Skin care

Trend forecaster: Beauty product NPD for consumers with ASD and SPD

29-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As more people are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder yearly, cosmetics and personal care product ingredient manufacturers, suppliers, and formulators can draw inspiration from products developed for consumers with...

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign to decode next-gen beauty with digital summit – Register for FREE

28-Nov-2023 By Gary Scattergood

Join Cosmetics Design and a host of experts from companies such as L’Oréal, Coty, Weleda, J&J's Kenvue, HUM Nutrition, and some of the most disruptive startups, to learn more about the future of beauty...

Use of plant stem cells in topical formulations on the rise

28-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Lauded for their antioxidant, anti-aging, and soothing benefits, plant stem cells are quickly becoming increasingly in demand for topical cosmetic and skin care product formulations.

Study shows Carbonwave’s SeaBalance emulsifier provides ‘statistically significant’ moisturization benefits

28-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

First-ever upcycled seaweed cosmetic emulsifier SeaBalance outperformed natural and synthetic benchmark emulsifiers in moisturization effect in a recent study.

Navigating retail’s future: Tech & beauty consumer engagement

21-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

A recent report from personalized digital brand experience company Revieve revealed that beauty consumers are embracing technology in their shopping experiences, paving the way for innovative new engagement methods with beauty brands and their products.

Multiple studies support efficacy of cold-pressed black cumin seed oil for topical applications

21-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The published clinical trials support the purported advantages of cold-pressed black cumin seed oil use, which include anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits.

Survey reveals 'more than half of US brands' plan to invest in immersive experiences over the next three years

20-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The survey of 150 brand decision-makers across the fashion, home, CPG, and beauty sectors strongly indicates a rising interest in implementing immersive experiences like virtual try-on technology, virtual stores, and data/AI-enabled content for personalization.

e.l.f. Cosmetics launches brand’s first-ever Roblox virtual experience

20-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

e.l.f. UP! users will become virtual entrepreneurs in a digital world that allows them to connect with others to create their own businesses and experiences in a landscape inspired by e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN products.

Expert discusses innovation in 'microbiome-selective' bacteriophage ingredient for topical applications

20-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As a natural predator of bacteria, bacteriophage has enormous potential for topical skin care formulations targeting concerns like acne, and ingredient manufacturer Biocogent has capitalized on this potential with the release of DermaPhage.

Kearney analyzes M&A trends in beauty and personal care

15-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The study, released last week, anticipates increased volume in beauty and personal care company mergers and acquisitions despite rising costs to industry supply chains and potential outsourcing of ingredient and product manufacturing efforts.

Clariant explains strategy behind Lucas Meyer acquisition

14-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As demand for increasingly effective and specialized cosmetics and personal care product ingredients and formulations continues to grow, industry leader Clariant is making moves to better serve manufacturers by expanding its portfolio through the impending...

Filterbaby: a first-of-its-kind water filter for skincare

09-Nov-2023 By Simon Pitman

If a daily skincare regimen can include ten different products, then it might also make sense to ensure that the first step of cleansing the skin involves the purest water possible.

What B2B cosmetics companies need to know about e-commerce

08-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Amazon and Walmart’s digital storefronts comprise almost half US e-Commerce sales for beauty and personal care products, making it increasingly important that B2B manufacturers and suppliers to these industries understand how to navigate ingredient formulation...

Apply now: The Workshop at Macy’s accelerator program

08-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Brands accepted into The Workshop at Macy’s program will receive retail mentorship support, the opportunity to open a pop-up shop on Macy’s digital retail store, a $5,000 business grant, and the chance to enter the Macy’s pitch competition and win a $100,000...

Researchers identify protein fragments for anti-aging cosmetic application

07-Nov-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The peptides, isolated through predictive artificial intelligence (AI), were shown to increase key protein structures when topically applied to skin and demonstrate the potential to eliminate wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Estée Lauder results underlines weakness in key Asian businesses

07-Nov-2023 By Simon Pitman

Prestige beauty player Estée Lauder has revealed the extent of its current challenges after posting fourth-quarter results showing that net sales declined by 10%, sending stock prices to a six-year low.

