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BIA Best Indie Brand winner Cotarde in conversation with Cosmetics Design

06-Jun-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Our US editor, Deanna Utroske, catches up with Danuta Dudek, the founder of travel skin care brand Cotarde, on their success at this year's Beauty Industry Awards.

Skin Protection Online Conference

Last week to register for our Skin Protection Online Conference!

05-Jun-2018 By Simon Pitman

Acknowledging the huge momentum protection is playing in the skin care arena, the Cosmetics Design Skin Protection Online Conference is June 13, 2018.

Lush hits global headlines for controversial spy campaign

05-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush, a global beauty and skin care player headquartered in the UK, has divided opinion over its recent marketing campaign which some have described as ‘anti-state’ or ‘anti-police’.

Croda’s new personal care website

01-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a bid to offer a comprehensive web presence, Croda, international personal care ingredients supplier, has launched a website dedicated to personal care formulators.

Mother Dirt: Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria central to skin microbiome health

01-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Mother Dirt, a brand leading the push toward skin microbiome related skin care, suggests that Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB) can ‘restore skins native, healthy state’.

How to customise for consumers: beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all

01-Jun-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We discussed how to really get under the skin of the rising consumer demand for personalised products with Nhu Le, Founder and CEO, Finding Ferdinand.

IFF partners with fragrance ink player Amkiri

31-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

IFF has announced its partnership with Amkiri on its Visual Fragrance Technology: a new ‘ink’ that can be drawn on the skin that also delivers a long-lasting fragrance.

Global ingredients to environmental concern: the future challenges for beauty regulation

30-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this final part of our exclusive interview with Gerald Renner, Director Technical Regulatory and International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe, we look ahead to the major regulatory concerns on the horizon.

Is global regulatory harmonisation possible for the beauty industry?

30-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this second part of our exclusive interview with Gerald Renner, Director Technical Regulatory and International Affairs, Cosmetics Europe, we find out whether global regulatory alignment is possible, or even desirable.

Exclusive interview

Regulatory challenges facing Europe: Exclusive Interview

30-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ahead of next month’s Cosmetics Europe Annual conference, we caught up the trade body's Technical Regulatory and International Affairs Director to hear his take on the current regulatory landscape for beauty and personal care in Europe.

Look Fabulous Forever: rising beauty emphasis on re-imagined ageing

29-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A brand dedicated entirely to cosmetics for older women has launched an advertising campaign on television in the UK, in a sign that the shift to more positive age-related messages in the industry is continuing.

Eurofragance creates new fragrance facility in Barcelona

25-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The fragrance player has upgraded its Fragrance Evaluation Area and improved its Home Fragrance Unit at its Creative Centre in Barcelona.

8 leading augmented reality innovations for beauty: L’Oréal’s latest efforts

25-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has showcased its latest efforts in the area of personalised digital products and services for beauty and personal care.

Special Newsletter: NYSCC Suppliers' Day

Ashland showcases latest ingredient launches at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

24-May-2018 By Simon Pitman

We caught up with Joel Mantelin, global marketing manager for biofunctionals at Ashland Specialty Ingredients at the recent NYSCC Suppliers' Day to find out more about the company's latest ingredient launches, including a new stem cell based...

Special Newsletter: NYSCC Suppliers Day

Ashland showcases its sustainable aloe vera sourcing in Mexico

24-May-2018 By Simon Pitman

We caught up with Joe Torella, vice president, skin care and business intelligence, Ashland to find out more about the company's very interesting sustainable aloe vera sourcing project in Mexico.

L’Oréal leads major beauty players in collective sustainable packaging effort

24-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The new sustainability initiative is called SPICE: the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics.

Kao Group’s global expansion: eye on Europe

24-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Kao Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has launched a new global portfolio in a bid to attract a stronger international following, with a particular eye on Europe.

Ethical Sourcing of Natural Ingredients: conference considers industry challenge

24-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The UEBT ‘Beauty of Sourcing with Respect’ Conference will discuss consumer demand for natural and ethical sourced ingredients, and new rules around this.

Using culture as a marketing method

23-May-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Storytelling is having a dramatic impact on how indie brands are crafting, communicating and connecting communities both online and offline. In this special focus on how Asia-Pacific brands of today are marketing themselves, we look at how culture is...

Personal care’s potential in tackling plastic pollution

23-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Having taken a lead in reducing microplastic waste, and now potentially moving towards plastic-free wet wipes too, personal care has been an industry at the forefront of the ongoing move to reduce plastic pollution globally.

Anti-pollution and skin microbiome: Euromonitor expert on protection

23-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Senior consultant, Maria Coronado Robles, explains whether either the science or the consumer appetite is there for anti-pollution or skin microbiome products.

Wet wipes making headlines for environmental impact: is a ban approaching?

22-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following the now nearly global ban on microbead plastics in cosmetics, consumer interest and demand for sustainable, green beauty has never been higher. Are wet wipes the next to go?

The Hut Group announces £600 million credit facility & term loan

22-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Hut Group (HTG) is continuing its efforts in promoting disruptive innovation in online marketplace retail through its recently announced credit facility launch.

Special Newsletter: Indie Beauty Profile

Brianne West, Ethique

18-May-2018 By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Brianne West, founder of Ethique (a brand that makes only solid-bar-form personal care and beauty products), shares a bit of what she’s done to create a successful brand that stands as an example of what a more socially, culturally,...

