Skin Care

ROELMI HPC addresses ‘skin energy’ trend with Ener-GY Plus ingredient formula

03-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The ingredient’s anti-aging efficacy lies in its ability to address deterioration of the skin cell’s mitochondria, which is a direct cause of signs of skin aging and a result of exposure to environmental toxins, stress, poor nutrition, and more.

Spate report reveals consumer search trends in sunscreen, sun care & tanning product categories

03-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The consumer trend data intelligence platform’s report brings insight into trending products and brands in these industry product spaces which can be used to drive innovation into future product research, development, and formulation processes.

Newly developed encapsulation system ‘avoids introduction of any microplastics’

03-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern

University of Waterloo researchers have created the ‘liquid-liquid encapsulation system,’ which potentially eliminates the need for microplastics in the functional ingredient encapsulation process for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturing....

August Launch Pad: Casual and chic

01-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern

From a launch inspired by the smash hit Barbie movie to hair, lip, and lash care and more, this month’s Launch Pad is packed with product launches to celebrate the sizzling summer months.

People on the move: Notable midyear industry employment shifts

01-Aug-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Now halfway through 2023, we return to this recurring segment to update on recent noteworthy shifts in employment in the cosmetics and personal care product industries. From board appointments to career changes and more, we’re highlighting the shifts...

MoCRA regulations: What Asia’s beauty firms need to know about US’s landmark law

01-Aug-2023 By Amanda Lim

The introduction of the new Modernisation of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) could complicate entry into the US beauty market for Asian cosmetic companies, says a regulatory expert.

Sustainable palm oil: BASF exec discusses RSPO membership, improved supply chain traceability and more

31-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Palm and palm kernel oils have a long history in cosmetic formulations, but as clean ingredient sourcing continues to become more important to consumers, manufacturers are looking to global ingredient producers like BASF to lead the charge in establishing...

National Rosacea Society launches new Seal of Acceptance Program

26-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Cosmetics and skin care product manufacturers can now apply to use the NRS Seal on their marketing materials and product packaging “to differentiate their products in the marketplace and connect with the approximately 5% of the American population who...

K-beauty giant Amorepacific eyes US market expansion leveraging recent award-winning tech innovations

26-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The company is spearheading expansion efforts on the backs of CES Innovation Award winning Authentic Color Master by Tonework technology and the launch of custom skin care brand Custom.me.

CosmeticsDesign Seminar Recap: 2023 CosmoTrends Report

26-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Nip-Tuck Relief and Fruitopia are just two of the top five beauty and personal care product trends of 2023 identified in a recent CosmoTrends and BEAUTYSTREAMS seminar.

How to win over… consumers in the cutting-edge derma beauty category

26-Jul-2023 By Amanda Lim

Here we reveal exclusive insights from top skin care companies L’Oréal and Kenvue on the drivers and trends of the rapidly advancing derma skin care category in Asia Pacific.

Looking back: NIQ 2022 Q4 beauty & personal care trend takeaways

24-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Overall trends in purchasing behavior both on and offline as well as purchasing dynamics indicate healthy growth in the Beauty and Personal Care product categories overall despite the pressure of rising inflation in average product prices.

Beauty-from-within: AI, omics and personalized probiotics

24-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While hero beauty ingredients like collagen and biotin are nothing new, how they’re being dispensed is getting an upgrade.

Document quality control software company announces new algorithm launch

20-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Last week’s release of GlobalVision’s Text Inspection 2 update can expedite cosmetics and PBC brand’s speed to market while supporting companies in these industries with impending MoCRA regulatory labelling and documentation compliance.

2023 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards Recap

20-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

From innovations in formulation and packaging design to hair care, skin care, and cosmetic products, this year’s 2023 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards finalists and winners include a multitude of noteworthy products in the cosmetic and personal care finished...

Hyaluronic acid alternative? Snow fungus extract may improve skin care impact - study

20-Jul-2023 By Gary Scattergood

A cosmetic formulation containing snow fungus extract may improve the product’s skin care impact, according to a study conducted by Polish researchers.

Three takeaways from Cosmoprof North America 2023 in Las Vegas

18-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Trends in skin care technology, sustainable packaging materials, and ocean-inspired ingredient formulations dominated this year’s convention floor.

Make some 'shroom: Why wild mushrooms may have potential cosmeceutical applications

13-Jul-2023 By Gary Scattergood

A Portuguese study has singled out two wild mushroom species as a new potential source of natural compounds with applications in the cosmetic industry.

