Product Development

The Goldn platform is consolidating the cosmetics development process into data-driven, actionable steps. © Goldn

Streamlining the supply chain

Goldn platform to digitally bring cosmetics NPD under one roof

By Ravyn Cullor

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.

Afro Sheen the return of an iconic hair care & styling brand

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Afro Sheen: the return of an iconic hair care and styling brand

By Deanna Utroske

This week, the popular unisex hair brand that went dormant in the 1990s is back on the shelves and sites of at-mass retailers. Cosmetics Design checked in with product development and marketing experts familiar with the Afro Sheen brand to learn more....

Cosmetica Laboratories opens innovation hub in California

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Cosmetica Laboratories opens innovation hub in California

By Deanna Utroske

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...

in-cosmetics NA opens this week

in-cosmetics NA opens this week

By Deanna Utroske




The international personal care and beauty ingredient trade show will be in New York City this Wednesday and Thursday. Now in its second year, the North American edition of in-cosmetics will include special programming for marketers,...

CfPIE expands certification track to deal with industry concerns

CfPIE expands certification track to deal with industry concerns

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Center for Professional Innovation and Education (CfPIE) will expand its offerings to include a new certification track for those in the skin care and cosmetics industries engaged in manufacturing, research, and product development.