CosmeticsDesign spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS as we explored the Inspiration Zone, which showcased a curated selection of groundbreaking ingredients reflecting the industry's...
April showers bring May flowers, but this April, it's self-care solutions that are blooming. Dive into a world of rejuvenation and pampering with these recent beauty launches designed to elevate any self-care routine.
Estée Lauder will introduce new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year as part of efforts to accelerate innovation.
South Korean cosmetics company Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers as it reinforces global expansion.
We took a tour across Vantage Specialty Chemical's booth at In-Cosmetics Global to learn more about the company's consumer research survey into product formulation trends and how the survey data shaped this year's product exhibition.
In a recent study published in Bioengineering & Translational Medicine researchers 'investigated the potential use of engineered Bacillus subtilis as a topical drug delivery platform,' with encouraging results.
To increase the accessibility of learning materials crucial to its international infrastructure of brand representatives, Avon tapped learning management system company Thrive Learning as its technology partner to build and implement a learning resource...
CosmeticsDesign interviewed Nisha Karna, Brand Director at skin care brand ZitSticka, for her insights into navigating the delicate balance between innovation and responsibility for teen skin care product manufacturers and suppliers.
The dynamic beauty industry landscape is constantly changing due to the pressures and influences of consumer demand, and consumer trend data intelligence platform Spate has performed data analysis to reveal insight into the latest market trends.
Ingredients firm Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has introduced a new peptide that aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we dive into the dynamic world of beauty investment with Cansu Arslan, Emil Capital Partners VP, as she shares her insights and experience with consumer influence, the clean beauty trend, and other evolving trends in cosmetics...
Following the brand’s latest release of its Meltaway Gel-Milk Cleanser, Kelly McDonnell, General Manager at beauty brand Grown Alchemist, shares the meticulous R&D process behind the launch, emphasizing its dedication to conscious beauty.
With its rich history in the skin care industry spanning multiple decades, the acquisition of Glytone brings new opportunities for Clinical Skin to expand its market presence and strengthen its ingredient portfolio.
Hydrosome Labs' ultrafine bubble technology offers great potential for cosmetics and personal care companies to produce more efficient product formulations using ‘the next big breakthrough in skin care.’
In a case opened through the NAD’s routine monitoring program, the organization held specific squalane-related claims had a reasonable basis. In contrast, specific other claims were recommended to be modified or discontinued.
With the release of the Clear System into Target retailers, Geologie is ‘really excited’ to get products ‘into more hands,’ including those of Gen Z consumers, regardless of gender identity.
Luxury beauty brand Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling, a key factor that has resonated with the modern Chinese woman.
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year and an early spring should be just around the corner – but that doesn’t stop the cumulative effects of harsh winter weather on skin, hair, and nails.
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.
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.’
The viral-sensation hand sanitizer brand attributes its success to a combination of social media engagement, innovative product design, and lifestyle branding.
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.
A US-based skin care firm using ‘ethically derived’ human stem cells is targeting expansion in Asia after its Middle East move ‘exceeded expectations’.
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...
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.
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.
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.’
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...
The new product from indie prestige body care brand NERRĀ is both sustainable and innovative, offering consumers the opportunity to gently exfoliate the skin without disrupting the microbiome’s natural balance, says the company.
PCA Skin Pro-Max Age Renewal, Filorga Time Filler 5-XP cream, and EltaMD UV AOX Mist are just some of the innovative product launches by Colgate-Palmolive over the past twelve months.
Industry leaders from Coty, Kenvue, and Maison 21G, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of Asia Pacific’s beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January.
"Surprising" results in the makeup category, travel trends in hair care, and growth in preventative skin care were just a few of the key takeaways from Spate's review of 2023.
The trio of abstract presentations covered Burt's Bees' research into natural ingredients' efficacy in anti-aging, the lip microbiome, and maintaining the skin barrier for sensitive skin treatments.
CCULTURE's products feature unique botanical components like the Australian Kakadu plum to offer consumers products formulated with ingredients that are 'underutilized on the mainstream market.'
A spray containing brown cloud ear mushroom (A. polytricha) water extract has been found to offer skin hydration benefits and reduce transepidermal water loss, opening up its potential use in cosmetic formulations, claim Thai researchers.
Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...
As a natural predator of bacteria, bacteriophage has enormous potential for topical skin care formulations targeting concerns like acne, and ingredient manufacturer Biocogent has capitalized on this potential with the release of DermaPhage.
If a daily skincare regimen can include ten different products, then it might also make sense to ensure that the first step of cleansing the skin involves the purest water possible.
In the second part of this feature about skin inflammation, we asked Ebru Karpuzoglu, an expert in immunology and creator of anti-inflammation skincare line Ave-Seen, about the best approaches to developing and marketing products in this space.
In the first of a two part-series, we take a look at skin inflammation, an area of skincare that is gaining in popularity, but one that can also be confusing to consumers.
Its trio of mass-market skin care brands saw impressive growth for the German company by the end of Q3, while sales of luxury brand La Prairie continued to decline.
The drive towards more targeted and personalized claims in bodycare products is opening the door to the fast-growing trend for skin cycling, according to the latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel.
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![Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers. [Medipeel]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/05/01/skinidea-develops-new-brand-to-target-us-market-as-part-of-expansion-plans/17362677-1-eng-GB/Skinidea-develops-new-brand-to-target-US-market-as-part-of-expansion-plans.jpg)
![LMC's new peptide aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/lucas-meyer-cosmetics-latest-peptide-launch-looks-to-futureproof-skin/17283677-1-eng-GB/Lucas-Meyer-Cosmetics-latest-peptide-launch-looks-to-futureproof-skin.jpg)
![Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling. [Elizabeth Arden]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/06/elizabeth-arden-s-success-in-china-travel-retail-linked-to-emphasis-on-brand-storytelling/17157113-1-eng-GB/Elizabeth-Arden-s-success-in-China-travel-retail-linked-to-emphasis-on-brand-storytelling.jpg)
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![P&G's latest consumer research suggests Japanese beauty brand SK-II woes in China are temporary. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/sk-ii-china-slump-consumer-research-leaves-p-g-hopeful-that-luxury-brand-will-recover-by-h2/17157614-1-eng-GB/SK-II-China-slump-Consumer-research-leaves-P-G-hopeful-that-luxury-brand-will-recover-by-H2.jpg)
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![Laneige has launched three new versions of its best-selling Water Bank cream. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/laneige-brings-skinclusivity-to-best-selling-water-bank-range/17054882-1-eng-GB/Laneige-brings-skinclusivity-to-best-selling-Water-Bank-range.jpg)
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