Market Trends

J-beauty 101: What J-beauty in the US beauty market, according to B2B and DTC companies

12-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

K-beauty brought a swift-moving trend, but as the fad ebbs J-beauty is looking to build a long-term space in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer spaces in the US.

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In the market: How J-beauty fits into the US beauty market, according to Mitsui

12-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

The US market has seen consumer buy-in to Asian beauty trends and regiments in recent years. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Jim Berkrot, Vice President Marketing for beauty and personal care at Mitsui and Akira Oichi, managing director of Shiko about were...

Taking the leap: North American expansion on the cards for LG H&H in 2022 – CEO

12-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

South Korean multinational LG Household & Health Care is set to expand and strengthen its position in the North American beauty market in 2022.

Solving specific problems: Sunday II Sunday on haircare, equity and inclusion in 2022

06-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Sunday II Sunday is a Black-owned athleisure haircare brand which has capitalized on the needs of a consumer with a specific lifestyle to find a whitespace. Christina Williams, associate brand manager spoke with CosmeticsDesign about what their model...

End of an era? Lush social media shutdown part of wider beauty shift, says expert

06-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The decision by Lush to close several of its global social media accounts last year marks part of a wider beauty movement favouring more personalised and flexible consumer engagement, says a communications expert.

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Paper packaging is more degradable, recyclable, is not a solve-all for suitability

04-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Where plastics fail in biodegradability and recyclability, some companies are turning to paper packaging, which doesn’t entirely get brands out of the woods of meeting sustainability goals.

So long: Top 5 CosmeticsDesign articles of 2021

04-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

As we turn to the trends, challenges and triumphs in 2022, let's cheers goodbye to the most read stories on CosmeticsDesign in 2021.

P&G Ouai acquisition is part of larger multinational move to fill portfolio gaps, says Euromonitor

23-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Tis the season for brand acquisition before the New Year, and a research analyst as Euromonitor says P&G’s acquisition of Ouai is part of a larger trend of multinationals absorbing cult-favorite indie brands.

Eye2Eye wants to bring ownership, equity through wholesale of African cosmetic ingredients

22-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Supply chains are long and all too often include exploration of individuals near the bottom of it. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Chelsea Heyward, director of marketing at wholesaler Eye2Eye, about how the company is aiming to bring more ownership and equity...

5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look on areas to keep an eye on in the New Year

21-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

The world is peering over the edge of another year, and for the cosmetics industry, that means another year of trends.

Sun and surf: Kao to relaunch sun care brand Allie with ‘ocean safety’ focus in 2022

21-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation is relaunching its sun care brand, Allie, with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products that align with recent sunscreen regulations implemented to preserve the marine ecosystem.

Refill revolution: Trestique brings refillable, one-stop makeup routine to promote repeat buys

20-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Customer loyalty in color cosmetics can be elusive, but a makeup brand built around crayons and sticks has converted to a refillable model to give consumers a reason to come back.

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Collagen: Going beyond skin deep

20-Dec-2021 By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Collagen Stewardship Alliance

Collagen has become ubiquitous, perhaps even a poster child, for broad health and wellness as the audience for this exciting ingredient has continued to expand in recent years. This growth is expected to continue into 2022 and beyond, and as is the case...

Esthetics, limited SPF choices in US define the protective beauty game, says IMCD

17-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

To put the productive cosmetics research rubber on the road of consumer products, it takes esthetically pleasing formulas and solutions for the limited gambit of SPF ingredients in the US.

Protective plants: Botanicals have great potential in non-UV protective products, says expert

15-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumers want protection from UV light, blue light and pollution, and they also want more naturally derived products. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Giorgio Dell'Acqua, incoming 2022 Chair for NYSCC, about the potential of botanical ingredients in the...

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Recycled plastic packaging can be versatile, poses quality and environmental issues

15-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Plastic is a versatile packaging material, but it is also a pollutant found across the world, from the deepest parts of the ocean to the highest peaks in the world.

Avon: Beauty as therapy, skin health and return of colour the ‘biggest’ industry trends to watch

15-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.

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WATCH – 15 Global beauty trends 2022: Key cosmetic insights from CosmeticsDesign editors

15-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

From hybrid cosmetics to menopause beauty to upcycled ingredients, CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global trends to watch for 2022.

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"Buyers want more than just UV protection": Mintel insights on protective beauty products

14-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

SPF, UV, blue light, pollution: these claims make up the gambit of protective products, and consumers across the world are looking for their benefits. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Mintel Global Senior Analyst for Beauty and Personal Care Anna Keller about...

