Skin care

Phenotyping: the future of customised beauty?

21-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sagentia, a technology and product development services company, has released a white paper that suggests phenotyping will shape the future of customised beauty.

DSM launches focus on different aspects of skin care

21-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with DSM's new head of marketing and innovation to find out about the company's new skin care launches, which focus on taking UV filters to the next level, a new active ingredient and a concept targeting blue light. 

Anti-pollution is massive but complicated. Here’s why

21-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

The anti-pollution trend is possibly one of the hottest topics in the beauty industry right now, but as it continues to boom its evolution is far from being clear cut.

Google reveals spotlight trends for three key regions

20-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Google has compiled data to curate a beauty trends report that identifies and compares consumer habits and demands across three key global markets: the US, France and Japan.

New DNA-based technology ensures formulation integrity

20-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmetics Global, we caught up with Barbara Brockway, who explained about how the latest technology from Applied DNA Sciences can be used to ensure formulation integrity throughout the supply chain. Brockway is director of personal care...

J&J Innovaton picks its top beauty startup: biotech wins out

19-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Johnson & Johnson Innovation recently held a pitching competition for beauty startups, and selected a biotech company as its winner.

L’Oréal announces strong first quarter sales, thanks to premium brands

19-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In results that accord with recent industry research, L’Oréal’s start of the year has been bolstered by a strong performance from its luxury brands, while its mass-market products were slower.

BIA Best Indie Beauty Brand winner Nannette De Gaspé in conversation with Cosmetics Design

19-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske - with video editing by Simon Pitman

Earlier this month at in-cosmetics global in London, Cosmetics Design celebrated the winners of this year’s Beauty Industry Awards, among the honorees were Nannette De Gaspé Beaubien, founder of the 2017 Best Indie Beauty Brand. Here she speaks with Cosmetics...

Anti-pollution Special Newsletter

Anti-pollution claims: How R&D-backed packaging is influencing consumers

19-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The huge anti-pollution trend started off in the Asia Pacific region, where markets such as China, Korea and Japan continue to be the main source of innovation and a constantly diversifying product pipeline. But the buzz comes with a warning: over-saturation!

Oil production innovation: potential to change the industry?

18-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Olixol, a plant culturing and research company, has announced the launch of ‘pioneering’ technology that enables the scalable production of pure, natural oils from plant cells.

New biomarker technology set to ‘secure beauty brands’ integrity’

18-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Applied DNA Sciences, a high-technology company, has launched SigNature DNA, a natural, green molecular tag that can be used to mark cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients.

Euromonitor highlights key beauty trends at in-cosmetics Global

18-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor International's Nicholas Micallef, Senior Analyst, gives us the firm's take on the key factors driving growth - and the key challenges - for the global beauty industry.

Natural & organic top products: award winners announced

13-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A recent trade show focusing on the ever-dominant category of naturals and organics has announced the brands and products selected as its award winners.

Food, beauty and drink: increasing crossover

13-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The influence of the closely neighbouring industries of beauty, food and drink on each other is continuing to develop, according to research firm GlobalData.

Cargill launches a more focused and clearly defined beauty division

12-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Agrifood giant Cargill officially launched its Cargill Beauty division at last week’s in-cosmetics Global event in London, in a bid to stake out its territory in the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Beauty award winners announced at in-cosmetics Global

12-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Industry players from across the supply chain enjoyed recognition at the recent in-cosmetics Global industry event, which took place in London this year.

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Mintel highlights biggest trends at in-cosmetics Global

12-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Mintel global beauty analyst Charlotte Libby discusses the top four trends driving the cosmetics and beauty market at last week's in-cosmetics Global event, in London.

Euromonitor releases latest beauty and personal data

11-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global market research firm Euromonitor International has launched the newest data available for the beauty and personal care market.

‘Game-changing’ beauty trends for 2020

11-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global trend authority WGSN has identified four ‘significant movements’ that it believes will change the face of today’s beauty industry.

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The best ingredient launches from in-cosmetics Global

11-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Belinda Carli, director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, to find out about the most interesting launches at the event, as well as the milestone that her school has now reached.

ECHA chemicals database launched

07-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a publicly-accessible database with key information on around 15,000 chemicals, aimed at researchers, regulatory authorities and businesses.

DSM’s personal care management: two key appointments

07-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

DSM, a leading chemicals company active in the beauty industry, has announced two new management appointments in its personal care division.

L’Oréal named a world’s most ethical company

06-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has been named as a 2017 ‘World’s Most Ethical Company’ by the Ethisphere Institute - a global leader in defining and measuring standards of ethical business practices.

New bioplastic microbeads for cosmetics announced

06-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Bio-on, an intellectual property company, has announced the construction of a new facility in Italy that will produce a new 100% bioplastic material, destined for use as a microbead alternative.

Natural & Organic products in the spotlight at European trade show

05-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The doors opened last week in London for a two-day naturals trade show, the Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017 event.

REACH for cosmetics: Focus on the last registration deadline by COSMED

05-Apr-2017 By Marie Magnan, Cosmed Regulatory Affairs Manager

In this guest article, COSMED, the professional association of the cosmetic industry in France, takes a look at REACH and its current progress.

World market of cosmetics and toiletries: main trends of international trade

05-Apr-2017 By Tatiana Gladenkova, a PhD research student, Moscow State University

In this guest article, Tatiana Gladenkova, a PhD research student at the Moscow State University, presents the findings of her research into the shifting nature of trade in the global cosmetics industry.

