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SCS Paris: New Technologies and Green Materials to be showcased in Paris

20-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will feature green materials, new technologies, and marketing developments.

6 recyclable and sustainable packaging innovations

20-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here are some of the leading efforts in the area of sustainable packaging being made by industry brands and companies.

Natural & Organic Labelling Special Edition

The rise and rise of vegan claims for cosmetics

19-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic and personal care carrying vegan claims are definitely on trend these days, highlighted by a daily deluge of new product launches carrying animal-friendly labels, worldwide.

Natural & Organic Labelling Special Edition

Edible Beauty: pills, tonics, teas, skin care, and cosmetics

19-Sep-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Today’s personal care consumer believes that the body, effectively, eats whatever comes into contact with the skin. And this means that the quality and origin of skin care, hair care, fragrance, and beauty ingredients are all the more significant. Edible...

COSMOS evolves as unified certification for natural and organic beauty

19-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We catch up on how one of the leading certifications for natural and organic beauty is changing, and what brands need to do to keep up.

7 exciting recent male grooming launches, trends and innovations

18-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the segment tipped for further growth, here are some top shifts and launches being seen in the male grooming space - including Chanel's first makeup line for men.

Practical tips for making the most of ‘natural capital’

18-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following our expert interview on how natural capital can transform the industry, we reveal some top tips for how companies can get involved and maximise on it.

What potential does ‘natural capital’ have for the beauty and personal care industry?

18-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We catch up with Hannah Pitts, Relationships Director, Natural Capital Coalition, on how a good understanding of natural capital can transform the industry.

Could North Korean cosmetics soon be available to global consumers?

18-Sep-2018 By Amanda Lim

Beauty products from North Korea may soon be available globally as leader Kim Jong Un again highlighting the potential of the country’s cosmetics sector.

Latest business and financial updates from around the world

17-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From beauty’s part in the so-called ‘trade wars’ between the US and other major global markets, to Mibelle’s ambitious Asia expansion plans, we round up some of the defining recent business and financial updates across the supply chain.

SEPAWA releases Forum for Innovation programme

14-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

As this year’s congress in Berlin approaches, SEPAWA organisers have released the programme for its Forum for Innovation.

Faber-Castell Cosmetics to open production facility in the US

13-Sep-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Upon celebrating 40 years in the makeup pencil and pen supply business at a reception last night in New York City, the company announced plans for a first North American manufacturing facility.

Guest article

Beauty battle: the threat of supermarket beauty sites

13-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this guest article, we discover how health and beauty retailers can ensure they stay ahead of the curve and fight off the competition in an ever more competitive retail landscape.

Up close and personal – how the beauty industry is going bespoke

12-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will offer cutting-edge insight and scientific analysis of personalised beauty, examining how brands need to respond to keep pace with rapid change.

Who’s who in green beauty Scandinavia?

12-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Natural Products Scandinavia has launched ‘Who’s who in Green Beauty Scandinavia’ – a new initiative celebrating the top personalities making a difference in green beauty in the region.

Lancôme and Kate Winslet launch literacy programme

12-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Actor Kate Winslet is the face of a new UK partnership between Lancome and The National Literacy Trust, promoting literacy skills for disadvantaged women.

IFSCC gets set for Munich: skin biology in focus

11-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Major scientific and technical aspects in the field of cosmetic science are set to be up for discussion by top international speakers in the upcoming IFSCC event in Munich.

SABIC to complete purchase of stake in Clariant

11-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Clariant, global specialty chemicals company, has confirmed that SABIC is to complete a purchase of a 24.99% stake in it, after receiving all regulatory approvals.

Instant results and on-the-go beauty: consumers demand more

07-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Products that claim to provide instant results to satisfy the on-the-go consumer are seeing rising interest among consumers.

Independent beauty: which are the best trade shows to catch?

07-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Independent (or indie) beauty is a rising category within the wider beauty industry. Here, we round up some excellent trade events shining a spotlight on indie trends and brands.

5 best digital engagement efforts in beauty

06-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From a new ‘Fitbit for skin care’ to Uber’s on-demand beauty services, we round up our favourite recent triumphs in the area of digital engagement.

The Hut Group acquires major UK beauty manufacturing company

04-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Hut Group (THG) has acquired Acheson & Acheson, a leading player in the beauty contract manufacturing and product development sector.

Sustainability in beauty: top future predictions from industry expert

04-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here, we get an expert’s perspective on how the demand for sustainability and the industry’s response are likely to evolve in the coming period.

Formulation innovations from around the globe

03-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this first edition of our new Editor's Spotlight specials, we cast our eye to the hottest new launches and innovations in beauty and personal care formulation across the globe.

Indie Beauty Expo London is next

31-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

Last week saw the indie Beauty Expo in New York City platform 250 indie beauty brands, and after the success of this event, the next stop will be London.

IMCD acquires European specialties distributor

31-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based IMCD has confirmed that it has acquired speciality chemicals distributor Volex, as part of its strategy to expand its own distribution footprint in Europe.

