Skin care

New changes to European cosmetics legislation

23-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Two updates that beauty and personal care brands need to know about…

FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC broadcast: One week left to register for exclusive expert insights

23-Oct-2023 By Gary Scattergood

There is just one week to go until a raft of international experts share their insights at our FREE Beauty-From-Within APAC interactive broadcast.

7 R&D insights to future-proof beauty businesses: from Cosmetic 360

20-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The Cosmetic 360 show in Paris focused on ecological breakthroughs this year. We share the future insights to take note of...

“We are not an industry that will be forgiven if we are not more ecological”. President of Cosmetic Valley & LVMH exec

20-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Exclusive insights on the cosmetics and perfume sectors from industry leaders, plus award-winning innovations from the Cosmetic 360 show.

Why skin cycling can bring an added dimension to bodycare

19-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The drive towards more targeted and personalized claims in bodycare products is opening the door to the fast-growing trend for skin cycling, according to the latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel.

New hypochlorous ingredient provides gentle and effective cleansing

19-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Clinisoothe+, a newly launched skin purifying formulation with hypochlorous acid, promises effective results. The formula, discovered by researchers at Clinical Health Technologies, includes sodium hypochlorite converted into high-purity hypochlorous.

How these new independent DTC beauty brands are disrupting the market

19-Oct-2023 By Jess Spiring

Digital-first strategies, subscription models, viral social media campaigns and celebrity CEOs mean these fresh faced beauty brands are taking advantage of the industry’s recession-resistant growth.

TiN5 employs stem cell tech to address skin care concerns arising from humidity and pollution

19-Oct-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Hong Kong-based skin care brand TiN5 is tapping into stem cell tech to address common skin issues faced by consumers living in humid and polluted climates.

The Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists are...

18-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Ahead of the upcoming show, Weleda’s head of sustainability talks eco issues. Plus, we reveal the Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists.

Brand news: Pat McGrath; ELEMIS, La Bouche Rouge and more...

18-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We've rounded up the latest news stories from European beauty companies.

Antimicrobial enzyme first step in replacing petrochemicals: Q&A

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Curie Co, an industrial biotech company, is on a mission to replace petrochemicals with biomaterials that are affordable and effective. The first step of that is the launch of an antimicrobial enzyme, which functions as a catalytic preservative. It’s...

“We’ve created a whole healing toolbox”. Psychodermatology brand Eyeam

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The spiritual meets the scientific for a pioneering new beauty and wellness brand, which combines crystal healing and affirmations with clinically proven ingredients.

Navigating the “microbiome revolution”: advice for innovators

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

One patent attorney shared more about notable intellectual property filings and what potential innovators should do next.

3 insider insights: expert trends for the future of beauty

16-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The trends and movements that beauty and personal care brands should watch closely...

NPD Launch Pad: new beauty innovations

16-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Trailblazing new product launches in the beauty and personal care industry.

The secrets behind Marks and Spencer's successful beauty strategy

13-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The UK retailer’s Director of Home, Beauty & Furniture Heidi Woodhouse shared 5 helpful insights...

Weighty issue: redesigning manufacturing machinery to meet new needs

13-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

To address the evolving needs of CPG product manufacturers Mettler Toledo explained why it has redesigned its checkweigher machinery.

Formulating for the future: balancing sustainability, efficacy & costs

12-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain is complex. R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation shared insights on how this could be possible.

What’s new in cosmetics ingredients?

12-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

A round-up of the latest innovative ingredients for beauty and personal care product formulations.

Palm Oil biowaxes may replace petroleum products in cosmetics: Study

12-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

The physicochemical properties of palm-oil-derived waxes may offer alternatives to animal and petroleum products for cosmetic formulations, says a new study from Colombia.

South Korean cosmetics firm to accelerate functional application of antioxidant-rich Jeju green tangerine

12-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Ronas Cosmetics, Jeju Technopark, and Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) have signed an agreement to transfer manufacturing technology for a compound derived from Jeju green tangerine, which is reportedly underutilised compared to its high antioxidant...

Redesigning a household name: behind Avon’s rebrand

11-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Why did the heritage brand decide to overhaul its visual identity? We spoke to Nick Vaus, the creative director at the agency behind the new look…

Implementing RFID technology in the supply chain

11-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

With transparency under the microscope due to sustainability demands, issues with counterfeiting, and the upcoming Digital Product Passport initiative, RFID is in the spotlight again.

Is your brand ready for the Single’s Day sales?

10-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

If you’re selling into China, here’s how to make the most of this annual shopping holiday, also known as 11:11…

“What neuroscientists are discovering is what wise ancestors have been preaching for generations.” Rituals CEO

10-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to the founder of Dutch lifestyle brand Rituals Cosmetics, Raymond Cloosterman, about business expansion, travel-retail and trends in the wellness space.

8 packaging innovations we saw at LuxePack

09-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The annual trade show for luxury packaging was filled with innovation. Here are some of the new launches that were unveiled…

Back to square one: Indonesia’s social commerce ban a blow for ‘seamless’ buying experiences

09-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Indonesia's recent trade regulation calling for the separation of social media and e-commerce poses a significant challenge to the pursuit of an integrated social commerce journey, especially for SME brands in the beauty space and beyond.

Polymer may strengthen sunscreen SPF and functionality: L’Oréal study

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Scientists at L’Oréal’s Research and Development team found a polymer, abbreviated AAHCP, that can improve sunscreen texture and function, along with increasing the efficiency of SPF factors.

Mintel research suggests dupes are pushing US consumers towards affordable makeup

06-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The dupe beauty trend is playing out throughout the beauty industry, and according to the latest survey results from market intelligence player Mintel, it is having a favorable impact on more affordable makeup brands.

Menopause-beauty education: the missing piece in an expanding market

05-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The opportunities and challenges in the evolving menopause-beauty category.

Microbiome misinformation: Tame down on excessive use of hype or risk consumer burnout – expert

05-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Skin microbiome may be the talk of the town in recent times, but founder of Aussie cosmetics brand Mary Grace, has warned against excessive use of “hype words”, as consumers could grow fatigue of the trend before it fully takes off.

Formulating next-generation feminine care with a microbiome focus

04-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Carole Gherardi, Market Segment Lead for Personal Care at IFF, and Maider Gutierrez, Global Health Category Leader at IFF, reveal more about the evolution of this market and new opportunities for brands.

Fun factor: Prioritising fun key to drawing beauty shoppers back to stores – istyle

04-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.

Control of skin microbiota crucial for developing novel therapeutic and probiotic application strategies – review

04-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Further investigation into skin microbes that have shown therapeutic effects on conditions such as atopic dermatitis is key to the development of new treatment methods such as bacteriotherapy and probiotic applications, say Japanese researchers.

Testing sun care: what’s happening now and what’s coming next

03-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Anne Charpentier, CEO of French preclinical and clinical testing database company Skinobs, about the current challenges and the future of sun care testing.

Retinol with no BHA and BHT fills consumer 'well-aging' demand

03-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

BASF launched a new grade of retinol, Retinol 50, that complies with industry clean lists and fits current consumer needs. The product has a high active load of about 50% retinol, similar to other retinol offerings, but without harmful ingredients BHA...

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