This month's global roundup takes a concise look at the latest global advances in skin care tech, sustainability breakthroughs, and regulatory developments driving change in the cosmetics industry.
Discover the latest in beauty with exciting new launches from NOYZ, Good Molecules, COSRX, MERIT, EVOLVh, Noteworthy Scents, and DKNY, each offering innovative products designed to elevate consumer fragrance and skin care routines.
EveLab Insights’ new Neck AI Skin Analysis technology utilizes deep learning algorithms to assess neck and décolleté skin health with high precision, addressing a growing demand for comprehensive anti-aging solutions and enabling brands to offer hyper-personalized...
The 2024 E-Pack Summit highlighted critical strategies for cosmetics and personal care brands to enhance their packaging practices in e-commerce, with a focus on balancing sustainability, regulatory compliance, and secure, customer-friendly fulfillment.
Mintel’s 2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends report reveals a rising demand among US consumers for beauty brands to lead in sustainability and environmental responsibility, driving companies to adopt innovative practices in sourcing, transparency,...
The beauty sector was a standout during the most recent Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, driven by a mix of legacy brands and viral sensations, and Market Defense experts predict this momentum will carry into a strong Q4 as brands capitalize on consumer enthusiasm...
In this month's edition of Indie Insights, we explore how indie beauty brands like OPULUS Beauty Labs incorporate sustainability into their packaging, ingredient sourcing, and overall mission, aligning with the values of eco-conscious consumers.
Procter & Gamble’s fiscal 2025 first-quarter results reveal steady growth in organic sales, up 2% due to price increases and innovation. However, the beauty segment faced challenges, particularly in luxury skincare.
Generation Alpha is rapidly shaping the beauty and personal care industries through their early exposure to social media, rising interest in gender-neutral grooming, and demand for safe, ethical, and age-appropriate products, creating significant opportunities...
A recent Makeup Trends report from Spate reveals a decline in eye makeup interest as consumers increasingly favor minimalistic beauty routines, innovative textures, and long-lasting products, emphasizing the need for cosmetics brands to adapt to shifting...
Coty Inc. announced preliminary first-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, highlighting growth in its prestige fragrance category, challenges in the U.S. and mass beauty markets, and a renewed focus on cost reduction, while reaffirming its full-year...
Estée Lauder’s new patent introduces a novel anti-aging skincare composition combining decarboxy carnosine HCL and Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract, which shows synergistic effects in reducing lipofuscin or "age spots."
With K-Beauty's expansion into new categories and a projected market value of $9.9 billion in North America by 2032, US manufacturers and retailers are positioned to benefit by embracing the 'Second Wave of K-Beauty.'
From deeper insights into Korean skin care trends to sustainable packaging and fermented extracts in cosmetics, Skincare Advancement panelists Eleonora Mazzilli and Barbara Green responded with their answers to webinar attendees burning questions.
In an era where experiential marketing campaigns 'allow beauty brands to connect with their consumers on a deeper level,' said Pauline Oudin, CEO of Gradient Experience, overcoming challenges like proving ROI need to be mitigated to embrace...
Beauty supplements player Nutrafol is entering the male topical market after learning that men "experience more scalp concerns than women and that shampoo is top of mind for over half of men (56%) when it comes to hair growth products", said...
A recent report by Lauren Goodsitt, Director of Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel, outlined several key drivers of the gourmand fragrance space, include the combination of sweet and spicy, or 'swicy' flavor notes and a rise in comforting familiar...
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke with legal experts Rachel Raphael and Aliza Karetnick, Partners at Morgan Lewis to discuss the increasing risks of contaminants in cosmetics and personal care products, highlighting recent litigation trends,...
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Tareen Dermatology have partnered with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild, respectively, for the 2024-2025 NHL season to promote inclusivity, skin health, and community support through innovative campaigns and philanthropic...
A recent series of class-action lawsuits against four beauty brands highlights concerns about the authenticity of collagen-based cosmetics, emphasizing the need for transparency in ingredient claims as consumer demand for collagen products continues to...
The professional-grade skin care market is expanding due to growing consumer demand for anti-aging and brightening products, with Boomers spending an average of $165 per visit in 2024, while brand loyalty and targeted marketing—especially for Gen Z, which...
As the global men’s personal care market continues to grow, Perfect Corp’s partnership with NuNorm illustrates how AI and AR tools like virtual try-on and Shade Finder are breaking down barriers for male consumers, driving longer site engagement and contributing...
Key challenges for cosmetics manufacturers identified during the Symposium include navigating 'the rapidly evolving mosaic of regulations' and addressing the growing need for 'recycling initiatives' and 'compliance, transparency,...
The FTC's new rule on deceptive reviews 'builds on existing truth-in-advertising principles' and will require cosmetics brands to ensure that all reviews and testimonials are 'genuine and reflect real consumer experiences' to...
