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July Launch Pad: Sensational summer

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

From fragrance to cosmetics, personal care products and more, there’s a wide range of new product launches that have been released in the last few weeks. Check out this month’s Launch Pad roundup to review the options that can help consumers have a sensational...

Immuno beauty: Verdilab targets Asia expansion on the back of skin immunity awareness

05-Jul-2023 By Amanda Lim

A Swiss brand based on five decades of research on immunology and ribonucleic acid (RNA) is aiming to expand in Asia, where it hopes to gain ground among consumers that now have a heightened sense of the role skin plays in immunity.

ROELMI HPC launches unique ‘Sense the Beauty’ topical formulation capsule collection

06-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Taking inspiration from the five senses, the company has created a series of ten topical formulations designed as a guideline for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers to showcase unique and trendy ways to utilize microbiota-compatible ingredients.

FDA GMP Listening Session: CDU Takeaways & Available Resources

02-Jun-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The FDA opened a Listening Session for public commentary of the Good Manufacturing Practices section of MoCRA today with an open docket for commentary through July 3, 2023.

Suppliers’ Day 2023: INDIE 360 Pavilion Tour Recap

30-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign took a tour through the INDIE 360 Pavilion and learned a great deal about some of the most innovative products and ingredients featured at this year’s Suppliers’ Day show.

Q&A: Expert talks postbiotic innovation in Probiotical’s Skinbac tech

22-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Following his seminar at In-Cosmetics Global, CosmeticsDesign spoke with Anthony Almada, President & CSO of IMAGINutrition, Inc., to discuss his insights into the use of postbiotics in cosmetic formulations and Probiotical’s innovative Skinbac technology.

Part II: CEO/Founders confront recession’s impact, social media role, and a purpose-driven mindset on brand awareness

17-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In the second part of this series, CosmeticsDesign explores how brand leaders Olowe, Chan, and Lee have navigated the financial stresses of a post-COVID world, embraced the advent of TikTok and social media marketing, and shared their understanding of...

Anisa International debuts A-Line Collection of high-performance brushes

20-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Through the recent launch, the manufacturer has directly addressed a specific consumer demand for cost-effective cosmetic brushes that perform well with solid stick cosmetic formulations without sacrificing performance results.

Velour Beauty increases brand awareness with global Sephora retail placement

12-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Having gained a celebrity following and strong social media traction, award-winning cosmetics brand Velour Beauty continues to better reach targeted consumers by growing its retail product offerings in Ulta and Sephora stores around the world.

e.l.f. Beauty continues Power Grip primer diverse marketing campaign with successful merchandise shop

11-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

On the heels of a well-received Super Bowl commercial, e.l.f. Beauty continues to diversify the marketing efforts for its eyes.lips.face sticky campaign to include a sell-out merch drop through the Sticky Shop, which is tied to a charitable cause.

Walmart seeks ‘next disruptive brands in beauty’ for mentorship program

06-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Offering educational, brand activation, mentorship, and networking support, the Walmart Start program is seeking applicant brands in the cosmetics and personal beauty care categories now through April 28 of this year.

FDA suspends VCRP submission, works to implement new program under MoCRA

04-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

To fulfill new industry requirements for facility registration and product listings, the FDA has stopped accepting submissions to the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program as the organization develops and implements a new system for cosmetic product...

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign anticipates next-gen beauty trends with new digital summit

29-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign will kick off 2024 with a brand-new event exploring how the latest innovations and market trends will shape the future of the beauty and personal care industry and its next generation of consumers.

Financial focus: Coty, Kosé, Perfect Diary and more in our beauty business update

24-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

In this round-up of the business and financial updates in the APAC cosmetics industry, we highlight business developments from Coty, Kosé, Perfect Diary and more.

Trending cosmetics and beauty care brand A’pieu breaks into US market

22-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Now available to US beauty consumers, the A’pieu brand looks to expand its targeted audience of Gen Z shoppers through products like the unique Juicy Pang Water Blusher.

iMethod Beauty targets consumers seeking easy-to-use eye makeup options

16-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumers continue to seek out cost-effective cosmetics options, beauty brand iMethod Beauty has gained traction with shoppers looking for products that save time and money without sacrificing results.

Givaudan establishes strategic partnership with renewable chemical company Amyris, Inc.

01-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The deal brokered between Givaudan and Amyris, Inc. outlines the addition of three key active ingredients for commercialization to extend both companies product offerings and consumer reach.

US consumers demand talc-free options due to perceived health concerns

28-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign recently spoke with toxicologist Rani Ghosh and talc-free beauty brand NAPRIM founder Stefanie Lendzian for insight into the increasing prevalence of talc-free cosmetic options on US shelves.

