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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024: Special Events, Staples & Highlights

24-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In addition to a diverse offering of educational sessions and an engaging array of exhibitors across the show floor, this year’s NYSCC Suppliers’ Day conference will offer several special events, show staples, and activities to supplement attendees'...

Day 2 Preview: NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024

24-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

For those planning ahead of this year’s NYSCC Suppliers’ Day event in NYC on May 1st and 2nd, this preview offers insight into some informative educational session options for the Day 2 itinerary.

Day 1 Preview: NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024

24-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Dive into the heart of innovation and sustainability at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024! Check out our preview of some must-attend events and sessions for Day 1 of this premier industry conference.

Q&A: Attorney breaks down ‘Clean at Sephora’ ruling

23-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The recent ‘Clean at Sephora’ case ruling has been the subject of intense discussion and debate since it was released last month – in this Q&A, attorney Kelly Bonner analyzes the case, its resolution, and offers her perspective on the judgment’s potential...

Analytics in cosmetics: study details innovations and trends

17-Apr-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A recent scientific literature review examined the efficacy of some common analytical methods of cosmetic products produced in alignment with current industry trends.

Sneak peek: a Q&A with upcoming Sustainable Cosmetic Summit speakers

16-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In advance of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetic Summit in NYC, we sat down to chat with a few of the event’s scheduled speakers to learn more about their backgrounds, research, and their goals for their presentations.

New study demonstrates endophytic fungi show promise for natural cosmetic pigments

16-Apr-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Researchers examined the Amazonian plant H. investiens for its potential as a natural source of red coloring for cosmetic products and determined it is a 'compelling new source for extracellular pigment.' The study also noted fungi P. rubens...

The beauty of AI: Transforming cosmetics & personal care with generative tech

11-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Through the use of generative AI, e-retailers and DTC beauty and personal care product brands can now 'transform customer interactions by providing personalized responses' to improve the user experience when purchasing new products.

Thrive Learning CEO discusses partnership with Avon and innovations in learning technology

09-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

To increase the accessibility of learning materials crucial to its international infrastructure of brand representatives, Avon tapped learning management system company Thrive Learning as its technology partner to build and implement a learning resource...

FDA finds no asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics: 2023 testing results released

08-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

AMA Analytical Services, Inc. tested a sampling pool of 50 talc-containing cosmetics products, and results confirmed none showed evidence of asbestos contamination.

Canadian Shoppers Drug Mart launches free recycling program for its private-label cosmetics line

04-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle, Shoppers Drug Mart customers across Canada can now recycle Quo Beauty cosmetics packaging through the newly launched mail-in program.

SCC now accepting applications for 2024 Madam C.J. Walker scholarship

04-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The Society of Cosmetics Chemists (SCC), in partnership with Mary Kay, Inc., is offering two $5,000 scholarships to support ‘specific under-represented minorities of any gender identity pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM disciplines...

72% of US male consumers between 18 and 34 use makeup, says Mintel survey

04-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

With a staggering 72% of US male consumers between 18 and 34 now incorporating makeup into their grooming routines, as a recent Mintel survey revealed, the cosmetics sector is undergoing a transformative shift. Mintel’s research delves into this phenomenon,...

Clinique expands brand reach with US Amazon Premium Beauty store launch

02-Apr-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Breaking new ground in the masstige skin care, cosmetic, and fragrance spaces, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. brand Clinique has embarked on a new venture by announcing its debut on the US Amazon Premium Beauty store.

March Launch Pad: Colors, colors, everywhere!

28-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Spring has sprung and brought with it a bright array of beautiful, vibrant colors. From visually appealing hair removal creams to pastel semi-permanent hair dyes and a best-selling nail polish set, this month’s Launch Pad celebrates colors, colors, everywhere!

Sustainability takes center stage: a glimpse into the future of cosmetics

27-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As sustainable practices become increasingly integrated into cosmetics and personal care products, innovations, regulatory changes and technological advancements will continue to shape the trajectories of these industries.

Testing expert discusses cosmetic labeling to avoid allergic reactions

26-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As many personal care and cosmetic product formulations can contain food-derived ingredients, the growing rate of food allergies demands manufacturers, suppliers, and brands pay close attention to clear and understandable labeling for consumers.

Q&A: Beauty brand Lash Therapy Australia discusses how to go viral on social media

19-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern & Simon Pitman

In this exclusive interview, CosmeticsDesign spoke with Lash Therapy Australia’s co-founders to learn more about the brand has achieved viral growth through its organic and promotional social media marketing campaigns.

e.l.f. Beauty updates fiscal 2024 outlook with projected 14% YoY net sales increase

12-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The company’s most recent fiscal results marked e.l.f.’s ‘20th consecutive quarter of growth’ in net sales and basis points, confirmed Chairman and CEO Tarang Amin.

‘Tweens are taking over’: Evereden expands in SEA to capture Gen Alpha opportunity

11-Mar-2024 By Amanda Lim

Mum and baby care brand Evereden will focus on expanding in South East Asia in 2024 to capitalise on the unfolding Gen Alpha opportunity.

