CosmeticsDesign has been attending tradeshows this week, but there are hundreds of great articles on CosmeticsDesign to revisit before we come back with new content next week.
Personal care major Unilever has widened the call for startups, scaleups and entrepreneurs to engage with its collaboration initiative, inviting those specialised in sustainable ingredients and packaging to join.
Indian Sandalwood holds a lot of promise as an active ingredient for minimalist skin care formulations and as an inventive alternative for talcum powder in make-up, says Australia-based sandalwood supplier Quintis.
Novi Connect already helps beauty brands access ingredient sustainability data, and a $40 million investment means the platform can expand its services and the industries it serves.
BIG BRAND TALKS – IN CONVERSATION WITH TODAY’S BEAUTY LEADERS
The future of beauty packaging will centre on blending sustainability with desirability and rely on innovative industry partnerships and advances in material science, lifecycle analysis and smart product design, says L’Oréal’s global director of sustainable...
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
Luxe Pack LA and MakeUp LA took place last week, and between packaging and contract manufacturing exhibitors, sustainability and style were prevalent across the trade show.
Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in beauty today, but how can the sector move beyond packaging to innovate with new concepts, product formats and materials to win over the eco-conscious consumer, while avoiding the trap of greenwashing? We...
UK-headquartered Revolution Beauty Group has completed its acquisition of BH Cosmetics assets in a €3.4m deal set to re-energise the US brand after its bankruptcy filing in January.
A group of beauty majors have kickstarted an EcoBeautyScore Consortium, set to establish a brand-agnostic and transparent global environmental impact scoring system by the end of this year.
The trade association Cosmetics Europe and scientists from Beiersdorf, L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble and Unilever have published a study outlining a framework on using read-across as part of a next-generation method to conduct cosmetics safety assessments.
E-commerce become more prevalent when the pandemic started, and it seems to be here to stay, but some companies are changing their social media strategies and approach to VR.
Research and brand stories around upcycled ingredients are on the rise, but making the ingredients scalable may be a challenge. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Giorgio Dell’Acqua, current chair of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists, about the current...
The class of chemicals which bring us non-stick pans, PFAS, is prevalent across industries, including cosmetics, but regulation and litigation over safety concerns are increasing.
Technology in beauty is not new, but in a world of virtual tools, augmented reality and virtual reality, new frontiers of commerce may be opening up. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Pascal Houdayer, CEO of Orveon, owner of bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier,...
Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year to capitalise on the growth potential of its beauty market.
Consumer goods major Unilever has reported growth in full-year 2021 net sales and net profit, with a strong performance in beauty and personal care, but has said a dramatic rise in input costs remains a considerable challenge.
Kao is mulling over the decision to discontinue or divest another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024 to focus on its core G11 and R8 products, amid warnings that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt across the 12 months.
South Korean firm LG Household & Health Care is set to enter the beauty tech space with a mini tattoo printer that it plans to launch in North America in the fourth quarter of this year.
SPECIAL EDITION: ETHICAL BEAUTY – VEGANISM, CRUELTY-FREE AND PLANETARY GOOD
Consumer interest in ethical beauty continues to soar in Europe, fuelled by heightened concerns around climate change and the ongoing global pandemic, and so industry must sharpen action and communication on environmental impact, says a GlobalData analyst.
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.
Plant extracts offer plenty of active cosmetics promise, but the colourful flowers of some plants also offer up natural dye potential in addition to providing a bioactive punch, say researchers.
Beauty multinational L’Oréal says there is huge room for growth across its SAPMENA region with emerging demographics and online selling channels poised to take off.
L’Oréal brand Urban Decay has made its first mark in China’s travel retail channel, following previous launches on Tmall and in Sephora outlets, after being buoyed by changes to the animal testing regime.
While B corps are generally working towards improved social and environmental impacts in their industry, the newly formed B Beauty Coalition believes open collaboration could mean real progress.
Premiumisation, improved augmented reality services, greater sampling opportunities and the growing popularity of e-commerce outside of Asia’s major cities can propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022, says Singapore-based site Shopee.
Despite the holiday break, plenty of things happened in cosmetics in December. Below, you can revisit some of the top articles on CosmeticsDesign in the last month of 2021.
The decision by Lush to close several of its global social media accounts last year marks part of a wider beauty movement favouring more personalised and flexible consumer engagement, says a communications expert.
Where plastics fail in biodegradability and recyclability, some companies are turning to paper packaging, which doesn’t entirely get brands out of the woods of meeting sustainability goals.
Environmental solutions platform Ubuntoo recently released their 2021 report on corporate plastic packaging goals, with three cosmetics companies or cosmetics-owning multinationals among the best performing.
Customer loyalty in color cosmetics can be elusive, but a makeup brand built around crayons and sticks has converted to a refillable model to give consumers a reason to come back.
Global beauty major Avon will continue to invest in scientific proof and clinical trial data and work hard to react to fast-evolving consumer trends as it edges forward with NPD in 2022, says an exec.
Plastic is a versatile packaging material, but it is also a pollutant found across the world, from the deepest parts of the ocean to the highest peaks in the world.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.
