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Regulation & challenges facing fragrance: are consumers shying away from traditional products?

29-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With allergies and naturals two big rising areas of consumer concern, some fragrance products have been taking a hit. We take a look at the major challenges currently facing the segment.

Packaging network event to take place in London

29-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A business-to-business matchmaking event with a focus on packaging relevant to the beauty and personal care industry is set to take place in London, 26 April 2018.

And here they are… the finalists for the 2018 Beauty Industry Awards!

28-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

The judging panels have been hard at it for the past few weeks, trying to narrow down the finalists from the hundreds of submissions we have received.

Ingredients and innovations leading in the fragrance segment

28-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Take a look at some of the key ingredients and innovations currently leading in the fragrance space.

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Fragrance segment spotlight: naturals and wellbeing defining the market

27-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Which trends and consumer behaviours are defining the current market for perfumes and fragrance in beauty and personal care?

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UV filters: how to navigate the complex area of sunscreen formulation

27-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With demand for natural solutions now reaching into sun care and rising consumer demands being seen for ever-greater functionality, never has the the segment faced a more challenging time when it comes to formulation.

Firmenich commits to 100% certified gender equality employer status in 2018

27-Mar-2018 By Sian Gardiner

Switzerland-based Firmenich has renewed its pledge to achieve company-wide parity, announcing its commitment to becoming a 100% certified gender equality employer in 2018.

DECIEM set to disrupt fragrance market with debut line of scent-based products

23-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

DECIEM, the umbrella brand behind 16 skincare, cosmetics, personal grooming and supplement brands, has announced its first venture into the fragrance and perfume market.

Groupe GM tackles increased demand with multi-million investment in French manufacturing site

23-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Groupe GM, a major player in the global guest amenity industry, has announced a multi-million euro investment in the expansion of its Groupe GM Cosmétiques France (GGMCF) plant in Lyon.

The evolution of the blue light trend

23-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

With rising awareness of how various forms of pollution can adversely affect skin, consumer knowledge of blue light led consumers to seek out products that provide protection from the light emitted from electronic devices.

Bioplastics to play a key role in achieving EU recycling goals

22-Mar-2018 By Matthew Brown

Provisional agreements reached by the European Council and Parliament on the EU waste legislative package have recognised the benefits of bioplastics.

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Self-esteem and wellness now the core focus for anti-ageing segment, suggests expert

22-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumers are demanding products that tap into a more holistic idea of ‘healthy ageing’, suggests the Chief Research & Innovations Officer, Neal’s Yard Remedies, in this interview.

SEPAWA Congress 2018 call for papers deadline extended

22-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s SEPAWA Congress, a Berlin-based industry event gathering the scientific community for knowledge-sharing and networking, will close its call for on Tuesday.

Cruelty Free International joins forces with 100 influencers: EU push for worldwide animal testing ban

21-Mar-2018 By Sian Gardiner

Cruelty Free International has this month renewed its efforts to secure an international ban on animal cosmetics testing, recruiting a host of celebrities including comedian Ricky Gervais to sign a letter to the European Union.

Uber pools resources with beauty tech firm for on-demand beauty services

21-Mar-2018 By Sian Gardiner

Tech giant Uber has announced a partnership with specialist beauty tech firm blowout&go to launch bgX, a new beauty app that allows people to book beauty services to their homes on demand.

In-cosmetics Global 2018 – trends to look for in Active Materials

21-Mar-2018 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

In-cosmetics Global is without a doubt the biggest raw material exhibition in the world for the Personal Care industry. Its no surprise then that this is the ‘show to watch’ for the latest launches and trends for the year ahead when looking for the next...

News highlights on the fast growing microbiome trend

20-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

Skin care product claims focusing on skin microbiome are mushrooming on the back of a growing body of scientific evidence pointing to the many benefits from optimising bacteria on the skin’s surface.

Mark the date for the Cosmetics Design trends presentation at in-cosmetics Global

20-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design editorial team will be presenting a comprehensive analysis of global beauty trends and forecasts at the in-cosmetics Global event in Amsterdam. Don't miss it!

In-cosmetics Global 2018 – trends to look for in Functional Materials

20-Mar-2018 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

in-cosmetics Global is without a doubt the biggest raw material exhibition in the world for the Personal Care industry. Its no surprise then that this is the ‘show to watch’ for the latest launches and trends for the year ahead when looking for the next...

Unilever reorganisation means beauty base stays in London, food in Rotterdam

16-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

Unilever has announced a significant restructuring of its business which will see the business divided into three new divisions – beauty & personal care, home care and food & refreshments.

Azeilis seals exclusive distribution for Genomatica in Europe

16-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

Azelis has confirmed that it has secured the exclusive distribution contract US-based Genomatica’s award-winning Brontide butylene glycol throughout Europe.

L’Oreal acquires ModiFace augmented reality app creator

16-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has snapped up 100% of the Canadian company ModiFace, an internationally recognized player in augmented reality and artificial intelligence applied to the beauty industry.

Strong results earn Symrise CFO another five-year term

15-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Symrise executive board has just renewed the contract for its CFO, Olaf Klinger, as the company continues to see strong financial results and business expansion.

