China’s beauty brands are increasingly competing with the global giants in the country’s mass segment, but the trend is not yet being seen in the prestige category, according to Coty.
As a skin care brand focused on developing products for travel enthusiasts, Cotarde experienced exceptional hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Q&A, we learned how the brand adapted to the changing industry landscape to survive.
The health and wellness brand’s clinical trial demonstrated the efficacy of its ingestible beauty supplement on signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture.
The brand joins over 20 other Unilever brands to carry PETA’s animal test-free certification, certifying that Axe ‘does not conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients or finished products,’ and pledges ‘not to do so in the future.’
The recently completed transaction is a ‘strong cultural fit’ for both companies and will help Shiseido strengthen its portfolio to ‘further accelerate growth and increase profitability in the Americas region.’
Singaporean company Golden Agri-Resources has recently expanded its operations to include the United States and is working to improve sustainable palm oil production across the supply chain with efforts including meeting Non-GMO standards, obtaining Roundtable...
The National Advertising Division of the BBB National Programs issued several key determinations regarding advertising claims made by men’s natural personal care brand Dr. Squatch, including supporting the brand’s ‘No Harmful Ingredients’ claims, while...
In part two of this two-part series, we spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS for her thoughts on current accessibility issues facing the beauty industry and potential ways to...
A misaligned marketing strategy? The inflationary economy? Or a casualty of an overcrowded beauty market? We examine why once-popular beauty brands can rapidly lose footing…
In part one of this two-part series, CosmeticsDesign interviewed Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS for her insights into the platform’s recently released whitepaper on accessible...
The viral-sensation hand sanitizer brand attributes its success to a combination of social media engagement, innovative product design, and lifestyle branding.
CreatorIQ Director of Content Marketing Alexander Rawitz recently presented his analysis of social media influencer trends and their impact on beauty brand popularity at CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry digital event. Using his analysis, he shares his...
The study, which examined approximately 3,000 in-use fragrance ingredients, determined that ‘for 76% of fragrance-producing ingredients, the systemic exposure experienced by the highest-end users falls below the Threshold of Toxic Concern (TTC) levels,...
In vitro and in vivo testing conducted by specialty chemical manufacturer Lubrizol Life Sciences demonstrated Stevisse ‘helped promote similar activities to retinoic acid’ like reducing the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots while ‘minimizing skin...
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) latest consumer research suggests Japanese beauty brand SK-II woes in China are temporary, leading the firm to believe it will recover in the second half.
The Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center ‘aims to uncover scientific findings’ to ‘help alleviate allergic skin conditions,’ and its ‘priority is to bridge basic science with practical application in the clinic to improve people’s lives...
Launching into the retailer’s online store today and on brick-and-mortar shelves early next month, Dieux is expanding its brand presence in response to rising consumer demand.
The French American beauty company Coty saw its sales up 13% on a like-for-like basis (LFL) for the second quarter of its fiscal year, and up by 14% LFL for the first half.
With a mission to utilize ‘ethical biotechnology’ in pursuit of transforming cosmetics and personal care product ingredient development processes, newly-rebranded Edge Biotech aims to enter ‘the market as a B2B supplier of cell-conditioned media, leveraging...
The ‘one-stop-shop’ for self-care experiences and beauty retail will feature first of their kind experiences from both brands and will also include local brands in its lineup.
Kobi utilizes ‘high-quality, naturally-derived, allergy-friendly, and kid-safe ingredients in its product line of personal care products like the brand’s Natural Sport Deodorant.
The visionOS app is ‘one of the first digital shopping experiences’ for the new Apple device, featuring interactive content and including Apple Pay integration for a seamless consumer shopping experience.
In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, cosmetics industry manufacturer Genie Supply, Inc. CEO Megan Cox explains the importance of implementing sustainable practices and offering brands increased transparency in eco-friendly ingredient packaging options...
With a focus on authenticity and strong social media presence to drive growth, celeb beauty brands are setting the stage for success in the beauty industry in 2024.
The renewal and extension of successful licensing partnerships with top German fragrance brands will help to further strengthen the beauty company’s market share.
Key takeaways from the survey are that ‘consumers want change from brands,’ emphasizing the importance of clean beauty practices on consumer purchasing, including reducing plastic packaging and transparency in a brand’s sustainability efforts.
Amorepacific’s latest full-year results show that growth across multiple markets including the US were not enough to offset the slump in China, leaving its overseas business unit in the red
The brand’s global presence will now include retailer giant Walmart, which is carrying some of Manscaped’s best-selling grooming tools and personal care products.
As the personal care products industry continues to rapidly evolve in response to regulatory changes and shifting consumer demands, PCPC President Thomas J. Myers offers his insights and experience into what industry companies need to know in 2024.
Utilizing ‘cutting edge industrial design,’ the AirLight pro hair drying tool features ‘breakthrough technology’ including infrared light to reduce energy consumption and improve hair smoothness and hydration.
The platform offers an individualized approach to ongoing consumer skin care shopping experiences – and provides beauty brands with invaluable data insights that can support the ingredient and product formulation R&D process.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
Our CosmeticsDesign North America panel will discuss the profile of the next generation of US beauty consumers and includes the VP of Beauty Thought Leadership from NIQ, Head of Global Supply Chain Resources for the Independent Business Association, CEO...
The new year is the perfect time to start a new routine, and this month’s Launch Pad is focused on topical products with effective active ingredients to help consumers put their best face forward.
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...
Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
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...
The survey data reveals a positive outlook for 2024 overall, but highlights that ‘there exists significant untapped potential within the U.S. personal care products sector’ with regard to ‘outsourcing products that necessitate facilities with regulatory...
To learn more about the important issues and areas of focus for the NYSCC in 2024, we spoke to Dr. Amber O. Evans, the chair of this year’s board, for her thoughts.
Consumer brand engagement is playing a greater role in product formulation than ever before in 2024, as ‘zero- and first-party data’ provides ‘a whole new level of insight’ into beauty buyer’s purchasing habits.
The company’s certification by The Vegan Society encompasses over 4,000 ingredients across 1,000 products, bringing The Body Shop’s portfolio from 60% vegan formulations to 100%.
K-beauty brand Laneige has launched three new versions of its best-selling Water Bank cream, with the firm hoping it will make the range more inclusive.
Product performance, the end of ‘the era of the soft claim,’ mood boosters, and ‘transparency in sustainability', are just some of the most impactful ingredient formulation trends for the year ahead, says Univar Solutions' Tom Flatley.
South Korea’s LG Household & Health Care is planning to debut its luxury beauty brand The Whoo in the US this year as part of its “growth transformation” plans, says its CEO.
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.
The brand is bringing its clean, natural, vegan products to CVS shelves across the US through a ‘new distribution channel’ which ‘creates another convenient avenue for customers.’
AHPA Director of Regulatory Affairs Robert Marriott discusses serious adverse event reporting (SAER) requirements, FDA’s upcoming proposed rule on labeling of fragrance allergens, and more to note in the months ahead.
Top executives from industry leaders L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of the beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January. Register now to secure your...
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