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?
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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?
While some aspects of diversity are receiving industry recognition, there are still underserved areas for those with neurodevelopmental differences – a growing demographic in the US.
Sephora pulled influencer lines from its shelves, Forma Brands filed for bankruptcy, and a slew of celeb beauty brands have faced increased consumer criticism. Is the ‘star power’-based business model failing? And if so, why?
The teeth whitening category continues to boom as consumers worldwide seek out brighter smiles, but differing regulatory frameworks and consumer expectations mean innovation must stay broad, says a Colgate-Palmolive exec.
TikTok changed the entire trends cycle for beauty brands in 2022, but how can it be used to drive sales in 2023? And what will happen if it’s banned in the US and EU?
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the current developments in J-beauty, Kosé’s gender-neutral product development, and more.
While the number of US indie beauty business closures continues to climb, the sexual wellness category is hotting up, as is competition in the historically slow over-the-counter (OTC) space, says trendspotter Claire McCormack.
The notion that beauty consumers have a fresh appetite for hyperrealist standards and tackling taboo topics head-on continues to gain ground in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for industry?
The return of in-store shopping, growth for ‘taboo’ products and demand for at-home salon treatments are just some of the industry trends we can expect to see this year, says NielsenIQ.
Lynda Searby talks the democratization of science, the rise of intimate personal care and ‘tweakments’, and what beauty stores of the future need to look like, with Mintel’s Andrew McDougall.
The fragrance and wider beauty industry must act now amidst an ongoing climate crisis and mass extinction of fauna and flora, working to collect environmental impact data and collaborate for true sustainable change, says the VP of conscious perfumery...
Colours that amplify and communicate product benefits, influence mood and enable self-expression will rise in importance by Autumn 2024 as the beauty industry shifts away from blander hues, says WGSN.
Understanding consumers’ needs is the first step to fulfilling them, but that can be challenging when they already have misguided preconceptions of how a product works, veteran cosmetics and personal care researchers say.
Retailers are getting more involved in ethical standards and certifications, with many creating in-house schemes for beauty brands stocked in-store and online, and this trend will continue to rise in importance, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.
Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.
‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.
Grooming for pets, cell-based synthetics and cyclical skin care regimes offer plenty of future promise for beauty and personal care manufacturers, driven by heightened interest in overall wellbeing and the environment, says a futurologist.
The fragrance category has evolved to become an essential category for wellness as well as self-expression, according to exclusive insights from major players like Coty, along with a line-up of exciting niche labels.
CosmeticsDesign caught up with Brinn Garner, Chief Revenue Officer, and Salima Popatia, Chief Digital Officer at Orveon Global, to hear about what the beauty industry can expect this holiday season.
Gulf markets offer a huge opportunity for online beauty sales due to rising demand from young consumers, claims the firm behind Nykaa, an e-commerce outfit that has enjoyed significant success in India.
There are opportunities for beauty brands to help counter fatigue through self-care, provide experimentation and empowerment and support consumers as they seek to reinvent themselves and express their individuality, according to Mintel.
Evereden has signed a deal with Sephora that will see its multi-generational skin care products on-shelf in five Asian markets – with the firm planning to ‘disrupt’ the APAC market by reaching millennial and Gen Z audiences.
The beauty and personal care category must start upgrading and innovating formulas and products to empower consumers to take shorter, colder showers – drawing inspiration from hospitals, beer brands and more, says a senior futurologist.
The microbiome is a hot topic in skincare today and has some scientific validity, but many of the products on the market aren't backed by appropriate research.
The skin microbiome remains a highly competitive and innovative field, and advances in technology to better map microorganisms of groups and individuals is going to fast shape the category moving forward, says the CEO of a specialised venture capital...
Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.
The cosmetics industry is seeing a rising appetite for traditional oils that have been used for centuries by Africa’s indigenous people as the demand for new, powerful, and efficacious natural ingredients booms.