From hybrid cosmetics to menopause beauty to upcycled ingredients, CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global trends to watch for 2022.
Amazon has long been an e-commerce goliath but as it edges deeper into beauty, brands should take note, especially given its model offers a lot of what today’s consumer wants, an expert says.
South Korean cosmetic products from SMEs and start-ups have chalked up the biggest growth in exports in the past decade and is now the second-largest category, according to a new report from trade chiefs.
SPECIAL EDITION: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS
The natural and organic cosmetics category will continue its growth in coming years, but broader green sustainability issues will become central for brands operating in the space, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.
Unified commerce where online and offline are intrinsically linked, a sharper and smarter focus on data, and investment in the metaverse must be the future focus for beauty brands and retailers, says a retail expert.
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.
![Successful applicants would have the chance to kickstart innovation projects with a number of leading Unilever brands, including Dove, Rexona and Love, Beauty & Planet [Image: Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/unilever-positive-beauty-growth-collaboration-platform-seeking-sustainable-startup-partners/13310242-1-eng-GB/Unilever-Positive-Beauty-Growth-collaboration-platform-seeking-sustainable-startup-partners.jpg)
![Indian Sandalwood holds a lot of promise in skin-care and make-up. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/indian-sandalwood-newly-validated-properties-create-skin-care-and-make-up-potential/13288933-1-eng-GB/Indian-Sandalwood-Newly-validated-properties-create-skin-care-and-make-up-potential.jpg)
![International beauty major L'Oréal is sharply focused on developing more sustainable packaging across its portfolio, including refill-reuse designs like for its Valentino Rosso lipstick pictured [Image: L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/03/l-oreal-sustainable-packaging-2030-goals-require-circular-beauty-focus-and-partnerships-says-exec/13291963-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-sustainable-packaging-2030-goals-require-circular-beauty-focus-and-partnerships-says-exec.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea/13287349-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-Americas-and-Nivea.jpg)
![BH Cosmetics offers a range of affordable, vegan makeup products and brushes via its D2C site and select retail listings [Image: Revolution Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/25/revolution-beauty-acquires-bh-cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion/13274404-1-eng-GB/Revolution-Beauty-acquires-BH-Cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion.jpg)
![Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever spearheaded the formation of the beauty consortium back in September 2021 [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/ecobeautyscore-consortium-launched-to-build-global-beauty-environmental-impact-scoring-system/13270258-1-eng-GB/EcoBeautyScore-Consortium-launched-to-build-global-beauty-environmental-impact-scoring-system.jpg)
![The most recent developments in China’s booming beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-focus-latest-developments-from-l-oreal-coty-estee-lauder-and-more/13268026-1-eng-GB/China-focus-Latest-developments-from-L-Oreal-Coty-Estee-Lauder-and-more.jpg)
![The framework 'built on' existing methods, providing an exposure-driven and evidence-based approach for next generation risk assessment in cosmetics [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/23/cruelty-free-cosmetic-safety-testing-needs-next-generation-risk-assessment-framework-say-cosmetics-europe-and-beauty-brands/13265812-1-eng-GB/Cruelty-free-cosmetic-safety-testing-needs-next-generation-risk-assessment-framework-say-Cosmetics-Europe-and-beauty-brands.jpg)
![Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year. [Estée Lauder]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/estee-lauder-china-preparing-to-increase-presence-across-all-retail-channels/13235929-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-China-preparing-to-increase-presence-across-all-retail-channels.jpg)
![Unilever's CEO says that despite a successful year - with the fastest business growth reported in nine years - ongoing input inflation continues to be the company's biggest challenge [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/unilever-2021-full-year-net-profit-up-9-but-inflation-challenges-continue-says-ceo/13242523-1-eng-GB/Unilever-2021-full-year-net-profit-up-9-but-inflation-challenges-continue-says-CEO.jpg)
![Kao will discontinue another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/02/15/kao-to-discontinue-another-13-of-its-beauty-brands-by-2024-as-pandemic-impact-persists/13235980-1-eng-GB/Kao-to-discontinue-another-13-of-its-beauty-brands-by-2024-as-pandemic-impact-persists.jpg)
![LG H&H is set to enter the beauty tech space with a mini tattoo printer. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/02/14/lg-h-h-ventures-into-beauty-tech-with-mini-tattoo-printer-for-north-american-market/13191222-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-ventures-into-beauty-tech-with-mini-tattoo-printer-for-North-American-market.jpg)
![Climate change concerns are at the forefront of consumer minds, and there are important opportunities for beauty companies to action and communicate change in this space [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/11/ethical-beauty-needs-environmental-action-and-focus-to-fulfil-consumer-expectations-says-globaldata/13233473-1-eng-GB/Ethical-beauty-needs-environmental-action-and-focus-to-fulfil-consumer-expectations-says-GlobalData.jpg)
