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Kering Beauté, the beauty arm of luxury fashion business Kering, has made a minority investment in French fragrance brand Matiere Premiere, which will help to support the brand with its ambitious growth plans.
London department store Selfridges has just reopened its world-famous beauty hall after a 12-month renovation. We explore what has changed and why the iconic retailer decided it was time for a revamp...
Every year the MakeUp in Paris trade show celebrates the cutting-edge industry developments seen among exhibitors through its Innovation & Trend (IT) Awards. This year, we've put a focus on the latest packaging innovations seen at the show......
The innovation will be showcased at the Edition Spéciale by LuxePack show and L’Occitane said the new technology will help it ensure that all its retail bottles are made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET by 2027.
The fourth session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee advanced the draft text for a global treaty on plastic pollution, emphasizing sustainable packaging and waste management, critical for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers.
The American Conference Institute (ACI) recently held its 11th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum in New York City, where industry leaders discussed critical issues such as MoCRA implementation, ESG trends, and supply chain challenges in the...
At this year’s SIMPPAR perfumery event in Grasse, IFF’s LMR Naturals division is launching a book to celebrate the legacy of its visionary founder Monique Remy.
A Danish startup has created a ‘world-first’ fermentation platform that produces a high-performance dry cellulose that could replace fossil fuel-based materials in cosmetic formulations.
PETA's Dr. Emily Trunnell shares her thoughts on winning the prestigious Lush Prize, the impact of animal methods bias in scientific research, and the advancements and future potential of non-animal testing methods in cosmetics and other industries....
A Spanish nutraceuticals company is bringing its production of lemon verbena from South America to Spain and plans to find new uses for the ancient botanical.
The business said the innovation for cosmetics R&D “closely mimics human skin” and can “raise the standards of product testing and encourage beauty without animal cruelty.”
Ahead of Green Baby Day on 12 June, the Women’s Environmental Network (Wen) is calling for a "sustainable and toxic-free future for babies and children."
L’Oréal and a team of researchers from Singapore will study soil microbes and how it can improve soil quality and increase plant yields in a sustainable manner.
After more than two decades of discussions, the UN organisation WIPO plans to finalise an international agreement to target ‘biopiracy’ later this month.
The multinational fragrance house saw strong sales for 2023 in all markets and has unveiled plans to reinforce its position in India’s fast-growing fragrance market.
Marine ingredients such as microalgae and seaweed are a sustainable, upcycled and efficacious ingredient option being used in more topical and ingestible cosmetics products. Find out more on the latest developments…
In-depth data from one ecommerce retailer has revealed Europe’s favourite beauty brands based on online searches, as well as the world’s most popular brands based on searches and social media popularity…
With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at InCosmetics Global 2024, there was a raft of innovations within the sustainability realm. But which ones stood out of the crowd for our team of beauty editors?
After 10 years of research and 1,700 ingredients tested, the German health and beauty company has unveiled its new patented anti-ageing active ingredient that protects the skin’s collagen from ‘sugar damage.’
The Swiss naturopathic and beauty brand has just launched two new clinically proven skin care ranges derived from plant-based ingredients, including a natural peptide. Weleda’s UK MD explained more about the innovation…
Upcycled ingredients were a notable trend for beauty and personal care ingredients at this year’s In-Cosmetics Global show. What’s driving this movement and where will it go next?
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’s expert beauty and personal care analysts took us on a tour around the innovation zone. Learn more about some of the most forward-thinking brands and concepts in the cosmetics industry right now.
What were some of the key themes driving innovation at In-Cosmetics Global in 2024? We asked two seasoned trends experts to find out what captured their attention at the show…
As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
As consumers place more demand on beauty and personal care brands to meet their ethical expectations, we spoke to an expert about the evolution of schemes that are designed to prove this commitment…
From busting myths to greenwashing and MoCRA changes, ahead of this week’s InCosmetics Global show in Paris, we spoke to Mojgan Moddaresi, the MD of Personal Care Regulatory Ltd., about some of the key global issues in regulations right now…
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…
The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.
French natural ingredients company Robertet Group has partnered with Italian green-biotech business Aethera Biotech to create new ingredients and the duo is set to launch a new patented ‘rose’ extract at the InCosmetics Global show this month.
Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant has acquired Canadian cosmetics and personal care ingredients business Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) for $810m (€767m).
We caught up with some of the world’s top cosmetics and personal care ingredients suppliers at this year’s InCosmetics Global show and found a focus on innovation in longevity, sensory, biomimetics and upcycled ingredients…
Ingredients based around the mind-skin connection are big news at the InCosmetics Global show this year. Here are four new innovations that have just launched.
Ahead of speaking at the InCosmetics Global trade show in Paris this April, VP of beauty market intelligence and trends company Beautystreams, Michele Superchi, shared his expertise on what’s now and what’s next for the longevity boom…
We spoke to sustainable period care brand Mooncup about its new retail partnership with Asda, disrupting the period care market, and whether women will still use tampons and pads in 20 years time…