Entrepreneur and women’s safety campaigner Joy Hoover has developed a lipstick with tech that can protect women from assault by identifying the presence of date rape drugs.
Colours that amplify and communicate product benefits, influence mood and enable self-expression will rise in importance by Autumn 2024 as the beauty industry shifts away from blander hues, says WGSN.
Makeup trends over the next three years will be shaped by a rush of post-pandemic creativity and increasing engagement in virtual realities and tech, says WGSN.
Shiseido-owned beauty brand Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients that it claims can counter signs of ageing for women over 50.
The skinimalism trend continues to gain traction in beauty with fresh opportunities to develop all-in-one hybrid colour cosmetic and hair care products targeting this space, says WGSN.
Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.
Contract manufacturer MANA launched their Artists At The Bench program on Friday, partnering with three makeup artist to design new color cosmetic products. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Maria Stadler, vice president of product development and marketing...
Yatsen Holdings CEO believes the rapid growth of the colour cosmetics category in China is over and predicts the market will see slower yet more sustainable growth rates in the future.
UK-headquartered Revolution Beauty Group has completed its acquisition of BH Cosmetics assets in a €3.4m deal set to re-energise the US brand after its bankruptcy filing in January.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.
UK high street cosmetics brand Lottie London is expanding fast, developing trend-forward beauty items inspired by social media buzz amongst its Gen Z target audience, its founder says.
The post-COVID new normal taking shape before our eyes is drastically altering consumer sentiment and behaviour in enigmatic ways, but the primal need for healing and renewal will drive cosmetic beauty colour selection in the approaching years, according...
Unilever and its prestige brand Hourglass have developed a vegan carmine alternative after years of supplier collaboration – a patent-pending innovation it plans to open-source in the coming year, says the global vice president of R&D for prestige.
Italian packaging specialist Mktg Industry has developed a separable double-layered paper and plastic design for lipsticks, enabling easy refills and simply recycling for consumers.
French perfume house Hermès has launched a line of lipsticks, marking its first venture into colour cosmetics that it will build out gradually with additional product launches.
The colour cosmetics category has never been more dynamic or more diverse, and still underscores lots of opportunity. And the latest Cosmetics Design special newsletter focuses on what is happening worldwide
In our first Cosmetics Design Asia special newsletter of the year, we are focusing on evolving trends and industry developments that impact the growing colour cosmetics sector in APAC.
There used to be a time when celebrity endorsement was enough to sell a product but those days may be gone now as consumers would rather see an ambassador as a person who represents their age in make-up ads.
Iran and world powers reached a deal to curb Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for economic sanctions to be lifted; and while it could open up a new market for Western beauty manufacturers, it will be difficult to displace the local players...
After curbing its R&D spending in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis, Shiseido is now investing in R&D again with hopes to boost group sales above the 1 trillion yen mark by 2020.
The key trend in 2014 will be that of ‘mixologiste’ and will see big growth in multifunctional make-up in the U.S. where it is already gaining popularity, according to market researcher Mintel.
The latest research from Mintel reveals that for the first time in 2012, the value of the UK nail colour cosmetics market equalled that of lip colour cosmetics with both posting a market value of £229m (€270m) respectively.
Alkos Developpement the parent company of France-based Alkos
Cosmetiques has acquired Inter Cosmetiques and Sagal in an attempt
to become the number one colour cosmetics company in France.
Manufacturers of colour cosmetics are tapping into trends from
other segments of the beauty industry and seeking to provide
convenience for the busy consumer to prevent sales from stagnating,
according to Euromonitor.
The powers of plant oils are an increasingly important part of the
cosmetic and personal care industry, with an influx of
manufacturers incorporating bisabolol into product ranges launched
over the past few months.
Following the success of its original colour pigments for
cosmetics, ingredient manufacturer Merck KGaA has extended the
range with the launch of the new Ronastar interference pigments for
the personal care industry.
The continuing obsession amongst female consumers for
celebrity-endorsed beauty products is undoubtedly partly driving
the current growth in the colour cosmetics industry in Ireland and
Northern Ireland, according to a new study.
Although younger women remain the main target for cosmetic
companies, the latest report on the UK colour cosmetics and make-up
market highlights the growing importance of older women.
The number of colour cosmetics launched on to the worldwide market
grew by 25 per cent in 2004. The latest figures from the Mintel
reveal that almost 60 new products were launched in the category
each day, with colour variety and...
Value sales of cosmetics and toiletries in Spain increased by 5.6
per cent in 2003, reports Euromonitor. However this increase
represented an ongoing slowdown in average growth rates for the
country, a common characteristic in most...