Designed as a 'complement to every other brand in the store,' the Credo Skincare launch draws on a decade of clean beauty experience and clinical efficacy results to target the needs and demands of sustainable beauty product consumers.
Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.
Move over, ChatGPT - SkinGPT is here! According to Anastasia Georgievskaya, founder of Haut.AI, the newly patented "Skin Atlas" offers privacy-preserving AI technology which signals a new chapter for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers,...
In this month's episode from CosmeticsDesign, we're navigating the ethical considerations of a popular beauty industry trend with the CEO of New Laboratories, a Melbourne-based cosmetics and personal care product manufacturer. Listen in as we...
This quarter's round up includes a recently filed hair care product patent, financial news regarding Avon's bankruptcy and the current struggles of beauty MLMs, packaging trends and more.
In Q3 2024, the beauty industry experienced significant leadership changes, including Julie Rosen's departure from Bath & Body Works, Galen C. Smith's appointment as CEO of IPSY, Stephanie Stahl joining Edgewell's Board of Directors,...
From spooky-themed cosmetic products to lip, face, and body moisturizers designed to beat the chilly fall weather in style, this month's roundup features new product launches from consumer favorite brands like TIRTIR, Dieux, Vaseline, and Touchland....
Cosmetics brands are increasingly tapping into pop culture partnerships, such as NYX’s "Beetlejuice" collection and Warner Bros.-themed campaign, to “push the limits of artistry and entertainment” while leveraging these collaborations to generate...
There's still time to register! Don't miss the chance to hear from industry experts on everything from skin care ingredient formulation trends to innovations in anti-aging and the impact of consumer demand on new product development.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill mandating textured hair education as part of the state’s cosmetology licensing requirements. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the beauty industry, particularly as California is home to...
Eighty-eight percent of people may experience reduced grey hair growth, setting a new precedent in scientifically validated haircare solutions and challenging industry norms for product efficacy, says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study...
Over 80% of new product launches in the personal care and luxury sectors fail due to inaccurate demand forecasting, but leveraging AI tools offers a "great opportunity to protect investments" by providing more precise, adaptable predictions...
The new product collaboration, which is a first for skin care brand Curology, exemplifies how beauty brands can expand their consumer demographic reach in creative ways that appeal to nostalgia or emotion.
With an increasing amount of Gen Z beauty consumers gravitating towards a more natural nail aesthetic, brands are adapting by focusing on "non-toxic formulations and ingredient transparency," according to Carson Kitzmiller, Senior Analyst for...
From Colgate’s $100,000 in scholarships to Dove’s body confidence workshops and KISS’s podcast for textured hair, beauty brands are transforming customer engagement through impactful, community-focused initiatives that resonate with today’s socially conscious...
Addressing a significant consumer challenge and bridging 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”.
A new poll reveals that 79% of Americans report having experienced sunburn and only one-fifth using sunscreen daily, revealing that "there is a huge opportunity to increase prevention and decrease serious melanoma diagnoses with very little effort,"...
TerraCycle’s SPF recycling program, which is 67% less harmful than waste-to-energy solutions, partners with brands like Burt’s Bees and Paula’s Choice to tackle hard-to-recycle sunscreen packaging, encouraging beauty brands to embrace eco-friendly practices...
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...
Inclusive beauty brands certified by the SeeMe Index grew "1.5X faster than less inclusive competitors," demonstrating that addressing diverse consumer identities leads to "stronger brand differentiation, higher consumer loyalty, and increased...
e.l.f. Cosmetics’ collaboration with Tinder on the "Put Your e.l.f. Out There" Vault collection reflects the growing trend of beauty brands partnering with lifestyle companies, with e.l.f. Chief Brand Officer Laurie Lam noting that "makeup...
A new survey commissioned by NEOSTRATA reveals that 56% of Gen Z women and 57% of millennials feel stressed about aging, with only 17% of respondents paying attention to neck care, highlighting significant opportunities for innovation in anti-aging products...
In a recent report, global beauty industry insight firm Beautystreams examines the far-reaching impacts of AI innovation on the beauty industry - we spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, the company's Trend Localization & Business Development Director....
In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, attorney Allison Stevenson explains that the FDA's delayed formaldehyde ban for hair relaxers, which "has been identified as a known carcinogen," has left manufacturers in a "wait and see"...
A new study from Sooth reveals that Baby Boomers are 2.2 times more likely than Gen Z to choose organic beauty brands, three times more likely to recycle, and six times more likely to research beauty products online, highlighting their growing influence...
Following exponential sales gains in 2023, Touchland has focused on implementing strategic retail moves, authentic influencer partnerships, and consumer-driven innovation to fuel further consistent growth in the competitive personal care market.
