Nutricosmetics

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.

Citrus Extracts partners with The Firmament Group and others to expand into cosmetic ingredients sector

21-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the food waste company and the debt and equity capital firm announced an investment deal meant to help Citrus Extracts grow beyond its current product line.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unilever beauty supplements launch in Canada next month

24-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The company’s new OLLY brand will be expanding into Canada with a presence on numerous ecommerce platforms.

SPECIAL EDITION: MARINE-DERIVED INGREDIENTS

Making waves? Marine collagen has future cosmetic promise beyond topical: Review

21-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Marine-derived collagen continues to gain significant scientific attention, given its sustainable and versatile attributes, but interest for use beyond topical cosmetics is bubbling fast, say researchers.

L’Oréal Q1 sales shrink: Makeup ‘most affected’ whilst haircare and actives bloom

20-Apr-2020 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal sales sank by almost 5% for the first quarter of 2020 amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, though actives maintained strong growth and at-home haircare flourished.

Geltor brings Elastapure to the skin care ingredient market

14-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Best known for its animal-free collagen ingredients, the biodesign company has now leveraged its platform to create human elastin for use as a topical skin care ingredient.

Ulta Beauty to furlough retail store associates on April 19

09-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In the face of difficult business choices, the beauty retailer pledges to take several steps to help support both furloughed and remaining staff during the Coronavirus crisis.

EWG President Ken Cook on collaboration with the personal care industry

02-Apr-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The main topic of programming at last month’s PCPC Annual Meeting event was sustainability. As part of that discussion, the EWG was invited to speak about how NGOs and beauty industry insiders can best work together.

2020 Good Housekeeping Sustainability Awards open for entries

31-Mar-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the Good Housekeeping Institute began accepting submissions for its now annual awards program. This year the Institute will recognize sustainable packaging innovation in four industries: home care and cleaning, toys, food, and beauty and personal...