![L'Oréal's Luxe division performed especially well, with 'remarkable success' in fragrances, according to the company's CEO [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/10/l-oreal-2021-full-year-results-shows-net-profit-up-29-sales-up-15-in-historic-year/13231286-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-2021-full-year-results-shows-net-profit-up-29-sales-up-15-in-historic-year.jpg)
![The common poppy [pictured] along with safflower and blue pea offered most promise as natural cosmetic dyes, offering stable and permanent yellows, oranges, blues and purples [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/flower-extracts-for-natural-cosmetic-dyes-that-are-stable-and-active-show-promise-finds-study/13230548-1-eng-GB/Flower-extracts-for-natural-cosmetic-dyes-that-are-stable-and-active-show-promise-finds-study.jpg)
![L’Oréal says there is huge room for growth across South Asia Pacific with emerging demographics and online selling channels poised to take off. [L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/l-oreal-on-why-beauty-s-online-boom-is-far-from-plateauing-in-south-asia-pacific/13168631-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-on-why-beauty-s-online-boom-is-far-from-plateauing-in-South-Asia-Pacific.jpg)
![Orcé Cosmetics is aiming to at least double its revenue this year. [Orcé Cosmetics]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2022/02/03/orce-cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-asia-expansion/13175651-1-eng-GB/Orce-Cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-Asia-expansion.jpg)
![A combination of several factors are set to propel online sales growth across the beauty category in 2022. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/shopee-on-why-beauty-brands-can-expect-e-commerce-boom-to-continue-in-2022/13162239-1-eng-GB/Shopee-on-why-beauty-brands-can-expect-e-commerce-boom-to-continue-in-2022.jpg)
![LG Household & Health Care is set to expand and strengthen its position in the North American beauty market in 2022. [LG H&H]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/lg-household-health-care-will-expand-north-american-business-in-2022/13137955-1-eng-GB/LG-Household-Health-Care-will-expand-North-American-business-in-2022.jpg)
![Beauty brands are starting to diversify communication channels with consumers, from texts and calls to online in-app chats, opening up great opportunities to acquire consensual first-party data [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/market-trends/lush-closing-instagram-facebook-tiktok-snapchat-accounts-part-of-wider-beauty-communication-shift-says-expert/13132143-1-eng-GB/Lush-closing-Instagram-Facebook-TikTok-Snapchat-accounts-part-of-wider-beauty-communication-shift-says-expert.jpg)
![Avon will continue to pivot R&D efforts on science and consumer needs - an important blend to plug today's beauty opportunities [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/avon-to-prioritise-science-and-consumer-research-for-2022-beauty-npd/13098482-1-eng-GB/Avon-to-prioritise-science-and-consumer-research-for-2022-beauty-NPD.jpg)
![The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated many mass beauty movements, including the increased focus on self-care, skin health and joy in colour cosmetics [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/15/avon-global-trends-highlight-beauty-as-therapy-skin-health-and-return-of-colour-key-for-2022-and-beyond/13096701-1-eng-GB/Avon-global-trends-highlight-beauty-as-therapy-skin-health-and-return-of-colour-key-for-2022-and-beyond.jpg)
![[Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/12/15/watch-beauty-trends-2022-global-cosmetic-insights-from-cosmeticsdesign/13094848-1-eng-GB/WATCH-Beauty-trends-2022-Global-cosmetic-insights-from-CosmeticsDesign.jpg)
![Coty is aiming to more than double its sales in China. [Coty / Covergirl]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/coty-china-aiming-to-more-than-double-sales-over-the-next-three-years/13090715-1-eng-GB/Coty-China-aiming-to-more-than-double-sales-over-the-next-three-years.jpg)
![All of the benefits of Amazon, notably next-day free deliveries, are why consumers are using the platform for a range of purchases, including beauty [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/13/amazon-beauty-rising-fast-with-experience-led-focus-and-richer-content-offerings-says-croud/13088493-1-eng-GB/Amazon-beauty-rising-fast-with-experience-led-focus-and-richer-content-offerings-says-Croud.jpg)
![K-beauty SMEs and start-ups have chalked up the biggest growth in exports in the past decade. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/k-beauty-smes-showed-highest-export-growth-in-past-10-years/13086375-1-eng-GB/K-beauty-SMEs-showed-highest-export-growth-in-past-10-years.jpg)
![A lot of the natural and organic pioneers are now leading the charge in wider sustainability efforts as well, from circular ingredients to greener packaging [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/10/natural-and-organic-cosmetics-market-now-focusing-on-sustainability-and-green-beauty-issues-says-ecovia-intelligence/13083984-1-eng-GB/Natural-and-organic-cosmetics-market-now-focusing-on-sustainability-and-green-beauty-issues-says-Ecovia-Intelligence.jpg)
![Consumers are in-store but on their phones at the same time, opening up key opportunities for brand-driven experiences and unified commerce [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/06/beauty-retail-future-trends-are-unified-commerce-data-and-the-metaverse-says-outform-md/13070635-1-eng-GB/Beauty-retail-future-trends-are-unified-commerce-data-and-the-metaverse-says-Outform-MD.jpg)
![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]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/02/men-s-grooming-booms-and-inclusive-beauty-needs-soar-says-gwi/13061422-1-eng-GB/Men-s-grooming-booms-and-inclusive-beauty-needs-soar-says-GWI.jpg)
