Canadian beauty services brand Fancy Face saw success with its signature product line and flagship store and is now focusing on expanding reach and finding specific retail partners.
The founder of UK skin care startup SBTRCT says consumer appetite is continuing to build for solid-format beauty and personal care products – an interest it hopes to drive further with retail and NPD expansion plans.
Proctor and Gamble recently released its quarter-one financial results, indicating a turbulent market and the company’s philosophy on surviving the economy.
SuperOrdinary paved its way in beauty helping US brands move into the Chinese market, and as Honest Co begins that journey lessons can be learned by the industry.
Temporary retail spaces offer beauty brands opportunity to build hype and drive community post-pandemic – both key in an increasingly competitive UK market, says Mintel.
L’Oréal announced the acquisition of physician-dispensed brand Skinbetter Science, which will become part of the multinational’s Active Cosmetics Division.
The relaunch of Orbis’ flagship U series has exceeded initial sales expectations and is expected to reach its first-year sales target of JPY2.5bn (USD17.6m), claims the firm.
The Honest Company announced it will move into the Chinese market with SuperOrdinary and it's a good time to learn more about the companies and the move the new market.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the first half (H1) of 2022, with business especially strong in Latin America despite ongoing headwinds worldwide.
Personal care giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a net profit rise for the full fiscal year 2022, though beauty and grooming dipped in the fourth quarter and challenges remain ahead, according to its CEO.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported strong sales growth for the first half (H1) of 2022, with much of business returning to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels and net profit surging.
Canadian firm Jamieson Wellness has announced the acquisition of Nutrawise, parent company of the Youtheory brand of collagen supplements, in a deal worth at least $210 million.
Firmenich and DSM have revealed plans to merge the two companies in a move that they believe will create an ‘unparalleled’ leader in nutrition, beauty and wellbeing.
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.
Yatsen Holdings CEO believes the rapid growth of the colour cosmetics category in China is over and predicts the market will see slower yet more sustainable growth rates in the future.
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...
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.
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.
International skin care major Beiersdorf wants to reinvent its flagship Nivea brand over the next financial year, carving out a more global, digital and sustainable offering, its CEO says.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
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.
Active lip care brand Esho is continuing its rise in beauty with a flurry of new launches and retail partnerships on the horizon as its founder aims to bring lips to the forefront of personalised routines.
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.
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.
Despite the holiday break, plenty of things happened in cosmetics in December. Below, you can revisit some of the top articles on CosmeticsDesign in the last month of 2021.
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.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is continuing to take worldwide pricing action and strengthen innovation and productivity to counter the ongoing cost inflation crisis, its chief financial officer says.
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.
Beauty major L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire US superfood skin care specialist Youth to the People in a move set to deepen its ethical offering in an increasingly competitive market, say experts.
NuSkin Enterprises is among the latest multi level marketing companies transitioning to a hybrid model that includes affiliate marketers, the company announced recently.
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.
Arkay was recently recognized for its philanthropic efforts around Alzheimer’s, and the company’s CEO attributes their success to authenticity, realistic giving goals and integration into the business.