![Each stick covertly holds two test strips that can detect presence of Benzodiazepines – commonly used in date rape drugs like Rohypnol, Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin – with just one drop of any beverage, alcoholic or not. The lipstick also features a Bluetooth connected 'safety' button to send alerts and messages [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign.com/article/2022/12/20/lipstick-startup-esoes-launches-smart-lipstick-with-date-rape-drug-detection-and-bluetooth-safety-button/16038944-1-eng-GB/Lipstick-startup-Esoes-launches-smart-lipstick-with-date-rape-drug-detection-and-Bluetooth-safety-button.jpg)
![Warmer earth tones with pops of electrifying colour will be in come Autumn 2024 as consumers look to balance wellbeing and self-expression [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/13/wgsn-beauty-colour-forecast-2024-2025-highlights-importance-of-bright-expressive-colours/16021472-1-eng-GB/WGSN-beauty-colour-forecast-2024-2025-highlights-importance-of-bright-expressive-colours.jpg)
![The Balm's own manufacturing capabilities is aiding its international push. [The Balm]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/the-balm-asia-expansion-aided-by-own-manufacturing-capabilities/15957050-1-eng-GB/The-Balm-Asia-expansion-aided-by-own-manufacturing-capabilities.jpg)
![Colour cosmetic consumers will expect more from immersive and virtual worlds, turning to tech to help purchase decisions [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/10/13/future-of-makeup-2025-wgsn-report-spotlights-post-pandemic-creativity-beauty-tech-and-metaverse/15848012-1-eng-GB/Future-of-makeup-2025-WGSN-report-spotlights-post-pandemic-creativity-beauty-tech-and-metaverse.jpg)
![Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients. [Shiseido / Prior]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-s-prior-to-launch-eye-shadows-with-skin-ageing-care-benefits/15749433-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-s-Prior-to-launch-eye-shadows-with-skin-ageing-care-benefits.jpg)
![Makeup and hair care products developed with quality and simplicity in mind will fare well in the skinimalism movement [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/07/07/skinimalism-trend-continues-with-opportunities-in-makeup-hair-care-on-the-horizon-says-wgsn/15580163-1-eng-GB/Skinimalism-trend-continues-with-opportunities-in-makeup-hair-care-on-the-horizon-says-WGSN.jpg)
![Gotha Cosmetics aims to tap into the post-COVID growth potential of China. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/gotha-cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-china-as-it-sets-sights-on-asian-expansion/15292990-1-eng-GB/Gotha-Cosmetics-makes-first-major-step-into-China-as-it-sets-sights-on-Asian-expansion.jpg)
![Yatsen CEO believes the make-up boom in China is over and predicts the market will see slower yet more sustainable growth. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-make-up-market-headed-for-slow-yet-sustainable-growth-yatsen-ceo/13325482-1-eng-GB/China-make-up-market-headed-for-slow-yet-sustainable-growth-Yatsen-CEO.jpg)
![BH Cosmetics offers a range of affordable, vegan makeup products and brushes via its D2C site and select retail listings [Image: Revolution Beauty]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/25/revolution-beauty-acquires-bh-cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion/13274404-1-eng-GB/Revolution-Beauty-acquires-BH-Cosmetics-assets-plans-international-expansion.jpg)
![The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated many mass beauty movements, including the increased focus on self-care, skin health and joy in colour cosmetics [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/15/avon-global-trends-highlight-beauty-as-therapy-skin-health-and-return-of-colour-key-for-2022-and-beyond/13096701-1-eng-GB/Avon-global-trends-highlight-beauty-as-therapy-skin-health-and-return-of-colour-key-for-2022-and-beyond.jpg)
![Lottie London most recently teamed up with My Little Pony, developing a line of beauty products and tools ahead of the 2021 film launch [Image: Lottie London]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/08/lottie-london-says-quick-innovation-inclusivity-and-sustainability-key-for-gen-z-consumers/12992707-1-eng-GB/Lottie-London-says-quick-innovation-inclusivity-and-sustainability-key-for-Gen-Z-consumers.jpg)
![The COVID-19 crisis will have a lasting impact on colour trends to come, with newfound appreciation for colours that reassure, balance and give consumers hope [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/30/wgsn-colour-trends-2023-predict-reassuring-blues-and-planet-friendly-pigments/12608818-1-eng-GB/WGSN-colour-trends-2023-predict-reassuring-blues-and-planet-friendly-pigments.jpg)
![Estée Lauder on how the rapid recovery of colour cosmetics in China has informed its global make-up strategy. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/how-estee-lauder-expects-colour-to-trend-based-on-china-s-covid-19-recovery/12459535-1-eng-GB/How-Estee-Lauder-expects-colour-to-trend-based-on-China-s-COVID-19-recovery.jpg)
