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Highs and lows: Beauty giants report mixed economic impact amid COVID-19

25-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the face of beauty business as we know it, and a dig into the financials shows some majors and categories have weathered the storm better than others.

Beauty Tech Innovation: virtual real-time brow try-on is here

21-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, Perfect Corp. and Benefit Cosmetics launched a new WeChat mini program that lets mobile beauty consumers choose the right eyebrow look before an in-store appointment.

A bite for beauty? Global luxury goods to decline 18% in 2020 amid COVID-19

20-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The global luxury goods market will shrink dramatically in the face of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, with significant downgrades expected in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and France, says Euromonitor International.

Asqaun makeup brushes with Pylote tech tested for Coronavirus efficacy

19-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The packaging, makeup, and beauty tools company has announced test resulting showing the efficacy of Pylote mineral microshperes against a coronavirus (strain 229E), not the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Is single-dose beauty packaging what retail needs to succeed?

14-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Before the Coronavirus pandemic, beauty product testing was a mainstay of cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance retail. With stores starting to reopen in the Americas region, brands and retailers are looking for the right way to let shoppers test makeup...

Post-COVID: L’Oréal unveils €150m ‘for the future’ support program

13-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal has announced a multi-million environmental and social protection program that aims to support vulnerable women and ecosystem preservation – priority areas as the world reels from coronavirus (COVID-19), it says.

Beauty Tech Update: Perfect Corp. adds 3 digital beauty tools for WeChat

13-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the company known for its AI and AR solutions for beauty, introduced a skin diagnostic tool, a shade finder, and a virtual try-on option for brands marketing to consumers via WeChat mini programs.

New directors at Avon Foundation for Women

12-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

For more than 60 years, the non-profit has been funding programs on breast health awareness and cancer prevention as well as initiatives to end gender-based violence. This month, the Foundation adds 5 women to its board of directors.

Inc. recognizes privately owned beauty makers and suppliers

11-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The business magazine’s second annual list of Private Titans highlights 1,000 companies across industries that were once startups but have since grown in sales, employees, valuation and other indicators so as to standout in the private sector.

Elizabeth Mott announces Keep Makeup Artists Working funding initiative

07-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, the Hawaii-based makeup brand launched a campaign to help fund MUAs that find themselves out of work because of precautionary Coronavirus-prevention measures.

This Is Not A Test: Ulta Beauty outlines reopening strategy, no product sampling allowed

07-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today, the beauty retailer announced plans to begin opening stores in some 7 US states, implementing special Coronavirus guidelines that Ulta is calling its Shop Safe Standards.

Editor's Essay

CosmeticsDesign.com - staying home and staying connected with you

06-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

All around the world, cosmetics and personal care industry professionals have been working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic. Without the usual calendar of events and tradeshows, we’re finding new ways to stay in touch and stay informed.

Estée Lauder recalls Becca Cosmetics concealer

06-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

After mold was found on some applicators of the brand’s Light Shifter Brightening Concealer, the company announced a product recall for all shades of the complexion product.

Elkem launches a second personal care brand of silicone chemistries

05-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The company’s new PURESIL brand adds over 10 new silicone ingredients to the Elkem portfolio, with sensorial, covering, and rheology advantages.

Hands Off: the future of beauty retail and product sampling is already here

04-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

As the world watches and waits for the Coronavirus recovery to begin, tech makers, beauty retailers, and multinationals are innovating contactless sampling and selling strategies.