UEBT targets the North American beauty supply chain

02-Nov-2023 By Simon Pitman

Based in Switzerland, the Union of Ethical Biotrade (UEBT) has traditionally worked with European beauty supply chain businesses and brands, but that is now changing.

Estée Lauder Companies Q1 global sales down -10%; lowered forecast

02-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Estée Lauder Companies global sales fell by -10% for Q1 2024, reaching $3.52bn for its opening quarter.

The top ingredients, formats and trends to tap for effective anti-inflammatory skincare

01-Nov-2023 By Simon Pitman

In the second part of this feature about skin inflammation, we asked Ebru Karpuzoglu, an expert in immunology and creator of anti-inflammation skincare line Ave-Seen, about the best approaches to developing and marketing products in this space.

Why the approach to skin inflammation needs careful thought

01-Nov-2023 By Simon Pitman

In the first of a two part-series, we take a look at skin inflammation, an area of skincare that is gaining in popularity, but one that can also be confusing to consumers.

SCC announces 2023 prestigious award winners

31-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The Society of Cosmetics Chemists has announced it annual prestigious awards for cosmetic chemist professionals, ahead of the 77th Annual Scientific Meeting, to be held in New York City.

IMCD platforms new concepts and lifts the lid on its R&D process

31-Oct-2023 By Cassandra Stern and Simon Pitman

Ingredients and fine chemicals player IMCD has just successfully completed exhibiting at the California SCC Suppliers Day event, where it debuted its Sensational Beauty Collection.

NIVEA, Eucerin & Aquaphor continue to drive growth for Beiersdorf

30-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Its trio of mass-market skin care brands saw impressive growth for the German company by the end of Q3, while sales of luxury brand La Prairie continued to decline.

Clariant set to acquire Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

30-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The Swiss multinational plans to buy Lucas Meyer Cosmetics from IFF and the deal is expected to close in early 2024.

Unilever reveals "action plan" amid underperforming Q3 results & sells Dollar Shave Club

26-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Although Beauty & Personal Care sectors saw strong results, Unilever will change its strategy with a new focus, new appointments, plus sale of the Dollar Shave Club.

Voesh CEO says clean beauty is still the future of the entire industry

25-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The clean beauty movement has defined a new generation of brands, raising the bar on animal welfare and sustainability as well as providing safer and more effective formulations.

The ten best synthetic skincare ingredients (according to AveSeena founder)

25-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Synthetic ingredients have helped revolutionize the skincare space. For formulators they represent the key to both more eco-friendly and effective products.

"Carbon is only part of the story": biodiversity loss takes the spotlight

24-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Biodiversity loss is a key environmental issue for the planet and one that the cosmetics industry will need to pay more attention to going forward…

“Sol de Janeiro’s stellar growth accelerating”. L’Occitane Group’s CEO on HY financial results

24-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The group also said L’OCCITANE en Provence's sales recovered in China, but ELEMIS' sales declined in US & UK amid its new premiumisation strategy.

Collagen + MSM may boost skin texture & reduce wrinkles: RCT

24-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with a combination hydrolyzed fish collagen and MSM may improve skin thickness and roughness, and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from Slovenia.

Why synthetic ingredients are raising the bar on skincare formulation

24-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Synthetic ingredients have helped raise the bar for skincare formulation, creating more sustainable, stable and effective products.

Why skin cycling can bring an added dimension to bodycare

19-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The drive towards more targeted and personalized claims in bodycare products is opening the door to the fast-growing trend for skin cycling, according to the latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel.

New hypochlorous ingredient provides gentle and effective cleansing

19-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Clinisoothe+, a newly launched skin purifying formulation with hypochlorous acid, promises effective results. The formula, discovered by researchers at Clinical Health Technologies, includes sodium hypochlorite converted into high-purity hypochlorous.

The Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists are...

18-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Ahead of the upcoming show, Weleda’s head of sustainability talks eco issues. Plus, we reveal the Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists.

Antimicrobial enzyme first step in replacing petrochemicals: Q&A

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Curie Co, an industrial biotech company, is on a mission to replace petrochemicals with biomaterials that are affordable and effective. The first step of that is the launch of an antimicrobial enzyme, which functions as a catalytic preservative. It’s...

Amazon Prime consumers are eyeing discounted holiday season beauty gifts

18-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Ahead of Amazon’s Autumn Prime Big Deal Day event, Nielsen IQ survey results showed that consumers had skincare and haircare products at the top of their lists, while many respondents were considering beauty products as gifts ahead of the holiday season.

“We’ve created a whole healing toolbox”. Psychodermatology brand Eyeam

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The spiritual meets the scientific for a pioneering new beauty and wellness brand, which combines crystal healing and affirmations with clinically proven ingredients.

Navigating the “microbiome revolution”: advice for innovators

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

One patent attorney shared more about notable intellectual property filings and what potential innovators should do next.

3 insider insights: expert trends for the future of beauty

16-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The trends and movements that beauty and personal care brands should watch closely...

Palm Oil biowaxes may replace petroleum products in cosmetics: Study

12-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

The physicochemical properties of palm-oil-derived waxes may offer alternatives to animal and petroleum products for cosmetic formulations, says a new study from Colombia.

Redesigning a household name: behind Avon’s rebrand

11-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Why did the heritage brand decide to overhaul its visual identity? We spoke to Nick Vaus, the creative director at the agency behind the new look…

Perfect Corp raises the bar on digital beauty engagement

11-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Perfect Corp has made a huge impact in the immersive and exploratory digital consumer beauty experience with its suite of YouCam apps, and is now taking things to the next level with the introduction of an AI-powered app.

What it takes to get gender neutral beauty right

11-Oct-2023 By Cassandra Stern & Simon Pitman

The gender-neutral skincare market has been one of fastest growing sub categories in recent years, but a flood of sophisticated and well curated brands means that competition is now tough in this space.

Non-medicated shampoo can help promote healthy scalp: Henkel study

11-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Shampoos without antimicrobials can contribute to a healthy scalp, a study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found. The study showed two different commercial shampoos resulted in increased structural bacterial diversity on the scalp, showing...

Olaplex takes on dupe brands at their own game

10-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Fueled by social media, the rise of dupe beauty and personal care brands is impacting a broad range of premium players, but hair care brand Olaplex is fighting back in a unique way.

Traditional Mexican medicine plant has potential for cosmetics

10-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

A plant in Mexico that is traditionally used for medicine has a cosmetic application, researchers found. The study, published in Separations, details the presence of BIS, a well-renowned cosmetic and dermatologic ingredient, and methoxylated flavones,...

Skin Match leverages new AI tech to personalize social media shopping

10-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

Skin Match Technology, which matches up online consumers with cosmetic brands and retailers, has partnered with Superstarbots, a chatbot provider that enhances social media automation.

Polymer may strengthen sunscreen SPF and functionality: L’Oréal study

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Scientists at L’Oréal’s Research and Development team found a polymer, abbreviated AAHCP, that can improve sunscreen texture and function, along with increasing the efficiency of SPF factors.

Mintel research suggests dupes are pushing US consumers towards affordable makeup

06-Oct-2023 By Simon Pitman

The dupe beauty trend is playing out throughout the beauty industry, and according to the latest survey results from market intelligence player Mintel, it is having a favorable impact on more affordable makeup brands.

Wine by-product skin benefits helped by fermentation

06-Oct-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Kombucha fermentation of grape stems, a wine by-product, can create antioxidant and biologically active substances for cosmetics, says a new study from Poland.