Getting your skin analysed from static selfies is set to become a thing of the past as beauty tech firms move to develop new technology to analyse skin and even hair with videos taken with your smartphone.
South Korean beauty major Amorepacific has developed highly personalised bath bombs by measuring consumers’ real-time emotional responses to fragrances and colour, designing formulas with algorithms to match individual moods.
South Korean hair care brand Dr. Groot has launched a shampoo with brewer’s yeast that claims to benefit the microbiome and alleviate hair loss symptoms.
Shiseido-owned beauty brand Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients that it claims can counter signs of ageing for women over 50.
While custom beauty might be a fun new product type, Mintel says consumers are also using it to address needs that may not be easily addressed by traditional products.
International beauty giant Shiseido has developed a heating device that improves absorption of UV protective formulas, assuring protection after the application of makeup on top.
The relaunch of Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target of JPY2.5bn (USD17.6m), claims the firm.
The Honest Company announced it will move into the Chinese market with SuperOrdinary and it's a good time to learn more about the companies and the move the new market.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.
Joylux is a personal care brand focusing on a part of aging generally not addressed by the industry, sexual and intimate health for women going through menopause.
After a recent acquisition, fragrance brand Commodity is ready to rebrand to both hover between niche and mainstream perfume and innovate for American consumers.
Gillette Venus has just launched the latest partnership of its #SayPube campaign, centered around the pubic care product line and how women talk about body hair.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed a mouth guard shaped smart device designed to measure oral health properties using a series of multispectral sensors.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble is launching a new version of its virtual shopping experience on South East Asian e-commerce marketplace Shopee in bid to keep up with today’s rapidly evolving consumers and keep them excited about its host of...
Beauty must hasten sustainability action in the face of current biodiversity and climate crises, and collaboration will be a critical way forward along with focus on regenerative agriculture, says the chief sustainability officer at LVMH’s Parfums Christian...
Indie brand Clapoti has launched a line of Korean-inspired foot care products that aims to breathe life into an old-fashioned category and encourage wider uptake across Europe, its founder says.
International beauty major L'Oréal has developed a digital makeup software offering virtual cosmetics and makeup artist recommendations for highly personalised augmented reality (AR) ‘looks’ to be used across online video streaming services and image...
Australian medical cannabis expert Cann Global has forayed into skin care with a natural CBD and hemp skin care brand Fuss Pot, launching in France this month.
Beauty tech is a fascinating and innovative space spurring a wealth of innovation across products, tools and services, and there’s plenty to watch in smart personalisation, self-expression and immersive platforms.
As a ban on chemical UV filters goes into effect later this year in Maui a Hawaii-based sunscreen brand partnered with Four Seasons to start protecting reefs now.
South Korean cosmetic titans Amorepacific and LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) have both recently launched shampoos that can conceal grey hairs to great success, signalling a huge demand for anti-ageing hair care products.
Beauty brands are being tipped to join the non-fungible token (NFT) bandwagon to forge closer bonds with their most loyal customers, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to do today, according to a Web 3 expert.
Global beauty and personal care supplier Unilever and biotechnology developer Genomatica (Geno) have launched a €114 million ($120 mn) venture to scale alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuels and seek sustainable ingredients for personal care product...
The CEO of an Asian-led make-up brand is questioning the ‘performative inclusivity’ she sees in the beauty industry, claiming it can hurt smaller, less well-funded brands that are trying to solve the frustrations of specific target consumers.
Australian clean cosmeceutical brand Biologi has introduced what it believes is its most exciting launch to date – an anti-pollution serum that features a wild-harvested extract that contains vitamin C, niacinamide, and salicylic acid.
International beauty major Coty has developed a system that enables dynamic and more representative digital colour adjustments for virtual makeup try-ons, either via video stream or augmented reality (AR).
Skin and sun care brand Everyday Humans was just added to the Target Zero Collection, aided by their plastic neutral certification. CosmeticsDesign spoke with brand founder Charlotte Chen Pienaar about being included in the retail giant's sustainable...