‘From defence to offence’: Shiseido will make ‘proactive investments’ for revenue growth from 2023 – CEO

21-Feb-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty major Shiseido will start to prioritise strategic investments in three key areas – brands, innovation and people – to drive revenue growth, according to its CEO.

New law regarding 1,4-dioxane levels confusing for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers

20-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In response to a New York state law passed that went into effect at the end of 2022, the American Cleaning Institute has co-authored a study to clarify methodologies examining 1,4-dioxane levels in commercial consumer products.

ICCS: Global beauty majors and NGOs launch animal-free science collective

08-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.

Novi’s Director of Science & Research discusses benefits and drawbacks of natural preservatives in cosmetic products

01-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?

New look: CosmeticsDesign unveils website refresh with updated features

01-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.

UX in product design: 'Brands must continually evaluate consumer groups that remain underrepresented'

20-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

While some aspects of diversity are receiving industry recognition, there are still underserved areas for those with neurodevelopmental differences – a growing demographic in the US.

NYSCC chair on ‘skinification’, ‘sustainability’, and more 2023 trends to watch

20-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign spoke with Stacey House, 2023 Chair of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) for advice on the year ahead.

'Powerhouse' ingredient niacinamide 'an ingredient of awareness, and people are looking for it' says OLAY senior director

19-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign recently spoke to OLAY and essano, two very different brands focusing on the same versatile ingredient: niacinamide.

What’s trending: The most-read stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

17-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the current developments in J-beauty, Kosé’s gender-neutral product development, and more.

Diversity, climate and legal reform: ‘Business as usual has changed for the world,’ says PCPC president

06-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

After seeing great success campaigning for amendments to the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act, the Personal Care Products Council shares its vision for 2023 and beyond.

Beauty services specialist Fancy Face eyes retail expansion

22-Dec-2022 By Kirsty Doolan

Canadian beauty services brand Fancy Face saw success with its signature product line and flagship store and is now focusing on expanding reach and finding specific retail partners.

Skin care interventions in infancy may not prevent eczema or food allergies, instead may increase risk: Review

21-Dec-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Skin care interventions on healthy infants are likely ineffective in preventing eczema and may even increase skin infection and food allergy risk, according to researchers in Japan, Australia and Europe.

Brand story: Updates from Coty, J&J, Estée Lauder and more big beauty brands.

16-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands, featuring news updates from Coty, Johnson & Johnson, Estée Lauder and more.

What a gem! Jade extracts display anti-inflammation and skin repairing abilities – China study

14-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Jade extract have been shown to display anti-inflammation and skin repairing activity in human skin fibroblasts, according to new research from Sichuan University, China.

WGSN: Colour to rise in importance as the ‘unblanding of beauty’ unravels in 2024

13-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

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.

Gender freedom: Kosé taps into genderless beauty as part of new growth strategy

07-Dec-2022 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty company Kosé Corporation is ramping up gender-neutral product development as part of its new growth strategy.

‘100% control’: Asia expansion aided by own manufacturing capabilities – US brand The Balm

29-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Colour cosmetics brand The Balm's own manufacturing capabilities is aiding its push in Asia Pacific, as the make-up market continues to recover.

Emerging skin care science: Growing evidence to support formulations containing thyme, ginseng and wheat grass

22-Nov-2022 By Gary Scattergood

New research suggests that herbal formulations containing thyme, wheat grass and ginseng, along with ferulic and gallic acid, are the most promising natural products for new cosmetics with skin anti-ageing properties.

Slower than expected: Estée Lauder anticipates Hainan recovery in fiscal 2024 – CFO

15-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty titan Estée Lauder Companies is expecting a slow recovery in China’s crucial travel retail hotspot of Hainan and does not anticipate things to be “fully back to normal” by the next fiscal year, said its CFO.

‘The value of validating claims’: New innovations in skin testing will help enhance claim support

14-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

The latest innovations skin testing such as multiphoton tomography and fluorescence-lifetime imaging will help to enhance cosmetic claim support, says one cosmetics expert.

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Manufacturing at heart of cosmetics industry meeting global climate change goals

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cutting carbon emissions up and down the beauty supply chain, specifically in manufacturing, will be essential to meet climate goals.

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Three lessons on moving into the Chinese market, according to SuperOrdinary

05-Oct-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

SuperOrdinary paved its way in beauty helping US brands move into the Chinese market, and as Honest Co begins that journey lessons can be learned by the industry.