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Brazilian biotechnology company makes waves with Blue Amazon project ingredient innovations

16-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Having recently exhibited its ingredient formulations at In-Cosmetics Global and NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, Apoena Biotech’s RAMNOCARE, APOBIO Skin, and APOBIO Slim offer manufacturers and suppliers to cosmetics and personal care product companies biodiverse...

People on the move: Recent notable industry employment shifts

11-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Job changes and board appointments are an inevitable part of the shifting tides of the cosmetic and personal beauty care industry. In this recurring segment, CosmeticsDesign looks at recent and notable employment changes within these business areas.

Geltor’s newest protein NuColl vegan collagen ‘biodesigned for hair manageability and styling’

11-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Having perfected its bioproduction process, California-based biotechnology company Geltor, Inc. has created vegan protein NuColl as an answer to industry demand for environmentally sustainable ingredients that fit into the ‘skinification’ of hair care...

Ingredients innovations: three trends CosmeticsDesign saw at In-Cosmetics Global

10-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Trends in ingredient innovation wax and wane with consumer demand. Still, this year’s convention saw upcycling, vegan collagen, and neuroactive ingredients and active fragrances as some of the most compelling shifts in cosmetics and personal care product...

SCC calls for abstract submission for annual meeting

10-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The industry organization is seeking abstract submissions in various cosmetics and personal care categories to further educational opportunities for professionals and foster innovative thinking.

Sprucing it up: Start-up claims forestry side-stream can create 'natural and eco-friendly' surfactant for personal care products

10-May-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Finnish biotechnology start-up Montinutra has partnered with personal care company Ole Hyvä Luonnontuote to use an ingredient from the by-products of spruce sawmilling, which it claims is a natural and eco-friendly surfactant.

Paraprobiotic shampoo 'stands out' in decreasing dandruff, improving scalp appearance

03-May-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Probiotics and prebiotics are rising in popularity as scientists discover the link between gut health and overall health. Paraprobiotics, or inactive probiotics, may do the same for our scalp.

Counterfeit warning: Fake products may hamper growth prospects of Europe’s hair care market

03-May-2023 By Gary Scattergood

Europe’s hairstyling products market is expected to grow by €1.22 billion (US$1.34 billion) to 2026, but the sector is increasingly at risk from the growing trend of counterfeit products.

L’Oréal on Aesop: Beauty giant eyes ‘huge prospective growth’ for Aēsop in Asia led by China

01-May-2023 By Amanda Lim

L’Oréal’s CEO has expressed excitement over the prospect of acquiring Australian luxury brand Aesop, which he believes holds tremendous potential in Asia, and in particular, China.

‘Beyond our business’: L’Oréal ramps up eco investments, but faces further backlash over chemicals in hair products

26-Apr-2023 By Gary Scattergood

L’Oréal is pumping cash into three environmental initiatives as it seeks to influence eco projects ‘beyond its business’, but at the same time is facing a further backlash over chemicals in hair products most commonly used by Black women.

A new beginning: Sa sa ready to ‘put COVID-19 issues behind’ as Chinese tourists return

24-Apr-2023 By Amanda Lim

Beauty retailer Sa Sa International says the return of Chinese travellers to Hong Kong and Macau heralds a “promising start” to the new financial year.

FaceGym founder: ‘We have to give women and men permission to age’

21-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry has a duty to shift dated ideals around ageing and aesthetics, empowering consumers to be confident in their own skin and work towards realistic expectations, says the founder of facial fitness brand FaceGym.

Emerging economics hold ‘strong opportunities’ for health and beauty: GlobalData

19-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Markets like India, China, Africa and the Middle East offer a wealth of opportunities for growth in health and beauty, says the commercial director of GlobalData.

Substantiated claims and expert-led insights key to the future of beauty: Mintel

18-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty consumers today expect all claims to be scientifically substantiated and see great value in expert-led insights, strategies that will prove key as the value of products are increasingly called into question, says the head of beauty at Mintel.

‘Next hot ingredient’: Ashwagandha supplier eyes untapped potential in skin and hair care

18-Apr-2023 By Amanda Lim

A leading supplier of ashwagandha is eyeing untapped potential in the beauty and personal care market where it believes it can satiate demands for high-performing natural ingredients in both skin and hair care.

Space for more: Kao seizes opportunity in ‘underdeveloped sector’ with astronaut-approved dry shampoo sheets

18-Apr-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Kao Corporation has developed a new type of no-rinse shampoo sheet that aims to fulfil different needs, including consumers with active lifestyles, caregivers, and those working in disaster relief.

Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care

Silky textures, delightful scents and satisfying sounds: How beauty is brightening its post-pandemic offering

14-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.

Special Edition - Bright Beauty: Fun, Joy and Colour Across Cosmetics, Hair Care and Body Care

Colours and textures: Tapping into the 2023 beauty theme of ‘peace’

13-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Colours and materials that offer serenity alongside energy and fun will align well with consumer inspirations and behaviours this year, says French forecasting firm NellyRodi.

The emergence of Industry 5.0: Beauty set to take a ‘sharp turn’

12-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty will soon transition into industry 5.0 where mixed reality and interconnected drones and exoskeletons will favour the human element, enabling brands to integrate societal values and wellbeing in a smart and efficient way, says an executive from...

Post-pandemic hair: Ageing, damage and scalp health key consumer concerns

05-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Global consumer trends in hair care have morphed post-pandemic, with products offering efficacy, multifunctionality and skin health benefits gaining important traction, according to Euromonitor International.

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L’Oreal files duo of patents for ‘compact’ and ‘safe’ steam treatment hair brush

29-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a steam treatment hair device that it says is more compact, lightweight and energy efficient, enabling long-lasting styling safely.

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign anticipates next-gen beauty trends with new digital summit

29-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign will kick off 2024 with a brand-new event exploring how the latest innovations and market trends will shape the future of the beauty and personal care industry and its next generation of consumers.

Shifting priorities: Ouai hair care observes rising interest in scalp care in SEA

28-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

Luxury hair care brand Ouai say opportunities abound in scalp care as interest and awareness of scalp health grows in South East Asia.

‘Multi-roots’ beauty is the new 2023 standard: Beautystreams

22-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The number of poly-origin citizens continues to rise worldwide, and beauty has a duty to shift discourse and improve product development to cater to subsequent evolving needs, say experts.

Blue biotech in beauty: ‘We have a big task in terms of storytelling’

22-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Use of blue biotechnology in beauty continues to gain ground, but the concept remains complex for consumers and needs to be better defined before it reaches its true potential, say scientific and innovation specialists.

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 future of ‘ageing’? Beauty needs to be more ‘holistic’ and ‘inclusive’ – Experts

21-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

It is time for beauty to ditch the ‘anti-ageing’ discourse and instead opt for positive and holistic messaging and innovation that takes a preventative and celebratory approach to ageing, say executives from L’Oréal, Unilever and Beautystreams.

‘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.

Frizz not! Kao galvanised by latest research to develop UV-protection hair products

14-Mar-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Kao has identified ultraviolet (UV) damage as the main cause of hair frizz on the outer layer of the head, and in doing so underscored a gap in its existing personal care portfolio.

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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.

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Unilever science & tech VP: 'We are at the birthplace of where integrated AI and consumers meet'

08-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty industry is at the start of a truly exciting era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into consumer lives, presenting huge scientific and product innovation opportunities ahead, says the global VP of science and tech and Unilever.

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.

‘Strong connection between transparency, traceability, and trust’ the key to reaching consumers, says BASF

06-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The investment into tools that empower consumer education regarding ingredient transparency should remain a primary priority for manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal care industries looking to maintain competitive in 2023, says BASF.

GARDskin assay offers unprecedented ‘potential way forward’ to test photosensitivity, says RIFM principal scientist

02-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

To ensure product formulations are safe and effective for end users, skin care product manufacturers may soon be able to rely on the GARDskin assay to determine if an active ingredient is a potential photoirritant to consumers’ skin.

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.

Givaudan establishes strategic partnership with renewable chemical company Amyris, Inc.

01-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The deal brokered between Givaudan and Amyris, Inc. outlines the addition of three key active ingredients for commercialization to extend both companies product offerings and consumer reach.

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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Colgate's ‘digital transformation’: Smart factories, clean data rooms and digital shelves

28-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily invested in the digitisation of its business, building out augmented factories, clean data rooms and digital shelf innovation to drive growth globally.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: Postbiotic scientific discoveries boost consumer awareness

28-Feb-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Postbiotics are increasingly seen as an ideal focus for innovators in the world of microbiome modulation but hurdles are created by the lack of use of the word, by both consumers and the industry itself, according to industry experts at Probiota.

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.

Olive and juniper extracts show hair growth and wound healing promise: Study

22-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Water extracts from wild and cultivar olive and Greek juniper offer promise topically to assist wound healing and promote hair growth, according to preliminary studies.

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