International beauty major L’Oréal has unveiled its first filtration technology that protects the skin against ultra-long UVA rays, marking what it defines a breakthrough in sun care.
As natural oral care grows, companies in the market have an array of factors to consider in expanding to new consumers and keeping their original ones.
At any tradeshow suppliers and brands bring their newest releases, but IMCD brings innovative product formats to showcase their abilities and inspire brands.
Shiseido recently partnered with technology company Revieve to launch AI Makeup Advisor, which both helps customers find products online and collects zero-party and first-party data. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Revieve CEO Sampo Parkkinen about the new...
![Earlier this year at CEW 2022, Amorepacific unveiled its concept 'Mind-linked bathbot' technology that used neuroscience tools to design bath bombs to align with real-time consumer emotional needs [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amorepacific-says-neurosciences-key-to-personalised-beauty-details-mind-linked-bathbot-tech-as-example/15825885-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-says-neurosciences-key-to-personalised-beauty-details-mind-linked-bathbot-tech-as-example.jpg)
![Dr. Groot has launched a shampoo with brewer’s yeast that claims to benefit the microbiome and alleviate hair loss symptoms.[Dr. Groot]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-s-dr.-groot-brews-up-microbiome-friendly-shampoo-to-mitigate-hair-loss/15820125-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-s-Dr.-Groot-brews-up-microbiome-friendly-shampoo-to-mitigate-hair-loss.jpg)
![Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients. [Shiseido / Prior]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-s-prior-to-launch-eye-shadows-with-skin-ageing-care-benefits/15749433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-Prior-to-launch-eye-shadows-with-skin-ageing-care-benefits.jpg)
![Shiseido says its heating device improves absorption of UV protective formulas even if makeup is applied on top [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-heating-device-for-sunscreen-and-skin-to-improve-uv-protection/15774288-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-heating-device-for-sunscreen-and-skin-to-improve-UV-protection.jpg)
![Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target. [Pola Orbis / Orbis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/orbis-u-relaunch-surpasses-initial-sales-expectations/15749271-1-eng-GB/Orbis-U-relaunch-surpasses-initial-sales-expectations.png)
![According to L'Oréal, tinted high-coverage sunscreens for dark skin types are limited and those on the market have sensorial drawbacks [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/19/l-oreal-patents-tinted-sunscreen-for-dark-skin-phototypes-5-and-6-using-pigment-blend/15696789-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-patents-tinted-sunscreen-for-dark-skin-phototypes-5-and-6-using-pigment-blend.jpg)
![Diagnostic data from the device can then be displayed directly via a consumer app or communicated through a virtual assistant, with recommendations on oral hygiene routines and products [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/08/colgate-palmolive-patents-oral-health-smart-device-to-track-hygiene-at-home/15665691-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-patents-oral-health-smart-device-to-track-hygiene-at-home.jpg)
![P&G launches new version of its virtual shopping experience on Shopee. [P&G / Shopee]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/p-g-aims-to-keep-consumers-excited-with-new-and-improved-virtual-shopping-experience-svp/15625839-1-eng-GB/P-G-aims-to-keep-consumers-excited-with-new-and-improved-virtual-shopping-experience-SVP.jpg)
![LVMH-owned Parfums Christian Dior is focusing sustainability efforts on regenerative agriculture and slashing carbon emissions, among other goals [Image: Parfums Christian Dior]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/19/lvmh-parfums-christian-dior-beauty-as-a-legacy-2030-sustainability-plan-highlights-flowers-collaboration/15610679-1-eng-GB/LVMH-Parfums-Christian-Dior-Beauty-as-a-Legacy-2030-sustainability-plan-highlights-flowers-collaboration.jpg)
