Problems in the nutrition and nutraceutical market supply chains have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and more transparency is now needed, according to organisers of Vitafoods Europe.
For Dow, two of its most recent ingredient kit launches were both about the product and how the chemical company is positioning itself in personal care.
Hims & Hers started as an ingestible sexual health company, but it has expanded into skin care and recently launched a new line in the segment. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Hilary Coles, co-founder and senior vice president of brand and innovation about...
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Shiseido is aiming to accelerate the growth of its skin care business in the western markets with marquee brands such as SHISEIDO, Clé de Peau Beauté and Drunk Elephant.
Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.
Oral care is expanding out of the world of legacy toothpaste and mouthwash brand into a broader category. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Amaia Alcalde, managing director at ico Design, about what oral care marketing and design looks like today.
Swedish digital startup Skinfo has developed an online tool to simplify the display of beauty ingredients online, driving transparency and helping to build consumer trust, its founder says.
French cosmetics company L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Australian clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist.
Twice oral care, launched in 2018, recently launched a line of holistic, microbiome focused oral health products with an omnichannel retail strategy. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Twice co-founder Cody Levine about what the launch means for the brand and...
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido is developing a digital beauty platform to cater to the online lifestyle habits that are likely to continue long after the pandemic, revealed the firm’s CEO.
The Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year despite the economic uncertainty, according to a new report by the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
To fill gaps in demand for inclusive beauty ingredients, BASF has launched an accelerator to focus on indies hoping to make inclusive and diverse personal care products.
The beauty sector might be one of the hottest arenas in e-commerce, but there looks set to be boundless new opportunities on the horizon for digital-savvy brands, from social commerce advances to the metaverse.
Walmart launched BEAUTYSPACENK with Space NK to bring prestige personal care to the retail giant's online and instore sales spaces . CosmeticsDesign spoke with Laurie Tessier, merchandising director for prestige beauty at Walmart, about the launch.
Several major beauty brands and retailers have suspended operations in Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict – action that aligns with widespread consumer sentiment and the increasing difficulties of doing business in the country, according to one...
A trio of Japanese cosmetics companies – Shiseido, Kao and Lion – have stepped up to aid relief efforts in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks on the country.
The DTC personal care market has evolved rapidly and the recent layoffs by Glossier can teach the industry how a brand can misstep and what to know going forward, says One Rockwell.
CosmeticsDesign has been attending tradeshows this week, but there are hundreds of great articles on CosmeticsDesign to revisit before we come back with new content next week.
German consumer goods major Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin, which it believes have the potential to have as much success as its luxury brand La Prairie.
Novi Connect already helps beauty brands access ingredient sustainability data, and a $40 million investment means the platform can expand its services and the industries it serves.
French beauty giant L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers and expects it to continue growing by double-digits in the years to come.
UK-headquartered Revolution Beauty Group has completed its acquisition of BH Cosmetics assets in a €3.4m deal set to re-energise the US brand after its bankruptcy filing in January.
A group of beauty majors have kickstarted an EcoBeautyScore Consortium, set to establish a brand-agnostic and transparent global environmental impact scoring system by the end of this year.
E-commerce become more prevalent when the pandemic started, and it seems to be here to stay, but some companies are changing their social media strategies and approach to VR.
Hair care brand Frederick Benjamin launched into Target stores in February, filling a white space for men of color looking for clean-and-natural-focused products.
Technology in beauty is not new, but in a world of virtual tools, augmented reality and virtual reality, new frontiers of commerce may be opening up. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Pascal Houdayer, CEO of Orveon, owner of bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier,...
US sun care brand Supergoop! is ramping up efforts to advocate the benefits of sunscreen and release competitive products in the “super important” South East Asian market.
Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year to capitalise on the growth potential of its beauty market.
Consumer goods major Unilever has reported growth in full-year 2021 net sales and net profit, with a strong performance in beauty and personal care, but has said a dramatic rise in input costs remains a considerable challenge.
Kao is mulling over the decision to discontinue or divest another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024 to focus on its core G11 and R8 products, amid warnings that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt across the 12 months.
The Rooted in Science scholarship from UNCF, Gold Series by Pantene and Royal Oils by Head and Shoulders has returned for a second year to directly invest in Black students’ access to STEM and careers in the field after college.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a significant rise in full-year 2021 sales and net profit globally, with Latin America and North Asia performing particularly well and business in its Luxe and Active Cosmetics divisions leading the surge.
Personal care major Unilever has split out its operations into five distinct business units to create a more category-focused company, breaking up its largest division beauty and personal care.
As the use of digital devices rises and more young people enter the beauty consumer space, Accenture's new report estimates social commerce will more than double by 2025.
L’Oréal brand Urban Decay has made its first mark in China’s travel retail channel, following previous launches on Tmall and in Sephora outlets, after being buoyed by changes to the animal testing regime.
As the market for personalized beauty products expands, brand Pure Culture is launching their testing-based products into the mass-market retail space with Target.
While B corps are generally working towards improved social and environmental impacts in their industry, the newly formed B Beauty Coalition believes open collaboration could mean real progress.
Conversations on social media can be indicative of what consumers are interested in, and market research company Netbase Quid combed Twitter to see what’s on in personal care.
