Skin care

Brightening, anti-aging, and beyond: What’s driving professional skin care sales?

10-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The professional-grade skin care market is expanding due to growing consumer demand for anti-aging and brightening products, with Boomers spending an average of $165 per visit in 2024, while brand loyalty and targeted marketing—especially for Gen Z, which...

Study shows Pycnogenol effective against post-spider vein treatment skin discoloration

10-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A clinical study has found that women who took the French Maritime Pine bark extract experienced an '80% lower skin staining score' following compression sclerotherapy (CS) compared to those who received standard care.

P&G files patent for cleansing balm with natural wax structurants

10-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has filed a patent for a new oil-based cleansing balm featuring natural waxes as structurants, addressing consumer demand for products that "gently cleanse the skin leaving it feeling hydrated and silky smooth,"...

From intimidation to confidence: How AI tools are transforming men’s beauty

09-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As the global men’s personal care market continues to grow, Perfect Corp’s partnership with NuNorm illustrates how AI and AR tools like virtual try-on and Shade Finder are breaking down barriers for male consumers, driving longer site engagement and contributing...

New study on copal resin in cosmetics: Sustainable, effective, and consumer-approved

09-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Researchers reported that copal resin, a sustainable non-timber forest product, enhances the quality and consumer appeal of cosmetics, with the body gel formulation increasing skin hydration by 9% and 73% of participants reporting improved elasticity....

dsm-firmenich’s PARSOL Shield marks major milestone with FDA submission for OTC sunscreen monograph

08-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, Carl D'Ruiz, Senior Regulatory & Business Development Manager at dsm-firmenich explained that the FDA review of PARSOL Shield could transform the US sunscreen market by meeting the need for a more photostable...

Corporate Transparency Act: What cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers need to know

08-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires US companies, including many in the cosmetics and personal care industries, to report their beneficial owners to FinCEN by 2025. With significant penalties for non-compliance smaller businesses may face challenges...

Navigating regulatory challenges: Insights from the IBA Cosmetics Convergence Fall Symposium 2024

03-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Key challenges for cosmetics manufacturers identified during the Symposium include navigating 'the rapidly evolving mosaic of regulations' and addressing the growing need for 'recycling initiatives' and 'compliance, transparency,...

FTC's new rule on fake reviews: Implications for cosmetics and personal care industry

03-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The FTC's new rule on deceptive reviews 'builds on existing truth-in-advertising principles' and will require cosmetics brands to ensure that all reviews and testimonials are 'genuine and reflect real consumer experiences' to...

Credo Beauty introduces skin care line with focus on hydration and sustainability

03-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Designed as a 'complement to every other brand in the store,' the Credo Skincare launch draws on a decade of clean beauty experience and clinical efficacy results to target the needs and demands of sustainable beauty product consumers.

Sustainability in focus: What to expect at the 2024 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit European edition

02-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.

Haut.AI’s 'Skin Atlas' secures patent: A breakthrough in privacy-preserving skin analysis

02-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Move over, ChatGPT - SkinGPT is here! According to Anastasia Georgievskaya, founder of Haut.AI, the newly patented "Skin Atlas" offers privacy-preserving AI technology which signals a new chapter for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers,...

Beauty 4.0 Podcast: Exploring the landscape of beauty dupes with Rohan Widdeson

02-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In this month's episode from CosmeticsDesign, we're navigating the ethical considerations of a popular beauty industry trend with the CEO of New Laboratories, a Melbourne-based cosmetics and personal care product manufacturer. Listen in as we...

Must Read: The top 5 CosmeticsDesign articles of Q3 2024

01-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

This quarter's round up includes a recently filed hair care product patent, financial news regarding Avon's bankruptcy and the current struggles of beauty MLMs, packaging trends and more.

September Launch Pad: Seasonal inspiration

01-Oct-2024 By Cassandra Stern

From spooky-themed cosmetic products to lip, face, and body moisturizers designed to beat the chilly fall weather in style, this month's roundup features new product launches from consumer favorite brands like TIRTIR, Dieux, Vaseline, and Touchland....

Cosmax and Harvard team up to explore link between lifestyle, skin disorders, skin microbiome for personalised solutions

30-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Cosmax and Harvard are partnering to investigate how lifestyle factors affect skin disorders and the skin microbiome, with the goal of developing personalised skin care solutions.