Beauty Industry Award winners to be announced, April 18th

15-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

We have made it to the final leg of the Beauty Industry Awards 2018! The Cosmetics Design team has been overwhelmed by the number of entries and now the judging is under way, ahead of our awards ceremony.

Johnson and Johnson creates new design lab in Singapore

14-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Multinational packaging and manufacturing company, Johnson & Johnson, prepares to launch its latest design facility in Science Park, Singapore, marking its first innovation unit outside New York.

World Perfumery Congress gearing up for 2018 edition

14-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The World Perfumery Congress, an educational conference and expo will address the future of the fragrance industry is set to take place 5-7 June 2018 in Nice, France.

‘Pursuit of healthier lifestyles is transforming ageing stereotypes’, suggests expert

14-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Redefining anti-ageing has been on the industry’s agenda for a while, and one market analyst suggests consumers are now leading the way on how they want it to be defined.

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Athleisure and beauty: how to tap into the trend

13-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

For brands, formulators and ingredients suppliers looking to tap into the athleisure trend, we reveal some exclusive expert insights.

Baby and child-specific personal care popularity causing tricky market fragmentation

13-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this second part of our interview with a band director of a child-specific skin care player, we hear how rising competition is posing challenges.

Freauty: online beauty marketplace acquired by Urban Massage

13-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A leading European on-demand massage brand has acquired Freauty, an online beauty and wellness marketplace.

in-cosmetics global to feature 3 days of personal care and beauty marketing trends education

12-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The international personal care ingredients trade show takes place next month in Amsterdam. And this year, the thousands of product manufacturers attending will have free access to marketing trends programming, including a session on Beauty around the...

Part two

The Future of Beauty: consumer demand for ‘ageless’ claims revealed

09-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with a market trends expert on key predictions for the future of beauty based on recent market study dubbed the ‘Future of Beauty’.

Athleisure and beauty: where do they intersect?

09-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this interview with an industry expert, we discover what is meant by the term ‘athleisure’, and how it’s being applied in beauty and personal care trends.

Is the industry doing enough to engage men?

09-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the category strengthening globally, and the industry even beginning include men in colour cosmetics campaigns, we consider what more could be done in the male grooming segment.

The Future of Beauty part one: new study reveals insights on digital and diversity

08-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We caught up with a market trends expert on key predictions for the future of beauty based on recent market study dubbed the ‘Future of Beauty’.

DIY beauty part three: niche trend, or market gamechanger?

08-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a closer look at the DIY (‘do it yourself’) beauty trend, considering the current state of the market and where the trend is likely to head.

‘AI & DNA will personalise everything’: how artificial intelligence can be applied to beauty

07-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We’ve seen augmented reality and artificial intelligence making big strides in colour cosmetics: now, tech players are looking to tap into the potential for its application into the skin care market.

Caring for the youngest skin: child-specific personal care a ‘virtuous circle’

07-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

One brand owner believes that the rising demand for baby- and child-specific skin care means a better personal care market for both the youngest skin and hair care users and brands alike.

DIY beauty part two: how the trend taps into the demands for naturals and sustainability

07-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a closer look at the DIY (‘do it yourself’) beauty trend, considering the current state of the market and where the trend is likely to head.

DIY beauty part one: what is it, and which consumers are driving demand?

06-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a closer look at the DIY (‘do it yourself’) beauty trend, considering the current state of the market and where the trend is likely to head.

The future of anti-pollution & probiotic personal care: how to maximise the potential

06-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

We present several expert predictions for the future directions of these two hot trends.

Leading brands and ingredients manufacturers in the anti-ageing space: expert insight

02-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Dior, Boots and Pola Orbis are among the big names picked out by a market anaylst as leading the ongoing revolution and redefinition of anti-ageing.

MuLondon supports Stonewall campaign

01-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

In another instance of beauty industry players aligning themselves with diversity and inclusivity, MuLondon has announced its support of LGBT rights campaign group and charity Stonewall.

Part one

New claims in skin care: anti-pollution and probiotic-inspired ingredients

01-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Here, we reveal exclusive expert insights into the rising trend of probiotic-inspired skin care that works with the skin’s natural microbiome, and how it relates to the anti-pollution trend.

Part two

Most exciting brands, ingredients and innovations leading in anti-pollution & probiotic-inspired skin care

01-Mar-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Maria Coronado, senior ingredients analyst at market research firm Euromonitor International, explains who’s leading the pack when it comes to these two hot trends.

in-cosmetics Global hot topics for market trends & educational programme revealed

28-Feb-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Education is at the heart of in-cosmetics Global, say the show’s organisers, and this year’s programme is set to be keeping with its usual calibre.

Botanicals: EU regulation a ‘hot topic and legal disaster area’, suggests expert

28-Feb-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to a survey by the organisers of Vitafoods Europe, one in three (33%) of industry professionals asks said the current EU regulatory framework is ‘unhelpful’.

Smart packaging and digital innovation: rising stars showcased at PCD

27-Feb-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The recent packaging show dedicated to beauty and personal care solutions showcased some emerging tech solutions that are causing a stir.

Part two

Teens & smartphones push innovation in colour cosmetics

27-Feb-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The teen market specifically is impacting on the trends related to the format of colour cosmetics products, along with the rising dominance of the smartphone, an industry expert suggests.