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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.

Cannabis-based beauty products: where are we at?

06-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here, Silvija Špehar, co-founder of natural hemp cosmetics brand Hemptouch, explains how cannabis-related products have huge potential in the beauty industry.

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.

Hair care ingredients to watch, from Mintel

29-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The market research firm suggests that influences from the food industry, and major food trends, are having a big impact onto hair care ingredients.

Mibelle Group targets Asia expansion with acquisition of Gowoonsesang

29-Aug-2018 By Amanda Lim

Swiss private label manufacturers Mibelle Group is targeting expansion in the Asian market following the acquisition of Gowoonsesang, the developer of popular Korean derma-cosmetic brand Dr. G.

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.

Unilever expands its new eco beauty brand: Love Beauty and Planet

28-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following its successful launch in the US at the start of this year, Unilever’s brand Love Beauty and Planet has now seen a rollout across the UK.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sustainable packaging: eye on the guys

10-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

One market research firm suggests that sustainable packaging may offer a key way to entice more men to become male grooming consumers.

Male grooming and cultural influences: Love Island’s impact

09-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Mintel, a market research provider, has drawn a link between current cultural phenomena and male grooming trends in the UK.

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.

Beauty packaging trends up to 2022: what’s hot?

08-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor has released its latest data and analysis on the current consumer spending on beauty packaging, and how it’s evolving.

Ingredients suppliers need more support from the rest of the industry

07-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

When it comes to performance innovation and regulatory compliance, the wider beauty and personal care industry should look to support ingredients suppliers better, suggests one expert.

How can the industry fight its corner when it comes to the falling number of ingredients available for formulation?

07-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kevin Gallagher, industry consultant with Kevin Gallagher Consulting LLC and formerly of ingredients supplier Croda, here suggests that industry bodies could do more to protect the beauty supply chain when it comes to the ingredients suppliers and the...

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Limited ingredients set to be a ‘serious’ challenge for the industry in the future

07-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with an industry expert on the ongoing challenge of limited ingredients available for cosmetics formulation and innovation - what is the issue, and what can be done?

The Hut Group continues to grow: new 1 billion USD banking facility announced

03-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A contender to Amazon’s rising dominance in beauty retail online, The Hut Group (THG) has quickly become a huge player in the world of digital retail for the industry.

L’Oréal acquires German naturals player

02-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the European market the global hotspot for naturals and organics in beauty, L’Oréal has made another decisive move in the market, acquiring German player Logocos Naturkosmetik.

Naturals and organics masterclass cuts through the murk around labelling

02-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With greenwashing ever a risk, the number of certifications and labelling claims around natural and organic beauty and personal care was under the spotlight at a recent industry event.

Amazon’s beauty retail: ‘Reef safe’ claim in demand

01-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Together, health & personal care and beauty are a significant amount of Amazon’s consumables retail in the UK: in the recent quarter, they generated £130 million in sales, up roughly 40% year on year.

Guest Insight

What can health & beauty learn from the success of fashion sales online?

01-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this article, Charlotte Varney, Customer Success Manager, E Fundamentals, shares expert insight into how augmented reality and social media can transform beauty retail, with lessons from the fashion industry.

Gender neutral products for children and babies: Euromonitor latest data

31-Jul-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Gender roles are shifting, and we’re seeing a particular rise in initiatives which encourage girls to develop in ‘non-traditional areas’, suggests the market research firm. How far is this being seen, though, in personal care trends?

Look Fabulous Forever: ageless beauty player launches at-home selling model

31-Jul-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Look Fabulous Forever, a UK brand dedicated entirely to cosmetics for older women, has announced a new at-home selling model for its retail operations.

News Analysis – Guest Author

Beauty products caught in an ugly trade war

30-Jul-2018 By Aliza R. Karetnick

As global players, the well-being of cosmetics and personal care companies depends, in large measure, on an open international marketplace free from excessive duties, which have a tendency to depress manufacturing growth and, in turn, dampen robust industry...

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