How Margaret Dabbs premiumised foot care
Personal care for feet has always been an under loved category, until Margaret Dabbs London came along...
Protection & microbiome
L’Oréal partners with ILDS to address a “significant but overlooked health challenge”
The partnership is aiming to uncover a lack of dermatological services to treat skin diseases.
New clinical testing to “investigate microbial roots of various skin conditions”
Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched ‘targeted skin condition panels’, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.
Behind the bacterium innovation "for more sustainable sun protection"
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
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...
Body care trends you need to know about for 2025
What's trending in body care and how will this continue to evolve?
The future of beauty-from-within: Webinar insights
In a recent editorial webinar hosted by CosmeticsDesign and NutraIngredients, experts from the fields of nutrition and skincare gathered to discuss the growing trend of beauty from within.
Pond’s trials new skin microbiome analyser tool
The tech is considered “a huge breakthrough” for Pond’s Skin Institute and its parent company, Unilever.
Beiersdorf x Macro Biologics to develop antimicrobial peptides
The German beauty and personal care business has invested in the US biotech firm through its venture capital unit and will innovate in multiple sectors including derma skin care and wound care.
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.
L’Oréal buys 10% stake in Galderma Group
CEO says it allows the company to “explore partnering in the fast-growing aesthetics market”.
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.
How sunscreen testing is about to be transformed…
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...
What’s trending: our 10 most-read stories in 2024
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…
5 sun care trends for darker skin tones
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?
Will the EU Cosmetics Products Regulation revision ever happen?
According to European Union officials, the long-awaited Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR) may not be revised until 2025 or even beyond, due to internal disagreements.
Study links oral contraceptive use to female hair loss
Recent research funded by the British Skin Foundation found that some women are genetically predisposed to develop the hair loss condition frontal fibrosing alopecia when they take oral contraceptives.
L'Oréal x Debut biotech partnership to “replace conventionally sourced ingredients”
The French multinational will work with the biotech pioneer to create new bio-based ingredients made with proprietary advanced biomanufacturing processes that combine fermentation and cell-free technology.
A focus on the global cosmetics industry landscape: part II
What’s happening in the beauty and personal care industry at a global level? In the second part of our big-picture look at the industry, a beauty expert from Euromonitor shares exclusive insights.
All eyes on longevity: Natalia Vodianova invests in Niance
Supermodel Natalia Vodianova is the latest investor to bet on the ‘longevity’ movement in the beauty and wellness industry – as she takes a majority share in Swiss luxury brand Niance.
22% of UK consumers think sunscreen is “harmful” to their skin
New research from La Roche-Posay shows many UK consumers are highly misinformed on how to protect their skin from the sun. This presents sun care brands with a huge opportunity to educate and assist in the prevention of sun-related skin damage and skin...
“Speak up now!” Could hazard-based EU regulations hold back beauty innovation?
As ever-changing EU regulations impact businesses that produce beauty and personal care ingredients and formulations, how will this affect the industry now and in the future?
Sudocrem switches marketing focus due to “changing societal patterns”
The heritage personal care product was originally focused on soothing the skin of babies with nappy rash, but a new campaign – partially sparked by falling birth-rates – sees it change its focus…
Byoma: targeting the Gen A consumers “breaking” their skin barriers
According to the viral-on-TikTok skin care brand Byoma, the Generation Alpha skin care boom – AKA the ‘Sephora Kids’ – has become an “epidemic” due to “lack of education resulting in mis-purchasing products”. Here's how the brand plans to tackle this...
“Not a luxury”: Lookfantastic campaigns to cut VAT on sun care products
In its first campaign as a British Beauty Council patron, beauty ecommerce site Lookfantastic has cut its prices of SPF30+ sun care products in the UK market to draw attention to the fact that these products are a necessity for healthy skin.
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024: Special Events, Staples & Highlights
In addition to a diverse offering of educational sessions and an engaging array of exhibitors across the show floor, this year’s NYSCC Suppliers’ Day conference will offer several special events, show staples, and activities to supplement attendees'...
Mintel talks beauty trends: AI and neurocosmetics
We spoke to Mintel to learn more about the use of AI and the neurocosmetic trend: both seen at this year’s In-Cosmetics Global 2024 show…
L’Oréal growth shines a spotlight on ‘derma beauty’
Derma beauty brands and mass-market cosmetics are currently enjoying a boom for the L'Oreal Group, but sales are still sluggish in North Asia…
"Ageing is affected by many more factors than we expected": a neuroscientist on how 'anti-ageing' has become 'longevity'
The topic of 'longevity' is a huge focus for the cosmetics and personal care industry now, as 'anti-ageing' narratives begin to take this route instead. To find out more about the latest research in this area, we spoke to a neuroscientist with expertise...
