The survey revealed several surprising findings regarding the impact of ethical business practices on beauty consumer purchases, including the importance of brand activism, transparency in ingredient sourcing, and employee working conditions.
In this Q&A, we interviewed Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at insights platform BEAUTYSTREAMS; Rohan Widdison, CEO of cosmetics manufacturer New Laboratories; Monica Ademino, Executive Director,...
At CosmeticsDesign, we love the diversity of the subjects we cover; from intriguing insights and exciting innovations to interviewing interesting commentators, there's always something new to learn and share. But which were our favorite articles...
From upcycled ingredients to probiotics and more, this year's ingredient innovation articles are exciting, informative, and reveal some of the biggest trends in beauty product development.
Specright's survey reveals that 25% of respondents actively track government regulations surrounding sustainability like MoCRA to understand better the impact on their preferred brands, among other key takeaways.
To become more sustainable and provide consumers with a more effective product formulation, Shedavi worked with its suppliers to design and relaunch its flagship products with recycled plastic and paper packaging and updated ingredients for greater efficacy.
Laguna Herbals founder and product formulator discusses the nuances of utilizing ocean-inspired ingredients for the natural and sustainable product formulations behind the brand's Ocean Line.
The climate crisis continues to impact biodiversity loss. As a significant materials consumer and waste producer, the beauty industry has the potential to significantly impact preservation efforts by implementing sustainable processes in ingredient sourcing....
CCULTURE's products feature unique botanical components like the Australian Kakadu plum to offer consumers products formulated with ingredients that are 'underutilized on the mainstream market.'
A recently published report on Sustainable Beauty revealed that sustainable beauty products are 'top of mind for beauty consumers' and that the growing demand for these products' will continue to be relevant in the future.'
Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...
First-ever upcycled seaweed cosmetic emulsifier SeaBalance outperformed natural and synthetic benchmark emulsifiers in moisturization effect in a recent study.
As a significant producer of plastic packaging, the onus is on cosmetics and personal beauty care product manufacturers and suppliers to offer consumers more sustainable packaging options to help reduce consumption and waste.
This year’s Summit is set to take place in Brazil and will cover pressing topics in the sustainability space including biodiversity, circularity, and the consumer perception of ingredients.
If a daily skincare regimen can include ten different products, then it might also make sense to ensure that the first step of cleansing the skin involves the purest water possible.
With sustainability very much back in the spotlight, interest in circular beauty is growing, prompting consumers to explore brands tapping into the concept as part of efforts to reduce their environmental footprints.
Based in Switzerland, the Union of Ethical Biotrade (UEBT) has traditionally worked with European beauty supply chain businesses and brands, but that is now changing.
Clean living expert Lindsay Dahl has been working at the forefront of environmental health campaigns to eliminate toxic chemicals in consumer products through policy and market shifts since 2004.
The clean beauty movement has defined a new generation of brands, raising the bar on animal welfare and sustainability as well as providing safer and more effective formulations.
Curie Co, an industrial biotech company, is on a mission to replace petrochemicals with biomaterials that are affordable and effective. The first step of that is the launch of an antimicrobial enzyme, which functions as a catalytic preservative. It’s...
Surfactant-rich extracts from quinoa, soybean, and acerola cherry may not only be alternatives to synthetic surfactants in shampoo, but also offer better cleaning power, says a new study.
By developing a solid hair and skincare line with fully compostable packaging for the beauty industry, Lithuanian player Solidu is setting its sights at the growing market for eco-friendly products in the North American cosmetics and personal care market.
Kombucha fermentation of grape stems, a wine by-product, can create antioxidant and biologically active substances for cosmetics, says a new study from Poland.
As a 100% biobased biosurfactant ingredient provider, Locus Ingredients is gearing up to make a big splash in the beauty and personal care space by targeting the massive market for surfactants.
BASF launched a new grade of retinol, Retinol 50, that complies with industry clean lists and fits current consumer needs. The product has a high active load of about 50% retinol, similar to other retinol offerings, but without harmful ingredients BHA...
With climate-related incidences causing havoc worldwide on a seemingly daily basis, we decided to take a closer look at what impact weather extreme is having on plant-derived ingredients supply.
Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
As the European Parliament’s ENVI committee voted for a report that will attribute extra costs to the cosmetics industry, the trade organisation Cosmetics Europe said it had "a number of concerns”.
Ashland CEO Guillermo Novo spoke of a renewed focus for the business during the company’s Innovation day last week, where he and his team explained how a revamped technology platform and a greater emphasis on sustainability will shape the future.
Categories for consideration include New Sustainable Products, Sustainable Ingredients, and more, and entries are open to ‘cosmetic & personal care brands, ingredient firms, packaging suppliers, retailers & distributors, NGOs, agencies and related...
This year’s summit, which is scheduled for October 30 through November 1 in Paris, has scheduled sessions covering topics including: Sustainability Update, Green Ingredients, Biodiversity Impacts, Marketing and Customers, and Sustainability Metrics in...
The partnership agreement seeks to further expand the reach of successful adidas Active Skin and Mind Range products into China after its European launch last year.
The Mad Rabbit brand continues to gain steam in the tattoo after care space with its recent release of the Tattoo Repair Patch to offer consumers a sustainable and effective option to heal and protect tattooed skin.
DTC ecommerce company ESW’s recent Global Voices survey reveals ‘environmentally conscious packaging,’ a deal-breaker for younger demographics, and awareness of greenwashing continues to increase, among other findings.
The company, who pioneered a green process for cosmetic and personal care product ingredient production like retinol, will utilize the recently secured BioMADE funding to launch expanded pilot program production in mid-2025.
The company’s technology provides ‘personalized sales enablement’ to bring ingredient transparency directly to the consumer in a ‘consumable, easy, and actionable way’ which benefits manufacturers seeking to better reach consumers and directly address...
The release of Gucci, The Alchemist’s Garden, Where My Heart Beats Eau de Parfum marks the world’s first global distribution of a fragrance product manufactured with 100% carbon-captured alcohol, as detailed by Coty, Inc.
Hyland’s Naturals has expanded its product offerings with the release of the company’s first Baby Skin Care collection of six certified USDA organic topical products.
With more than 175 members, the Pact Collective is changing how the cosmetics industry approaches upcycling and sustainable packaging initiatives through partnerships with Ulta and Sephora North America launched this year.
University of Waterloo researchers have created the ‘liquid-liquid encapsulation system,’ which potentially eliminates the need for microplastics in the functional ingredient encapsulation process for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturing....
From a launch inspired by the smash hit Barbie movie to hair, lip, and lash care and more, this month’s Launch Pad is packed with product launches to celebrate the sizzling summer months.
Palm and palm kernel oils have a long history in cosmetic formulations, but as clean ingredient sourcing continues to become more important to consumers, manufacturers are looking to global ingredient producers like BASF to lead the charge in establishing...
Here we reveal exclusive insights from top skin care companies L’Oréal and Kenvue on the drivers and trends of the rapidly advancing derma skin care category in Asia Pacific.
From innovations in formulation and packaging design to hair care, skin care, and cosmetic products, this year’s 2023 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards finalists and winners include a multitude of noteworthy products in the cosmetic and personal care finished...
