With the release of the Clear System into Target retailers, Geologie is ‘really excited’ to get products ‘into more hands,’ including those of Gen Z consumers, regardless of gender identity.
In this Q&A, we interviewed Jami Mitchell, Director of Research & Development at ingredients manufacturer and product formulator Cohere Beauty, and Claudia Barba, PhD, Technical Services Manager, Beauty and Personal Care at global chemical and...
The market research firm examined the current state of the beauty industry with a focus on key drivers of successful performance in 2023 and the indicators for continued success in 2024.
By incorporating collagen peptides with a lower molecular weight, the Designs for Health supplement reportedly offers more efficient digestibility ‘into individual amino acids and di- and tripeptides.’
The Midwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (MWSCC) conference will feature a keynote address from Chris Kanik, CEO and Founder of Smart Cups, as well as a Technical Symposium, over 150 exhibitors on the expo floor, a Presentation Theater,...
Luxury beauty brand Elizabeth Arden's success in China’s travel retail channel has been attributed to its emphasis on brand storytelling, a key factor that has resonated with the modern Chinese woman.
From a global view of crucial market influences to the subtle nuances of communication and conversational AI on personal care product commerce, this year’s PCPC Annual Meeting touched on a wide range of pressing industry topics.
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this year and an early spring should be just around the corner – but that doesn’t stop the cumulative effects of harsh winter weather on skin, hair, and nails.
The recent launch of TikTok Shop has opened the platform for beauty brands to engage with consumers through an avenue of e-commerce that affords the opportunity to ‘combine America’s top entertainment program’ with ‘what has the potential to become a...
Inspired by a recent viral heatless hair curling trend on TikTok, Robecurls was one of the first brands to capitalize on a growing market share – and has now fully commercialized its efforts with a launch into Target stores across the US.
As recently detailed in a NIQ report, unit sales for celebrity beauty brands increased by 35.4% between 2021 and 2022, and overall sales have continued to grow steadily through 2023. Aligned with this trend, 4U by Tia has joined the ten other celebrity...
As a skin care brand focused on developing products for travel enthusiasts, Cotarde experienced exceptional hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Q&A, we learned how the brand adapted to the changing industry landscape to survive.
The health and wellness brand’s clinical trial demonstrated the efficacy of its ingestible beauty supplement on signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture.
In part two of this two-part series, we spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS for her thoughts on current accessibility issues facing the beauty industry and potential ways to...
A misaligned marketing strategy? The inflationary economy? Or a casualty of an overcrowded beauty market? We examine why once-popular beauty brands can rapidly lose footing…
In part one of this two-part series, CosmeticsDesign interviewed Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS for her insights into the platform’s recently released whitepaper on accessible...
The viral-sensation hand sanitizer brand attributes its success to a combination of social media engagement, innovative product design, and lifestyle branding.
CreatorIQ Director of Content Marketing Alexander Rawitz recently presented his analysis of social media influencer trends and their impact on beauty brand popularity at CEW’s State of the Beauty Industry digital event. Using his analysis, he shares his...
The Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center ‘aims to uncover scientific findings’ to ‘help alleviate allergic skin conditions,’ and its ‘priority is to bridge basic science with practical application in the clinic to improve people’s lives...
Launching into the retailer’s online store today and on brick-and-mortar shelves early next month, Dieux is expanding its brand presence in response to rising consumer demand.
The French American beauty company Coty saw its sales up 13% on a like-for-like basis (LFL) for the second quarter of its fiscal year, and up by 14% LFL for the first half.
Kobi utilizes ‘high-quality, naturally-derived, allergy-friendly, and kid-safe ingredients in its product line of personal care products like the brand’s Natural Sport Deodorant.
The visionOS app is ‘one of the first digital shopping experiences’ for the new Apple device, featuring interactive content and including Apple Pay integration for a seamless consumer shopping experience.
With a focus on authenticity and strong social media presence to drive growth, celeb beauty brands are setting the stage for success in the beauty industry in 2024.
The renewal and extension of successful licensing partnerships with top German fragrance brands will help to further strengthen the beauty company’s market share.
Key takeaways from the survey are that ‘consumers want change from brands,’ emphasizing the importance of clean beauty practices on consumer purchasing, including reducing plastic packaging and transparency in a brand’s sustainability efforts.
The brand’s global presence will now include retailer giant Walmart, which is carrying some of Manscaped’s best-selling grooming tools and personal care products.
As the personal care products industry continues to rapidly evolve in response to regulatory changes and shifting consumer demands, PCPC President Thomas J. Myers offers his insights and experience into what industry companies need to know in 2024.
The platform offers an individualized approach to ongoing consumer skin care shopping experiences – and provides beauty brands with invaluable data insights that can support the ingredient and product formulation R&D process.
Our CosmeticsDesign North America panel will discuss the profile of the next generation of US beauty consumers and includes the VP of Beauty Thought Leadership from NIQ, Head of Global Supply Chain Resources for the Independent Business Association, CEO...
The new year is the perfect time to start a new routine, and this month’s Launch Pad is focused on topical products with effective active ingredients to help consumers put their best face forward.
On Tuesday 30th January at 2.30pm (GMT)/3.30pm (CET), we will air a two-hour broadcast dedicated to uncovering the mindset and values of the ‘next generation consumer’. As we unveil beauty industry trends for 2024 and beyond, we’ll put a special focus...
To learn more about the important issues and areas of focus for the NYSCC in 2024, we spoke to Dr. Amber O. Evans, the chair of this year’s board, for her thoughts.
K-beauty brand Laneige has launched three new versions of its best-selling Water Bank cream, with the firm hoping it will make the range more inclusive.
Product performance, the end of ‘the era of the soft claim,’ mood boosters, and ‘transparency in sustainability', are just some of the most impactful ingredient formulation trends for the year ahead, says Univar Solutions' Tom Flatley.
South Korea’s LG Household & Health Care is planning to debut its luxury beauty brand The Whoo in the US this year as part of its “growth transformation” plans, says its CEO.
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Top executives from industry leaders L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of the beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January. Register now to secure your...
A growing number of US brands are embracing the psycare trend, much to the delight of burned-out beauty product consumers searching for a whole mind and body wellness experience from their beauty routines and products.
Clean supplement brand HUM Nutrition will now offer some of its ‘best-selling’ products, including Flatter Me, Daily Cleanse, Private Party, and newly launched Hormone Balance supplements in the retailer’s beauty section.
The luxury skin care brand’s sale provides insight into current trends in the industry space, including a shifting consumer mindset and changes in packaging and labeling, says industry expert Chris Bustamante.
The new product from indie prestige body care brand NERRĀ is both sustainable and innovative, offering consumers the opportunity to gently exfoliate the skin without disrupting the microbiome’s natural balance, says the company.
Fig.1 partnered with Australian-based Conserving Beauty (CB) to develop the 100% zero waste product which are ‘designed to instantly dissolve in water after use,’ utilizing CB’s patented Instamelt fabric technology.
The newly founded limited liability company will focus on companies in the beauty wellness space focused on ‘novel technologies, innovative platforms, high-growth brands, and new business models.’
The $250 million acquisition will strengthen Samyang Group's personal care product ingredient manufacturing portfolio and support global market expansion efforts.
"Surprising" results in the makeup category, travel trends in hair care, and growth in preventative skin care were just a few of the key takeaways from Spate's review of 2023.
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.