Nivea invites creative minds to collaborate on innovation

30-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

Nivea launched its crowd sourcing innovation think tank Co-Lab earlier this month and has now opened up the initiative to creative minds from the UK, Korea and Brazil to take part in an ‘ideas pitch’.

Conference focuses on biomarine derived ingredients

30-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

The BioMarine Business Convention will bring together 350 CEOS and business leaders in Cacais, Portugal, from the 2nd to the 4th of October, when the fourth annual conference will take place.

Regenerative agriculture, Part III

Taking natural and organic cosmetic ingredients to the next level

30-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

One of the main focuses of the Familia Luna Farms is the production of botanicals and essential oils, many of which can be used for cosmetics and personal care ingredients.

BASF and Givaudan team up on animal testing alternatives

29-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Working with the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), two major players in the ingredients manufacture and supply for the beauty and personal care industry are teaming up to work on animal testing alternatives.

Counterfeit cosmetics hit headlines in the UK

29-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Brands including Benefit, Dior, Nars and Mac have been the subject of headlines in the UK due to counterfeits worth hundreds of thousands of pounds having been seized.

Regenerative agriculture, Part II

Why soil health is pivotal to producing the highest grade botanicals

29-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

Regenerative agriculture is slowly making inroads into the consumer mindset but still remains a mystery to most. To get to grips with the concept this article takes a look at the most important element: the soil.

Vegan beauty: spotlight on the rising trend

28-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With L’Oréal’s recent Logocos acquisition bringing more vegan claims to the global beauty giant’s portfolio, and Unilever’s vegan personal care brand having just launched in the UK, we take a look at what’s making vegan claims so popular in beauty.

Deep dive: new ‘AVID’ teen consumer demands and habits

24-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a closer look at the new consumer group that one market research firm has identified: 16 - 20 year olds, or ‘AVIDs’.

United Arab Emirates: environmental protection claims to drive beauty sales

24-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Environmental protection claims present a key opportunity for sun care brands as well as for beauty players in United Arab Emirates (UAE), says leading data and analytics company GlobalData.

3 top drivers of growth for the leading global beauty players

23-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A market research provider has released insights into the three main drivers pushing the leading beauty players on the global scene into the top spots.

L’Oréal’s naturals drive: 100% plant-based hair dye and Logocos acquisition

23-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at the groundbreaking strides L’Oréal has been taking in the naturals space, with a special focus on its recent acquisition of Logocos Naturkosmetik.

Revealed: Generation AVID, new acronym for teen beauty consumers

23-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The new generation of beauty consumers, aged 16-20, are Approaching adulthood, Video driven, Influencer aware and Digital natives, or ‘AVID’, says Mintel.

Jelly now a major trend: Kline reports

22-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kline, a market research provider, has picked out the rising trend in jelly-based products as one to watch for personal care.

Superdrug data breach: 20k consumers hit

22-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Superdrug, a major health and beauty retailer in the UK, has been targeted by online hackers, who claim to have obtained the details of approximately 20,000 customers.

Virtual beauty goes social: L’Oréal’s ModiFace teams up with Facebook

21-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

ModiFace and Facebook will deliver augmented reality powered make up try-on experiences for users across the world, from the world leading beauty brands including Maybelline, L’Oréal Paris, NYX Professional Makeup and Lancôme.

Biodegradable plastics offer increasingly viable solution for beauty packaging

21-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new study shows microbes can fully metabolize PBAT polymer, an outcome that could mean biodegradable packaging for beauty can become more readily available.

Lush’s new foundation: a revolution of no packaging for colour cosmetics?

17-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Earlier this summer, Lush launched a new foundation product - the Slap Stick - which ticked several boxes for major consumer demands: it’s packaging free, vegan, and meets the needs of diverse skin types.

Instagram influence: new nail art brand launches

16-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

On the back of the widespread Instagram popularity of its founder, nail artist Sophie Harris-Gleenslade, a new press-on nails brand has been launched in the UK.

Avon’s efforts to modernize: does it need to do more?

16-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The beauty giant has been making ambitious efforts to turn its faltering fortunes back around of late, but with its recent announcement of a Q2 sales decline, is it doing enough?

How cosmetics can take the lead in reducing plastic pollution

15-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this guest article, a packaging expert takes us through some key ways that beauty and personal care players can lead in the fight against plastic packaging waste.

Regulatory eye: EU investigates permanent cosmetics and tattoo inks

14-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Tattoo inks and permanent makeup are currently in the regulatory spotlight, as the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) says it is assessing the risk they may pose to human health.

5 of the best indie beauty brands in the naturals space

14-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumer hunger for the latest niche offering in the naturals and organics beauty space has never been higher. Here are our top picks for independent companies leading the pack.

Schwarzkopf hair care ‘e-brand’ launch: next level personalisation

10-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Schwarzkopf says its new My Specialist brand offers a whole new level of personalisation for the hair care sector.

Biotech partnership & naturals focus for BASF

08-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With an eye on the naturals trend and how it intersects with environmentally-friendly consumer goods, BASF is one company making strides to prove its credentials.