How indie beauty brands are flying the naturals flag - Mintel

18-May-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Indie beauty category and the naturals trend have always been a perfect complement, so it comes as no surprise that some of the most progressive and forward-thinking natural brands are also independently owned.

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Conversational marketing & AI: the new way to talk directly to beauty consumers

18-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We got the inside scoop from Andy Mauro, co-founder & CEO of Automat, on how artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting and redefining the industry.

Beauty Long Read: How Amazon is beginning to dominate the industry

18-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the internet opening up opportunities for beauty brands big and small to connect more easily with consumers, we take a look at the role of Amazon in the industry.

Health & beauty grabs top spot as fastest growing UK retail sector

18-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Market research firm GlobalData has found that health & beauty is the UK’s top retail sector for growth, and within that, traditional market leaders Boots, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are actually losing share.

How are indie beauty players leading when it comes to using digital to interact?

18-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at a few of the beauty players leading the charge with digital, making the most of opportunities to reach and engage with consumers online.

L’Oréal launches employee share ownership plan

17-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The global beauty giant says that it wants to give its employees the chance to be more closely linked to the Group’s development.

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Birchbox on ‘Beauty Buff’ or ‘Beauty Casual’: Are you talking to the right consumer?

17-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with Jamie Johns, Birchbox’s Director of Merchandising for Skincare, on how brands are missing out on certain consumer groups and demands, and how they can shift to meet these.

J-beauty, Brazilian naturals, wellness and health: Euromonitor’s key trends defining skin care

17-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

On the release of its latests global data for beauty and personal care, the market research provider has picked out which emerging or evolving trends and demands are leading skin care.

Beauty ‘defies odds yet again’: Euromonitor launches latest global data

16-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a sign of the industry’s dynamism is continuing in earnest, Euromonitor’s latest global data shows the market is now valued at over USD 40 billion.

News in Brief

Sabo acquires Domus personal care unit

16-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sabo S.p.A has announced the acquisition of the Personal Care business unit of Domus Chemicals S.p.A. and the brand ‘DOMUSCARE’, esters and emollients.

Netherlands beauty retailer offers personalized beauty experience

16-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cosmania, the fast-growing beauty-retailer based in the Netherlands, is investing in offering personalized retail experiences to its customers.

Euromonitor: ‘Africa Rising’ and what it means for beauty

15-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The market research provider has released a report into the rising potential of the Africa region, with beauty and personal care one of the industry picked out as particularly likely to benefit from its growth.

The Hut Group wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise

15-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The rising online FMCG retail giant has apparently won royal approval with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the UK.

Fazer Mills enters cosmetics ingredients market

15-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Fazer, an international company offering quality bakery, confectionery, biscuit and grain products, has announced its move into the cosmetics ingredient market.

AllergyCertified awards: leading skin friendly products announced

11-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

AllergyAward2018 took place in Amsterdam last month, and the winners make up a list of leading products certified as ‘allergy free’.

Gattefossé and Ambiotis investigate skin ageing inflammation

11-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Gattefossé and Ambiotis have carried out a joint investigation into the muted, asymptomatic and chronic inflammation related to skin ageing.

Fragrance trends in personal care formulation: different profiles for different applications

11-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with international industry expert Kim-Davy Hoeu on the trends and demands defining fragrance use in personal care formulation.

The luxury beauty consumer experience is evolving: expert’s view

10-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with Daniel André Langer, founder and CEO of Équité, the lifestyle and consumer brand development group, on how luxury is changing.

Symrise releases first quarter results: up 7.5% with organic growth

10-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Group sales up by 1.5 % to € 776.9 million, including portfolio and exchange rate effects, the global fragrance and ingredients player says.

Bulldog scoops sustainable packaging prize

10-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Bulldog Skincare For Men’s new Sugarcane Packaging has won the 2018 Pure Beauty Global Award for Best New Design and Packaging.

IFF acquires clean-label beauty and fragrance ingredient maker Frutarom

10-May-2018 By Deanna Utroske

This week International Flavors & Fragrances announced that it's buying the competitor in a deal valued at over $7 billion. The two companies combined anticipate leading the industry on a global scale.

Euromonitor on the microbiome: the ‘potential to shake up the pillars’ of the beauty industry

09-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The market research provider suggests that the potential of the skin’s microbiome could be a genuine gamechanger for the industry.

Luxepack Monaco getting ready for 2018 edition: what’s new?

09-May-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s Luxepack Monaco event is set to showcase a range of new features to help beauty and personal care industry professionals connect with packaging solutions and suppliers.

SEPPC launches sustainable emulsifying polymer

08-May-2018 By Simon Pitman

SEPPC has given an extra dimension to the emulsifier ingredient category with is sustainably developed thickening-stabilitising-texturising polymer for cosmetics.

Natural & Organic Products Europe 2018 records highest ever attendance

08-May-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Natural & Organic Products Europe event attracted a record attendance of over 10,000 people from over 90 countries at the London ExCel from April 22 – 23.

The inaugural CosmeticsDesign Summit focuses on skin microbiome innovation

08-May-2018 By Simon Pitman

The first ever CosmeticsDesign Summit will take place in June 2019 and this unique face-to-face event will focus on one of the industry’s biggest trends – the skin microbiome.