Urban pollution can ‘increase skin pigmentation’: Henkel & L’Oréal-funded study

14-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Exposure to urban pollution can increase skin pigmentation over time – likely a protective response mechanism triggered by oxidative stress – but certain topicals can partly prevent this, finds a study.

Survey: Ingestible skincare may be answer to more beauty industry inclusivity

14-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Ingestible skincare appeals to consumers of all skin tones on both sides of the Atlantic and could create a “platform for inclusivity” within the beauty industry, a survey says.

Clinical testing techniques haven’t kept up with skin color inclusion, says expert

14-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Skin care brands are increasingly interested in including all skin colors in their clinical testing, but testing methods don’t yet account for differences in aging symptoms.

K-beauty’s evolution: Cosmetics showed highest export growth for Korean SMEs in past 10 years

13-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

South Korean cosmetic products from SMEs and start-ups have chalked up the biggest growth in exports in the past decade and is now the second-largest category, according to a new report from trade chiefs.

SPECIAL EDITION: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS

Ecovia Intelligence founder: ‘It’s no longer just about natural and organic, it’s about the wider green issues’

10-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The natural and organic cosmetics category will continue its growth in coming years, but broader green sustainability issues will become central for brands operating in the space, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.

VC igniteXL looks to make returns through pre-seed investment in woman led, diverse companies

09-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In the male-dominated world of venture capital, one firm is breaking into the cosmetics market and supporting companies focused on tech and led by women and diverse teams.

Skin care future? Underarm NPD, pre-bed rituals and hero concentrates

08-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on beauty, but skin care came out stronger than ever with some key sub-categories offering plenty of innovation and growth promise in the years ahead, says WGSN.

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UK's NEOM partnering with Anthropology to bring well-being products to the "pale green" everywoman

08-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

British well-being brand NEOM is partnering with retailer Anthropology to expand into the US market. CosmeticsDesign spoke with NEOM founder Nicola Elliott about the international expansion, the well-being space and the brand's "everywoman"...

Pandemic turned beauty the way of customer service-based e-commerce

08-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

With consumers’ limited access to in-store retail experiences, the pandemic has pushed beauty brands to e-commerce, and experts say there is no going back.

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Essential oils could have uses across cosmetics, but still pose significant challenges

07-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer and regulatory demands are pushing personal care brands to use more botanical ingredients, pulling essential oils further out of fragrance and demanding more research.

Chew on this: Dentist develops eco-friendly toothpaste tablets that meet dental care standards

07-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

A dentist in Australia has developed environmentally friendly toothpaste tablets to meet the consumer desire for elevated oral care products that achieve dental care standards.

Retail expert: Unified commerce, data connectivity and the metaverse to be future for beauty

06-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Unified commerce where online and offline are intrinsically linked, a sharper and smarter focus on data, and investment in the metaverse must be the future focus for beauty brands and retailers, says a retail expert.

Take our reader survey to help our new editor get to know you

03-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

CosmeticsDesign recently welcomed a new editor. Please help her get to know you and how you use CosmeticsDesign by taking this short readers survey.

Groom boom: Beauty and cosmetics ‘fastest-growing interest’ amongst male consumers globally – GWI

02-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Male consumers worldwide are showing serious signs of increased interest in beauty and cosmetics, so brands must take note and invest in inclusivity efforts for this group, and beyond, says a trend expert.

Snap Inc: ‘Beauty seekers’ use our app as a virtual mirror 30+ times per day

01-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands must start to create camera-first digital strategies because consumer interaction with the tool is evolving fast, particularly amongst Gen Z and Millennial beauty seekers on Snapchat, say executives at Snap Inc.

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100% talc-free line was not about replacing talc but about rethinking powders, says Gotha

30-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics recently released a line of 100% talc-free formulations to meet consumer demand, particularly in the US. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Gotha Marketing Director Viviana Barker Hemings and R&D and Regulatory Director...

SCS Formulate 2021

Society of Cosmetic Scientists president: ‘The supplier is the formulator’s best friend’

29-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty formulators must continue to strengthen supplier relationships, particularly amidst the push for greener and more sustainable product development, says the president of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

Out of this world! Kao’s space shampoo will start much needed ‘water-smart’ conversations

29-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022, a move that is being predicted will give waterless beauty the exposure it needs to shift long-held water habits.

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SCS FORMULATE 2021

Post-pandemic protective beauty has fresh opportunities amidst ‘changed’ consumer needs: Mintel

17-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has carved out very specific and different protective beauty opportunities as consumer lifestyles and mindsets have evolved, says Mintel.

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