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Unilever focused on countering ‘dramatic’ input inflation amidst 9% 2021 net profit rise

15-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

End of the line: Kao to discontinue or divest another 13 of its beauty brands by 2024 as pandemic impact persists

15-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

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.

What’s tatt? Korea’s LG H&H ventures into beauty tech with mini tattoo printer for North American market

14-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

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

Environmental impact the ‘big’ opportunity in ethical beauty

11-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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

10-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Flower extracts promising as natural multi-functional cosmetic dyes: Study

10-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

L’Oréal exclusive: Why beauty’s online boom is far from plateauing

07-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

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.

Journey to the East: Orcé Cosmetics aiming to double revenue in 2022 on the back of Asia expansion

03-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

US-based colour cosmetics brand Orcé Cosmetics is aiming to at least double its revenue this year after making its entry into Asia via Singapore.

Sustainable packaging roundup: What to keep in mind when choosing non-virgin plastic packaging

01-Feb-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

More sustainable packaging is on the cosmetics industry agenda, and there are a number of options on the market today.

Pretty different: Urban Decay enters travel retail channel in China amid animal testing changes

01-Feb-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

Prioritizes soil as much as skin: B corp coalition aiming to collaborate on improving industry

26-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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.

Online phenomenon: Why beauty brands can expect e-commerce boom to continue in 2022 – Shopee

18-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

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.

What do you want to know about sustainability? Help CosmeticsDesign in developing our podcast

13-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

CosmeticsDesign in working to bring back our podcast, and we want to know what you'd like to learn about to make our content the most useful for you.

Taking the leap: North American expansion on the cards for LG H&H in 2022 – CEO

12-Jan-2022 By Amanda Lim

South Korean multinational LG Household & Health Care is set to expand and strengthen its position in the North American beauty market in 2022.

MS Beautilab transitioning into US market, looking to bring heavy R&D to mfg space

11-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

European cosmetics manufacturer MS Beautilab is moving into the US market with strong R&D and recalibrated formulations.

End of an era? Lush social media shutdown part of wider beauty shift, says expert

06-Jan-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Paper packaging is more degradable, recyclable, is not a solve-all for suitability

04-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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.

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Cosmetics brands performing well in shift to recycled plastic, require wholistic goals for real results

03-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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.

5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look on areas to keep an eye on in the New Year

21-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

The world is peering over the edge of another year, and for the cosmetics industry, that means another year of trends.

Refill revolution: Trestique brings refillable, one-stop makeup routine to promote repeat buys

20-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

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.

Avon: ‘Science as a saviour’ and ‘staying on the cusp’ of consumer trends key NPD priorities

16-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Recycled plastic packaging can be versatile, poses quality and environmental issues

15-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

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.

Avon: Beauty as therapy, skin health and return of colour the ‘biggest’ industry trends to watch

15-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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WATCH – 15 Global beauty trends 2022: Key cosmetic insights from CosmeticsDesign editors

15-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

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.

Doubling down in China: Coty aiming to more than double sales over the next three years

14-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

US beauty major Coty is aiming to more than double its sales in China by tapping into opportunities with prestige beauty and e-commerce.

The rise of Amazon beauty: A fast-paced world where consumers want ‘everything yesterday’

13-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

K-beauty’s evolution: Cosmetics showed highest export growth for Korean SMEs in past 10 years

13-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

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

Ecovia Intelligence founder: ‘It’s no longer just about natural and organic, it’s about the wider green issues’

10-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Retail expert: Unified commerce, data connectivity and the metaverse to be future for beauty

06-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

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

02-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Snap Inc: ‘Beauty seekers’ use our app as a virtual mirror 30+ times per day

01-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands must start to create camera-first digital strategies because consumer interaction with the tool is evolving fast, particularly amongst Gen Z and Millennial beauty seekers on Snapchat, say executives at Snap Inc.

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100% talc-free line was not about replacing talc but about rethinking powders, says Gotha

30-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics recently released a line of 100% talc-free formulations to meet consumer demand, particularly in the US. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Gotha Marketing Director Viviana Barker Hemings and R&D and Regulatory Director...

Perfumes, moisturizers, nail polish: Consumers ready to buy mask-friendly beauty gifts

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Black Friday is nearly upon us, and Yves Rocher research found consumers across the US are most looking to buy face creams, perfumes and nail polishes.

