insights at last week’s Indie Beauty Expo in London.

Is BlowLTD the UK’s major beauty disruptor?

31-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at blow LTD - the UK’s leading on-demand beauty app – which has been singled out by Jane Henderson, Global President of Beauty and Personal Care Mintel, as one of the UK’s leading beauty disruptors.

Beauty and allergens: AllergyAwards 2019 opens for entries

30-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The leading industry awards for beauty players keen to assert their non-allergenic profiles has opened for entries for its 2019 edition.

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Transparency: how can the beauty industry respond? ‘We can quite literally change the world’

30-Oct-2018 By Jayn Sterland

In this guest article, Jayn Sterland, managing director of Weleda UK & Ireland, here provides key expert insights into how beauty can respond to calls for greater transparency in the drive for true sustainability.

Global business and financial updates in beauty: October

29-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From the latest in Brexit for the beauty industry, to a spotlight on the most recent updates from the market in China, in this Editor’s Spotlight we cast an eye around the globe and pull out the big stories in business and finance for the industry.

Beauty trends in Israel: Natural ingredients

26-Oct-2018 By Liana Naim & Miriam Oron

One market making a focus on innovating natural ingredients is Israel - including marine-related ingredients, a hyaluronic acid alternative, and natural preservatives. This guest article explores the trend.

What is the current state of the UK beauty market? Key findings

26-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here, we reveal the key findings from a recent comprehensive mapping of the scale and scope of the beauty industry in the UK, carried out by industry organisation CEW and research firm Mintel.

Beauty industry body reveals Brexit fact sheet

25-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The CTPA, a UK industry body for cosmetics, toiletries and perfumes, asserts its position on Brexit in a recently released fact sheet.

UK’s high street gloom lifted by beauty, according to new Mintel & CEW report

25-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a report that the authors suggest may be the most comprehensive mapping of the UK beauty industry in the recent times, cosmetics industry organisation CEW has teamed up with market research firm Mintel, to discover the size and scope of the industry.

Euromonitor: deeper insights into fragrance for personal care

24-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Personal care uses over 105,000 tonnes of fragrance annually, making it a key market for the fragrance industry: here, Euromonitor explains the current state of the market.

Clariant on tackling the environmental impact of hair care

24-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From silicones and their low biodegradability, to the potential of aquatic toxicity of many popular ingredients, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for the hair care sector in meeting demands for sustainability.

Luxury leaders: “sustainability is no longer negotiable”

24-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s Positive Week event, dedicated to luxury consumer goods categories, took place this month and saw top luxury leaders stating that sustainability is no longer negotiable in business.

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in-cosmetics North America 2018, in photos

24-Oct-2018 By Simon Pitman

Here are some of the photo highlights of a the busy in-cosmetics North America event, where there were many new ingredient launches, a strong conference program and underlying themes such as the adaption to the needs of indie beauty formulators. Click...

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in-cosmetics North America show director talks about what's new

24-Oct-2018 By Simon Pitman

in-cosmetics North America show director Daniel Zanetti talks about what was new at this year's event as well as how key industry trends such as color cosmetics growth and indie beauty are impacting business

Unilever third quarter results: personal care spotlight

23-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Growth in prestige personal care has accelerated for Unilever among its brands Hourglass, Living, Kate Somerville, and REN.

L’Oréal’s acquisition of Logocos Naturkosmetik AG in the bag

23-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has finalized the acquisition of German natural beauty company Logocos Naturkosmetik AG, in line with the terms it set out on announcing its intention to do so earlier in the summer.

Latest beauty formulation and science updates from around the world

22-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this editor’s spotlight, we reveal where the latest and most impressive innovation is being seen within the field of formulation and science for beauty and personal care.

Israel's beauty market: innovative cosmetic products and ingredients

19-Oct-2018 By Liana Naim & Miriam Oron

In this series, we take a look at five major trends defining the beauty market in Israel: personalisation, anti-ageing, beauty supplements, the environment and safety, and natural ingredients.

Sustainable Beauty Awards: finalists announced

19-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ecovia Intelligence has announced this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists, with Aveda, L’Oréal, Weleda, Ashland and Clariant some industry names among those shortlisted.

Watch: Instant results and on-the-go beauty: trend spotting

19-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at how face masks are out in front when it comes to instant results claims, according to market research firm Kline.

IFRA standards: how do they help keep the fragrance industry transparent and safe?

17-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) spoke recently at the SEPAWA Congress industry event on the IFRA Standards, which it offers as guidance for formulators and ingredients players looking to make sure their fragrance ingredient or product is...

Lonza: natural surfactants having a ‘revival’

16-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

One ingredients supplier suggests that surfactants are a group of ingredients particularly benefiting from the rising demand for natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals.

Evonik hones in on naturals and sustainability

16-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

At the recent industry SEPAWA Congress event in Berlin, one ingredients supplier made naturals and sustainability the centre of its focus.

