News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter
Natural beauty and personal care ingredients, sustainable sourcing and manufacturing practices, and consumer interest in ethical business, environmental issues, and wellness lifestyles are the top-level trends tying this Cosmetics Design Special...
M&A activity has been coming along at a pretty good clip lately, and some of the most recent deals exemplify the current state of the beauty industry.
Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter
Indie beauty and the naturals trends are both seeing above-market-average, impressive growth. We take a look at how they connect, overlap and are even helping to boost each others’ sales.
Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter
Biotechnology is nothing new. People have been modifying natural systems to make and alter products for thousands of years. What is new is the scale and specificity of biotech. Today, molecularly identical ‘natural’ ingredients are available virtually on...
Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter
Ethical and sustainability claims are proving among the hottest trends right now, and a new way for formulators to tap into this heightened state of consumer consciousness is to reuse otherwise discarded materials.