Researchers and suppliers spend lots of time trying to meet consumer demand for naturally-derived products and provide anti-wrinkle treatments for some aging customers.
O Positiv launched their PMS focused supplement, Flo, in 2018 and this year introduced their skin supplement Retro. CosmeticsDesign sat down with co-founder Bobby Bitton about launching into the ingestible beauty space.
Indian Sandalwood holds a lot of promise as an active ingredient for minimalist skin care formulations and as an inventive alternative for talcum powder in make-up, says Australia-based sandalwood supplier Quintis.
German consumer goods major Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin, which it believes have the potential to have as much success as its luxury brand La Prairie.
International skin care major Beiersdorf wants to reinvent its flagship Nivea brand over the next financial year, carving out a more global, digital and sustainable offering, its CEO says.
Personal care multinational L'Oréal has created a self-bubbling peel-off face mask which the patent states could limit water consumption while cleansing.
Demand for eco-friendly skin care products is high and essential oils hold promise for naturally derived activities, and microemulsion could help improve their performance and stability.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a rise in group sales and net profit for the full year of 2021, with significant growth in Latin and North America.
The most popular stories on CosmeticsDesign this month included insight brands and suppliers can carry into the rest of the year to develop products, understand consumers and prepare for regulation.
Australian biotechnology company SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples which can be used to inform beauty consumers on the efficacy of their skin care products.
Zeolites, a nanoporous material being tested in various other fields at this time, may absorb heavy metals in a creamy cosmetic and offer potential to formulators seeking to remove such environmental compounds, suggests preliminary data from Italy and...
Resveratrol is a promising candidate for further skin care new product development to aid ageing, scars and wounds, but scientists have stressed there is room for improvement when it comes to research knowledge.
Ingredient supplier Delavie has created a SPF booster from bacteria tested at the International Space Station. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Delavie President Kyle Landry about the development of the ingredient, which is still undergoing safety testing.
UK indie brand Faace is on a mission to address real consumer need states through simple, targeted products, and the company is eyeing continued expansion this year, its founder says.
As the market for personalized beauty products expands, brand Pure Culture is launching their testing-based products into the mass-market retail space with Target.
While many multinationals in the United States don’t produce CBD products on a mass-market scale today, there are many types of CBD beauty products for sale in many formats.
A joint research effort by Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser with high ceramide content in treating skin dryness in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment, where more consumers are searching for solutions that target the root causes of skin ageing.
K-beauty brought a swift-moving trend, but as the fad ebbs J-beauty is looking to build a long-term space in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer spaces in the US.
The US market has seen consumer buy-in to Asian beauty trends and regiments in recent years. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Jim Berkrot, Vice President Marketing for beauty and personal care at Mitsui and Akira Oichi, managing director of Shiko about were...
Despite the holiday break, plenty of things happened in cosmetics in December. Below, you can revisit some of the top articles on CosmeticsDesign in the last month of 2021.
Researchers are publishing new information on potential naturally-derived ingredients every day, including when everyone else is distracted by holidays.
Retail major A.S. Watson has grown digital beauty engagement across Superdrug and ICI PARIS XL with an AI-powered skin advisor tool co-developed with Finnish beauty tech firm Revieve – an innovation it plans to rollout across Asia next year.
Exposure to urban pollution can increase skin pigmentation over time – likely a protective response mechanism triggered by oxidative stress – but certain topicals can partly prevent this, finds a study.
Skin care brands are increasingly interested in including all skin colors in their clinical testing, but testing methods don’t yet account for differences in aging symptoms.
Beauty major L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire US superfood skin care specialist Youth to the People in a move set to deepen its ethical offering in an increasingly competitive market, say experts.
The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on beauty, but skin care came out stronger than ever with some key sub-categories offering plenty of innovation and growth promise in the years ahead, says WGSN.
British well-being brand NEOM is partnering with retailer Anthropology to expand into the US market. CosmeticsDesign spoke with NEOM founder Nicola Elliott about the international expansion, the well-being space and the brand's "everywoman"...
Consumer and regulatory demands are pushing personal care brands to use more botanical ingredients, pulling essential oils further out of fragrance and demanding more research.
Beauty manufacturers are increasingly looking to substantiate more traditional and mainstream claims like moisturising with clinical data as consumer expectations shift and competition hots up, says an executive from Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care.
Special Edition: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS
Bioactive compounds extracted from olive oil production waste offer great promise for active cosmetic development, though further research and investment must be made to ensure processing was conducted sustainably, a review says.
Distribution partner IMCD showcased a line of biotechnology inspired waterless samples at NYSCC's Suppliers' Day. CosmeticsDesign sat down with Danielle Wheeler, personal care technical and business development director and Ella Pochay, head...
