Skin care

The sustainable consumer: Activism, transparency and frugal living ‘most relevant’ future trends

10-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer demands for transparency will rise, activism will increase and the trend of living with less will continue – key trends brands must consider when developing future sustainable strategies, says Euromonitor International.

Avon UK launches vegan skin care line, global rollout and make-up offering to follow

10-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Avon UK has launched its first vegan and eco-friendly skin care line ‘Distillery’ following several years of scientific research and will soon roll out the offering globally, adding make-up next year.

ANJAC Health & Beauty doubles down on clean and indie beauty, acquiring Cosmetix West

10-Sep-2019 By Deanna Utroske

On Friday, the Paris-based contract development and manufacturing group announced that it has acquired a first US-based business. The deal is part of the ANJAC Health & Beauty Group’s strategy to do more business in cosmetics and skin care, expressly...

Safe, ethical and sustainable: Why silicones are the ideal clean beauty ingredient – Grant Industries

10-Sep-2019 By Amanda Lim

Safe, effective and eco-friendly, silicones are the ideal ingredient for clean beauty formulations, but unnecessary “fear-mongering” has given the ingredient a bad reputation according to one industry exec.

CBD skin care: EU study shows antioxidant promise for topical disease treatment

09-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Scientists have characterised the molecular effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on skin cells, highlighting antioxidant promise for use in topical skin care products to treat diseases like atopic dermatitis.

MAKING SENSE OF ‘FREE FROM’ COSMETIC CLAIMS GUIDANCE: PART II

Honesty, fairness and safety: What industry must consider before ‘free from’ cosmetic claims

09-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Cosmetics companies making ‘free from’ claims on finished products must closely follow guidance on required criteria for substantiation, carefully considering honesty, fairness and safety, an expert says.

MAKING SENSE OF ‘FREE FROM’ COSMETIC CLAIMS GUIDANCE: PART I

EU 'free from' cosmetics claims technical document is guidance, not regulation: Expert

06-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

A guidance document released in July on EU cosmetic ‘free from’ claims aims to clarify what is and isn’t allowed by law on finished products, but widespread confusion remains, an expert says.

Gender gap? Men’s personal care lacking in health and beauty subscriptions

05-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Health and wellness continue to drive the men’s personal care and grooming categories, but consumers don’t feel there are enough tailored products on subscription services, finds GlobalData.

BASF and CTIBiotech evolve 3D skin model to enable anti-inflammatory analysis

05-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Specialty chemicals major BASF and research institute CTIBiotech have created another 3D skin model with immune macrophages to enable R&D work into anti-inflammatory ingredients.

Fragrances core behind ‘loyal’ luxury beauty in Spain

05-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Spanish customers are highly loyal in luxury beauty, particularly fragrances, but there’s scope to develop business further through aspirational, value-driven branding and wider distribution, says Kantar Worldpanel.

Lack of ‘innovative antioxidants’ in anti-ageing cosmetics: Study

03-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Antioxidants have long been used in anti-ageing cosmetics, but innovation in the formulations has been somewhat limited with no emerging ingredients making true market impact, say researchers.

Clinic and click: Digital skin care start-up for practitioners eyes international expansion

03-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

UK tech start-up Harley has developed an online platform enabling cosmetic practitioners to make personalised product recommendations to patients, and just months after going live is now looking to expand internationally.

A healthier microbiome: Evonik partners with UC San Diego on cosmetic raw material research

03-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

German chemical major Evonik is partnering with the University of California San Diego’s Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) to research and develop cosmetic raw materials for a healthier skin microbiome.

Japanese chemical major DIC to acquire BASF global pigments business for €1.15bn

02-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Japanese fine chemicals specialist DIC Corporation has agreed to purchase BASF’s global pigment business in a multi-billion deal it says will broaden its reach into functional pigments and cosmetics.

In the face of Brexit? Harmonising EU cosmetics compliance remains the goal, says regulatory expert

02-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

There are unknown facts around the full impact Brexit will have on cosmetics regulation and compliance, but regulatory knowledge and harmonisation across the European Union must still be prioritised, says the president of Cosmetics Consultants Europe...

Coty results show both sales and profits sliding

29-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Coty has revealed its fourth quarter and full year results, with the latest quarter underscoring the company’s downward trend, as sales drop 8% and earning falling by 6%.

