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Mesoporous silica may increase SPF of titanium dioxide

27-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

In an effort to provide consumers with greater photoprotection for the UV sensitive lip area, researchers have recently published encouraging findings regarding the formulation of different lipsticks with protective sunscreen ingredient additives.

Artificial nail sales projected to surpass nail polish sales for the first time

23-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Gen Z consumers are a driving force behind rising artificial nail sales, but Millennials and Gen Xers are also bolstering the trend, a recent NIQ report has revealed.

How to win over… Beauty consumers in China’s ultra-competitive e-commerce market

22-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

We reveal what it takes to achieve success in China’s cutthroat e-commerce space - from building a solid foundation to maintaining longevity - with exclusive insights from brands that have thrived in it, including Atelier Rebul, Evenswiss and G&M...

The blue effect: Ultramarine blue pigment enhances foundations for North Asian complexions – L’Oréal study

22-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

Ultramarine blue pigment can fully replace black pigments in foundations and provide superior cosmetic benefits for North Asian complexions, suggests a new study by Japan-based L’Oréal researchers.

‘The era of intentional beauty’: Beautystreams highlights top trends of 2023

21-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Next-generation sun care, thinking local, the value of waste, menopause wellness and the importance of clinical proof-points are the top five beauty trends this year, being driven by an era of intentional consumption, says trend forecaster Beautystreams.

New frontier: Olive Young testing the waters in Middle East with makeup brand Wakemake

15-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty retailer Olive Young is making inroads into the Middle East region with its in-house colour cosmetics brand and plans to launch more of its own brands this year.

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Cost-of-living beauty: Brands must earn a ‘deserved place’ in shopping baskets, says Mintel

09-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Long-lasting products, mood-boosting offerings and engaging experiences are more important than ever as consumers navigate the ongoing cost-of-living crisis globally, says the head of beauty and personal care research at Mintel.

French authority cracks down on social media influencers with hefty fines and prison time

09-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The French consumer affairs and fraud control watchdog is clamping down on online influencers with fines of up to €300,000 and prison-sentences of up to two years, after discovering the majority do not comply with regulations.

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Greenwashing, transparency and costs top of green beauty agenda in 2023: Expert

08-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Ongoing concerns around greenwashing, rising supply chain costs and a growing need for transparency are the top issues facing the green beauty industry this year, according to an expert consultant.

NIQ trends report: Consumers want brand ‘solutions they can feel good about’

08-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers, and companies should be working to meet consumer demand, advises report.

'Converting uncertainty into an order’ easier than ever via 1:1 texting model, says Wizard CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Cosmetics and personal beauty care product companies can directly engage with consumers requiring more information before making a purchase – and 1:1 texting provides an opportunity to establish that relationship quickly.

‘Relationship commerce’ the future of beauty – Revieve CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands and retailers must invest in continuous relationship building with consumers via personalised, algorithmically orchestrated digital experiences across every step of the shopper journey, says the CEO of Finnish tech firm Revieve.

Plastic Soup Foundation founder: ‘Microplastics in cosmetics is a design error, so get it out of there’

02-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Far too many beauty and personal care companies still use microplastics and nanoplastics in product formulations, which is unacceptable given the environmental and human health impacts, says the founder of marine conservation NGO Plastic Soup Foundation.

The industry-consumer gap: Why beauty needs to slow down, let scientists lead and join forces

01-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care industry must acknowledge weaknesses and address them, because the gap between industry and consumers continues to widen, plagued by poorly backed claims and a raft of misinformation online, warns a cosmetic claims consultant.

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Blockchain gives beauty ‘secure, immutable and transparent’ way to log green claims: Provenance

27-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

In a landscape of fluctuating consumer trust amidst, blockchain technology provides beauty a means to offer full transparency around sustainable product claims, says the MD of Provenance.

Financial focus: L’Occitane, Hourglass, HUL in our beauty business update

24-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight developments from L’Occitane, Hourglass, HUL and more.

NielsenIQ VP talks ‘medicalization of beauty’, ‘beauty as self-care' and more in 2023

23-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Understanding how consumers source information and techniques to reach targeted demographics is paramount to launching effective branding and marketing strategies in the cosmetics and personal beauty care spaces in 2023, according to Anna Mayo, Vice President...

Beauty has ‘crucial role’ to play in shifting menopause stereotypes

23-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry can contribute to shifting the discourse on menopause, away from a very one-dimensional white and privileged representation of women, says a media expert.

