Skin care

Skin health probiotics “thriving market full of opportunity to grow”, new report finds

31-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report into the market potential for skin microbiota-related products has revealed that digitisation will be the biggest force shaping skinbiotics in the coming years.

Henkel Beauty Care launches 100% recycled plastic packaging

30-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Henkel, which owns personal care brands including Schwarzkopf hair care, has announced its launch of 100% recycled plastic product packaging, of which 50% is ‘social plastic’ across specific products within its offering.

Cosmetics Victories 2019 fund finalists announced: innovators battle it out

30-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Cosmetics Victories is an international competition for innovation with the triple objective of detecting and developing young innovative talents, supporting their projects and encouraging research and science in the field of fragrance and cosmetics.

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Ingredients players come up with smart solutions to CBD regulation

29-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

While regulators in the United States and the EU continue to mull laws that might enable the development of the hemp industry, cosmetic and personal care ingredient players have come up with intriguing ways of circumnavigating existing regulations.

How to make microbiome skin care products resonate with consumers

29-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

The microbiome trend is sweeping the industry right now, but making this type of product resonate with consumers can be a big challenge. Cosmetics Design spoke to a leading expert in the area to find out more.

Unilever’s new pigment to help recycling of plastic packaging

29-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Unilever’s new packaging innovation could see 2500 tonnes of black plastic to be removed from the waste stream each year.

Which? Latest sunscreen safety report in the spotlight

29-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following a report from Which?, a consumer magazine, into several aspects of sun protection products, the CTPA has released a response to emphasise the ‘sound science’ behind the category.

Estée Lauder, BASF & the RSPO new partnership

28-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Some of the leading figures in the beauty industry are teaming up to push forward the progress towards fully sustainable palm oil production and use.

L’Oréal and L’Occitane leading the discussion on the skin’s microbiome

28-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Major name brands and manufacturers are set to lead our upcoming conference into the huge potential of the skin’s microbiota, Cosmetics Design Summit: Skin Microbiome Innovation.

‘Small sample size, questionable methodology’: Australian scientists react to sunscreen toxic absorption study

27-May-2019 By Richard Whitehead

The results of a recent US Food and Drug Administration study into the toxic absorption of certain active ingredients in sunscreen have hit a nerve with academics in Australia.

Skin Microbiome Innovation: JooMo

24-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The skin’s natural bacteria landscape, otherwise known as its microbiome, has huge potential for testing and for inspiring new product development within the beauty and personal care industry.

L’Oréal develops acne-fighting tech for problematic skin

23-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

In what the companies are calling the first mobile acne analysis app powered by AI (artificial intelligence) on the market, global beauty giant L’Oréal has teamed up with Alibaba Group, a major international e-retailer, to launch Effaclar Spotscan on...

Solabia Group acquires microalgae company

23-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Marine biotech remains a hot area of focus for ingredients players in the cosmetics industry, as Solabia is the latest to invest.

Cosmetics Design to talk Beauty & Bacteria at AIRS Conference

23-May-2019 By Deanna Utroske

May 31 and June 1 in Barcelona, Spain, the Institute for the Advancement of International Rehabilitation Standards is hosting a second International conference on Genomics and Microbiomics. And Cosmetics Design Editor Deanna Utroske will be there, speaking...

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Latin America paves the way for CBD cosmetics

22-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

The market for CBD skin care is rapidly opening up in Latin America thanks to a growing acceptance by regulators in countries like Colombia and Mexico, pointing to plenty of opportunities

Positive Luxury launches sustainable business awards

22-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The sustainability platform has announced that it is launching a set of sustainable business awards, will applications for entries open now.

‘Social purpose not profit’: Shiseido Life Quality Beauty Center launched in Singapore to help those with severe skin conditions

22-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido has unveiled its latest Shiseido Life Quality Beauty Center in Singapore to help people with concerns such as birthmarks, vitiligo, scars, burns, as well as side effects of cancer treatment with its specialised make-up range, the Perfect Cover...

Uplink: new marketplace links independent beauty players and services

21-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The website describes itself as a “new destination connecting beauty entrepreneurs” with service providers who specialise in “serving emerging brands”.

Hormonal ageing: an emerging skin care trend

20-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Picked out by Cosmoprof as one of the major emerging trends seen on the showfloor earlier this year, we hone in on the trend that is ‘hormonal ageing’: what is it, and what does it mean for the beauty and personal care industry?

J&J: the multinational’s latest personal care efforts

17-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here, we shine the light on one of the leading personal care players globally, Johnson & Johnson, catching up with what the multinational has been up to so far in 2019.

Who is the indie beauty consumer?

17-May-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The indie beauty continues to grow; and while direct-to-consumer brands, pop-up shops, and makers markets are still very much a part of indie retail landscape, most major department stores, beauty specialty shops, and countless lifestyle boutiques carry...

Symrise invests in biotech with latest acquisition

16-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The global supplier of fragrances and ingredients, including cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, has signed a contract to acquire Cutech.

L’Oréal reveals latest innovations at Viva Technology Paris

16-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

From its Virtual Hair Advisor to its new My Little Factory customisation tech, the global beauty player has put some of its most exciting new technologies on show.

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Here is why the skin microbiome trend is here to stay

15-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

Skin microbiome continues to be one of the hottest trends in the industry right now, which is why Cosmetics Design has devoted its inaugural Summit entirely around this topic. But is it a flash in the pan trend?

Holland & Barrett becomes the first to ban wet wipes

15-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The health and wellness retailer will no longer buy, sell or produce wet wipes across England and Wales, it has announced.

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Is it still too soon for waterless personal care products?