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit focuses on the circular economy

29-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

This year’s European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will focus on ways of closing up loops in the supply chain to ensure materials are recycled and non-recyclable plastics are eliminated.

Korea focus: Our most-read stories on the K-beauty industry

29-Aug-2019 By Amanda Lim

We round up our top stories on the South Korean beauty market, featuring Daebong Life Science’s clean beauty oils, Cosmax’s plastic-free efforts, Incospharm’s autophagy-inducing active and more.

From The Editor's Desk

Three ways Brazil’s Amazon fires could impact the beauty industry

28-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

This year’s dry season in Brazil has brought a significant increase in fires, an increase that is so enormous it is not only concerning environmentalists but the business world too.

Estée Lauder forecasts a robust 2020 with sales expected to rise as much as 8%

28-Aug-2019 By Amanda Lim

The Estée Lauder Companies has projected sales to grow in the range of 7% to 8% in fiscal 2020 after recording strong full-year results.

Ramp up to the SCS Formulate begins

28-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

SCS Formulate, the biggest event for formulation experts in the UK, is due to take place 23 – 13 November, at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

‘Oily consistency and fear of chemicals’: Why seven-out-of-10 Dawinites could be shunning sunscreen

28-Aug-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Sunscreen use among residents in Australia’s Northern Territory appears to be on the rise, but a recent study found that 69% of those surveyed still failed to slip-slop-slap.

in-cosmetics Latin America Special Newsletter

in-cosmetics Latin America is almost here again

28-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

The biggest event for beauty and personal care formulation and R&D experts in Latin America is just over two months away.

in-cosmetics Latin America Special Newsletter

What to expect at in-cosmetics Latin America 2019

28-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Ahead of the in-cosmetics Latin America event, Cosmetics Design caught up with show director Daniel Zanetti to find out more about what to expect.

in-cosmetics Latin America Special Newsletter

Wellbeing drives the LATAM natural trend, but research points to difficulties finding products

28-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Natural and organic cosmetic and personal care products continue to be a growing niche in the Latin America region, but latest research from Mintel suggests price and availability is holding it back.

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D’Alchémy: a natural skin care brand inspired by medieval chemists

27-Aug-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Polish beauty entrepreneur Anna Mamczur is on a mission to build a brand with the best anti-aging product in the world. She founded Phenome Organic Skincare in 2009 and D’Alchémy just 2 years ago. At Cosmoprof North America last month, Cosmetics Design...

Highlights from our dedicated microbiome skin care coverage

27-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design has published a significant volume of coverage focusing around the theme of our first ever Cosmetics Design Summit: Microbiome Skin Care Innovation.

New innovation ground: Beiersdorf unveils ‘corporate indie brand’ business unit

27-Aug-2019 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetics firm Beiersdorf has launched a new corporate indie business unit, OSCAR&PAUL, to manage its existing brands and develop new concepts.

Act Your Age: Are indie skin care brands for kids leading the beauty market back to demographic segmentation?

26-Aug-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Several independent skin care brands exhibiting at last week’s IBE NY tradeshow are targeting young consumers according to their age or life stage. There was a brand for collegiate women, one for tweens edging in on puberty, and another offering organic...

Mother Dirt expands footprint in the UK and Ireland

22-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Microbiome skin care brand Mother Dirt has expended its international reach by launching in the UK and Ireland thanks to an agreement with luxury retailer Harvey Nichols.

GUEST ARTICLE

Sunscreen regulations across the globe: What industry needs to know

22-Aug-2019 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

With summer in full swing and sunscreen products flying off shelves, this guest article sheds light on what cosmetic companies need to know on sun protection product regulations – very different across the globe.

Beauty & Packaging: Our top stories featuring packaging and design news in the cosmetics industry

22-Aug-2019 By Amanda Lim

We round-up of our most-read news pieces on packaging and design, featuring Piramal Glass, Cosmax, L’Oreal and more.

From The Editor's Desk

Has the cosmetics industry hit an innovation rut?

21-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

One of the best ways of measuring future industry trends and innovation is a trip to in-cosmetics Global, an event that shines a light on what the next generation of products will look like. But this year, pinpointing something truly new was hard to do.

in-cosmetics Formulation Summit: Good for mind, body and planet

21-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

The two-day programme for this year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will be focusing on a theme that is close to both industry professionals and consumers alike, what’s good for us and the planet?

