Brand innovation

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P&G files patent for hair care product designed for hard water

By Cassandra Stern

Addressing a significant consumer challenge and bridges the gap between sulfate-free products and performance expectations, a new patent from P&G outlines a new formulation to “provide suitable lather when used in hard water”.

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Minimalism in beauty packaging: A strategic shift for brands

By Cassandra Stern

In a recent interview with CosmeticsDesign, Nisha Palvia of PERLab reveals how minimalist beauty packaging can elevate brands by balancing simplicity with essential product details, cost-efficiency, and sustainability, urging a strategic approach to meet...

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68% increase in male skin care usage: What’s driving the surge?

By Cassandra Stern

Key factors driving the noteworthy growth in the men's skin care segment of the beauty and personal care market include "a cultural shift towards inclusive grooming" and "an evolving concept of masculinity that embraces self-care,"...

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Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards

By Cassandra Stern

With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.

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CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign's Top 3 Green Brands to Watch

By Cassandra Stern

We selected three stand-out brands during this year's Cosmoprof North America show that are innovators and leaders in the clean and green beauty space: a skin care brand, a packaging manufacturer, and a whole-body deodorant brand.

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August Launch Pad: Consumer-centric creations

By Cassandra Stern

This month's roundup reflects a deep understanding of consumer needs and trends, from Kiehl's addressing intimate care to Neutrogena targeting early anti-aging concerns for Gen Z, with a focus on product designs that meet specific, often underserved,...

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How Peace Out Skincare is meeting Gen Z’s acne care demands

By Cassandra Stern

Peace Out Skincare has aligned with Gen Z's values by prioritizing 'product efficacy and delivering on our promises' and incorporating features like patented Salicylic Acid technology and sustainable practices, shared VP of Product Development...

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Great Many secures $3.6m pre-seed to advance hair growth solutions

By Cassandra Stern

Great Many's oversubscribed pre-seed funding round aims to shake up the $8.5 bn global hair restoration market by launching hair growth solutions and telehealth services that address the significant consumer demand for accessible, science-backed...

CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign'sTop 3 Brands to Watch

CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign'sTop 3 Brands to Watch

By Cassandra Stern

These three standout brands from Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2024—Bright Girl, Two Guys Nail Innovators, and The Australian Glow—are setting new trends in skincare, nail care, and global beauty with their innovative and effective products.

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Melbourne Australia pavilion debuts at Cosmoprof North America 2024

By Cassandra Stern

The Melbourne Australia Pavilion's debut at Cosmoprof North America 2024 highlighted the growing influence of innovative Australian beauty brands in the U.S. market, showcasing their commitment to quality, sustainability, and trend-setting designs.

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CPNA 2024: How the K-Beauty boom is shaping the US market

By Cassandra Stern

K-Beauty's influence in the US continues to surge, with the market expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2027 (as reported by Allied Market Research), driven by trends like skinimalism, e-commerce innovation, and the power of social media.

”With the infusion of skin care into lip cosmetics,” Hermosillo said, “not only will they be more efficacious with ingredients that hydrate, smooth, and condition, but they will also reflect the ‘notox’ phenomenon and replicate cosmetic procedures with needle-free solutions.” © Image Source Getty Images

How skinification is morphing the future of lip care

By Cassandra Stern

Lip cosmetics products are now expected to 'do it all—offering a plethora of color ranges while hydrating, smoothing, and conditioning,' according to Dieandra Hermosillo of Buxom Cosmetics, reflecting the growing demand for multifunctional products...

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July Launch Pad: First-time favorites

By Cassandra Stern

This month's roundup features new launches from several popular brands, including La Roche-Posay, Aveda, CeraVe, and NARS.

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2024 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards recap

By Cassandra Stern

Finalists for this year's awards included a pre-workout anti-pollution serum, an LED lip mask, a scalp cleansing toner, and a soy-based nail polish remover.

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Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024

By Cassandra Stern

Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.

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AI insights and solutions to enhance cosmetics supply chains

By Cassandra Stern

In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke with ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova for her insights into how AI is tackling demand volatility, high shipping costs, and sustainability issues in the cosmetics and personal care product supply chain.

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BiotechXBeautyLabs: A new approach to beauty innovation

By Cassandra Stern

Following the recent news of biotechnology company Debut's sustainable ingredient development partnership with L’Oréal, Debut has announced the launch of its formulation development and contract manufacturing business BiotechXBeautyLabs in an effort...