7 sun care NPD trends to watch
What’s trending in sun care? The founder of Ultrasun UK shares expert insights on new product development and trends in this increasingly popular category…
What’s happening at InCosmetics Global 2024?
We’ve rounded up some of the highlights to look out for at InCosmetics Global 2024…
L’Oréal laboratory head on new anti-pigmentation ingredient Melasyl
After 18 years of research, French beauty multinational L’Oréal recently introduced a new molecule Melasyl that’s been used in La Roche Posay’s Mela B3 franchise to intercept skin pigmentation before it starts. We spoke to the company’s head of...
How climate change is impacting skin care NPD
As air temperatures continue to rise and more of the world experiences extreme weather conditions, this is likely to negatively impact more people’s skin and create a need for new cosmetics solutions…
Microbiologist discusses 2024 dandruff care trends and innovations
Drawing from her extensive background in product formulation and development, Dr. Sabrina Behnke explains how the influential role of the microbiome, the ‘skinification’ of scalp care, and regulatory actions for scalp care ingredients are shaping the...
Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards 2024: finalists announced
Cosmoprof Worldwide has revealed the finalists for its awards and shared that iconic British hairdresser Trevor Sorbie will scoop its lifetime achievement award this year.
Pierre Fabre Laboratories working to treat rare childhood skin diseases
To highlight Rare Disease Day on 29th February, French cosmetics and pharmaceutical business Pierre Fabre Laboratories, shared more on its work to address rare childhood diseases, which it said affects more than 200 million children worldwide.
How to market skin microbiome care: 'The more I advance, the less I talk about the microbiome'
A skin care expert who founded the first microbiome-focused skin care brand Gallinée would love to get stuck on the scientific backing of her probiotic products, but the consumer understanding just isn't there yet.
The microbiome and skin care: Q&A with L'Oréal R&I expert
As part of our Beauty Forward digital summit, we spoke to Dr Magali Moreau who is deputy domain leader, advanced research at L'Oréal R&I, about the future of microbiome-based beauty products...
Psychodermatology and the ‘neuroglow’: shining a spotlight on the mind-skin axis
As we see a profound shift towards a more holistic approach to skin care and self-care: we explore psychodermatology and the 'neuroglow' concept.
Beauty with biotics: skin microbiome science must catch up with growing category
The market for biotics leveraging the skin microbiome and the gut-skin axis is growing in interest, yet the science still needs to catch up to the claims, according to experts at NutraIngredients' Probiota conference last week (7-9th February).
3 breakthroughs that could treat skin redness
Skin erythema – AKA skin redness or skin flushing – is a common complaint from people who suffer from rosacea and acne among other skin conditions, but can also be caused by sun exposure and allergies. We’ve rounded up three recent innovations in this...
Meet the Beauty Forward 2024 Europe speakers…
On Tuesday 30th January at 2.30pm (GMT)/3.30pm (CET), we will air a two-hour broadcast dedicated to uncovering the mindset and values of the ‘next generation consumer’. As we unveil beauty industry trends for 2024 and beyond, we’ll put a special focus on...
What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?
Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.
“To recycle and rejuvenate mitochondria”: Longevity takes the spotlight with L'Oréal's investment in Timeline
L'Oréal's venture capital fund BOLD has just invested in Timeline, a Swiss biotech that specialises in longevity in the beauty and health sectors, as the focus on longevity grows in the beauty industry.
New research links skin microbiome to wrinkles
A recent study reveals key insights into understanding the role of the skin microbiota in signs of skin ageing.
Editor’s overview: what was important for the beauty and personal care industries in 2023?
Read on for a retrospective round-up of key events, trends and movements in 2023...
Beauty Forward 2024: New speakers announced!
Our expert line-up will include L’Oréal, Kenvue, Coty, Weleda and many more…
What’s driving the oral care category now?
The focus on holistic wellness in recent years has boosted the oral care market, as more people realise the link between maintaining oral hygiene and having better general health. We explore what else is driving the category as we venture into 2024…
L'Oréal acquires Lactobio to expand precision probiotics expertise
The French multinational has acquired Danish research company Lactobio, which is a leader in precision probiotics, in a bid to strengthen its leadership in microbiome research to explore new areas of cosmetic innovation.
Study shows “psychosocial stress can be a triggering factor for the worsening of acne”
A team of Italian researchers have shown that acne worsening was strongly correlated with high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, with increased perception of stress and low-to-moderate adaptive and resilience skills.