The compound 2-butyloctanol shows potential prebiotic activity by promoting skin friendly bacteria in human armpits, while also inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria, says a new study from Colgate-Palmolive.
Estée Lauder Companies CEO has remarked on the strength of China’s beauty market, and said he was expecting it to grow by double-digits next year on the back of the acceleration of its online business.
A herbal blend formulation of soy germ, black cohosh, chase-tree berry and evening primrose seed was found to improve skin roughness and other skin parameters in post-menopausal women.
Skin care brand Indeed Laboratories has launched with Mannings in Hong Kong as the first step of its expansion drive in Asia’s lucrative skin care market.
E-commerce will continue its insatiable rise over the next five years in beauty, with pureplay online retailers like Alibaba, Amazon and JD.com set to bolster significant growth and brand-retailer collaborations to prove key, says an expert.
Smashbox Cosmetics founder Davis Factor, a great-grandson of Max, says the pandemic has created more demand for “hardworking” make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Try-before-we-buy has come under scrutiny in cosmetics amid the pandemic, with brands innovating touchless solutions to promote safe and hygienic handling when shopping for beauty buys. Subsequently, sampling strategies are evolving—with a big emphasis...
Canadian firm Yooma Wellness has acquired UK cannabidiol specialist Vitality CBD in a deal set to deepen presence in Europe and beauty – a segment brimming with growth potential, its CEO says.
Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.
Prestige beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has developed a reusable pump device that simultaneously cools and dispenses product and a single-use cosmetic pad with a self-heating function and preloaded formulation.
Sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate from broccoli, may increase hair numbers by almost 7% in men and women with androgenic alopecia, says a new study from South Korean cosmeceutical player Gragem Co., Ltd.
Shiseido has confirmed plans to launch Second Skin on October 1 – a technology that can diminish undereye ageing signs without make-up, in a move the firm says will offer “new experiences” to consumers.
Extracts of Acmella oleracea formulated in an “all-natural” emulsion serum can reduce the appearance of wrinkles within two weeks, says a new study that also supports the safety and stability of the serum.
Deciem-owned indie brand The Ordinary is the most popular beauty brand on TikTok by hashtags and follower count, closely followed by L’Oréal’s derma brand CeraVe; though Unilever’s Dermalogica steals top spot for most videos.
Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with research organisation Verily Life Sciences to conduct a two-year clinical trial investigating the link between oral health and systemic human health conditions, specifically cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.
As sunscreen recalls draw media attention this summer, Dr. Laura Cohen talks to CosmeticsDesign-USA about how QuantaSphere microencapsulation technology helps prevent unwanted absorption of chemicals into the body.
Extracts from the Southeast Asian tree Thanaka may offer natural alternatives for sun protection, according to a new systematic review from scientists at Jalan Universiti in Malaysia and Lancaster University in the UK.
Reed Exhibitions has again postponed its in-cosmetics trade show series due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, citing a lack of confidence amongst the beauty industry to travel and attend large-scale international events.
This week, the Department of Natural Resources Canada announced $4.25 million in funding to support the development of cCNC from forestry sector side streams.
This month, the Dufry subsidiary announced plans for a new sort of travel retail shop that brings specialty brands and travel basics together in US airports, commuter hubs, and destinations.
Personal care major Unilever has developed sustainable black packaging made from layered post-consumer resin materials, breathing new life into plastic previously treated as waste.
Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.
In concord with a trend affecting most of the multi level marketing companies selling dietary supplements, Nature’s Sunshine has posted another quarter of record results, buoyed by surging sales in Asia, South America and Poland.
This year’s CPNA tradeshow opens August 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will (as usual) feature exhibitors from all sectors of the beauty industry: cosmetics and personal care consumer brands; supply side companies offering ingredients, product dev solutions,...
South Korean cosmetics firm Amorepacific said it intends to use the sweat-proof wearable skin measurement device it developed with MIT to produce cosmetic products according to environmental needs.
Today, Passport announced the deal, which promises to expand the company’s international shipping capabilities for large consumer brands and all things DTC.
L’Oréal’s CEO has brushed off the hype surrounding the rise of China’s domestic beauty brands such as Perfect Diary, saying that while the competition is growing, he doesn’t see it as a threat.
So-called beauty vitamins like zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, turmeric, biotin, and collagen are in demand. And data shows that consumers continue to search for supplements and add them into their routines.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2021, with a particularly strong performance in Europe, Africa and Eurasia.
Beauty major Natura &Co has partnered with Dutch eco video streaming platform WaterBear to launch a dedicated channel showcasing its environmental and social ambitions worldwide.
Biotech promises to be the future of chemical synthesis and is already used to manufacture numerous cosmetics and personal care ingredients. The Debut-DIC deal is on track to deliver not only a new source for cosmetics pigments but also to showcase a...
The Oman-based luxury fragrance house has seen its US business expand exponentially in recent months and has taken that as a cue to establish an Amouage Americas subsidiary here in New York City.
DTC brands as well as online shopping in general have benefited from lifestyle changes brought on by the pandemic. And now it’s also clear that cross-border ecomm is doing better in categories including skin care, fragrance, and color cosmetics, according...
Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis Holdings has rebounded on the back of high-end flagship POLA, which posted remarkable operating profit growth of 129.2% in the first half of FY2021.
A new grant from PRIMA Québec suggests it can. The advanced materials research and innovation hub has just put over $300,000 behind an ECA development project led by three experts in the field.