Skin care

Euromonitor on the rise of the ‘eco-worrier’ and what it means for beauty

21-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor has released a report on the ‘eco-worrier’ global consumer profile, and explained what impact their spending habits will have on beauty.

Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter

By-products and re-used materials raise bar on formulation sustainability

21-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

Ethical and sustainability claims are proving among the hottest trends right now, and a new way for formulators to tap into this heightened state of consumer consciousness is to reuse otherwise discarded materials.

Organic beauty week plugs new Cosmetics Organic Standard

20-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Organic beauty week has thrown a new certification for organic beauty products into the spotlight.

SILAB broadens ingredients offering for dermatological problems

20-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

French ingredients supplier Silab has announced the launch of a natural ingredient for use in skin care products targeting consumers who suffer from dermatological complaints.

Lush goes public with creative showcase

20-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush made its quarterly product showcase open to the public this year, in what it has described as a ‘live beta test’ for its plan to launch a 24/7 ‘Lush TV’ video channel.

Greenwashing ‘still a risk for our sector’, says industry group

15-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to trade group NATRUE, the cosmetics and personal care industry faces a risk to consumer trust posed by greenwashing claims.

Slapp on the scene: new beauty personalisation app launches

15-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

An app that matches users with colour cosmetics of their ideal shades has been launched, in a move that confirms personalisation is a key consumer trend in beauty.

Evonik offers new beard care range as male grooming remains in focus

15-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Evonik is responding to the ongoing global enthusiasm for male grooming with a new set of formulations for the cleaning, conditioning and care of beards.

Luxe Pack Monaco opens its doors next week with expanded offering: three shows in one

14-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Luxe Pack, one of the leading trade shows dedicated to creative packaging, will hold its Monaco 2016 edition next week with an enhanced programme spread over three parts.

Bulldog speaks out in support of UK microbead ban

14-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Bulldog for Men, British male grooming brand, has been one of the first to speak out in strong terms in favour of the ban announced on microbeads in the UK, set to come into force from 2017.

Dabur takes small step into African cosmetics market

14-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

India-based consumer goods and cosmetics player Dabur has just sealed a deal to buy a small South African cosmetics player, paving the way to huge growth potential across the African continent.

A look at L’Oreal’s developments in EMEA in 2016

13-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

As the industry stirs from a summer slumber, ready to take on the final few months of the year, we take a look at the movements of one of EMEA’s busiest players in 2016 - L’Oréal.

Eco-friendly sunscreens: shining a light on the challenges and opportunities

13-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Although naturals is a dominant trend for beauty, its fellow trend of eco-friendly, sustainable cosmetics is seeing rising consumer enthusiasm too: sunscreens are a key segment where this looks set to play out.

Open innovation: Beiersdorf strengthens efforts in the hunt for new technologies

13-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

German personal care giant Beiersdorf is pushing forward its efforts to lead on innovation by expanding its ‘Pearlfinders’ initiative.

Formulating for rapid results

13-Sep-2016 By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science

As consumers become increasingly demanding of great results from their personal care products, how can you best formulate a product to ensure your consumer gets the rapid results they are looking for?

Winners announced for the 2016 Cosmetics Design “Best Ingredient Made from Recycled Materials Award”

12-Sep-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At the inaugural in-cosmetics North America event in New York City last week, Cosmetics Design announced the finalists, runner up, and honoree for the award, which recognizes the work ingredient developers are doing to make beauty products more ecologically...

Brexit - the cosmetics industry response

09-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Dominating headlines since June, Brexit has reverberated through homes, industries and boardrooms alike as the Brits consider how leaving the EU will ultimately affect the UK. Here’s what the cosmetics industry has had to say on the matter to date…

Progressive beauty app launches not to miss in 2016

08-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

The evolution of complex and clever beauty apps helping the industry to better connect with consumers has not slowed down in 2016. Here, Cosmetics Design rounds up the most exciting developments of the year so far…

Top beauty brands battle it out in innovative Formulation Challenge

08-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Formulators from some of the best-known brands in the global beauty industry went head-to-head in the first ever in-cosmetics Formulation Challenge, which took place in the Formulation Lab at in-cosmetics North America this week.

Lush confirms staff relocation to Germany following Brexit

08-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush, popular UK-founded global skin care brand, has announced it will be moving its European staff from Britain to Germany following the referendum result that saw the UK vote to leave the EU.

Major EMEA acquisitions in 2016 you need to know about

07-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Have you managed to keep on top of the most high profile cosmetics industry acquisitions this year so far? Here, we’ve compiled the most noteworthy movements for you just in case...

Cosmetics and personal care part of Amazon Dash UK offering

07-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Amazon’s new one-click device for re-ordering essential items, its ‘Dash Button’, has just arrived in the UK, and personal care brands figure largely in the list of products being offered via the service.

Inolex appoints new global head of sales

07-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Independent, global cosmetics ingredient company Inolex has announced the appointment of Arthur (Art) Knox to take on the role of vice president and global head of personal care sales.

Microbeads: UK government announces ban

06-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Just days after a parliamentary committee released a review in favour of a ban in the UK, the government has announced any personal care products containing microplastic will be prohibited from sale by the end of 2017.