![Shiseido is aiming to accelerate the growth of its skin care business in the western markets. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-gearing-up-to-accelerate-skin-care-growth-in-the-west/15315451-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-gearing-up-to-accelerate-skin-care-growth-in-the-West.jpg)
![Terrakai Skin is eyeing what it believes is a great opportunity for A-beauty in the US clean beauty market. [Terrakai Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/terrakai-skin-aims-to-bring-a-beauty-flavour-into-the-us-clean-beauty-market/15292882-1-eng-GB/Terrakai-Skin-aims-to-bring-A-beauty-flavour-into-the-US-clean-beauty-market.jpg)
![Gotha Cosmetics aims to tap into the post-COVID growth potential of China. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/gotha-cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-china-as-it-sets-sights-on-asian-expansion/15292990-1-eng-GB/Gotha-Cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-China-as-it-sets-sights-on-Asian-expansion.jpg)
![Skinfo's online widget provides a visual overview on beauty ingredient lists that is designed to be simple to read and understand amongst consumers [Image: Skinfo]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/04/13/digital-beauty-tool-skinfo-aiming-to-simplify-ingredient-lists-online/15329874-1-eng-GB/Digital-beauty-tool-Skinfo-aiming-to-simplify-ingredient-lists-online.png)
![L’Occitane has moved to make its portfolio more appealing to millennials and Gen Z consumers with the acquisition of Grown Alchemist. [Grown Alchemist]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition/15293260-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-targets-young-consumers-after-latest-clean-beauty-acquisition.jpg)
![Shiseido is developing a digital beauty platform to cater to the online lifestyle habits. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-developing-personalised-beauty-platform-to-cater-to-new-lifestyles/15292936-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-developing-personalised-beauty-platform-to-cater-to-new-lifestyles.jpg)
![Korean cosmetic industry is predicted to grow in the second quarter this year. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/korea-s-cosmetics-industry-poised-for-growth-in-q2-trade-report/15292774-1-eng-GB/Korea-s-cosmetics-industry-poised-for-growth-in-Q2-trade-report.jpg)
![Estée Lauder, LVMH and Sephora are among a number of beauty companies cutting ties with Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/22/russia-ukraine-war-impact-on-beauty-industry-with-brand-ceasing-operations-online-and-in-store/15259414-1-eng-GB/Russia-Ukraine-war-impact-on-beauty-industry-with-brand-ceasing-operations-online-and-in-store.jpg)
![A trio of Japanese cosmetics companies have stepped up to aid relief efforts in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-kao-and-lion-show-solidarity-with-ukraine-amid-intensifying-conflict-with-russia/13325584-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Kao-and-Lion-show-solidarity-with-Ukraine-amid-intensifying-conflict-with-Russia.jpg)
![Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin. [Beiersdorf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-china-skin-care-market/13288729-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-China-skin-care-market.jpg)
![L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/l-oreal-on-how-luxury-fragrance-growth-is-being-driven-by-explosion-of-interest-in-china/13248289-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-on-how-luxury-fragrance-growth-is-being-driven-by-explosion-of-interest-in-China.jpg)
![BH Cosmetics offers a range of affordable, vegan makeup products and brushes via its D2C site and select retail listings [Image: Revolution Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/25/revolution-beauty-acquires-bh-cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion/13274404-1-eng-GB/Revolution-Beauty-acquires-BH-Cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion.jpg)
![Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever spearheaded the formation of the beauty consortium back in September 2021 [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/ecobeautyscore-consortium-launched-to-build-global-beauty-environmental-impact-scoring-system/13270258-1-eng-GB/EcoBeautyScore-Consortium-launched-to-build-global-beauty-environmental-impact-scoring-system.jpg)
![Kao, L’Occitane, LG H&H and more feature in this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-l-occitane-and-more-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/13267975-1-eng-GB/Kao-L-Occitane-and-more-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update.jpg)
![Supergoop! is ramping up efforts to advocate the benefits of sunscreen in SEA. [Supergoop!]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/supergoop!-aiming-to-reinforce-position-in-sea-sun-care-market-with-education-and-innovation/13168582-1-eng-GB/Supergoop!-aiming-to-reinforce-position-in-SEA-sun-care-market-with-education-and-innovation.jpg)
![Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-china-preparing-to-increase-presence-across-all-retail-channels/13235929-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-China-preparing-to-increase-presence-across-all-retail-channels.jpg)
![Unilever's CEO says that despite a successful year - with the fastest business growth reported in nine years - ongoing input inflation continues to be the company's biggest challenge [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/unilever-2021-full-year-net-profit-up-9-but-inflation-challenges-continue-says-ceo/13242523-1-eng-GB/Unilever-2021-full-year-net-profit-up-9-but-inflation-challenges-continue-says-CEO.jpg)
![Kao will discontinue another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/02/15/kao-to-discontinue-another-13-of-its-beauty-brands-by-2024-as-pandemic-impact-persists/13235980-1-eng-GB/Kao-to-discontinue-another-13-of-its-beauty-brands-by-2024-as-pandemic-impact-persists.jpg)
![L'Oréal's Luxe division performed especially well, with 'remarkable success' in fragrances, according to the company's CEO [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/10/l-oreal-2021-full-year-results-shows-net-profit-up-29-sales-up-15-in-historic-year/13231286-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-2021-full-year-results-shows-net-profit-up-29-sales-up-15-in-historic-year.jpg)
![Unilever will now operate under five category-focused business groups: beauty & wellbeing; personal care; home care; nutrition; and ice cream [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/08/unilever-splits-into-five-business-groups-for-category-focused-growth-carving-up-beauty-and-personal-care/13223699-1-eng-GB/Unilever-splits-into-five-business-groups-for-category-focused-growth-carving-up-beauty-and-personal-care.jpg)
![Orcé Cosmetics is aiming to at least double its revenue this year. [Orcé Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/02/03/orce-cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-asia-expansion/13175651-1-eng-GB/Orce-Cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-Asia-expansion.jpg)
![LG Household & Health Care is set to expand and strengthen its position in the North American beauty market in 2022. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/lg-household-health-care-will-expand-north-american-business-in-2022/13137955-1-eng-GB/LG-Household-Health-Care-will-expand-North-American-business-in-2022.jpg)