Blurring boundaries between beauty, food, and drink

04-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this guest article, to mark the ongoing in-cosmetics Global show, Jamie Mills, Consumer Insight Analyst for GlobalData, reveals the firm’s latest insights on the important crossover between food and beauty.

CIDP to unveil new anti-pollution testing protocol

04-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

CIDP, Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique, a Mauritius-based private and independent Contract Research Organisation (CRO), has announced a new study protocol for substantiating anti-pollution claims.

Innovation Zone in-cosmetics preview: Wellagyl by Silab

04-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

We’re shining a spotlight on some of the most innovative ingredients and formulas on display at this year’s in-cosmetics Global’s Innovation Zone.

In beauty and personal care, age-old wisdom and up-to-date trends are converging

03-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Ahead of her marketing trends presentation at in-cosmetics global in London this week, Dominque Assenat, who is head of color, beauty, and accessories at Peclers Paris, answered Cosmetics Design’s questions about all things Nordic and Korean.

Indie Beauty Profile

Katya Hegg, Lyeska skincare

03-Apr-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Katya Hegg, founder of Lyeska skincare runs through the distinctive benefits of her company’s signature ingredient and sheds light onto just how nuanced niche beauty brands can be.

Colep invests in European liquids and creams business

31-Mar-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Colep, one of the industry’s leading consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing companies, is ‘significantly expanding’ its liquids and creams capacity.

Facial exfoliation gaining more traction: Mintel's Asia trendwatch

31-Mar-2017 By Jane Jang, Mintel

In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month,  Jane Jang, Global Beauty and Personal Care Analyst at Mintel, explains reveals some key shifting skin care habits in South Korea.

Engaging with the B2B press: insider tips and strategies

31-Mar-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Cosmetics Design team is set to reveal their insights into best practice communication with the press as the upcoming in-cosmetics Global event.

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What not to miss at in-cosmetics Global 2017

30-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Our latest CD Buzz highlights the not-to-miss bits at in-cosmetics Global 2017. When the doors open in London's Docklands next week there will be a focus on sustainability, a special feature on colour cosmetics, a packed educational programme and...

PCHi 2017: the inside scoop on a leading China beauty trade show

30-Mar-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show enjoyed a successful 10th edition earlier this year, welcoming 507 global exhibitors to Guangzhou.

Euromonitor: The evolution of anti-pollution in Europe and North America. Part II

29-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Having looked at the different opportunities in the North American and European markets in the previous article, here we consider the different types of products that are available and how the category is likely to look in the future.

“Formulators are central” to the development of natural personal care and cosmetic products

28-Mar-2017 By Deanna Utroske

This, according to Andrea Mitarotonda, head of R&D for the organic skin care brand Neal’s Yard Remedies. Ahead of his presentation on the green cosmetics market at in-cosmetics global next month in London, Mitarotonda spoke with Cosmetics Design about...

Online vs. in-store: Battle of beauty retail (Part 1)

28-Mar-2017 By Sean Singleton, Managing Director, Your Favourite Story

In these guest articles ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Sean Singleton, Managing Director at digital agency Your Favourite Story, explains how brands can use digital to launch their beauty products effectively. First up, he explains...

Lonza Consumer Care: new Global Head of Research and Technology

28-Mar-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lonza, a leading specialty ingredients supplier, has announced the appointment of a new global head of research and technology.

Euromonitor: The evolution of anti-pollution in Europe and North America. Part I

28-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

The anti-pollution trend started in Asia but is now gaining rapid momentum in Europe and North America. We spoke to an expert from Euromonitor to find out about how the trend is evolving differently in those markets.

L’Oreal’s travel unit annual results

24-Mar-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global beauty player L’Oréal’s travel retail business has enjoyed a strong financial year in 2016, according to its annual report, and describes itself as the number one leader in travel retail.

What will it take to turn around The Body Shop? Part II

24-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Once the darling of the cosmetics world, The Body Shop has lost its sparkle in recent years. So what will it take to reinvigorate the business and who is best positioned to take on the challenge?

Sustainability: the role of the ingredient supplier

23-Mar-2017 By Chris Sayner, VP, Croda International Plc

In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Chris Sayner, Vice President of Customer Alliances Corporate Sustainability, Croda International Plc explains how the ingredients supplier role has evolved with the mounting industry...

What will it take to turn around The Body Shop? Part I

23-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

With speculation mounting over the uncertain future of The Body Shop, we asked two experts from the Kline Group about what went wrong and what type of business should take it on.

ProDERM webinar on raman spectroscopy in dermatological trials announced

23-Mar-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A clinical research organisation, proDERM, has announced it will be hosting a free-to-attend webinar on raman spectroscopy in dermatology trials.

Kraft Heinz hostile Unilever bid sparks UK debate

22-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Following on from the failed attempt by Kraft Heinz to acquire consumer giant Unilever, a UK politician has argued that there needs to be greater protection from foreign takeover bids.

Avon Products to hire a new UK-based General Counsel

21-Mar-2017 By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, the social-selling beauty company announced that the current chief ethics officer and chief compliance offer will be retiring from Avon as soon as a successor is chosen.

Lucas Meyer to roll out two new ingredients at in-cosmetics Global

21-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has built a reputation for itself as one of the most innovative ingredients players in the market, and has traditionally used in-cosmetics as its global launch pad.