Skin care

7 exciting recent male grooming launches, trends and innovations

18-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the segment tipped for further growth, here are some top shifts and launches being seen in the male grooming space - including Chanel's first makeup line for men.

Practical tips for making the most of ‘natural capital’

18-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following our expert interview on how natural capital can transform the industry, we reveal some top tips for how companies can get involved and maximise on it.

What potential does ‘natural capital’ have for the beauty and personal care industry?

18-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We catch up with Hannah Pitts, Relationships Director, Natural Capital Coalition, on how a good understanding of natural capital can transform the industry.

Could North Korean cosmetics soon be available to global consumers?

18-Sep-2018 By Amanda Lim

Beauty products from North Korea may soon be available globally as leader Kim Jong Un again highlighting the potential of the country’s cosmetics sector.

New Chapter founder unveils plan for new line of topical products

17-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

New Chapter founder Paul Schulick plans to launch a line of topical products aimed at the skin microbiome with a plan to reenter the ingestibles field in 2020.

Latest business and financial updates from around the world

17-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

From beauty’s part in the so-called ‘trade wars’ between the US and other major global markets, to Mibelle’s ambitious Asia expansion plans, we round up some of the defining recent business and financial updates across the supply chain.

Fragrances in beauty and personal care: market overview

14-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at where the opportunities and challenges lie for the fragrance market when it comes to the beauty and personal care industry.

SEPAWA releases Forum for Innovation programme

14-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

As this year’s congress in Berlin approaches, SEPAWA organisers have released the programme for its Forum for Innovation.

Up close and personal – how the beauty industry is going bespoke

12-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit will offer cutting-edge insight and scientific analysis of personalised beauty, examining how brands need to respond to keep pace with rapid change.

Who’s who in green beauty Scandinavia?

12-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Natural Products Scandinavia has launched ‘Who’s who in Green Beauty Scandinavia’ – a new initiative celebrating the top personalities making a difference in green beauty in the region.

Lancôme and Kate Winslet launch literacy programme

12-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Actor Kate Winslet is the face of a new UK partnership between Lancome and The National Literacy Trust, promoting literacy skills for disadvantaged women.

IFSCC gets set for Munich: skin biology in focus

11-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Major scientific and technical aspects in the field of cosmetic science are set to be up for discussion by top international speakers in the upcoming IFSCC event in Munich.

Unilever simplifies its business structure

11-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Unilever has announced the how it intends to carry out its planned transformation into a ‘simpler, more agile and more focused business’.

SABIC to complete purchase of stake in Clariant

11-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Clariant, global specialty chemicals company, has confirmed that SABIC is to complete a purchase of a 24.99% stake in it, after receiving all regulatory approvals.

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.

Swiss consumers seek naturals with high performance, says Euromonitor

05-Sep-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Swiss consumers have become increasingly knowledgeable about the ingredients and the formulation of their skin care products, and demand high performance from their naturals products.

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.

Alban Muller launches Ready-To-Beauty concept

30-Aug-2018 By Simon Pitman

France-based natural ingredients provider Alban Muller has launched a new concept designed to make it easier for brands to formulate natural skin care with the right natural ingredients.

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.

Counterfeit cosmetics hit headlines in the UK

29-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Brands including Benefit, Dior, Nars and Mac have been the subject of headlines in the UK due to counterfeits worth hundreds of thousands of pounds having been seized.

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.

Superdrug offers cosmetics surgery on the high street

24-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Botox and derma fillers are hitting the high street in the UK, as beauty retailer Superdrug begins to deal out cosmetics surgery on demand.

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.

Revealed: Generation AVID, new acronym for teen beauty consumers

23-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The new generation of beauty consumers, aged 16-20, are Approaching adulthood, Video driven, Influencer aware and Digital natives, or ‘AVID’, says Mintel.

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.

Baby care spotlight: ingredients transparency builds consumer confidence

21-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Johnson’s Baby, the baby-specific personal care range from Johnson & Johnson, are striding forward in responding to consumer demand for ingredients transparency.

Virtual beauty goes social: L’Oréal’s ModiFace teams up with Facebook

21-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

ModiFace and Facebook will deliver augmented reality powered make up try-on experiences for users across the world, from the world leading beauty brands including Maybelline, L’Oréal Paris, NYX Professional Makeup and Lancôme.

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.

‘Superfruits’ offer a new trend for beauty ingredients

17-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Could superfruits be the next big ingredient trend buzzword for cosmetics and personal care? One ingredients supplier, Ashland, thinks so.

Greener lifestyles in Germany increasing demand for natural beauty, says Euromonitor

17-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

German consumers are now seeing the benefits of natural ingredients in beauty and skin care, and are willing to spend more on higher quality products in this area.

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?

Kanebo agrees to pay more damages for skin-whitening lawsuit

15-Aug-2018 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Kanebo has settled with 44 more women affected by their defective skin-whitening products which contained Rhododenol.

Blue light, screens, and skin care: do consumers even care?

15-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumers are not concerned about the impact of blue light onto the skin, and count sun damage, air conditioning, dust and diet among factors they believe have more of an impact on skin’s appearance.

Sun care data shows consumer confusion remains high

15-Aug-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Latest data and analysis from research firm Mintel suggests as many as 40% of UK consumers struggle to know what is the best type of sun care to use.