Skin care

Unilever third quarter results: personal care spotlight

23-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Growth in prestige personal care has accelerated for Unilever among its brands Hourglass, Living, Kate Somerville, and REN.

L’Oréal’s acquisition of Logocos Naturkosmetik AG in the bag

23-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has finalized the acquisition of German natural beauty company Logocos Naturkosmetik AG, in line with the terms it set out on announcing its intention to do so earlier in the summer.

Latest beauty formulation and science updates from around the world

22-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this editor’s spotlight, we reveal where the latest and most impressive innovation is being seen within the field of formulation and science for beauty and personal care.

Israel's beauty market: innovative cosmetic products and ingredients

19-Oct-2018 By Liana Naim & Miriam Oron

In this series, we take a look at five major trends defining the beauty market in Israel: personalisation, anti-ageing, beauty supplements, the environment and safety, and natural ingredients.

Sustainable Beauty Awards: finalists announced

19-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ecovia Intelligence has announced this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists, with Aveda, L’Oréal, Weleda, Ashland and Clariant some industry names among those shortlisted.

Watch: Instant results and on-the-go beauty: trend spotting

19-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at how face masks are out in front when it comes to instant results claims, according to market research firm Kline.

IFRA standards: how do they help keep the fragrance industry transparent and safe?

17-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) spoke recently at the SEPAWA Congress industry event on the IFRA Standards, which it offers as guidance for formulators and ingredients players looking to make sure their fragrance ingredient or product is...

BASF offers biodegradable microbead replacement

17-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a move that sees a new biodegradable and natural microbead alternative hit the market, BASF has launched a new wax-based product.

Lonza: natural surfactants having a ‘revival’

16-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

One ingredients supplier suggests that surfactants are a group of ingredients particularly benefiting from the rising demand for natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals.

Evonik hones in on naturals and sustainability

16-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

At the recent industry SEPAWA Congress event in Berlin, one ingredients supplier made naturals and sustainability the centre of its focus.

6 latest global brand innovations: from sun care to fragrance

15-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From photoadaptation in sun care to fragrance personalisation, we gather our top picks of the latest brand innovations seen in beauty and personal care across the globe.

Androgynous beauty: makeup for men and gender-free fragrance

12-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A lot of noise is being made about the potential of male grooming as a rising category in beauty, but where are we seeing launches from finished product manufacturers that really move the conversation forward?

Leading Scandinavian beauty innovations and insights to be revealed

12-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

At the upcoming Natural Products Scandinavia 2018, the leading brands, products and ingredients will be showcased for the Scandi region, with a strong emphasis on the beauty industry.

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Sustainability in beauty: what are the defining future trends?

12-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Discover some key drivers defining how beauty companies will need to be behaving in the coming years when it comes to sustainability.

Holland & Barrett Sweden to host live pitching session

11-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Holland & Barrett, one of the largest health and wellness retailers in Europe, is set to host an exclusive live pitching session next month.

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals just became Nouryon

11-Oct-2018 By Deanna Utroske

At the start of October, AkzoNobel completed a deal selling its specialty chemical business (which supplies the cosmetics and personal care industry with an array of ingredients) to the Carlyle Group and GIC. With a new name, Nouryon is moving forward...

Top tips for using botanicals in beauty: naturals opportunity interview part III

10-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.

Can botanicals offer a reliable supply for the industry? Naturals opportunity interview part II

10-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.

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Advances in Botanical Actives: naturals opportunity interview part I

10-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.

Key points for cosmetics registration in Israel that you need to know about

09-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

For companies keen to register cosmetics products in both markets, this guest article from regulatory expert reveals the big differences of which to be aware.

Natura awarded certification by Cruelty Free International

09-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Major global beauty and personal care player from Brazil, Natura &Co, has been awarded recognition of its efforts in the area of animal welfare.

4 key trends: cannabis, male grooming, personalisation, and clean & green

08-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at four of the key market trends defining the beauty industry at the moment on a global scale: cannabis, male grooming, personalisation, and clean & green beauty.

What the Unilever decision to stick with its UK headquarters means

05-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Investor opposition has meant that Unilever will be keeping its headquarters in the UK, rather than its previously planned move to the Netherlands. We take a look behind the headlines at why.

Animal testing global ban: UN receives major petition

05-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The largest ever petition calling for an end to cosmetic animal testing globally has been presented to the UN.

Evonik repositions itself in personal care

04-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Evonik, major specialty chemicals company active in the beauty industry, has repositioned itself in personal care and household products markets to form its new Care Solutions business.

Turkey: beauty and personal care potential explained

04-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Turkey is a rising market for cosmetics and a high number of products sold are imported. This guest article reveals all the regulatory issues around the market.