Active beauty brand Solyph is aiming to tap into what it believes are greater opportunities for the brand following the increase in personal health and wellness concerns that have accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has secured more funding in its latest seed round that it plans to use for global expansion of its at-home skin diagnostics patch, in both a B2B and D2C capacity, its CEO says.
The multi-functional skincare active reportedly provides skin glow benefits such as enhanced skin radiance, minimizing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, blurring of skin imperfections, and supporting even, homogenous skin tone over time.
Yerba mate fermented using Kombucha may yield a range of bioactive ingredients with benefits for skin cells, showing potential as an ingredient for cosmetic products, says a new study from Poland.
From the days of its very early research, one skincare delivery device brand, Réduit, has seen two very clear yet contrasting skincare shoppers dominate demands and therefore decisions for innovation, invention and investment: those who want interesting...
Skin microbiome science and innovation is fast-evolving, with a plethora of tools, ingredients and research efforts spotlighting key areas of opportunity. But where exactly is the sector headed? And what might next-generation NPD look like?
Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome – Ingredients Innovation and Science
Italian microbiome health startup Lac2Biome has developed a white label skin care blend containing live probiotics and hyaluronic acids, offering brands opportunity to offer an innovative and highly potent product that delivers on promised benefits,...
The founders of a newly launched skin care brand 5 to 5 is expecting the clean beauty trend to decline in the coming years and be replaced by brands that are based on solid science.
Skin care brand Indeed Laboratories has launched with Mannings in Hong Kong as the first step of its expansion drive in Asia’s lucrative skin care market.
Smashbox Cosmetics founder Davis Factor, a great-grandson of Max, says the pandemic has created more demand for “hardworking” make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
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![Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin. [Beiersdorf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-china-skin-care-market/13288729-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-eyeing-opportunities-to-win-over-the-China-skin-care-market.jpg)
![Beiersdorf has global expansion plans for Nivea via active ingredient and sustainable packaging innovation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/08/beiersdorf-reinventing-nivea-into-global-skin-care-brand-in-2022-via-active-ingredient-sustainable-innovation-says-ceo/13303636-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-reinventing-Nivea-into-global-skin-care-brand-in-2022-via-active-ingredient-sustainable-innovation-says-CEO.jpg)
![Skin care major Beiersdorf says its flagship Nivea brand performed particularly well during 2021 thanks to product innovations and expansion in Europe [Image: Beiersforf]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-americas-and-nivea/13287349-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-full-year-2021-net-profit-sales-rise-with-strong-growth-in-Americas-and-Nivea.jpg)
![SkinDNA has developed a non-invasive and pain-free method to collect skin RNA samples. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skindna-ceo-on-why-rna-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing/13221251-1-eng-GB/SkinDNA-CEO-on-why-RNA-is-the-next-evolution-in-genetic-skin-testing.jpg)
![Researchers concluded that resveratrol represents an interesting and promising novel therapy regime. [iStock]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/resveratrol-rising-why-polyphenol-could-be-a-promising-candidate-for-new-skin-care-treatments-study/13222436-1-eng-GB/Resveratrol-rising-Why-polyphenol-could-be-a-promising-candidate-for-new-skin-care-treatments-study.jpg)
![Faace offers face care products for a range of specific need states, including menstruation, menopause and tiredness [Image: Faace]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/02/07/uk-beauty-brand-faace-launches-on-lookfantastic-planet-organic-and-eyes-expansion/13221887-1-eng-GB/UK-beauty-brand-Faace-launches-on-Lookfantastic-Planet-Organic-and-eyes-expansion.jpg)
![Amorepacific and Samsung Medical Centre has demonstrated the efficacy of a moisturiser to treat dry skin among chemotherapy patients. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness/13091215-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-confirms-the-effects-of-ceramide-moisturiser-in-treating-chemotherapy-induced-skin-dryness.jpg)
![There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development/13149713-1-eng-GB/Postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development.jpg)
![The AI Skin Advisor tool requires consumers to take a selfie and respond to a questionnaire about skin type and concerns [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/a.s.-watson-digital-beauty-skin-advisor-tool-grows-engagement-says-revieve-partner/13116767-1-eng-GB/A.S.-Watson-digital-beauty-skin-advisor-tool-grows-engagement-says-Revieve-partner.jpg)