Androgynous beauty: makeup for men and gender-free fragrance

12-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A lot of noise is being made about the potential of male grooming as a rising category in beauty, but where are we seeing launches from finished product manufacturers that really move the conversation forward?

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Sustainability in beauty: what are the defining future trends?

12-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Discover some key drivers defining how beauty companies will need to be behaving in the coming years when it comes to sustainability.

Holland & Barrett Sweden to host live pitching session

11-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Holland & Barrett, one of the largest health and wellness retailers in Europe, is set to host an exclusive live pitching session next month.

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals just became Nouryon

11-Oct-2018 By Deanna Utroske

At the start of October, AkzoNobel completed a deal selling its specialty chemical business (which supplies the cosmetics and personal care industry with an array of ingredients) to the Carlyle Group and GIC. With a new name, Nouryon is moving forward...

Top tips for using botanicals in beauty: naturals opportunity interview part III

10-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.

Can botanicals offer a reliable supply for the industry? Naturals opportunity interview part II

10-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.

Key points for cosmetics registration in Israel that you need to know about

09-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

For companies keen to register cosmetics products in both markets, this guest article from regulatory expert reveals the big differences of which to be aware.

Natura awarded certification by Cruelty Free International

09-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Major global beauty and personal care player from Brazil, Natura &Co, has been awarded recognition of its efforts in the area of animal welfare.

4 key trends: cannabis, male grooming, personalisation, and clean & green

08-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at four of the key market trends defining the beauty industry at the moment on a global scale: cannabis, male grooming, personalisation, and clean & green beauty.

What the Unilever decision to stick with its UK headquarters means

05-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Investor opposition has meant that Unilever will be keeping its headquarters in the UK, rather than its previously planned move to the Netherlands. We take a look behind the headlines at why.

Animal testing global ban: UN receives major petition

05-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The largest ever petition calling for an end to cosmetic animal testing globally has been presented to the UN.

Evonik repositions itself in personal care

04-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Evonik, major specialty chemicals company active in the beauty industry, has repositioned itself in personal care and household products markets to form its new Care Solutions business.

Turkey: beauty and personal care potential explained

04-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Turkey is a rising market for cosmetics and a high number of products sold are imported. This guest article reveals all the regulatory issues around the market.

Bespoke beauty: is the technology advanced enough yet?

03-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

While the potential for personalisation in beauty seems massive, does the necessary tech really exist yet?

Exclusive interview

‘The future of beauty ​is personalised​’: Genomics and AI in bespoke beauty

03-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Discover our exclusive interview with an industry expert on the potential of technology to revolutionise bespoke, tailor-made beauty and personal care offerings.

Independent vegan hair dye player set for US expansion

02-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With vegan products a major trend in several key markets for beauty, one new player looks set to become a leader among vegan hair dye offerings.

Regulation and safety: global beauty industry update

01-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.

Eastman to debut new packaging innovations at Luxe Pack Monaco

28-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

US-based packaging provider Eastman is to showcase a range of its latest packaging innovations at next week’s Luxe Pack show, in Monaco.

Swallowfield results show big hike in profits but sliding sales

27-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic and personal care contract manufacturer Swallowfield has reported its latest full year results, showing that adjusted profits were up by 37%, despite a slight drop in sales.

L’Occitane unveils start-up studio, Obratori

27-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

The France-based brand owner says that the launch aims to promote an entrepreneurial spirit to promote the start-up of new and innovative cosmetic and personal care brands.

Wow How incorporates gaming technology into a beauty app

26-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

An female-founded beauty tech startup has fast forwarded beauty apps by incorporating gaming technology into its app launch aimed at offering consumers a higher level of personalisation.

Roquette collaborates with SKEMA on recruitment

26-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Ingredients provider Roquette has formed a global collaboration with business school SKEMA in an effort to train and recruit future employees.

Department store chain Belk launches own color cosmetics brand

26-Sep-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Today the company announced its newest private-label brand, Belk Beauty. The product collection, as well as the department store itself, centers on a very Southern identity. Makeup from the new brand was inspired by regional cities such as, Atlanta, Charlotte,...

Revieve dives into personalistaion trend

25-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Finland-based Revieve, a leader in digital solutions to track beauty shopping trends, has expanded its Digital Beauty Advisor service to help brands acquire key data for skin and beauty-related consumer habits.

Coming soon on Tmall: Boots makes first move into China

25-Sep-2018 By Amanda Lim

No.7, Soap & Glory and more will soon be available to Chinese consumers as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and the Alibaba Group unveiled the official flagship of Boots on cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.

Indie Beauty Expo in London next month: why attend, and what to expect

21-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The independent beauty market in Europe is about to welcome a new dedicated trade event to London.

L’Oréal invests in Africa tech and innovation fund

21-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The global beauty giant’s commitment to funding Partech Africa suggests it has hopes for the region’s potential for the beauty industry.