How beauty companies can mitigate risks associated with AI technology use

07-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

From L’Oreal and Olay to Procter & Gamble and Shiseido, companies across the beauty industry are embracing AI technology with open arms. But what are the risks of incorporating AI technology into business practices, and how can beauty companies protect...

NIQ VP shares insights into CEW 'State of the Beauty Industry' event presentation

06-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

CosmeticsDesign’s key takeaways from the 2024 PCPC Annual Meeting

05-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Key takeaways from EAS Cosmetic Safety Substantiation seminar

05-Mar-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers have ‘a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products,’ industry members must understand the critical tenants of cosmetic safety substantiation under MoCRA. In this seminar, Dr. Paula Brock of EAS reviewed...

Senior Sustainability Strategist discusses mitigating raw material risks in sustainable cosmetics product manufacturing

28-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Rising consumer demand for ethically produced cosmetic products continues to climb to dizzying heights in 2024 – but how do manufacturers and suppliers navigate the conversation surrounding best practices for ingredient sourcing and impact shifting of...

Iced Media CEO urges onboarding of TikTok Shop as key 2024 digital marketing strategy

28-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Kosé Corporation: FY2024 sales plan expects Tarte Cosmetics will ‘perform steadily’

22-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Tarte Cosmetics has grown steadily since the brand’s acquisition by Kosé Corporation in 2014, and its growth plan forecasts 4% growth in FY2024.

Palm oil company execs discuss supply chain sustainability for cosmetic & PBC products

20-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Singaporean company Golden Agri-Resources has recently expanded its operations to include the United States and is working to improve sustainable palm oil production across the supply chain with efforts including meeting Non-GMO standards, obtaining Roundtable...

Q&A Part II: BEAUTYSTREAMS Exec examines accessible beauty challenges & solutions, forecasts future trends

20-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Where did it all go wrong for MAC Cosmetics (and other once-popular prestige brands)?

19-Feb-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

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…

Q&A Part I: BEAUTYSTREAMS Exec discusses key trends in accessible beauty

15-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Influencer marketing trend analyst shares 2024 beauty trend forecasts

14-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

e.l.f. Beauty launches “your best e.l.f.” for Apple Vision Pro

07-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Beauty manufacturing CEO discusses company’s ‘holistic approach to sustainability’

07-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, cosmetics industry manufacturer Genie Supply, Inc. CEO Megan Cox explains the importance of implementing sustainable practices and offering brands increased transparency in eco-friendly ingredient packaging options...

Celebrity beauty brands exceed $1bn in sales in 2023, says NIQ report

06-Feb-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Meet the Beauty Forward 2024 Europe speakers…

26-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

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...

NYSCC Chair’s 2024 trend picks: Beauty tech, biotech, minimalism, & more

25-Jan-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?

18-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.

AHPA exec outlines ‘need to know info’ for MoCRA compliance in 2024

18-Jan-2024 By Cassandra Stern

AHPA Director of Regulatory Affairs Robert Marriott discusses serious adverse event reporting (SAER) requirements, FDA’s upcoming proposed rule on labeling of fragrance allergens, and more to note in the months ahead.

Beauty Forward 2024: L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever to reveal exclusive insights at inaugural beauty summit – Register now!

17-Jan-2024 By Amanda Lim

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...

Making an imprint: LG H&H’s AI-backed tattoo printer gunning for wider reach in SEA and North America

09-Jan-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s beauty tech brand Imprintu hopes its recently opened Thailand store will act as a springboard for wider South East Asia expansion, while looking to make headway into North America with its participation in...

Spate 2023 Year in Review report: co-founder's key takeaways

03-Jan-2024 By Cassandra Stern

"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.

Ingredient Innovation: Top 10 Ingredient Articles of 2023

20-Dec-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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.

FDA launches Cosmetics Direct portal & updates on MoCRA implementation

19-Dec-2023 By Cassandra Stern

It’s been a busy week for the US Food & Drug Administration, with the Agency publishing, issuing, launching, and releasing a raft of MoCRA-related updates.

2023 Regulatory Roundup: MoCRA

18-Dec-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Updated deadlines, the announcement of a newly developed draft submission portal, and the release of several different draft guidance documents are just some of the developments that have occurred this year regarding MoCRA’s implementation of cosmetic...

CosmeticsDesign US: Most Popular Articles of 2023

18-Dec-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Over 144,000 unique visitors visited CosmeticsDesign in 2023 to stay updated on the latest cosmetics and personal care product news – but which were our top articles of the year?

GAO releases report reviewing 'FDA oversight of cosmetic safety'

14-Dec-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In the report, GAO examined research on cosmetic ingredient safety and FDA implementation efforts of MoCRA thus far, which concluded with seven recommendations to 'strengthen FDA's efforts to implement its new cosmetic safety oversight responsibilities,...

Beauty Forward 2024: New speakers announced!

12-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Our expert line-up will include L’Oréal, Kenvue, Coty, Weleda and many more…

Combating biodiversity loss through ethical ingredient sourcing

07-Dec-2023 By Cassandra Stern

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....

Bulletproof Foundation lends support to domestic violence survivors

29-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The Bulletproof Foundation, established by Bulletproof Cosmetics founders Elly Seddon and Cera Neima-Stewart, offers domestic violence survivors support and educational resources to help overcome adverse situations.