The application of nanomaterials (NMs) in products such as sun screen has notable benefits but requires improved, more standardised regulatory processes to ensure it is safe and sustainable, say experts in Europe.
Researchers believe that a non-invasive method to investigate bacteria on the skin and its relationship with the skin's properties can yield beneficial insights, according to a study published in the journal Biomedicines.
As global regulations on propellants in personal care products and other consumer goods continue to be implemented in an effort to encourage the production of more sustainable alternatives, the Honeywell corporation has released Solstice Propellant for...
As more consumers seek natural product options for sun care and protection, Univar Solutions has committed to developing and innovating ingredients that are effective solutions for consumer demand.
Beauty-from-within supplements are a growing category in the beauty and personal care industries – but what information do formulators really need to know to make the best decisions for consumers? In this webinar, our panelists dive deep into the research...
From fragrance to cosmetics, personal care products and more, there’s a wide range of new product launches that have been released in the last few weeks. Check out this month’s Launch Pad roundup to review the options that can help consumers have a sensational...
In our round up of the most popular articles from the recent business quarter, we’ve focused on news and trend developments in the North and South American beauty and personal care markets, including the FDA’s suspension of VCRP submissions, the launch...
CosmeticsDesign spoke with Liza Rapay, Head of Marketing at Cosmoprof North America about what attendees can expect from the 2023 Cosmoprof North America trade show, July 11-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The advancement of technology will drive personalisation to offer beauty products tailored right down to a ‘daily or weekly basis’, says the VP of a personalised beauty brand.
Iberchem’s new in-house biodegradability testing laboratory, Iberchem Biodegradability Investigation (IB-BI), has opened for business in the company’s Spanish headquarters in Alcantarilla, Spain.
K-beauty brand Dr. G is continuing to expand in South East Asia with a new store in Malaysia, where its sunscreen range is enjoying significant success.
Japanese cosmetics giant Kao has relaunched its patented belly button cleansing product that claims to address the needs of those with navel shapes that are susceptible to dirt accumulation and odour.
Avon has announced a partnership with Cruelty Free International, which will see the global beauty brand receive approval under its 'gold standard' Leaping Bunny Programme.
Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific’s Laneige has recently accelerated its global expansion footsteps into the UK and Middle East, underscoring the shift in target markets of K-beauty brands.
Earlier this year, Crown Laboratories, Inc. launched the BIOJUVE skin care collection incorporating hero ingredient Xycrobe technology, whose efficacy is backed by clinical results.
UK-based luxury skin care brand Epara, which specialises in African botanical ingredients, is preparing to switch to a new refillable packaging concept for its Hydrating Crème-Gel.
The partnership, which aims to ‘help beauty brands enhance their omnichannel capabilities’ and transition from a ‘transaction-driven to relationship-driven commerce model’ offers cosmetic and PBC companies the ability to personalize customer experiences...
Board members include specialists in fundamental and human sciences and will focus on advancing research efforts into the recently identified ‘twelve hallmarks of aging’ to accelerate research and understanding of skin health.
Featuring its anti-wrinkle Argireline peptide, Lubrizol’s metaverse AI platform affords PBC product manufacturers the opportunity to interact and engage ‘Inside the Future of Beauty’ to ‘showcase the power of Argireline peptide in a way that has never...
Offering a more targeted and customized approach to addressing consumer skin care needs, Symphony Beauty’s combined formulation, manufacturing, and marketing strategies set its product collection apart from other K-beauty products currently available...
Industry players and skin care innovators such as The Body Shop and Caudalie reveal exclusive insights into the evolving consumer preferences and advancements in technology in the ageing skin care market.
Beiersdorf has acquired a stake in Swiss start-up DePoly through its venture capital unit OSCAR&PAUL, which it hopes will support the development of innovative recycling solutions for packaging in the cosmetics industry.
Described as an ‘Airbnb-like platform for beauty professionals,’ digital platform Glambook has recently expanded its operations into the US as a free-to-use CRM option for beauty professionals to ‘manage bookings and streamline business operations.’...
The brand’s multi-functional approach to protective skin care products for men hopes to serve ‘as part of a culture shift in which skin care for men is a staple and not an afterthought.’