![Clapoti has drawn inspiration from Korea's long-standing sauna culture, aiming to inspire Western beauty consumers into regular foot care rituals [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/15/foot-care-beauty-startup-clapoti-bringing-korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses/15601613-1-eng-GB/Foot-care-beauty-startup-Clapoti-bringing-Korean-sauna-culture-to-the-masses.jpg)
![The digital makeup artist app enables users to create Augmented Reality (AR) images and filters of themselves that can be posted across online platforms or used during video streaming services like Microsoft Teams or Google Hangouts [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/12/l-oreal-patents-makeup-artist-virtual-makeup-app-for-augmented-reality-images-and-video-streaming/15592760-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-patents-makeup-artist-virtual-makeup-app-for-Augmented-Reality-images-and-video-streaming.jpg)
![Fuss Pot has kickstarted the launch phase with its hemp-based 'ageless' range for ageing skin concerns [Image: Fuss Pot Facebook]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/cbd-hemp-skin-care-brand-fuss-pot-launches-in-france-and-eyes-european-expansion/15575564-1-eng-GB/CBD-hemp-skin-care-brand-Fuss-Pot-launches-in-France-and-eyes-European-expansion.jpg)
![There are huge numbers of brands and manufacturers offering super-smart beauty products, tools and services as technology continues to evolve rapidly [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/05/beauty-tech-2022-trends-see-tinder-style-apps-jewellery-nfts-and-printable-temporary-tattoos/15572879-1-eng-GB/Beauty-tech-2022-trends-see-Tinder-style-apps-jewellery-NFTs-and-printable-temporary-tattoos.jpg)
![Featuring news updates from Cetaphil, L’Oréal, Coty, Kosé and more.[Cetaphil]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/brand-story-the-recent-apac-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty7/15536903-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-The-recent-APAC-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty.png)
![Amorepacific and LG H&H have both recently launched shampoos that can conceal grey hairs to great success. [ReEn]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/amorepacific-and-lg-h-h-see-mega-demand-for-shampoos-that-conceal-grey-hairs-and-prevent-hair-loss/15490241-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-and-LG-H-H-see-mega-demand-for-shampoos-that-conceal-grey-hairs-and-prevent-hair-loss.jpg)
![Beauty brands are being tipped to join the non-fungible token (NFT) bandwagon to forge closer bonds with their most loyal customers. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/21/beauty-nfts-brands-can-use-nfts-to-reinforce-connection-with-super-fans/15463294-1-eng-GB/Beauty-NFTs-Brands-can-use-NFTs-to-reinforce-connection-with-super-fans.jpg)
![[Lush Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/20/beauty-broadcast-lush-cosmetics-says-waterless-beauty-trend-bound-to-become-mainstream/15458395-1-eng-GB/Beauty-Broadcast-Lush-Cosmetics-says-waterless-beauty-trend-bound-to-become-mainstream.jpg)
![Biologi has introduced an anti-pollution serum which it believes is its most exciting launch to date. [Biologi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/biologi-s-most-exciting-serum-launch-features-wild-harvested-extract-that-protects-against-pollution/15470602-1-eng-GB/Biologi-s-most-exciting-serum-launch-features-wild-harvested-extract-that-protects-against-pollution.jpg)
![The technology enables users to try on more realistic colour cosmetics in an Augmented Reality (AR) setting or via video stream [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/06/09/coty-patent-on-virtual-makeup-try-on-tech-for-augmented-reality-and-video-streaming/15494939-1-eng-GB/Coty-patent-on-virtual-makeup-try-on-tech-for-Augmented-Reality-and-video-streaming.jpg)
![Cetaphil says future product development will focus on facial skin care and wherever it can “make the most difference”. [Cetaphil]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/06/06/cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care/15473284-1-eng-GB/Cetaphil-s-future-new-product-development-to-focus-on-facial-care.png)
![L'Oréal's UVMune 400 filtration technology protects all skin types and phototypes against ultra-long UVA rays known to penetrate the epidermis [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/05/25/l-oreal-la-roche-posay-anthelios-uvmune-400-launches-protecting-against-ultra-long-uva-rays/15445396-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-La-Roche-Posay-Anthelios-UVMune-400-launches-protecting-against-ultra-long-UVA-rays.jpg)