Evonik creates amino acid alliance with Univar for Europe

06-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Univar, global distributor of specialty and basic chemicals, has taken over the supply of Evonik amino acids for Europe.

Cargill to focus on personal care ingredients with new appointment

06-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cargill, a leading ingredients supplier for the food industry, has made a decisive move into personal care with the appointment of an industry expert to lead its activities and global team in the market.

EC ban on MIT preservative in leave-on cosmetics approved

01-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European Commission has approved a ban on methylisothiazolinone (MIT) in leave-on cosmetics, a preservative traditionally used in water-based formulations - for example, in shampoos, liquid soaps, hand lotions and wet wipes.

Alban Muller rebrands to emphasise natural credentials

01-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Alban Muller, a leading ingredients supplier for beauty and personal care industry, has updated its branding to emphasise its focus on naturals and sustainable manufacturing.

John Lewis plugs £9 million into its beauty sector

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

British department store chain John Lewis has announced a multimillion pound investment into its beauty halls, with beauty now outselling fashion for the major UK retailer.

Kiehl’s launches first standalone store in Wales

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

As part of its ongoing five-year UK expansion plan, L’Oréal-owned skin care brand Kiehl’s has launched its first standalone store in Wales.

South Africa cosmetics industry set for regulatory overhaul

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The beauty industry in South Africa is gearing up for regulatory changes following a proposal recently put forward by the government for public scrutiny.

UK looks set to tackle microbeads amid calls to ‘avoid the loopholes’

30-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The UK government’s Environmental Audit Committee has called for a ban in the use of microbeads in cosmetics, which it recommends the country implements even if the EU avoids doing so.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part III

30-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more. Here, we take a look at the her predictions...

Acne app dominating charts

30-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

MD Acne, a free mobile app that allows acne sufferers to get a real time image analysis of their skin via a selfie and questionnaire, is set to revolutionise the way consumers tackle the skin condition.

Special focus: Male grooming

Male polish and armpit shaving: latest developments and predictions for male grooming

26-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Once a key buzzword in beauty trends, is it fair to say male grooming has now lost its edge? We take a look back through our archives at recent shifts in the category, and consider where opportunities may still lie ahead.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part II

25-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more. Here, we take a look at the regional...

P&G unimpressed by targeted Facebook advertising

25-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global personal care player Procter & Gamble has voiced its dissatisfaction with the reach of targeted Facebook advertising, and has said it intends to redistribute its spending on the platform.

Major global hygiene company focuses on Middle East, India and Africa

25-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

SCA, one of the leading global hygiene and forest products companies, has announced it will integrate its Middle East, India and Africa operations into its global consumer goods business unit.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part I

24-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend for the beauty and personal care industry: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out...

Albéa acquires Scandolara Tub-Est to strengthen packaging supply in Europe

24-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Albéa, a leading packaging supplier for the beauty and personal care industry, has announced the acquisition of Scandolara Tub-Est s.r.o., a laminates tubes company in Slovakia.

Cosmoprof Vegas organizer talks about the biggest show to date

24-Aug-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Cosmoprof North America show organizer Daniela Ciocan to find out about how the show has evolved in 2016, what was new on the show floor and what to expect in 2017.

Guest article

Brexit and the UK cosmetics industry: a view from CTPA

23-Aug-2016 By CTPA

In this guest article, the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) outlines what the Brexit vote means for the UK cosmetics industry and how companies should be responding.

Eyes on vloggers: still dominating beauty online

23-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

With Instagram moving into Snapchat’s traditional field of ‘stories’, the power of beauty influencers across social media is likely to strengthen as they maximise the ever-growing number of platforms with which to reach viewers.

Country Focus: Indonesia

Opportunity in Indonesia sparks race for market entry and expansion

19-Aug-2016 By Simon Pitman

Indonesia is powering ahead in terms of economic development, driven by rapid growth in the population and the economy. And this is translating into a surge in beauty product spend and market opportunities.

L’Oréal’s new South Africa research centre opens for business

19-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global beauty player L’Oréal’s new Research & Innovation centre is now open for business, bringing its global R&D network to Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time.

Czech Republic leading on hemp beauty in Europe

19-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Czech Republic has been singled out as a leader in cannabis-infused topicals, with the country reportedly the major supplier of this type of personal care products for the European and US markets.

Majority of French women buying beauty online

19-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report has found that 58% of French women surveyed say they purchase beauty products digitally, with skin care leading the trend.

On-demand beauty: beauty marketplace acquisition confirms UK enthusiasm

18-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The rise of apps and websites linking consumers with beauty services has been on the rise globally in the past few years: a recent London acquisition suggests the UK market is no exception to the trend.

Shiseido cuts full year forecast

18-Aug-2016 By Simon Pitman

Japanese multinational Shiseido announced steady sales and a big increase in profits for the first half of its financial years, but cuts its forecasts on the back of restructuring and currency exchange.

‘Consumers are becoming savvy’: what’s driving clean beauty

18-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

With clean beauty a blossoming segment in the industry, taking its lead from the naturals and organics trend along with rising consumer demand for personalised product offerings and ethical companies, we sat down with a brand founder to find out more.