Skin Care

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.

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.

J&J will stop selling talc-based Baby Powder in US and Canada

20-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The announcement comes less than one month after a judge’s ruling opened the door to thousands of lawsuits against the multinational medical and CPG company; but Johnson & Johnson attributes the decision to a COVID-19 portfolio assessment.

Deodorant gets a biotech update, thanks to new Vytrus ingredient

19-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Today the company announced the launch of DEOBIOME, a microbiome-friendly new ingredient that reimagines how deodorant formulations can work.

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.

Swiftly and Solvently: Amyris rolls out hand sanitizer and 2020 Q1 financials

13-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the biotech company behind the popular clean skin care brand Biossance and the baby line Pipette shared news of company efforts to produce hand sanitzer as well as about how the numbers have been shaping up over the past quarter.

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.

Special Edition: Emotions and Wellbeing

Probiotic cosmetics ‘immature’ but bubbling with niche promise, says Lumina Intelligence

11-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer interest in topical probiotic cosmetics is rising, presenting opportunity to target niche skin conditions and push hard science before establishing relevance in the wider wellness market, an expert says.

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.

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.

L’Oréal USA funds research on AI-enabled melanoma detection

05-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker’s latest partnership with the Melanoma Research Alliance supports research on how machine learning and artificial intelligence can be used to help detect skin cancer.