Reliable and verified: Cosmetics Europe launches COSMILE Europe cosmetic ingredient database

21-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Trade association Cosmetics Europe has launched a cosmetic ingredient database tool in 14 different languages to provide reliable and verified information for consumers across Europe.

‘From defence to offence’: Shiseido will make ‘proactive investments’ for revenue growth from 2023 – CEO

21-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.

15+ beauty brands call for swifter EU microplastics ban in open letter

20-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Several beauty brands and associations have signed an open letter to the European Commission (EC) calling for a faster and more complete ban on intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics.

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Inclusive and conscious: Leading cosmetic chemist weighs in on key beauty trends in 2023

15-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Inclusivity and conscious beauty are among the most important elements for cosmetic brands to consider when developing new products this year, says one prominent cosmetic chemist.

Halal over haute: Certification as key motivating factor for cosmetics purchases, not ingredients

14-Feb-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.

Animal-free safety testing collective: This is an ‘unparalleled’ initiative, says ICCS head

13-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level and breadth of expertise and experience across the global membership of the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) is something very unique in the field of animal-free safety testing and should fuel serious, true change, its...

‘Accelerate on all fronts’: Skin, fragrance, luxury hair categories set to lead growth in China reopening – Estée Lauder CEO

13-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies president and CEO Fabrizio Freda has pegged skin care, fragrance, and luxury hair care as key drivers of growth in China as it moves away from last year’s COVID-19 troubles.

L’Oréal FY22 net profits surge 23% with active cosmetics booming

10-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a net profit surge for the full year of 2022, with active cosmetics leading growth with strong business in Latin America.

ICCS: Global beauty majors and NGOs launch animal-free science collective

08-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.

How AI-driven, hyper-personalised experiences give beauty brands and physical stores the edge – Shiseido supplier

08-Feb-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The firm behind the artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) features adopted by Japan’s Shiseido and a raft of Indian retailers says personalised experiences are key to give brands and physical stores the edge in an ultra-competitive marketplace.

Proposal for blanket EU PFAs ban: ‘If we don’t take action now, there will be adverse effects’

07-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A call from five EU national authorities to ban production, use and placement on the EU market of all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) has been published in full by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) today.

Boom in the West: Amorepacific 2022 revenues soar in N. America and Europe but Asia slumps

06-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty giant Amorepacific records revenue growth of 83% and 37% in North America and Europe respectively in 2022 as China and South Korea markets report declines.

Health first in 2023? Medtech is ‘dabbling in beauty’, says expert

02-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Human health was the central focus at this year’s CES tradeshow, with swathes of medical tech innovators focused on pain relief, nutrition, sleep and hormones – all of which could ultimately lead to beauty, but only indirectly, says a tech expert.

Novi’s Director of Science & Research discusses benefits and drawbacks of natural preservatives in cosmetic products

01-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?

New look: CosmeticsDesign unveils website refresh with updated features

01-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.

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‘Voice of the citizens’: European Citizens’ Initiative to protect animal testing ban hits 1.2 million votes

27-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A European Citizens’ Initiative calling to protect and strengthen the EU animal testing ban in cosmetics has surpassed one million signatures and will now be reviewed by the European Commission.

Five EU national authorities call for PFAs ban under REACH

26-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted a proposal to the European Chemicals Agency ECHA calling for a restriction on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) under the EU’s chemicals regulation REACH.

Green beauty: EU faces ‘radical’ environmental regulatory change, says Cosmetics Europe chief

25-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The European Union (EU) will see ambitious and radical environmental regulations take form in the coming years, and so beauty and personal care must be ready for the sectoral impact of these, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

L’Oréal files patent on vegan lipstick

24-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a lipstick formula that can be made with minimal or zero animal-derived ingredients and beeswax, suggesting it could be used to offer coloured and non-coloured combined lip care kits.

Business power: Cosmetic Valley partners with Paris region to bolster French beauty worldwide

24-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

French competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed a partnership with Parisian region Île-de-France that aims to promote perfumery and cosmetics on a global stage.

Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry must brace for ‘unprecedented’ regulatory change

23-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The level of regulatory changes set to impact the beauty and personal care sector in the EU this year is unprecedented, and so industry must stay connected and informed, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

Radiation from UV nail polish dryers may cause cancer, claims new study

23-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

New research has shown that ultraviolet light from UV nail dryers damaged DNA and caused cell mutations that increase the risk of skin cancer.

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Vitamin-infused makeup: A blooming path out of the COVID slump?

19-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Three years ago, the makeup category fell out of focus as consumers prioritised skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic – a shift that has largely stuck, offering clear opportunities for skincare-infused colour cosmetic innovation, says a trend expert.

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