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Retail expert: COVID-19 has ‘turbo-charged’ the digital beauty experience

14-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The future of beauty retail will see a unified commerce approach connecting online and offline that relies on data to provide highly tailored shopper journeys, experiences and products, says Simon Hathaway, EMEA MD of retail strategy agency Outform.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY PART I: REFLECTING ON WHAT’S TO COME IN 2021

Cosmetics Europe chief: Industry will fight to be recognised as ‘essential’

13-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The cosmetics and personal care industry must continue its fight to get products recognised as essential to consumer lives in the coming year given ‘essentiality’ governs so many strategies set to be rolled out under the European Green Deal, says the...

Unilever brings in Jason Goldberger as CEO of Dollar Shave Club

13-Jan-2021 By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, the consumer goods company announced Goldberger as the new CEO of the popular men’s grooming and lifestyle brand.

Special edition: Holistic Health & Wellness – Formulating for Wellbeing and Anti-Ageing

'Twilight beauty' rituals to soar amid ‘major concern’ for wellness: WGSN

12-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Post-pandemic consumers are concerned about health, immunity and wider wellness which will translate into an uptick in beauty products that offer mindful and relaxing rituals to bookend days, says the director of beauty at WGSN.

Cruelty-free cosmetics: China’s animal alternative methods have room for improvement

11-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

China’s alternative methods for animal testing can be further improved and standardised, according to a leading expert in the country.

Aveda goes 100% vegan, removing all bee-derived ingredients from formulations

08-Jan-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month the Estée Lauder Companies brand announced having delivered on its commitment to have all-vegan products “on shelves” by January 2021.

Garnier global brand president: ‘2020 was a wakeup call to protect our planet’

08-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Sustainable living and environmental actions are top of the agenda for consumers across the globe in 2021, proving the importance of green beauty offerings, says L’Oréal’s Garnier president.

Cosmetic ingredient safety: SCCS closes comment period on endocrine disruptor and nano toxicity prelim opinions

07-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The comment period on four preliminary safety opinions from the European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) addressing endocrine disruption and nano toxicity concerns has now closed.

In conversation with the CTPA and British Beauty Council

UK beauty needs ‘timely and tailored’ government support to survive latest lockdowns

06-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Specific financial support from government will be critical if UK cosmetic and personal care businesses are to survive the latest nationwide lockdowns, say trade association heads.

Slick approach: Down Under Enterprises’ seeks cosmetics success with Eucalyptus leaf oil ingredient

06-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Australia’s Down Under Enterprises is seeking success with its Eucalyptus kochii oil in the cosmetics space after it was established as an ingredient by The Personal Care Products Council.

Cost hurdles remain for organic cosmetics in Middle East despite ‘high level’ of awareness: Study

05-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Female consumers in Saudi Arabia are highly aware of organic cosmetics and the environmental implications of these products, but price remains a factor impeding use among many, a study finds.

Puig eyes €3bn in sales for 2023 after carving out Derma division

04-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Spanish luxury beauty and perfume major Puig has carved its business into three divisions, creating a new Derma unit as part of plans to re-spark growth following a tough 2020 disrupted by COVID-19.

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Top 5 most-read stories December 2020: Trendspotting, animal testing and microbiota innovation

04-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from December 2020 shows interest in trend predictions and reflections, industry noise on EU animal testing regulations and microbiota-targeted innovation from Unilever.

L’Oréal on building D2C brand Color & Co: ‘It took us many years to tackle hair colour’

23-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal’s D2C personalised hair colour company Color & Co took years to develop and plans are now in place to drive it further into the digital beauty world, says the head of L’Oréal’s Tech Incubator.

Patents of 2020: Beauty majors target skin microbiome, personalisation and naturals

23-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There was a raft of patent filings this year from industry’s biggest beauty companies, including Unilever, L’Oréal, Beiersdorf and Colgate-Palmolive. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe rounds up our coverage of this year’s patent-worthy innovations.

A year of renewal? Top 5 EMEA beauty trends to watch in 2021

22-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Curiosity for digital, a need for inclusivity and heightened demand for green beauty are just some of the key trends set to shape the European, Middle East & African beauty market next year – here are our Top 5 EMEA trends to watch.

Trend reflections: 9 ways COVID-19 changed beauty consumption in 2020

22-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has mightily impacted consumer behaviour, with many upcoming beauty trends fast-forwarded and new purchase and usage patterns appearing. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe brings you the nine ways beauty consumption...