October 2: Get ready for our Skin Care Advancement webinar

26-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

There's still time to register! Don't miss the chance to hear from industry experts on everything from skin care ingredient formulation trends to innovations in anti-aging and the impact of consumer demand on new product development.

How AI and machine learning are key to personal care NPD launch success

25-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Over 80% of new product launches in the personal care and luxury sectors fail due to inaccurate demand forecasting, but leveraging AI tools offers a "great opportunity to protect investments" by providing more precise, adaptable predictions...

Angela Caglia Skincare introduces patented human stem cell tech

24-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As the demand for non-invasive anti-aging skin care treatments continues to grow, cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers are turning to increasingly innovative options like human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to meet consumer...

Curology x Funfetti lip balm launch highlights opportunities for cross-industry partnerships

24-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The new product collaboration, which is a first for skin care brand Curology, exemplifies how beauty brands can expand their consumer demographic reach in creative ways that appeal to nostalgia or emotion.

Community building to foster engagement: A modern approach to support beauty brand loyalty

19-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

From Colgate’s $100,000 in scholarships to Dove’s body confidence workshops and KISS’s podcast for textured hair, beauty brands are transforming customer engagement through impactful, community-focused initiatives that resonate with today’s socially conscious...

Majority of Americans delay sun-related skin care until age 26, despite risks: Survey

18-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A new poll reveals that 79% of Americans report having experienced sunburn and only one-fifth using sunscreen daily, revealing that "there is a huge opportunity to increase prevention and decrease serious melanoma diagnoses with very little effort,"...

'74% less harmful than landfills': An in-depth look at TerraCycle’s SPF Recycling Program

18-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

TerraCycle’s SPF recycling program, which is 67% less harmful than waste-to-energy solutions, partners with brands like Burt’s Bees and Paula’s Choice to tackle hard-to-recycle sunscreen packaging, encouraging beauty brands to embrace eco-friendly practices...

Study reevaluates topical body formulations: New insights for cosmetics and PBC manufacturers

18-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Researchers determined that Alastin’s TransFORM Body Treatment "exhibited superior performance in maintaining collagen production and promoting healthy elastin fiber formation" compared to SkinMedica's Firm and Tone Body Lotion, suggesting...

Minimalism in beauty packaging: A strategic shift for brands

17-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In a recent interview with CosmeticsDesign, Nisha Palvia of PERLab reveals how minimalist beauty packaging can elevate brands by balancing simplicity with essential product details, cost-efficiency, and sustainability, urging a strategic approach to meet...

Brightseed-Botalys partnership on sustainably sourced bioactive botanicals

17-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

California-based AI pioneer Brightseed and Belgian hydroponic biomimetic indoor farming innovators Botalys have announced a partnership for sustainably sourced bioactive botanicals for a range of applications.

NutraCast: Launching a supplement brand in the beauty retail industry

13-Sep-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The CEO of Imaraïs joined the NutraCast to discuss the ins and outs of pioneering a new category of clean, plant-based, clinically-backed ingestible beauty supplements.

L'Oréal tri-partnership for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”

12-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to L'Oréal Groupe and Abolis about its new biotech partnership, which also includes German ingredients manufacturer Evonik.

Pioneering non-animal testing for photoallergy in fragrances: A Q&A with RIFM's Gretchen Ritacco

12-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As the cosmetics and personal care industry shifts toward non-animal testing, Gretchen Ritacco, RIFM’s Principal Scientist, highlights her research on "new, non-animal tests to evaluate the photoallergy potential of fragrances" as a promising...

Survey reveals US women's top aging concerns, skin care gaps, and the rise of "tech neck"

12-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A new survey commissioned by NEOSTRATA reveals that 56% of Gen Z women and 57% of millennials feel stressed about aging, with only 17% of respondents paying attention to neck care, highlighting significant opportunities for innovation in anti-aging products...

Science builds for Peptan collagen with absorption and skin health studies

12-Sep-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Two new studies from Rousselot support that its Peptan collagen peptide is consistently bioavailable and improves markers of skin health, affirming “Peptan’s value as an effective and bioavailable ingredient,” said the company.

Study: Biodiverse Peruvian oil topical improves long-term skin hydration by 143.6%

11-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

ASC Cream, formulated with Peruvian oils and sangre de grado resin extract, may provide "substantial increases in skin hydration without compromising the skin's natural pH," and synergy between ingredients, which "strongly supports...

