Working with and mentoring startups like Clear will be key to driving change in beauty, particularly on issues like diversity, inclusion and sustainability, says L’Oréal UK & Ireland’s chief marketing officer.
Brands from the mass market to prestige products have been looking to be more inclusive of Black hair care consumers, but whether or not they’re doing that starts with R&D.
E-commerce become more prevalent when the pandemic started, and it seems to be here to stay, but some companies are changing their social media strategies and approach to VR.
The Rooted in Science scholarship from UNCF, Gold Series by Pantene and Royal Oils by Head and Shoulders has returned for a second year to directly invest in Black students’ access to STEM and careers in the field after college.
Global beauty major Avon will continue to invest in scientific proof and clinical trial data and work hard to react to fast-evolving consumer trends as it edges forward with NPD in 2022, says an exec.
Opulus Beauty Labs was among the highlighted indie brands at NYSCC Suppliers' Day. The company has created a retinol regiment which is both freshly activated by the consumer and doled out for day-to-day needs, thanks to a new carrier system made...
Cosmetic new product development is a layered and lengthy project, and increasing speed of trends is adding pressure, but a new platform aims to a help by consolidating the process into one program.
CosmeticsDesign sat down with Suppliers' Day chair Susanna Fernandes to find out what this years show will look like and what attendees have to look forward to.
The cosmetic and detergent categories are innovating most intensely in bioplastic technologies worldwide, with Europe and the US leading the charge, finds a study from the European Patent Office (EPO).
COVID-19 forced huge swathes of beauty brands and retailers online overnight, changing long-established market models and shifting shopper mindsets. Industry must now plan and deliver on innovations that cater to this new environment and fresh opportunities...
Personal care major Unilever has launched a collaboration initiative to partner with forward-thinking beauty startups, scaleups and entrepreneurs specialised in social commerce to drive next-generation in-house innovation across its portfolio of brands.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from March 2021 shows interest in Colgate-Palmolive’s design-led innovation strategy, Garnier’s Leaping Bunny certification and L’Oréal and Typology’s green beauty objectives.
This month the beauty maker announced an open innovation challenge, recruiting scalable businesses with winning solutions in ecommerce, conscious tech, or new channel opportunities.
Personal care and cosmetics consumers are more intrigued and informed about the human microbiome every day. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look at newly emerging science, brand updates, and other microbiome news worth knowing.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive is shifting away from traditional line extensions, taking a design-led innovation approach that considers user experience and trends from start-to-finish, with teams focused on opportunities in active oral care, the...
Procter & Gamble will continue to prioritise superior product design, packaging, and retail execution because it is a far-reaching opportunity that can strengthen long-term competitiveness, says its vice chairman, COO and CFO.
For years now, scalp care has been worth watching. But already this year it’s been included in Forbes coverage of the biggest beauty trends of 2021. Here, Cosmetics Design looks at the latest launches and considers what founders and formulators already...
International beauty major L’Oréal has co-developed a smart hair care system with Swiss environmental innovation company Gjosa that blends and distributes product in a way that ensures water savings of up to 80%.
The beauty and personal care world has faced significant upheaval on a global scale during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it has also emerged as resilient and innovative despite consumer and retail trends morphing at great speed....
International beauty major L’Oréal has announced a series of changes at its helm for next year, including the succession of its current CEO and creation of a new business division merging research, innovation and technologies.
A deep dive into CosmeticsDesign's Skin Microbiome Webinar
There will be a proliferation of newly carved out product categories targeting the skin microbiome in coming months, as consumer interest spikes and development capabilities advance, say experts.
This summer, the company behind brands like Oribe, Jergens, Bioré, and Molton Brown moved into the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub to better connect with local STEM talent and collaborate on the future of beauty.
Clean and ethical beauty has evolved significantly in recent years, fuelled by various environmental, societal and business factors, but why does this burgeoning category matter more today? Scroll down to watch Episode 1.
Late last week, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors opened their 2020 IBI Awards competition in 8 product categories and 7 stewardship categories.
Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.
At last month’s Indie Beauty Expo event in Los Angeles, California, the beauty influencers known on InstaGram as The Vike Twins were showcasing their newly launched brand and category disrupting makeup remover mist.
in-cosmetics Global will feature a dedicated beauty tech zone, showcasing the latest smart products and providing a platform to network and spark collaboration.
The creativity of passionate founders is indie beauty’s biggest strength, and with that comes a personal touch that big players can aspire to, say two marketing and branding experts.
Indie beauty has burst into the spotlight in recent years, bringing important brand values forward – areas big beauty can certainly draw inspiration from, says an indie beauty expert.
Just days before the 2020 Indie Beauty Expo event series gets underway, the 2019 Best in Show have been announced; and several of the winning cosmetics and personal care products exemplify global innovation trends.
As we look ahead to 2020, let’s not forget the stellar year that 2019 has been for the independent beauty movement. Here Cosmetics Design reviews 10 top 2019 news items about all things indie.
Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation
Solids have gained plenty of traction as a sustainable alternative in personal care, requiring less water and packaging. And with innovation lathering up nicely, the future suggests innovative variants beyond the traditional soap bar may soon win shelf...
In late September, the Canadian beauty maker cut the ribbon on a new product development facility meant to bring the company closer to indie beauty brands innovating for the future of cosmetics and skin care. Cosmetics Design editor Deanna Utroske recently...
The specialty chemical company has expanded and divided up its US-based business. Yesterday in New Providence, New Jersey, Clariant welcomed press and customer partners to tour a new facility, learn about the company’s latest—waterless—product prototypes,...
Beauty major L'Oréal has launched its YSL perfume Libre after eight years in development, marking part of a flurry of fragrance innovation that it hopes will spruce up Western Europe growth.
The newly revamped Indie Beauty Expo opened and closed its doors in New York City recently, dedicated solely to indie beauty brands and suppliers. In this photo gallery we bring you some of the brand innovation highlights.
One of the best ways of measuring future industry trends and innovation is a trip to in-cosmetics Global, an event that shines a light on what the next generation of products will look like. But this year, pinpointing something truly new was hard to do.
The company’s joint venture, Beauty Personalization Domination, has set an opening bid of $500 million for the full portfolio of 75 patents and anticipates bids well above that figure coming from top multinational cosmetics and personal care companies...
This month, the New Jersey – based nail lacquer and nail care treatment product maker announced a full online refresh that foregrounds the company’s place in the modern beauty industry.
There are many ways to build a better beauty product. In this installment of Two Views, Alyssa Lindsey Ceto, who works with contract manufacturer Colorado Quality Products, and Tamar Lara Kamen of the privately owned skin care brand Peter Thomas Roth...
The count down to the first ever Cosmetics Design Beauty Industry Awards is well under way and there are now less than four weeks to go for the cut off date for submissions to the three regional competitions.
As Shiseido prepares to invest up to ¥3 billion (€24.8 mn) in start-up ventures, the cosmetic giant’s new team will be on the lookout for technologically-advanced concepts and innovations that complement its existing portfolio and operations.
The Cosmetics Design team is delighted to announce the launch of its regional and global Beauty Industry Awards, the first award of its kind to recognize achievements in the entire spectrum of formulation expertise.
This week, the direct-sales beauty company celebrated being named a top skin care brand. Mary Kay believes innovative formulations and product benefits make the brand distinctive.
Luxe Pack, one of the leading trade shows dedicated to creative packaging, will hold its Monaco 2016 edition next week with an enhanced programme spread over three parts.
The quarter ended for Revlon at the end of last month and the company will hold its official results call at the end of next week; in the meantime, some of the numbers look good.
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