Latin America - Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging

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Beauty brands can play into the metaverse, bringing joy, better engagement, building communities and empowering consumers to become creative [Getty Images]

Community, mindset and creativity: Estée Lauder, L’Oréal and Coty discuss future of the metaverse

Whilst the metaverse remains an evolving space and concept, there is plenty of opportunity for beauty to use the world to engage, create and build communities, say leading beauty execs.

L'Oréal's Luxe division performed especially well, with 'remarkable success' in fragrances, according to the company's CEO [Getty Images]

L’Oréal reports ‘historic’ full year for 2021: Net profit soars 29%

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.

Interest and monthly purchases of beauty and cosmetic products amongst men has risen over the past three years, peaking in early 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns [Getty Images]

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

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.

The resveratrol emulsion supported reduction of skin wrinkling and increased skin firmness, according to trial findings [Getty Images]

MedSkin Solutions demonstrates anti-aging promise with 2% resveratrol cream

A novel and highly concentrated resveratrol-containing emulsion has demonstrated anti-aging effects through clinical trial.

The acquisition will see Clariant acquire Beraca's long-standing and established Brazilian personal care business, renowned for its focus on sustainable efforts in the Amazon [Getty Images]

A ‘valuable’ naturals strategy: Clariant acquires remaining 70% of Beraca

Swiss specialty chemical major Clariant announced Monday it has assumed full ownership of Brazilian personal care company Beraca.

Estée Lauder says its two devices improve shelf-life and product efficacy - cooling and heating preloaded formulations upon application [Getty Images]

Estée Lauder files duo of patents for cooling and heating beauty devices

Prestige beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has developed a reusable pump device that simultaneously cools and dispenses product and a single-use cosmetic pad with a self-heating function and preloaded formulation.