Long read: How AI-powered beauty delivers hyper-personalized products & sustainable solutions in real time

11-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In a recent report, global beauty industry insight firm Beautystreams examines the far-reaching impacts of AI innovation on the beauty industry - we spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, the company's Trend Localization & Business Development Director....

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Unlocking potential: Australian olive oil producers urged to upcycle pomace for cosmetics as health, wellness interests surge

11-Sep-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian olive oil producers have huge opportunity to upcycle pomace as cosmetic ingredients to tap into health and wellness trends, according to industry experts.

Boomers lead the charge in sustainability and organic beauty

10-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A new study from Sooth reveals that Baby Boomers are 2.2 times more likely than Gen Z to choose organic beauty brands, three times more likely to recycle, and six times more likely to research beauty products online, highlighting their growing influence...

Botanical supplement protects the scalp from the inside out

09-Sep-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Botanical formulation Zeropollution can support scalp health when the body part experiences environmental stress.

Touchland’s 123% Q2 sales surge: A blueprint for personal care brands

06-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Following exponential sales gains in 2023, Touchland has focused on implementing strategic retail moves, authentic influencer partnerships, and consumer-driven innovation to fuel further consistent growth in the competitive personal care market.

Behind e.l.f. Cosmetics’ European expansion strategy

05-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

The US-headquartered colour cosmetics brand has big plans for a full European takeover after seeing sales jump up by 91% year-on-year in its last fiscal year results.

68% increase in male skin care usage: What’s driving the surge?

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Key factors driving the noteworthy growth in the men's skin care segment of the beauty and personal care market include "a cultural shift towards inclusive grooming" and "an evolving concept of masculinity that embraces self-care,"...

CPNA 2024: BEAUTYSTREAMS unveils this year's key beauty industry trends

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Each year, BEAUTYSTREAMS compiles and presents its Cosmotrends report for an informative and comprehensive examination of current beauty industry trends. We spoke with Trend Localization & Business Development Director for North America, Eleonora...

Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.

Walmart Marketplace expands opportunities for beauty and personal care sellers

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The retailor is significantly enhancing its platform to support beauty and personal care sellers by launching Premium Beauty with over 20 new brands like COSRX, T3 and Beachwaver, while also introducing advanced multichannel solutions and omnichannel...

CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign's Top 3 Green Brands to Watch

03-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

We selected three stand-out brands during this year's Cosmoprof North America show that are innovators and leaders in the clean and green beauty space: a skin care brand, a packaging manufacturer, and a whole-body deodorant brand.

Ulta Beauty revises FY outlook in response to comparable sales decline

03-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Ulta Beauty's Q2 fiscal 2024 results show net sales of $2.55 billion, a slight increase from last year, but a 1.2% decline in comparable sales and a 12% drop in operating income highlight the challenges the company faces in a tough retail environment.

Unlocking the power of AI and AR: How technology is reshaping the beauty market

03-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

With projections showing significant growth in AI's influence and market value in the coming years, AI and AR technologies are transforming the cosmetics and personal care industry by enhancing personalization, sustainability, and consumer engagement,...

Probiotic blend reduces hair-loss through gut-skin axis: Study

02-Sep-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Researchers find that a combination of probiotic strains of Lactiplantibacillus reduces gradual hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

August Launch Pad: Consumer-centric creations

29-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

This month's roundup reflects a deep understanding of consumer needs and trends, from Kiehl's addressing intimate care to Neutrogena targeting early anti-aging concerns for Gen Z, with a focus on product designs that meet specific, often underserved,...

Legal Lens: Navigating cosmetics & personal care regulations

29-Aug-2024 By Kelly Bonner, Associate Attorney at Duane Morris LLP

This monthly CosmeticsDesign column by attorney Kelly Bonner provides essential legal and regulatory updates for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers to help industry professionals stay informed and compliant.

Probiotic skin care market forecast: $981.3m globally by 2034 amid rising consumer demand

28-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The Allied Market Research report forecasts that the probiotic skincare market will expand significantly with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% propelled by growing consumer interest in natural products, advancements in probiotic technology,...

Green Amazon expedition explores 'veritable treasure trove for discovering new biological actives'

28-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Apoena Biotech's recent expedition collected over 25 plant species and has isolated 'approximately 1,000 microorganisms from 100 collected samples' in search of new bioactive ingredients for cosmetic and personal care product formulations....