Why Dove is partnering with Blippi
Unilever’s flagship skin care brand Dove says its research showed that body concerns manifest “as early as four years old.”
Clean & ethical beauty
Guinot launches facial for people living with cancer
The professional skin care brand has designed a treatment for those living with life-limiting conditions and launched a special course for its therapists to provide the best care.
CTPA launches new political agenda for UK beauty industry
The UK cosmetics trade association Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has officially launched its new agenda for the next five years.
New course to educate on cruelty-free testing
The free online master class course aims to train scientists across the globe in testing cosmetics and chemicals without using animals.
What’s next for bioprinted skin?
Bioprinting can offer cosmetics companies a new way of testing
M&S boosts takeback scheme for beauty products
The UK retailer has now implemented its sustainable Beauty Takeback Scheme in 100 of its stores, as part of its increased focus on circularity.
The future of beauty: Euromonitor industry trends for 2025
Data analytics firm Euromonitor International has unveiled the top trends it predicts will influence the beauty and personal care industry next year and beyond. We’ve outlined three of these here...
Robertet acquires Phasex to expand in US market
The natural ingredients company has acquired a sustainable US-based firm that works with supercritical CO2 extraction.
A-peeling potential: Banana beauty biotech firm eyes Asia as key growth region
Kadalys, a French biotechnology firm specialising in banana-derived active ingredients for cosmetics, is hoping to tap into Asia's demand for high-efficacy natural ingredients.
How to address the innovation gap in beauty: NIQ insights
New data from NIQ shows that brands that put a focus on innovation were twice as likely to grow their sales as those who didn’t. But where do you start?
What’s trending? Our 10 most-read stories in Q3 2024
What have been some of the key issues and topics affecting our industry over the past three months? We’ve rounded up the 10 most-read stories between July and September…
What's next for natural & organic beauty products?
According to a new in-depth study by research and consulting company Ecovia Intelligence, global sales of natural & organic cosmetics are forecast to reach $14bn this year. We explore the current landscape and what's next for this sector.
Sustainable surfactant startup AmphiStar gets €2m funding boost
The company said the new funds will fuel its next phase of biomanufacturing development for “cutting-edge tailored molecules for the personal care industry.”
What's happening in the Dubai beauty market?
As the Beautyworld Middle East event will kick off in Dubai in late October, we asked a market expert what cosmetics brands should know about the current landscape in the growing Middle Eastern market, with a focus on Dubai.
Luxury eco-packaging in the future
Luxury is no longer about exclusivity and aesthetic. Beauty and personal care brand owners now must also consider their impact on the planet.
11 sustainable cosmetic packaging innovations at Luxe Pack 2024
We’ve rounded up some of the key eco-designed cosmetics packaging innovations that were on show at the Luxe Pack 2024 event in Monaco this October.
Cosmetics formulation trends
This year’s Luxe Pack show in Monaco had a section dedicated to trending cosmetics formulations and textures, which was curated by the sought-after formulations expert Dr Luisa Oliva. We explored the formulations bar and spoke with Dr Oliva...
Cosmetics regulations roundup: EU & UK markets
From fragrance allergens to potential endocrine disruptors and sun protection, here’s what you need to know about the latest cosmetics regulation changes in the EU and UK.
Sustainability in focus: What to expect at the 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit European edition
Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part 2
What can beauty brands and shoppers do to protect themselves in a climate where even some well-known chain stores are being impacted by counterfeit or ‘diverted’ beauty products?
The war on counterfeit cosmetics special: part I
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with counterfeit beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses...
THG Beauty partners with Provenance to minimise greenwashing
The ecommerce retailer and manufacturer will roll out new technology across the company to verify product sustainability for its customers.
Body care trends you need to know about for 2025
What's trending in body care and how will this continue to evolve?
P. acnes inhibitor: Bamboo vinegar found to have similar properties to lauric, azelaic acid
A Chinese study has revealed that the organic acids found in bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes.
Have consumers lost faith that we can save the planet? Mintel research says ‘yes’
The new research shows 35% of global consumers “don’t trust companies to be honest about their environmental impact.”
Evonik opens plant to manufacture sustainable emollients
This investment will reduce the business’ climate footprint and help its customers create more sustainable cosmetic formulations.
Stenders is set for global expansion
The global investment firm L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in premium Latvian bath and body care company, Stenders, and plans to expand “on the back of secular tailwinds.”
6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability
From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...
7 sustainable ingredients disrupting cosmetics formulations
These pioneering businesses have found eco-friendly new ways to create beauty and personal ingredients.
Nobody’s Child is set to launch a beauty range
The UK-based responsible fashion brand has revealed why it’s expanding into beauty...
Behind e.l.f. Cosmetics’ European expansion strategy
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.
Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards
With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.
Cosmetics innovation in the Middle East & Africa markets
Both markets are hotspots for beauty innovation and expansion. Here’s why many European cosmetics brands are focused on these for the future...
Oriflame will use robots to fulfil customer orders
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.
New cosmetics launches: from Dolce & Gabbana to Dyson
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…
Stand out in a green, clean and circular beauty brand landscape
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?
What skin care products are in demand in Europe and the UK?
New research pinpoints which kinds of products European and UK skin care shoppers are seeking out.
Can this invention “eliminate 8,700 tonnes of microplastics”?
The cosmetics industry has been viewed as a major perpetrator when it comes to allowing microplastics to infiltrate water supplies, but one UK-based company believes it has found a solution.
Is the big skin care ‘switch off’ happening for Gen Z?
Are young people using fewer skin care products because they are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choice?
"We didn’t want to play on these women’s emotions" formulating menopausal skin care
As more brands launch products designed for menopausal skin, we spoke to one spa skin care brand about its new adaptogen-based gel mask launch in this sector...
Start the week with a startup: Lignopure
Every fortnight we talk to a beauty and personal care industry startup about why it exists and how it plans to challenge or change the cosmetics industry...
Chantecaille boosts China expansion plans with Tmall deal
Can the naturals brand thrive in the market where La Prairie has lost footing? CEO is confident on consumers' “appetite for luxuriously clean beauty”.
Hair care trends: what’s hot in 2024?
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…
New cosmetic product launches: July
10 new beauty and personal care product launches in EMEA to know about this month...
Global beauty innovation has hit a 10-year low, says Mintel
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.
Beauty brand news: Morphe; Chanel; CeraVe; Guerlain; Elemis
The latest news on beauty brands you'll want to know about...
Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024
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.
Start the week with a startup: The Perfume Movement
Every fortnight, we talk to a game-changer startup business about why it exists and how it plans to transform the beauty and personal care industry.
Losing its meaning? ‘Microbiome-friendly’ terms at risk of misleading consumers – Sequential CEO
The widespread usage of terms such as ‘microbiome-friendly’ are "inaccurately representing the complexity of the microbiome”, says the chief executive of a microbiome testing company.
5 biotech cosmetics ingredients companies to watch…
As biotechnology becomes more prominent in sourcing ingredients for cosmetics formulations, we reveal some of the pioneering businesses that are disrupting the cosmetics ingredients sector…