The beauty and personal care industry must acknowledge weaknesses and address them, because the gap between industry and consumers continues to widen, plagued by poorly backed claims and a raft of misinformation online, warns a cosmetic claims consultant.
CosmeticsDesign recently spoke with toxicologist Rani Ghosh and talc-free beauty brand NAPRIM founder Stefanie Lendzian for insight into the increasing prevalence of talc-free cosmetic options on US shelves.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily invested in the digitisation of its business, building out augmented factories, clean data rooms and digital shelf innovation to drive growth globally.
According to research from The Benchmarking Company, 92% of beauty consumers believe the best way to attain beauty objectives is from the inside-out. In order to meet the demand for beauty from within, 3D printed vitamin makers Nourished joined forces...
The latest innovation in the BIPOC hair care category was specifically designed for those that struggle with frizzy hair and incorporates proprietary Cold Application Technology, said Nicole Robinson, Senior Brand Director of Mielle Organics.
Understanding how consumers source information and techniques to reach targeted demographics is paramount to launching effective branding and marketing strategies in the cosmetics and personal beauty care spaces in 2023, according to Anna Mayo, Vice President...
The beauty industry can contribute to shifting the discourse on menopause, away from a very one-dimensional white and privileged representation of women, says a media expert.
As US skin cancer rates continue to rise, US-based company Larkly provides consumers with a more environmentally sustainable and makeup-friendly option with their powder-based mineral sunscreen.
The biggest skin concerns amongst both male and female consumers last year were wrinkles, fine lines and eye bags, according to data from Finnish tech firm Revieve.
Trending skin care routine adequately addresses the unique needs of a younger consumer demographic, but what does this mean for manufacturers looking to improve targeted marketing efforts?
Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.
In response to a New York state law passed that went into effect at the end of 2022, the American Cleaning Institute has co-authored a study to clarify methodologies examining 1,4-dioxane levels in commercial consumer products.
By combining their expertise in artificial intelligence and Chinese medicinal plants, Green Mountain Biotech and MeNow are identifying new plant combinations for managing a variety of skin conditions.
Study confirms serum an effective moisturizer 'proven to be effective, with great potential in becoming a commercial cosmeceutical product, and can be used for anti-aging.'
Boston-based private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has acquired the North American operations of Unilever-owned personal care brand Suave as the European consumer goods major continues to divest parts of its beauty portfolio.
Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations, according to the head of an art and design agency specialising in such creative marketing projects.
The Creme-RIFM Aggregate Exposure Model provides cosmetics and personal beauty care companies with the opportunity to better understand ingredient safety and improve product formulation.
Cosmetics and personal care product companies looking to better connect with consumers prioritizing eco-friendly options can benefit from eliminating unnecessary packaging materials.
The metaverse will provide an advanced means to engage and educate consumers, offer diagnosis and virtual interventions, and build data to drive stronger research in the cosmetic dermatology field, say researchers.
PCPC details how legislation like MoCRA and the CROWN Act can provide additional oversight and reassurance as to the safety of cosmetics and personal beauty care products.
Consumer goods major Unilever has reported a net profit surge for the full year of 2022, led by strong growth in its recently carved out beauty and wellbeing division and good business in the Americas.
Skin care brand Medi Lift’s formula features ‘topical needle-like structures derived from underwater sea sponges’ for improved bioactive absorption, said brand marketing manager.
Manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetics and personal beauty care products can now utilize the newly developed technology to improve new and existing product formulations.
Personal care major Unilever has designed a toothbrush head with concaved bristles that it says offers improved teeth cleaning, particularly stain removal.
Issues with shelf stability, consumer education, and research gaps have been addressed through the testing and commercialization of a new lactic acid probiotic topical, according to study author Søren Kjærulff, Ph.D., CSO.
A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.
As consumers continue to become better educated about product ingredients and formulations, a commitment to transparency can be beneficial for cosmetics companies and consumers alike.
The Fragrance Creators Association has unveiled a Data Insight Program designed to track and predict US trends, ultimately empowering its members to make market-relevant decisions, says its president and CEO Farah K. Ahmed.
Is tech-driven production starting to overcome the affordability and availability issues that have impeded the growth of microalgae as a ‘blue’ bioactive beauty ingredient?
Richualist founder Dawn Myers addresses significant gap in the textured hair care market with launch of The Mint, a multi-purpose tool to better define natural hair's kinks and curls.
Suppliers and manufacturers to the U.S. cosmetics and personal beauty care products industry at risk of higher import costs, reduction in operations, and more.
Human health was the central focus at this year’s CES tradeshow, with swathes of medical tech innovators focused on pain relief, nutrition, sleep and hormones – all of which could ultimately lead to beauty, but only indirectly, says a tech expert.
As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?
As beauty continues its shift away from animal-based ingredients to plant-based, it’s going to be worthwhile diving much deeper into biotechnology for more sustainable, sophisticated, efficient and innovative formulas, says the CEO of US biology startup...
Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.
Researchers from Thailand examined cashew leaf extract's ability to inhibit tyrosinase and collagenase enzymes from causing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin dullness.
This year the SCC plans to focus on keeping the dialogue going between industry members, facilitating online courses and in-person events to further innovation in the cosmetics and personal beauty care industries.
Eurocentric beauty standards encourage use of potentially harmful chemical straighteners and skin lighteners, says researchers at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health in partnership with WE ACT for Environmental Justice.
From the FDA’s new mandatory recall authority to reporting and record-keeping requirements for serious adverse events, we caught up with attorneys from Perkins Coie on the key aspects of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act.
Beauty industry consortium Evoq Brand Lab recently announced the release of CACAYE, a new skin care collection featuring first-to-market bioactive ingredient cacay oil.
JCPenney continues to pivot to meet post-pandemic shopping trends, with the retailer already halfway through the rollout of its beauty store-within-a-store concept.
Recently published scientific review examines bioactive compounds found in coffee by-products and their potential benefits as upcycled cosmetic ingredients.
As more beauty consumers shop in brick-and-mortar stores, what are retailers doing to convince people to step away from their smartphones and go IRL again?
P&G skincare brand OLAY announces new “powerhouse” moisturizer product following vigorous research and testing in response to increased consumer demand.
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