Across the CD-Verse: December 2024
From TikTok trends to 2025 predictions, this month’s global roundup reveals the must-know developments in beauty across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Market trends
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.”
Top beauty industry trends to know about for 2025
We rounded up industry analysts and experts and asked them what trends they are betting on for next year?
Tech and trends: The nail industry’s bright future in 2025
Building on the momentum of 2024 trends in personalization and sustainability, the nail category is poised for a transformative leap in 2025.
AI from Gen A to Z: The forces reshaping beauty and personal care
AI-driven innovation and Gen Z and Alpha’s influence are pushing beauty brands to rethink personalization, privacy, and marketing strategies, says Michelle Cooke, an attorney at ArentFox Schiff.
Healthspan, personalization and tech: Euromonitor predicts 2025 consumer trends
The data and analytics firm has forecast a notable shift in consumers’ mindsets next year from simply lengthening lifespans to trying to improving the quality of that longer life. What does this mean for the future of health and wellness?
What’s next for the crossover of cosmetics & tweakments?
As more consumers try ‘tweakments’ like botox, fillers and micro-needling, the potential crossover between topical cosmetics and aesthetic treatments is gaining momentum...
Across the CD-Verse: November 2024
This month’s global roundup offers a snapshot of the latest advancements in skincare innovation, sustainability strides, and pivotal developments shaping the regulatory landscape of the cosmetics industry.
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.
in-cosmetics Asia report: Climate-focused beauty in the spotlight
Beauty ingredient players DSM-Firmenich, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Sensient, and IMCD highlight climate-focused innovations, reflecting a growing demand for products that protect against harsher weather and climate change.
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.
L'Oréal Groupe partners with the Louvre Museum
The French multinational has launched an exhibition about beauty at the world-famous art museum in Paris.
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?
YouTube: gaining popularity as a ‘search engine’ for cosmetics purchases
A UK based study into consumers' beauty buying habits revealed a host of insights about the cosmetics purchase journey...
The pop-up boom: How beauty brands are embracing experiential marketing
Immersive pop-up events like Physicians Formula's 'Glambulance' and Stripes Beauty's "National Hot Flash Day" have emerged as a powerful way to engage consumers, creating new opportunities for product visibility and partnerships across the cosmetics and...
Fragrance market “robust,” says Coty CEO, as mass beauty declines
Consumer demand for fragrances “across all price points” boosted Coty's revenue for Q1 of its new fiscal year. However, its mass-market beauty division experienced a -3% drop for this period.
Omega-3 may be an overlooked hero ingredient in beauty supplements
Omega-3 is reportedly “the most sought-after ingredient in beauty supplements,” but formulators are missing a trick in excluding the essential fatty acid for more ‘on-trend’ ingredients, according to experts.
Beautypro on innovation & sustainability for travel-retail
We spoke to UK-based skin care brand Beautypro about winning a travel-retail award, designing a disruptive tamper-proof box, and ensuring sustainable product development.
New research shows “Innovation can’t be an afterthought anymore”
According to new consumer research from market research agency MMR, consumers are increasingly seeking out new and novel experiences, which means that brands are under pressure to innovate or get left behind.
Estée Lauder Companies reports slight decline in North American sales amidst global challenges
Estée Lauder Companies has reported a 4% overall decline in Q1 net sales, with US growth in online channels helping to offset challenges across its North American portfolio, where net sales declined by only 1%.
16 beauty brands that are rocking travel-retail
Big-name, heritage cosmetics brands have long dominated travel-retail, but as consumers’ needs change, smaller businesses are shaking up the status quo. We take a look at some of these disruptor brands...
Across the CD-verse: October Roundup
This month's global roundup takes a concise look at the latest global advances in skin care tech, sustainability breakthroughs, and regulatory developments driving change in the cosmetics industry.