14-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

Waterless has been on the radar of industry observers for many years now, so why is that there are still relatively few products offerings on store shelves?

L’Oréal pushes forward with sustainable development

14-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal’s recently released annual report into its sustainability programme’s progress reveals it is pushing forward with meeting goals for ‘Sharing Beauty with All’.

WATCH: How much of your cosmetics product actually gets absorbed by the skin?

10-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

We devote this Editor’s Spotlight to insights from beauty formulation expert, Belinda Carli, director of the Institute of Personal Care Science. Here, she reveals the absorption of cosmetics products by the skin.

Playtime, glam organic and hormonal ageing: 7 key trends defining beauty 2019

09-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

A leading international trends agency has teamed up with one of the major beauty trade shows to reveal the key trends defining beauty.

Intimate care and ‘hyperactive naturals’: Beautystreams reveal trends for beauty 2019

09-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beautystreams, an international trend agency, gathers the most exciting trends dominating at the global Cosmoprof annual show, and has released this year’s report based on its findings.

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When is it a good time to jump on a new market trend?

08-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

The beauty and personal care market is without doubt one of the fastest paced consumer goods categories, which means that staying on top of the ever-changing market trends is crucial to remaining competitive.

UEBT conference for sustainable beauty sourcing this month

08-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The upcoming conference on Beauty of Sourcing with Respect is the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)’s annual gathering, set to take place on 20 and 21 May, Paris.

Guerlain’s Bee Respect platform centres transparency and traceability

08-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The fragrance, cosmetics and skin care player is tapping into the ongoing rise in demand for products that can prove meaningful green credentials all the way through the supply chain, right to sourcing.

Special Edition Newsletter: FCE Cosmetique

FCE Cosmetique show director highlights future innovation

07-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

This year’s FCE Cosmetique will have a distinct focus on the industry innovations of the future when it opens its doors in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from May 21st to 23rd, at the Sao Paulo Expo.

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What's new at FCE Cosmetique 2019

07-May-2019 By Simon Pitman

FCE Cosmetique is one of the biggest events for the LATAM beauty and personal care industry and has continued to evolve rapidly to keep apace of this fast-paced sector. In this article we highlight what new additions have been made for the 2019 show....

Weleda’s Skin Food range at the forefront of naturals and simplicity

07-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Weleda, a leading skin care player with an international presence, is one brand positioned at the forefront of the naturals and simplicity trends, with its recently expanded Skin Food range confirming consumer appetite for these types of products.

L’Oréal announces aim to reinforce its efforts with luxury in France

07-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The beauty giant’s plans include a 15 million euros investment in Aulnay-sous-Bois plant, which would become part of L’Oréal’s luxury Excellence Manufacturing Centre.

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International Beauty Innovation: consultant Kim-Davy Hoeu talks product development strategy

07-May-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Professionals from every possible cosmetics and personal care industry niche flock to in-cosmetics Global each year to discover what’s new in beauty ingredients, in formulation technologies, in marketing strategy, and more. To find out what one expert...

Chinese cosmetics regulation: how does it work?

03-May-2019 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

In this Editor’s Spotlight, we get an expert overview on thee Chinese cosmetics market regulations: which organisations regulate the market, and what do they require from beauty players?

Huge UK-wide survey of cosmetics and beauty industry: take part!

02-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Thousands of cosmetic professionals are being invited to take part in the largest UK wide collaborative survey of the cosmetics and beauty industry.

WATCH: Is coffee the next big recycled beauty ingredient?

02-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Can coffee offer personal care a great new option for the creation of sustainable ingredients? Kaffe Bueno from Denmark is one company working in this space. We get the low-down from the company on its new Recycled Coffee Oil.

AMSilk acquired by ingredients player Givaudan

01-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a sign that the fragrance, flavours and beauty ingredients player is keen to push forward the scale of its Active Beauty division, Givaudan has acquired the world’s first industrial supplier of vegan silk biopolymers.

Schwan Cosmetics hones in on agility and sustainability for customised beauty

01-May-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Schwan Cosmetics has introduced its “Schwan Cosmetics re-invented” concept – a large offer of new and tailored services paired with a new corporate design.

LG Household & Health Care to acquire Avon North America for $125m

01-May-2019 By Amanda Lim

South Korean beauty conglomerate LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) has entered into an agreement to acquire Avon's North American division for $125m.

How to map the skin’s microbiome: uBiome earns 8th patent

30-Apr-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

uBiome has announced the issue of a patented technology that involves characterizing a skin-related condition such as eczema, dry skin, photosensitivity, dandruff, and acne, among others.

Roquette pushes forward in the personal care market: what next?

30-Apr-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Having now established itself as a real contender in the ingredients industry for beauty and personal care, Roquette says it is now set for the next stage in its ‘ambitious strategy’.

Why not to miss the inaugural Cosmetics Design Summit on Skin Microbiome Innovation

29-Apr-2019 By Simon Pitman

L'Oréal and L'Occitane are among the huge name speakers set to reveal exclusive insight into the skin's mircobiome and its potential for beauty and personal care at the Cosmetics Design Summit 2019.

Indie Beauty Profile

Andrea Dinnick, Desavery

26-Apr-2019 By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Andrea Dinnick, founder of Desavery, explains why being self-funded has—so far—been the right choice for her growing skin care business. And, she very plainly lists the 10+ jobs that a beauty entrepreneur must be ready to...

Skin Microbiome Innovation: Esse brand profile

26-Apr-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The skin’s natural bacteria landscape, otherwise known as its microbiome, has potential for testing and for inspiring new product development within the beauty and personal care industry. In this brand profile series, we take a look at the companies leading...