![According to findings, skin exposure to diesel exhaust particles increases oxidative stress and stimulates melanogenesis in humans [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/14/air-pollution-causes-skin-pigmentation-due-to-oxidative-stress-defence-mechanism-find-henkel-l-oreal-funded-study/13092234-1-eng-GB/Air-pollution-causes-skin-pigmentation-due-to-oxidative-stress-defence-mechanism-find-Henkel-L-Oreal-funded-study.jpg)
![LA-based skin care brand Youth to the People offered a range of superfood-charged products, including kale, green tea and spinach cleansers and exfoliants [Image: Youth to the People]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/09/l-oreal-to-acquire-youth-to-the-people-in-move-set-to-strengthen-ethical-status-and-competitive-edge-in-skin-care/13081556-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-to-acquire-Youth-to-the-People-in-move-set-to-strengthen-ethical-status-and-competitive-edge-in-skin-care.jpg)
![According to fashion and beauty trend forecaster WGSN, skin care has become COVID-19's 'bright spot' with clear opportunities in concentrated active formulas, sleep-time care and underarm product innovation [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/08/skin-care-trends-2022-and-beyond-see-underarm-bedtime-and-concentrates-take-spotlight-says-wgsn/13077232-3-eng-GB/Skin-care-trends-2022-and-beyond-see-underarm-bedtime-and-concentrates-take-spotlight-says-WGSN.jpg)
![Beauty manufacturers increasingly want instrumental data on mainstream benefits like moisturising, SPF and anti-ageing to make on-pack claims [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/30/cosmetic-claims-substantiation-rising-for-mainstream-benefits-like-moisturising-says-eurofins/13054086-1-eng-GB/Cosmetic-claims-substantiation-rising-for-mainstream-benefits-like-moisturising-says-Eurofins.jpg)
![Various bioactive compounds found in olive pomace - the main by-product of olive oil production - offer promise for skin care formulations [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/25/olive-oil-waste-touted-as-promising-for-active-cosmetics-due-to-antioxidant-anti-inflammatory-bioactives/13043722-1-eng-GB/Olive-oil-waste-touted-as-promising-for-active-cosmetics-due-to-antioxidant-anti-inflammatory-bioactives.jpg)
![Solyph eyes growing opportunities in active beauty segment. [Solyph]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/active-beauty-brand-solyph-spurred-to-expand-business-in-light-of-growing-opportunities-in-health-and-wellness/12944447-1-eng-GB/Active-beauty-brand-Solyph-spurred-to-expand-business-in-light-of-growing-opportunities-in-health-and-wellness.png)
![Kao reports Q3 sales decline in skin care as the demand for hand soaps and sanitisers tumbled. [Kao Corp / Curél]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kao-reports-q3-skin-care-sales-dip-as-hand-hygiene-demand-falls/12995611-1-eng-GB/Kao-reports-Q3-skin-care-sales-dip-as-hand-hygiene-demand-falls.jpg)
![Sequential Skin offers at-home patch testing kits that use gene sequencing technology to assess overall skin health in real-time, considering genetic predisposition and current skin microbiome condition [Image: Sequential Skin]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/10/11/sequential-skin-closes-1.4m-seed-round-and-talks-global-skin-testing-expansion/12915967-1-eng-GB/Sequential-Skin-closes-1.4m-seed-round-and-talks-global-skin-testing-expansion.jpg)
![The facial serum featured a patented two-phase delivery system that protected the live bacteria up until the point of activation, just ahead of skin application [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/live-probiotic-facial-serum-white-label-launch-from-lac2biome-offers-beauty-promise/12808898-1-eng-GB/Live-probiotic-facial-serum-white-label-launch-from-Lac2Biome-offers-beauty-promise.jpg)
![Why this brand believes we will see a decline in clean beauty growth. [5 to 5]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/why-brands-that-emphasise-scientific-accuracy-will-displace-clean-beauty-firms-5-to-5/12756310-1-eng-GB/Why-brands-that-emphasise-scientific-accuracy-will-displace-clean-beauty-firms-5-to-5.jpg)
![The resveratrol emulsion supported reduction of skin wrinkling and increased skin firmness, according to trial findings [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign.com/headlines/formulation-science/anti-aging-skin-care-emulsion-with-2-resveratrol-study-from-medskin-solutions/12758973-1-eng-GB/Anti-aging-skin-care-emulsion-with-2-resveratrol-study-from-MedSkin-Solutions.jpg)
![Indeed Labs has launched with Mannings in Hong Kong as the first step of its expansion drive in Asia. [Indeed Labs]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/canada-s-indeed-labs-marking-regional-debut-with-launch-in-hong-kong-s-mannings/12756361-1-eng-GB/Canada-s-Indeed-Labs-marking-regional-debut-with-launch-in-Hong-Kong-s-Mannings.jpg)
![Pandemic created demand for make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients, says Smashbox founder. [Smashbox]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/smashbox-founder-davis-factor-tips-make-up-enriched-with-skin-care-ingredients-for-success/12738776-1-eng-GB/Smashbox-founder-Davis-Factor-tips-make-up-enriched-with-skin-care-ingredients-for-success.jpg)