Beetlejuice lips & 5 other movie-inspired beauty trends
With Halloween on the horizon and Beetlejuice lips trending all over TikTok, we’ve rounded up five other fabulous movie looks that launched an iconic beauty trend…
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.
Unilever: volume-led growth as prestige slows & wellbeing grows
The British FMCG company saw rising volume sales but still saw fairly flat growth as price increases slowed in Q3 of 2024.
Galderma CEO on "record growth"
The Swiss pureplay skin care and injectable aesthetics company has seen 9.2% growth over the past nine months, which includes success in the difficult Chinese market...
Fake beauty products "hidden risks are underestimated"
From causing cancer to funding terrorism and attracting drug dealers, the global problem with fake beauty products stretches way beyond copyright breach and financial losses..
‘Early read is encouraging’: Unilever India reports positive feedback on palm-reduced soap formulations
Unilever's India subsidiary is receiving encouraging initial feedback on its new palm-reduced soap formulations under brands LUX and Lifebuoy.
Growing up beautiful: How Gen Alpha is redefining beauty & personal care
Generation Alpha is rapidly shaping the beauty and personal care industries through their early exposure to social media, rising interest in gender-neutral grooming, and demand for safe, ethical, and age-appropriate products, creating significant...
6 beauty brand collaborations we loved
All good marketers know that two brands are better than one when it comes to raising awareness. We celebrate six (well, actually seven) of the best beauty brand collabs we’ve seen so far this year….
"We need new stuff to get consumers excited:" L'Oréal CEO on Q3 sales results
In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.
WGSN colour insights: SS26 beauty trends
Trends forecasting agency WGSN shares insights from its Beauty Colour Forecast for spring-summer in 2026.
Niance releases longevity white paper
A sign of the times? Or a stroke of marketing genius? Luxury Swiss skin care and wellness brand has published a first-of-its-kind white paper about the science behind longevity...
How scent is being shaped by spiritual trends
Fragrance house Scentmate by dsm-firmenich has shared more on how and why spirituality has become more influential in the fragrance category in recent years.
Coty reports preliminary Q1 results, reaffirms FY25 growth targets
Coty Inc. announced preliminary first-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, highlighting growth in its prestige fragrance category, challenges in the U.S. and mass beauty markets, and a renewed focus on cost reduction, while reaffirming its full-year...
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.”
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.
Lipotrue award nomination for biomimetic skin care innovation
Lipotrue’s Frag-Brillin ingredient has been nominated for an award at the upcoming Cosmetics 360 Awards in Paris. We spoke to the Spanish company about the innovation…
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.
Mintel global beauty trends for 2025 (& what happens after that)
The market intelligence company has shared three trends it expects to see impact the global beauty and personal care (BPC) industry in 2025 and beyond...
‘Expectations are high’: K-beauty brand ANUA plans to expand to 120 Boots outlets by October
South Korean beauty brand ANUA is set to expand its presence in Europe with plans to roll out to 120 UK Boots outlets by October as it works to increase its global footprint.
Nutrafol expands into topical hair care with Men’s Active Cleanse
Beauty supplements player Nutrafol is entering the male topical market after learning that men "experience more scalp concerns than women and that shampoo is top of mind for over half of men (56%) when it comes to hair growth products", said Dr. Brianna...
Natural beauty ingredients in the future: Provital's IFSCC innovations
We spoke to cosmetics ingredients company Provital about the innovations it’s showcasing at IFSCC this week and the potential future for natural cosmetics ingredients...
“Made for TikTok dreams”: behind new Gen Z beauty-from-within brand Glowery
French beauty and wellness brand Glowery is set to launch this week after five years in the making. We spoke to founder and CEO Alexandra Kolasinski to find out more...
Chanel N°5 unveils new ad with Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi
The iconic French fragrance brand has created a mini campaign film that features the Australian two actors…
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.
Beauty meets confectionery: A growing trend in functional wellness
Discover how beauty-enhancing ingredients like collagen and biotin are changing the confectionery industry with delicious, functional treats.