The US-headquartered colour cosmetics brand has big plans for a full European takeover after seeing sales jump up by 91% year-on-year in its last fiscal year results.
Ulta Beauty's Q2 fiscal 2024 results show net sales of $2.55 billion, a slight increase from last year, but a 1.2% decline in comparable sales and a 12% drop in operating income highlight the challenges the company faces in a tough retail environment.
As more brands use tech to streamline their business, the Swedish cosmetics manufacturer has partnered with a UK-based company to speed up the fulfillment process.
From a luxury dog perfume to a peptide serum inspired by neuromodulator injectables, meet the latest beauty and personal care innovations that have launched this month…
As more beauty and personal care companies put the environment first in their business models and branding, how can a business ensure it has a clear point of difference for its customers?
As part of the beauty brand’s global campaign against intimate partner violence, it has commissioned a white paper to help find better solutions to this issue.
As more beauty shoppers demand proof of product efficacy, we spoke to the CEO of beauty tech company Cydolia about its work with Lancôme and how it’s aiming to make skin care “more personalised, predictive, and scientifically driven than ever before.”
The British small-appliance manufacturer has launched a new heated hair styling tool and wet styling product range that's designed to be used with its heated hair tools.
With 3.4m followers on TikTok and partnerships with a host of beauty brands, we asked influencer Ami Charlize for her tips on connecting with a Gez Z audience and building a dedicated community.
EY’s global annual Future Consumer Index report has revealed a host of key findings that beauty and personal care retailers and brands will want to take note of...
What do hair care shoppers want right now? New research reveals the most popular brands, products, celebs and influencers that people across the globe have searched for this year…
The company’s flagship Nivea brand is once again a market leader and set to launch into new markets, while sales of luxury brand La Prairie continue to decline.
Data from the market intelligence company Mintel’s Global New Product’s Database (GNPD) showed that between January and May 2024, less than half (46%) of global beauty and personal care CPG launches were genuinely new products.
New consumer research from Avon has given fresh insights on the skin minimalism trend, influencer fatigue & the ever-growing popularity of dupe products…
Yesterday the UK beauty brand P.Louise broke records for the most revenue generated on TikTok Shop by a UK brand – earning £1.6 million in 24 hours. We asked founder Paige Williams for her top tips on selling through the ever-popular channel…
The French multinational has reported a 5.3% rise in sales for the second quarter of 2024, but this was below expectations and the slowest quarter since the start of 2022...
As more luxury goods companies experience sales declines, one contributing factor is that wealthy Chinese consumers are no longer buying these products. We spoke to China ecommerce accelerator Azoya to find out more...
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
The methods used to test SPF in suncare products have long faced multiple criticisms, and for the past three decades experts have been working on an alternative. This is now in the final stages of ISO approval and is set to overhaul the way we test sun...
Following the recent news of biotechnology company Debut's sustainable ingredient development partnership with L’Oréal, Debut has announced the launch of its formulation development and contract manufacturing business BiotechXBeautyLabs in an effort...
What have been some of the key issues in the beauty and personal care so far in 2024? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories on CosmeticsDesign-Europe so far this year…
The market for female-focused, tech-driven health products, AKA ‘femtech’, is predicted to grow beyond its current focus on reproductive health, according to industry analysts. We explore what’s around the corner for this burgeoning sector of personal...
Many scent marketers will claim that smells trigger 75% of our daily emotions, as the olfactory nerve is directly linked to the amygdala, the area of the brain that processes emotion. We spoke to experts to explore what’s happening in the realm of functional...
Gen Alpha, AKA the ‘Sephora Kids’, has taken a keen interest in beauty, which has sparked much debate throughout 2024. We look at some of the brands that have since made it their mission to responsibly market their products to younger customers.
Sun protection is increasingly becoming an integral part of the skincare routines of those with melanin-rich skin. What’s happening in this innovative sector?
The founder of Rhone Skincare says apathy is the main challenge in men's skin care, emphasising the need to highlight the importance of quality products over cheaper generic alternatives.
We are already more than mid-way through 2024, which makes it a good time to assess some of the trends that have impacted the beauty and personal care industries on a global scale so far this year...
In-real-life popup experiences continue to be a strong bet for beauty and personal care businesses that want to raise their brand profile, launch a new product and generally attract new loyal customers. But what do brands need to know before they invest...
The company shared that it will use the cash to further collaborate with RIFM to test more substances and determine safe-dose levels around skin sensitisation.
In the UK, left-wing political party Labour has just gained power with a landslide majority in the general election. As politics continues to shift across the Europe region, what could this mean for the future of the beauty industry in Britain…