New data from Rahn points to remedy for epidermal jetlag

21-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Long-haul flights can really take their toll on the skin, contributing to dehydration and fine lines, but new data from German ingredients provider Rahn, suggest it may have come up with a solution.

Sulapac: the startup making biodegradable, plastic-free beauty packaging a reality

21-Aug-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The company Suvi Haimi and Laura Kyllönen founded in Finland in 2016 has been gaining accolades, winning awards, and making headlines while continuing to innovate for a plastic-free future. This year, Sulapac announced that its Universal Recipe material...

Game of trust: Why authenticity and transparency are crucial in influencer beauty marketing

21-Aug-2019 By Amanda Lim

Beauty brands and marketers need to “smarten up” their social media strategy as beauty consumers increasingly demand authentic and transparent content from influencer marketing.

Brenntag acquires South African cosmetics players

20-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Brenntag has expanded its global footprint for the distribution of fine chemicals with the bolt-on acquisition of South African company Chemgrit Cosmetics.

L'Oréal CEO: ‘E-commerce for us is on fire’

20-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

E-commerce now represents 13.2% of L'Oréal’s total turnover and tech developments will only drive this further, says company chairman and CEO.

Beauty Tech Deal: Cellink to acquire Cytena

20-Aug-2019 By Deanna Utroske

This month, multinational bioprinting technologies company Cellink announced having reached a deal to acquire Cytena for €30.25 million. The Freiburg, Germany – based venture specialises in single-cell printing technology. And the deal will expand Cellink’s...

SPF+: Anti-aging, anti-pollution and green formulations rising in sun protection

14-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

The global sun protection market will surge 7% CAGR over the next ten years and continue branching out beyond UV into multiple protective attributes to fulfil consumer demands.

The big makeover: British Beauty Council on mission to change ‘frivolous’ industry image

14-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

The British Beauty Council wants to overturn the dated view that beauty has no serious purpose or value and cultivate a more elevated view that celebrates widespread innovation in the sector, its CEO says.

Fragrance innovation to bolster L'Oréal in ‘flattish’ Western Europe

13-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Amidst its strongest global sales growth in a decade, L'Oréal says fragrance innovation should liven up the relatively flat sales environment in Western Europe.

Beauty boost: Finance lending app for luxury Indie Brands underway

13-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

B2B prestige cosmetics platform Aqiok has secured a multi-year financing agreement to develop a lending app for smaller prestige beauty brands in Europe and North America.

BYBI founders: ‘We’re really into getting high-quality, sustainable cosmetics to the masses’

12-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

British-based Indie Brand BYBI is on a mission to mainstream sustainable beauty and believes lots can be learned from fashion and kick-started through packaging.

Is Bluevert about to redefine luxury skin care with marine microalgae?

09-Aug-2019 By Simon Pitman

Pedro Escudero has high hopes for his marine microalgae-based luxury skin care brand, Bluevert, describing it as competitively-priced alternative to brands such as La Prairie and La Mer.

DIY beauty: ‘Revolutionary’ online cosmetic formulation programme launches

09-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Pioneering programme Create Cosmetic Formulas is now live, enabling simple and quick formulation development – an offer set to draw in Indie Brands and drive up quality, says creator Belinda Carli.

Plant power? ‘Potent’ South African varieties show hygiene, beauty and sun protection promise

08-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Medicinal plants from the East Cape of South Africa can be incorporated into soaps, sanitisers, creams and sunscreens thanks to potent antibacterial and antioxidant qualities, say researchers.

UK FACIAL SKIN CARE MARKET TO DROP 1% IN 2019

Wash n’ wipe woes: UK women ‘grow tired’ of complex K-Beauty facial routines

08-Aug-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Use of facial cleansers and wipes has tumbled in the UK as women ditch complicated, multi-product skin care routines for simpler options, lured by sleep, the 'au natural' look and saving the planet.

‘Novel sun protection tech’: Research from Kao to drive skin barrier innovation

08-Aug-2019 By Amanda Lim

The Biological Science Laboratories and Skin Care Products Research Laboratories of Kao Corporation claims to have discovered a relationship between the skin barrier and UVB-induced erythema.