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![Neo-traditions and mindfulness are trends that will lead beauty brand collaborations. [Maison Margiela Fragrances]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/beauty-brand-collabs-neo-traditions-mindfulness-trends-will-influence-future-beauty-collabs/16155464-1-eng-GB/Beauty-brand-collabs-Neo-traditions-mindfulness-trends-will-influence-future-beauty-collabs.jpg)
![Some medical tech innovations, like smart mirrors or watches, can ultimately and indirectly lead to beauty through routine or product recommendations [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/02/medical-tech-versus-beauty-tech-the-innovative-focus-at-ces-2023-says-robin-raskin/16139546-1-eng-GB/Medical-tech-versus-beauty-tech-the-innovative-focus-at-CES-2023-says-Robin-Raskin.jpg)
![Could sun care developers perhaps look to fish for inspiration in UV protective formulas? Biotech could enable entire new categories to be born in beauty [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/beauty-biotechnology-future-is-strong-with-new-category-opportunities-ahead-says-arcaea-ceo/16133075-1-eng-GB/Beauty-biotechnology-future-is-strong-with-new-category-opportunities-ahead-says-Arcaea-CEO.jpg)
![Colgate-Palmolive continues to carefully navigate restricted uses on certain ingredients and is working hard to cater to all lifestyles across budgets, expectations and uses [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign.com/headlines/market-trends/colgate-palmolive-exec-talks-future-trends-in-teeth-whitening-market-worldwide/16095653-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-exec-talks-future-trends-in-teeth-whitening-market-worldwide.jpg)
![The recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-the-most-read-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights15/16088189-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-The-most-read-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Ulta, Sephora, Bluemercury and Bloomingdales have all launched sexual wellness categories in the past 18 months and indie brands will continue to play into the space [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign.com/article/2023/01/16/indie-beauty-brand-trends-to-watch-in-2023-with-claire-mccormick-from-beauty-independent/16086104-1-eng-GB/Indie-beauty-brand-trends-to-watch-in-2023-with-Claire-McCormick-from-Beauty-Independent.jpg)
![Underboob sweat, pimple popping, shaved heads and sexual health are just some of the topics consumers are diving into head-first this year as traditional beauty ideals unravel [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/wgsn-beauty-trends-2023-highlights-unsexy-beauty-as-movement-to-watch-adding-to-mintel-nielseniq-and-verve/16077779-1-eng-GB/WGSN-beauty-trends-2023-highlights-unsexy-beauty-as-movement-to-watch-adding-to-Mintel-NielsenIQ-and-Verve.jpg)
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![More consumers worldwide have companion animals in today's 'touch deprived' society, and so pet care will continue to rise in importance [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/future-beauty-trend-opportunities-in-pet-care-lab-grown-ingredients-and-skin-cycling/15976028-1-eng-GB/Future-beauty-trend-opportunities-in-pet-care-lab-grown-ingredients-and-skin-cycling.jpg)
![FSN E-Commerce Ventures s aiming to launch Gulf-based omnichannel beauty business in the next 12 months [Nykaa]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/11/22/firm-behind-nykaa-targets-underpenetrated-gcc-beauty-market/15940424-1-eng-GB/Firm-behind-Nykaa-targets-underpenetrated-GCC-beauty-market.jpg)
![Evereden has signed a deal with Sephora that will see its multi-generational skin care products on-shelf in five Asian markets. [Evereden]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/apac-family-skin-care-market-ripe-for-disruption-on-back-of-bumper-sephora-deal-evereden/15925667-1-eng-GB/APAC-family-skin-care-market-ripe-for-disruption-on-back-of-bumper-Sephora-deal-Evereden.jpg)
![Industry is going to have to turn showering on its head with new ways of washing, smart product concepts and more [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/11/15/beauty-environment-trends-to-see-cold-showers-rise-so-industry-needs-to-innovate-says-hint-futurology-founder/15944933-11-eng-GB/Beauty-environment-trends-to-see-cold-showers-rise-so-industry-needs-to-innovate-says-Hint-Futurology-founder.jpg)
![The future of skin microbiome innovation certainly lies in tech-forward innovation, with microbiome mapping and personalisation at the fore [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/11/11/skin-microbiome-innovation-seeing-tech-personalisation-and-south-korea-lead-the-way-says-seventure-partners/15928751-1-eng-GB/Skin-microbiome-innovation-seeing-tech-personalisation-and-South-Korea-lead-the-way-says-Seventure-Partners.jpg)
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