The demand for smaller and niche beauty brands is rising in travel retail, where luxury and Gen Z consumers have a heightened appetite for discovery and novelty.
Two Mediterranean curry plant extracts may have potential for use in cosmeceutical products, thanks to the presence of phenolic compounds such as flavonoids and phenolic acids.
Outdated or unavailable product data can cause a myriad of issues for cosmetics and personal beauty care product manufacturers and suppliers, including impeded sales and interruption in internal company processes, particularly considering impending MoCRA...
Trends like ‘category inclusion,’ ‘price accessibility,’ and ‘elimination of ageism in marketing’ are gaining traction in the cosmetics and personal care product industries to better meet consumer needs for more diverse and inclusive product offerings.
China’s personalised cosmetics industry has hit a new milestone, with Shanghai leading the way in allowing approved retailers to produce customised products in stores, although challenges in quality and safety management remain to be overcome.
In partnership with the PCPC, UC has made the graduate certification program available to educate cosmetic manufacturing professionals in preventing contamination of cosmetic products produced with natural preservatives.
The biotech company, which recently partnered with specialty chemical company Evonik, uses yeast fermentation to produce environmentally friendly identical human type III collagen that demonstrates ’a bio-stimulation effect’ to increase the skin’s collagen...
Spanish perfume house Eurofragance has lifted the lid on its sustainability strategy and objectives after being been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal for its efforts.
While there are many beauty-from-within supplements currently available that feature turmeric extracts, Clear Within is the only option that incorporates highly effective Curcugen in a vegan oral supplement.
L’Oreal’s investment into Debut’s novel ingredient portfolio and proprietary Bio2Consumer database will support expansion to better ‘meet growing demand for breakthrough ingredients to be used in cosmetics, skincare.’
Formulated using clean plant-based ingredients and featuring hero ingredient PhytoSpherix, or phytoglycogen, Veriphy’s product collection is designed with an effective unisex approach for a wider customer appeal to address common skin concerns like fine...
Pandemic-born beauty start-ups Mira and Oupus Organics tackle the next level of business advancement with support from consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G).
This year’s finalists include brands with inclusive skin care, scalp care, and sun protection products that focus on various skin types, needs, and tones.
Launching into the Chinese beauty market is notoriously hard for European brands due to the cultural and language barriers, yet it can be a highly lucrative move when successful, says a Chinese partner company that has worked with the likes of Johnson...
Japanese beauty brand SHISEIDO will launch a brand-new foundation in September that claims to bolster and fortify the skin's natural barrier with fermented kefir extract.
During this year’s show, we saw ingredient traceability go digital, experienced multiple examples of multifunctional ingredients and finished CPGs, and the reformulation or relaunch of existing hero ingredients by manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics...
The plant-based formulation, developed from ingredients found in mangrove forests, is a biotechnological innovation with the potential to ‘help the skin become more resistant to harmful organisms without harming its natural barrier,’ as detailed on the...
Mad Rabbit Tattoo has replaced beeswax with plant-based Carnauba wax in its product formulations better to fit the needs of an environmentally minded consumer base.
Australia-based beauty product manufacturer Atelier’s platform is the ‘first to use digital twins and the same database tech as Facebook and Amazon’ to help manufacturers ‘develop bespoke products without having to source, establish, or manage their own...
The skin care brand partnered with experiential e-commerce platform Obsess to release a digital storefront that features animations, a custom-designed layout of five rooms featuring different products, and a fully interactive experience for consumer engagement.
Spanish beauty brand Bruno Vassari has been increasing its presence overseas in recent years, and its expansion drive fuelled by extensive NPD shows no signs of slowing.
The labels, which will appear on 85,000 Dr. Bronner’s soap bottles, share four calls to action that consumers can take to help fight against the extinction of the Southern Resident Orca in support of the documentary Coextinction.
The company’s proprietary technology and extensive database uses 3D imaging and consumer health data to analyze the user’s skin and hair traits to match the user with the best products to address hair and skin care issues like dryness and sensitivity.
A new study demonstrates the protective role of sunscreen for the skin microbiome and the role of Lactobacillus crispatus (L. crispatus) bacteria in helping to preserve and strengthen skin’s natural resilience to UV exposure.