Beauty can thrive post-Brexit given ‘huge appetite’ for digital, says e-commerce exec

21-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

UK and EU beauty brands and retailers will certainly face new challenges in a post-Brexit world, but there remain plenty of opportunities to flourish with the right strategy and focus, particularly online, says an executive at e-commerce specialist Global-e.

Non-compliance on fragrance allergens in EU ‘far from satisfactory’

18-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The level of non-compliance in Europe on required fragrance allergen labelling and declarations in beauty products is unsatisfactory and must change given the serious consumer health implications, says the Council of Europe’s European Directorate for...

12-MINUTE WATCH: TRENDS 2021 BY COSMETICSDESIGN EDITORS

15 global beauty trends to watch in 2021: From CosmeticsDesign’s Editors

16-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Multicultural beauty, sophisticated hygiene and green products for all will take the spotlight next year, as consumers turn to relatable and engaging concepts that fulfil their needs. CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global...

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Reflecting on beauty in 2020: CTPA chief talks COVID-19, Brexit and The European Green Deal

16-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry has faced a challenging year, shaped by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, regulatory changes under Brexit and incoming sustainability legislation at EU level. But industry has learned so much and remains innovative and driven in its approach...

L’Oréal invests in social-selling software to increase ecomm revenue above 25%

16-Dec-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the multinational beauty maker’s venture capital fund announced a minority investment in Replika Software, a tool that lets brands create a ‘retail partnership’ with any individual active on social or streaming platforms.

‘Transparency and accountability’: Unilever seeks shareholder approval on 2030 climate goals

14-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever wants to obtain a non-binding advisory vote on its climate transition action plan from shareholders – a move it says should deepen engagement and transparency on securing a more sustainable future.

CBD beauty brand Kuida wants to ‘restart the market’ in Europe

14-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Colombia-based CBD beauty brand Kuida wants to ramp up retail presence in Europe following its successful push into Spain but says a science-first strategy with consumer education will be needed.

ECHA: ‘Coordinated effort’ at policy level required for alternatives to replace animal testing in EU

09-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

A coordinated approach amongst European Union policy makers that considers research, method and validation is needed for non-animal alternative cosmetic testing to fully replace animal data, says the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2020: ‘Green pandemic recovery’ needed to curb 3°C global temperature rise

09-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Urgent action is needed to lower a global temperature rise in excess of 3°C by the end of this century, and United Nation leaders say COVID-19 recovery packages could offer a beacon of hope.

Mozzafiato: Italian Beauty has a new retail home in the US and Canada

09-Dec-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Building on the multi-brand specially beauty concept popularized by retailers large and small, like Sephora, Ulta, Credo, and Beauty Heroes, Mozzafiato is curating Italian Beauty brands for the US market and reaching consumers both online and in store....

L’Oréal, Kao Corporation and flurry of beauty suppliers secure 'Triple A’ CDP rating in 2020

08-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal, Asia-Pacific personal care giant Kao Corporation and four industry suppliers have been awarded a triple ‘A’ status for sustainable efforts across climate change, forests and water security this year, securing six of...

Spanish beauty agency launches incubator: ‘It’s a super exciting moment to create new brands’

07-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Digital marketing and communications agency The Beauty Makers has launched a brand incubator to help build out future innovation-led companies in an increasingly competitive but exciting space, its founding partner says.

EC stands by ECHA rulings for animal data on cosmetic ingredients under REACH

04-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The European Commission (EC) stands by its endorsement of calls made by the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Board of Appeal for animal data to verify worker safety of two cosmetic ingredients, despite a recent industry-signed open letter damning such...

The future of personalised beauty? Inclusivity, precision and sustainability, says L’Oréal tech chief

03-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Personalised beauty must be inclusive and far-reaching, with tech that provides unrivalled precision, all whilst keeping sustainability front and centre, says the head of L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator.

Less complex: Unilever completes unification of Anglo-Dutch structure

30-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever has completed the unification of its Anglo-Dutch legal structure in a move it says will future-proof business by enabling greater flexibility on strategic portfolio updates.

Nicky Clarke CEO eyes EMEA growth for Planet Friendly Beauty startup

26-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Eco-friendly hair care startup Planet Friendly Beauty will expand into Europe next year, developing a raft of new products in the coming years like shampoo bars, waterless hair care and simplified scalp care, says its founder – the co-founder and CEO...