Liposomes protect bioactive function of guarana in cosmetic applications, discover researchers

10-Jul-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

The Brazilian plant is used in cosmetic products for its antioxidant and antimicrobial functions, and the latest discovery helps to reduce ingredient oxidation over time for future formulation efforts by manufacturers.

First-time study reveals sinami seed powder can be successfully formulated into sustainable exfoliant

10-Jul-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Agro-waste from native South American sinami fruit 'holds great promise as a commercial exfoliant' that demonstrates antioxidant activity, researchers shared.

Results show Achyrocline saureioides extract 'could be used as a safe hypoallergenic natural preservative' in cosmetics

10-Jul-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Researchers demonstrated the extract had an antimicrobial effect against four common bacteria strains, and can be a viable alternative to synthetic preservatives commonly used in cosmetic applications.

Literature review maintains beeswax can also 'effectively protect skin barrier,' 'manage psoriasis,' and 'treat dermatitis in burns'

10-Jul-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Beeswax is 'a mainstay in cosmetics' as well as a functional ingredient with 'healing properties', says a new review that included five studies of beeswax for skin application.

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Dermatology community calls on governments to help crackdown on skin misinformation – WCD 2023

10-Jul-2023 By Amanda Lim

The dermatology community can do better to educate public but needs help from government bodies to tackle misinformation, says the president of the 25th World Congress of Dermatology (WCD 2023).

Coming soon: Beauty-from-Within webinar

07-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s a scoop of collagen in your morning coffee for younger looking skin or a biotin capsule to thicken your hair, there is no shortage of ingestible beauty products that promise to make you glow from the inside out. But how do they achieve this,...

Better regulatory processes needed for safe, sustainable cosmetic use of nanomaterials in sunscreen, makeup: Expert review

06-Jul-2023 By Gary Scattergood

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.

Clinical sun care brand launches ultra-low global warming potential sun screen

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Univar Solutions' Director on benefits, challenges to sun care product formulation with natural, biodegradable ingredients

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Free Webinar: Beauty from Within 2023

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

July Launch Pad: Sensational summer

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

What to expect at the 2023 Cosmoprof North America show

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Immuno beauty: Verdilab targets Asia expansion on the back of skin immunity awareness

05-Jul-2023 By Amanda Lim

A Swiss brand based on five decades of research on immunology and ribonucleic acid (RNA) is aiming to expand in Asia, where it hopes to gain ground among consumers that now have a heightened sense of the role skin plays in immunity.

BIOJUVE skin care features novel microbiome-friendly probiotic

29-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Earlier this year, Crown Laboratories, Inc. launched the BIOJUVE skin care collection incorporating hero ingredient Xycrobe technology, whose efficacy is backed by clinical results.

Revieve and Google Cloud Marketplace expand Digital Beauty Platform availability

28-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Q&A: DIOR launches first International Reverse Aging Scientific Board

28-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Lubrizol Life Science announces launch of Argireline peptide verse

28-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

K-brand Symphony Beauty offers unique approach to single ingredient serum formulation, manufacturing and marketing

28-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Dion Michaels brand offers ‘skinimalist’ approach to men’s skin care needs

27-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.’

Knowde PMD and PIM software supports ‘successful digital transformation’ for cosmetics and PBC manufacturers and suppliers

26-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Mintel Director on impactful inclusivity and diversity trends in cosmetics, PBC

26-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

University of Cincinnati launches graduate certificate program for hygienic manufacturing of cosmetic products

22-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Modern Meadow’s Bio-Coll@gen offers ‘sustainable, effective, scalable’ alternative to animal-derived collagen

22-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Clear Within partners with DolCas Biotech for beauty-from-within supplement

21-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Biotech company ‘leading the charge into a brand-new world of cosmetic bioactive ingredients’ thorough strategic partnership with L’Oreal

21-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.’

Skin care brand Veriphy offers effective approach to unisex skin care

21-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

BASF and StitchCrew announce Inclusive Beauty Accelerator Program finalists

20-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Three takeaways from NYSCC Suppliers’ Day from CosmeticsDesign

19-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Sateera Biotech’s Formulation offers ‘sustainable innovative ingredients for increased efficacy’ in cosmetic products

19-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Indie tattoo skin care brand transitions to completely vegan reformulation

15-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Laneige launches its first immersive digital experience with virtual store

15-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Dr. Bronner’s launches first-ever limited-edition advocacy soap label in Canada

14-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.