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In Conversation: Cosmetics Design interviews indie brand leaders

14-Jun-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Innovative cosmetics and personal care startups have been making headlines here on Cosmetics Design for years. But not all of our conversations with indie brand leaders are included in the weekly Indie Beauty Profile column. To highlight brands and innovations...

Socati maneuvers for rapid growth in hemp-extract production business

13-Jun-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Earlier this year, the Oregon-based company acquired cosmetics and personal care ingredient maker Blue Marble Biomaterials; and now Socati has appointed 4 new board members with experience in a range of industries and swiftly expanding market niches....

CBD product makers should be mindful of FDA guidelines, says Kline

12-Jun-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Following the FDA's public hearing on Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds on May 31, the Kline consulting and research firm issued a media release highlighting 3 points of which cosmetics...

From The Editor's Desk

Natura’s Avon acquisition creates the first Latin American beauty powerhouse

12-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

Natura’s acquisition of Avon was significant not only because of the magnitude of the deal, but also because it has created the first ever major Latin American multinational.

Expo Belleza event founder shares incredible growth story

11-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

The Expo Belleza event in Medellin, Colombia has only been running for four years but has grown exponentially, having started off as a very small event for beauty professionals. Cosmetics Design spoke to event co-founder Joseph La Manna to find out more.

ADF&PCD New York Innovation Awards accepting entries

11-Jun-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The annual packaging awards event for fragrance, personal care, cosmetics, and aerosol products coincides with the ADF&PCD tradeshow. The show and awards celebration will take place in mid-September. And in preparation, the event organizers are accepting...

2 beauty brands receive funds from Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy investment program

11-Jun-2019 By Deanna Utroske

At the end of May, WES announced its support of 14 women-led businesses in Manitoba. Among the recipients are Heather Urqhart’s Huna Natural Apothecary and a brand called Tiber River Naturals, led by Adriana DeLuca and Michelle Lalonde.

President of ABC discusses the big trends driving the Brazil market

06-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

Brazil is by far the biggest market for cosmetics and personal care in the Latin American region making it the biggest trendsetter and influencer for the industry in the region. Cosmetics Design spoke to Vania Leite, president of Brazilian beauty and...

Nevada makes bold move to ban cosmetics animal testing

06-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

Nevada has followed suit with it neighboring state of California, to become the second state in the US to ban the testing of cosmetics and personal care on animals.

From The Editor's Desk

Watch out for indie beauty in Latin America

05-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

Latin America is increasingly proving to be a big opportunity for indie beauty brands to take advantage of market conditions that are designed to encourage domestic businesses.

Floratech discusses its approach to waterless formulation

05-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

Floratech was one of the earlier ingredients providers to tackle the waterless trends and has consequently developed some advanced ingredients and technologies.

L’Oréal and Amazon combine artificial intelligence and beauty

05-Jun-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal’s Modiface has announced that it will provide its AI-powered technology to enable the first virtual try-ons for cosmetics on Amazon, bringing together the e-retail giant and the rising potential of AI for beauty.

ICMAD extends its awards entry deadline

04-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

Beauty and personal care industry body ICMAD has extended the deadline for its New Indie Beauty (IBI) Award, a competition to highlight talent in this fast growing segment of the US and global industry.

Regulation change: the end of ‘free from’ claims for beauty and personal care?

04-Jun-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With changes in the EU regulation around the use of ‘free from’ on beauty and personal care products (e.g. free from parabens or free from silicones) coming into place next month, an upcoming webinar aims to get industry professionals up to speed.

Latin America Indie Beauty Brands Profile

Mintel analyst explains why indie beauty brands are booming in Latin America

03-Jun-2019 By Simon Pitman

It seems that indie beauty is really starting to take off across Latin America as market conditions continue to favor home-grown brands. We spoke to Mintel Global Beauty Analyst Lauren Goodsitt to find out more.