Beauty must ‘build those bridges’ with ECHA to spur acceptance of animal-free testing, says expert

26-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The cosmetics industry has heavily invested in advancing non-animal safety testing methods, now efforts must turn to driving regulatory acceptance of these next-generation alternatives, says the founder of animal-free testing lab XCellR8.

‘Full service’ beauty: Croda to expand into fragrances with €820m Iberchem acquisition

24-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Specialty chemicals major Croda International is set to acquire Spanish fragrance and flavour firm Iberchem in a multi-million-euro deal that creates a full-service offering for beauty and personal care manufacturers.

Above the mask: Covid-19 hits halal cosmetics and fragrances, but opens opportunities for new product lines

24-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

The global halal cosmetic and fragrance markets have taken a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also created opportunities for new product lines such as hand creams, face cream, eye care, and sanitisers.

‘Real impact at scale’: L’Oréal launches green beauty Garnier solid shampoo bars

20-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a line of solid shampoo bars under its Garnier brand that it is launching across Europe, a move it says takes the green alternative squarely into mass beauty.

Self-tanning and luxury baths key UK self-care priorities during COVID-19, finds The Body Shop

19-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

UK consumers have spent more money on self-tanning products and more time taking baths during COVID-19 lockdown despite a multi-million cutback in overall beauty spend, finds The Body Shop.

‘A test of flexibility, innovation and resilience’: Polish beauty shows signs of COVID-19 recovery

19-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Poland’s beauty category like many other EU markets has been hard hit by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, but industry is showing signs of recovery, says the Polish Union of the Cosmetics Industry.

Consumers ‘demand better labelling’ of nanomaterials, finds EU study

18-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

EU consumers are more aware of risks and benefits associated with nanomaterials, but the majority still demand better labelling on everyday products – a concern that warrants further study, says the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON).

Six months on: Beauty majors still face mixed economic impact amid COVID-19 crisis

17-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to challenge beauty business globally, and another look at the financials shows certain majors and categories continue to fare better than others.

Digital rush: ‘The way we interact with beauty has completely changed’, says Feelunique exec

16-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty continues to chase the digital boom most recently propelled by COVID-19, and creating engaging, impartial and authentic retail spaces is vital to success, says the head of onsite experience at Feelunique.

‘No time to waste’: British Beauty Council to form Sustainable Beauty Coalition in 2021

16-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The British Beauty Council is finalising plans to form a Sustainable Beauty Coalition early next year that will be charged with accelerating collaborative change across the UK’s beauty sector.

Brexit beauty: The right Responsible Person can help business ‘survive and thrive’, says expert

13-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

European and UK beauty businesses must prioritise securing the right Responsible Persons (RPs) and conduct supply chain due diligence as the Brexit deadline fast approaches, says a regulatory expert.

British Beauty Council publishes Courage to Change sustainability report: ‘It’s come at a critical time’

12-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The British Beauty Council has published a report that aims to kickstart conversation and collective action on sustainable beauty at a time it defines as critical given the ongoing climate emergency.

Beauty majors sign joint statement claiming EU animal testing ban is 'being undermined' by ECHA

10-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Procter & Gamble, Unilever, L’Oréal and Avon are among signatories of an open statement claiming the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and its Board of Appeal is undermining the EU animal testing ban on cosmetics - a claim the agency refutes.

TikTok: ‘About a year ago, we weren’t really taken seriously in the beauty space’

09-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Video-sharing platform TikTok is a promising space for beauty brands – big and small – to build up meaningful communities and consumer buzz in an increasingly saturated market, say the company's brand partnership managers.

Digital, hygiene and self-care defining 2020 beauty, says Euromonitor

05-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

COVID-19 has created a dramatic and far-reaching shift in consumer habits, accelerating e-commerce, highlighting hygiene and hands, and soaring self-care to the top of the beauty agenda, according to Euromonitor International.

E-commerce psychology: ‘Gamified promotions’ popular during COVID-19

04-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty shoppers are responding much better to playful online promotions amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis because they’re looking for fun, says the founder of an e-commerce promotion tool.

PODCAST: A global beauty view on COVID-19 – business resilience, learnings so far and future strategies

04-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care world has faced significant upheaval on a global scale during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it has also emerged as resilient and innovative despite consumer and retail trends morphing at great speed....