5 formats in waterless, solid and low water cosmetics on the market today

19-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Waterless formulation isn’t an entirely new concept, evidenced by bar soap, but with increased consumer interest in eco-conscious formulas the selection of solid, waterless and low-water formats has grown.

Beraca offers new kaolin clay performance ingredient as colorant in 3,000 shades

16-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Beraca showcased a new kaolin clay product which serves as a colorant and a performance ingredient, and through a specialized app can be used to create 3,000 shades.

Lottie London founder: We react to beauty trends ‘blowing up’ on socials

08-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK high street cosmetics brand Lottie London is expanding fast, developing trend-forward beauty items inspired by social media buzz amongst its Gen Z target audience, its founder says.

Ulta partnering with DoorDash in anticipation of continued no-contact shopping demand

04-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Ulta Beauty and DoorDash are partnering to bring same-day delivery of beauty products in anticipation of continued demand for no-contact buying after pandemic restrictions.

Tarte Cosmetics introduces new marketing lead

25-Oct-2021 By Asia Sherman

Tarte Cosmetics has named Samantha Kitain new Chief Marketing Officer as it continues to focus on its clean beauty heritage and expanding in a digital market.

Special Edition: DEGRADABLE INGREDIENTS

Indie beauty well positioned to integrate biodegradables: Expert

20-Oct-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Concerns over climate change and pollution are pushing cosmetics producers to become more eco-friendly, and indie brands are well positioned to pivot towards biodegradable ingredients and packaging, says the co-founder of Indie Beauty Expo.

Colour theory: GoPlay moves to target US market with new and improved DIY lipstick system

19-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Singapore-based beauty start-up GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system this coming November.

Catrice Cosmetics ending ULTA partnership to focus on DTC & Amazon in 2022

14-Oct-2021

European color cosmetics brand Catrice Cosmetics has announced a shake-up to its retail strategy for 2022, with the company focusing on making it products available only through its own website and via Amazon.

FTC puts companies on notice about fake reviews, misleading endorsements

14-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent Notices of Penalty Offenses to hundreds of businesses, alerting them of steep penalties if they use fake reviews or other misleading endorsements to deceive consumers.

Walmart US expands beauty business

13-Oct-2021 By Natasha Spencer

The US arm of retail giant Walmart is setting its sights on the cosmetics space as it strives to become a leading beauty destination.

HENKEL, L’OREAL, LVMH, NATURA &CO AND UNILEVER EXECUTIVES WEIGH IN

Beauty majors say brand-agnostic environmental impact system will make industry more 'transparent' and 'comparable'

07-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Executives from Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Natura &Co and Unilever say co-developing an industry-wide environmental impact assessment system is critical for the sustainable future of cosmetics.

Nearly three-quarters of US consumers still prefer at-home shopping and product try-ons: Survey

06-Oct-2021 By Natasha Spencer

Consumer behaviors in shopping and sampling have evolved since 2020, with at-home experiences, new product discovery and hyper-personalization leading the way for beauty and personal care innovation, says a new survey from Sampler.

#skincaringmakeup collection formulated with artificial intelligence

06-Oct-2021 By Asia Sherman

Lubrizol Life Science-Beauty, a global supplier to the beauty and personal care industry, has launched its new #skincaringmakeup collection. Products were formulated with consumer insights extracted through artificial intelligence searching Internet chatter.

Five 2023 beauty ‘personas’ to watch: Think frugality, sustainability, gender fluidity and creativity, says WGSN

05-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The next two years will see five cohorts of beauty consumers take centre stage - skinimalists, refillutionaries, beautopians, super basics and skillusionists - drawing a sharper focus on core desires around frugality, sustainability, gender fluidity and...

"A new dimension': Coty, Inc. expands digital marketing toolkits with Perfect Corp partnership

28-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Leading beauty company Coty has signed a multi-channel agreement with Perfect Corp. to embed a suite of best-in-class augmented reality and artificial intelligence experiences into the digital marketing toolkits of its beauty brands.

WGSN ‘big ideas’ for beauty in 2023: Progress, frugality, wellbeing, tech and community to shape the future

24-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As beauty edges out of the COVID-19 pandemic, brands and retailers must take the opportunity to reset and recreate an industry that is more ethical, inclusive and sustainable, says a WGSN exec.

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