Colour cosmetics

Which UK beauty brands are set to win online?

11-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new market report on the online beauty industry in the UK has revealed that despite minimal growth being seen in the UK’s saturated in-store beauty market, online sales are up.

Going for green: Luxe Pack’s green award winners announced

07-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Luxe Pack Monaco’s industry awards honoring ‘the most environmentally-friendly packing solutions’ in the industry have taken place, and the winners announced.

Animal testing: inquiry launched into EU bodies' statement

07-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

In light of the recent EU court ruling that there are to be ‘no exceptions’ to the animal testing ban on cosmetics, an inquiry has been launched into the official, joint advice of two European bodies.

Trish McEvoy files suit against Too Faced Cosmetics

06-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The legal dispute between the two makeup companies is an issue of trademark, and by extension brand identity, messaging, and consumer loyalty.

Sephora delays Iran expansion

06-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cosmetics retail giant Sephora has pushed back the opening of several outlets in Iran, reportedly because the right financial and political conditions are not yet in place.

Private label cosmetics manufacturer acquired by Capvis

05-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Gotha Cosmetics, a private label cosmetics manufacturer, has been acquired by private equity firm Capvis.

Shiseido bulks up its cyber security

30-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

International beauty giant Shiseido is investing in its cyber defenses, and has appointed UK-based security firm Centrify to provide secure functionality for accessing its global systems.

Alternatives to animal testing: ECHA launches multi-language guide

30-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched guides to alternatives to animal testing and the REACH regulation, available to download in 23 languages.

L’Oreal’s personalisation foundation system to hit Europe next spring

29-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lancome, L’Oreal-owned beauty brand, has enjoyed success in the US for its customisable foundation, and is now gearing up to launch in the UK in Spring 2017.

Going green: sustainability a top focus in beauty acquisitions

28-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Green acquisitions are on the rise in the beauty and personal care industry, and research company Organic Monitor believes this is set to continue.

New lipid testing technique launched with applications for beauty

27-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new testing method for lipids has been launched, which the company behind it claims has applications for backing up cosmetics claims and efficacy testing for the beauty industry.

Biomimetics: the future of beauty innovation from nature

27-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Biomimetics - using concepts and principles from nature to create new materials, devices and systems - could offer huge opportunities for beauty.

Cargill eyes expansion of its personal care business

27-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

Agrofood giant Cargill is aiming to expand its footprint in the cosmetics and personal care arena, and has announced a new leader to head up the global team.

Insight from the US: latest in organic beauty

23-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A market research firm dedicated to retail of organics in the US is set to reveal its insights to a European audience next week.

Landmark court case upholds EU ban on animal testing: no exceptions

22-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

An EU court has ruled there are to be no exceptions in the region’s ban on cosmetics products that are tested on animals.

Interview

L’Oréal: creating authentic digital content with vlogger partnerships

22-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has teamed up with five beauty bloggers in the UK to shake up its digital content offering, in a move which follows calls earlier this year from its chief digital officer to make advertising ‘less interruptive’.

Euromonitor on the rise of the ‘eco-worrier’ and what it means for beauty

21-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor has released a report on the ‘eco-worrier’ global consumer profile, and explained what impact their spending habits will have on beauty.

Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter

By-products and re-used materials raise bar on formulation sustainability

21-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

Ethical and sustainability claims are proving among the hottest trends right now, and a new way for formulators to tap into this heightened state of consumer consciousness is to reuse otherwise discarded materials.

Lush goes public with creative showcase

20-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush made its quarterly product showcase open to the public this year, in what it has described as a ‘live beta test’ for its plan to launch a 24/7 ‘Lush TV’ video channel.

Greenwashing ‘still a risk for our sector’, says industry group

15-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to trade group NATRUE, the cosmetics and personal care industry faces a risk to consumer trust posed by greenwashing claims.

Slapp on the scene: new beauty personalisation app launches

15-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

An app that matches users with colour cosmetics of their ideal shades has been launched, in a move that confirms personalisation is a key consumer trend in beauty.

Luxe Pack Monaco opens its doors next week with expanded offering: three shows in one

14-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Luxe Pack, one of the leading trade shows dedicated to creative packaging, will hold its Monaco 2016 edition next week with an enhanced programme spread over three parts.

Victoria Beckham sets her sights on conquering beauty with Estée Lauder

14-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Victoria Beckham is broadening her empire from fashion to beauty in a new collaboration with Estée Lauder.

