News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Sustainability Special Newsletter
Natural animal hair was once readily available as a by-product of food industries. Now that’s changing along with the global food supply. And, consumer attitudes are shifting too. As a result, beauty tool makers are developing new fiber alternatives.
Dispatches from Bangkok
The emergence of multi-sensory experiences in the beauty market connects the product to the consumer in an increasingly engaging way. According to Mintel; Korea's unusual textures, mood changing fragrances and interactive packaging are major attractions...
Sustainability Special Newsletter
Welcome to our Sustainability Special Newsletter, which brings a collection of articles touching on subjects as diverse range of topics that help form this increasingly vital pillar of the cosmetics business.
It’s been a busy week for Coty, with announcements for another big acquisition, reorganization plans and now first quarter results that show profits are up while revenues are down.
L’Oréal and Unilever have both been awarded an ‘A’ ranking for Performance by global NGO CDP (formally the Carbon Disclosure Project) and included in the CDP Climate Performance Leadership Index 2015 (CPLI) for their climate change mitigation strategies.
Researchers have created a new online database to help uncover the molecular controls that generate skin and hair, and hope to further future understanding of the topic.
Appearance and texture could be the major factors that drive a consumer's overall liking of nail polishes, according to a new study by Kansas State University, meaning that to achieve a higher overall acceptability, nail polish brands should focus on...
Sustainability Special Newsletter
It's nothing new to say that Asia's consumers prioritize price and texture when choosing and indeed remaining loyal to a beauty brand. However, shoppers are becoming less passive towards eco-friendly products, increasingly prioritizing greener...