Bespoke beauty: is the technology advanced enough yet?

03-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

While the potential for personalisation in beauty seems massive, does the necessary tech really exist yet?

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‘The future of beauty is personalised’: Genomics and AI in bespoke beauty

03-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Discover our exclusive interview with an industry expert on the potential of technology to revolutionise bespoke, tailor-made beauty and personal care offerings.

Efficacy of anti-pollution ingredient shown in study

02-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lipotec Active Ingredients has performed a new clinical test in Milan, Italy, that demonstrates the efficacy of its anti-pollution ingredient.

Regulation and safety: global beauty industry update

01-Oct-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.

Editor's Spotlight

Why health and wellness may not include skin care for Nestlé

28-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Swiss food and beverage giant says it is mulling its current position in the skin care category, which will include a possible divestment of its Skin Health business to enhance its strategic focus.

Eastman to debut new packaging innovations at Luxe Pack Monaco

28-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

US-based packaging provider Eastman is to showcase a range of its latest packaging innovations at next week’s Luxe Pack show, in Monaco.

Symrise highlights its Halal certified portfolio of ingredient

28-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Germany-based ingredients providers Symrise says it has been working hard towards Halal certifying a broad spectrum of its ingredients, which means that more than 200 of them now comply with Islamic law.

Skin-loving: Women are starting to appreciate their own natural beauty

28-Sep-2018 By Amanda Lim

New consumer patterns now suggest that consumers are now embracing their raw natural beauty, rather than trying to transform themselves with make-up.

Swallowfield results show big hike in profits but sliding sales

27-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic and personal care contract manufacturer Swallowfield has reported its latest full year results, showing that adjusted profits were up by 37%, despite a slight drop in sales.

L’Occitane unveils start-up studio, Obratori

27-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

The France-based brand owner says that the launch aims to promote an entrepreneurial spirit to promote the start-up of new and innovative cosmetic and personal care brands.

Bulldog launches a subscriptions service

26-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

UK-based Bulldog Skincare has launched a subscriptions service, aimed at adding value for its customers, while also trying to enhance loyalty.

Roquette collaborates with SKEMA on recruitment

26-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Ingredients provider Roquette has formed a global collaboration with business school SKEMA in an effort to train and recruit future employees.

Givaudan introduces fragrance on the move concept

25-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Givaudan has launched its fragrance on the move concept at last week’s in-cosmetics LATAM, highlighting another way the fragrance category is continuing to reinvent itself.

Revieve dives into personalistaion trend

25-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Finland-based Revieve, a leader in digital solutions to track beauty shopping trends, has expanded its Digital Beauty Advisor service to help brands acquire key data for skin and beauty-related consumer habits.

Shey by Menaye: importing indie luxury body care

25-Sep-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Monday evening at the Perfumarie in New York City, brand founder Menaye Donkor and her small team hosted an event for press, industry insiders, and in-the-know consumers, introducing those gathered to the Italian luxury body care brand Shey and previewing...

Coming soon on Tmall: Boots makes first move into China

25-Sep-2018 By Amanda Lim

No.7, Soap & Glory and more will soon be available to Chinese consumers as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and the Alibaba Group unveiled the official flagship of Boots on cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.

Indie Beauty Expo in London next month: why attend, and what to expect

21-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The independent beauty market in Europe is about to welcome a new dedicated trade event to London.

L’Oréal invests in Africa tech and innovation fund

21-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The global beauty giant’s commitment to funding Partech Africa suggests it has hopes for the region’s potential for the beauty industry.

SCS Paris: New Technologies and Green Materials to be showcased in Paris

20-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will feature green materials, new technologies, and marketing developments.

6 recyclable and sustainable packaging innovations

20-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here are some of the leading efforts in the area of sustainable packaging being made by industry brands and companies.

Natural & Organic Labelling Special Edition

The rise and rise of vegan claims for cosmetics

19-Sep-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic and personal care carrying vegan claims are definitely on trend these days, highlighted by a daily deluge of new product launches carrying animal-friendly labels, worldwide.

Natural & Organic Labelling Special Edition

Edible Beauty: pills, tonics, teas, skin care, and cosmetics

19-Sep-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Today’s personal care consumer believes that the body, effectively, eats whatever comes into contact with the skin. And this means that the quality and origin of skin care, hair care, fragrance, and beauty ingredients are all the more significant. Edible...

Vitamin A: BASF creates new production building

19-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

BASF is increasing its annual capacity of pure vitamin A, used by the human and animal nutrition industries as well as the personal care sector, by 1,500 metric tons.