A look at L’Oreal’s developments in EMEA in 2016

13-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

As the industry stirs from a summer slumber, ready to take on the final few months of the year, we take a look at the movements of one of EMEA’s busiest players in 2016 - L’Oréal.

Formulating for rapid results

13-Sep-2016 By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science

As consumers become increasingly demanding of great results from their personal care products, how can you best formulate a product to ensure your consumer gets the rapid results they are looking for?

Winners announced for the 2016 Cosmetics Design “Best Ingredient Made from Recycled Materials Award”

12-Sep-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At the inaugural in-cosmetics North America event in New York City last week, Cosmetics Design announced the finalists, runner up, and honoree for the award, which recognizes the work ingredient developers are doing to make beauty products more ecologically...

Brexit - the cosmetics industry response

09-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Dominating headlines since June, Brexit has reverberated through homes, industries and boardrooms alike as the Brits consider how leaving the EU will ultimately affect the UK. Here’s what the cosmetics industry has had to say on the matter to date…

Cosmetics and personal care part of Amazon Dash UK offering

07-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Amazon’s new one-click device for re-ordering essential items, its ‘Dash Button’, has just arrived in the UK, and personal care brands figure largely in the list of products being offered via the service.

Cargill to focus on personal care ingredients with new appointment

06-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cargill, a leading ingredients supplier for the food industry, has made a decisive move into personal care with the appointment of an industry expert to lead its activities and global team in the market.

L’Oreal uses first ever male model in a cosmetics campaign

01-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has become the first beauty brand to feature a male model in a colour cosmetics campaign for its True Match foundation range.

John Lewis plugs £9 million into its beauty sector

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

British department store chain John Lewis has announced a multimillion pound investment into its beauty halls, with beauty now outselling fashion for the major UK retailer.

South Africa cosmetics industry set for regulatory overhaul

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The beauty industry in South Africa is gearing up for regulatory changes following a proposal recently put forward by the government for public scrutiny.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part III

30-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more. Here, we take a look at the her predictions...

Special focus: Male grooming

Male polish and armpit shaving: latest developments and predictions for male grooming

26-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Once a key buzzword in beauty trends, is it fair to say male grooming has now lost its edge? We take a look back through our archives at recent shifts in the category, and consider where opportunities may still lie ahead.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part II

25-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more. Here, we take a look at the regional...

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part I

24-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend for the beauty and personal care industry: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out...

Cosmoprof Vegas organizer talks about the biggest show to date

24-Aug-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Cosmoprof North America show organizer Daniela Ciocan to find out about how the show has evolved in 2016, what was new on the show floor and what to expect in 2017.

Guest article

Brexit and the UK cosmetics industry: a view from CTPA

23-Aug-2016 By CTPA

In this guest article, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) outlines what the Brexit vote means for the UK cosmetics industry and how companies should be responding.

Eyes on vloggers: still dominating beauty online

23-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

With Instagram moving into Snapchat’s traditional field of ‘stories’, the power of beauty influencers across social media is likely to strengthen as they maximise the ever-growing number of platforms with which to reach viewers.

Country Focus: Indonesia

Opportunity in Indonesia sparks race for market entry and expansion

19-Aug-2016 By Simon Pitman

Indonesia is powering ahead in terms of economic development, driven by rapid growth in the population and the economy. And this is translating into a surge in beauty product spend and market opportunities.

Czech Republic leading on hemp beauty in Europe

19-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Czech Republic has been singled out as a leader in cannabis-infused topicals, with the country reportedly the major supplier of this type of personal care products for the European and US markets.

Majority of French women buying beauty online

19-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report has found that 58% of French women surveyed say they purchase beauty products digitally, with skin care leading the trend.

On-demand beauty: beauty marketplace acquisition confirms UK enthusiasm

18-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The rise of apps and websites linking consumers with beauty services has been on the rise globally in the past few years: a recent London acquisition suggests the UK market is no exception to the trend.

Shiseido cuts full year forecast

18-Aug-2016 By Simon Pitman

Japanese multinational Shiseido announced steady sales and a big increase in profits for the first half of its financial years, but cuts its forecasts on the back of restructuring and currency exchange.

‘Consumers are becoming savvy’: what’s driving clean beauty

18-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

With clean beauty a blossoming segment in the industry, taking its lead from the naturals and organics trend along with rising consumer demand for personalised product offerings and ethical companies, we sat down with a brand founder to find out more.