Release, research, recycle: 5 CosmeticsDesign articles to revisit this weekend

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Miss any of this weeks big articles? Here are five of our most popular articles which you can revisit over the weekend.

L'Oréal launches to bring “new age” tech, data to in-home, salon hair coloring
L'Oréal launches to bring “new age” tech, data to in-home, salon hair coloring (JEREMY SAILING)

L'Oréal has launched two new technologies for mass-market consumers and stylists, developed to circumvent hair coloring problems “only technology could solve.”

The company announced the Colorsonic and Coloright technologies on Monday, ahead of CES 2022. Both products, Colorsonic for consumers and Coloright for hairstylists, address ease-of-use with color application. 

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Paper packaging is more degradable, recyclable, is not a solve-all for sustainability
Paper packaging is more degradable, recyclable, is not a solve-all for sustainability (AnSyvanych/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Where plastics fail in biodegradability and recyclability, some companies are turning to paper packaging, which doesn’t entirely get brands out of the woods of meeting sustainability goals.

Paper packaging, including cardboard, has been a part of cosmetics packaging for a long time as boxes and wrapping, but sustainability goals have been pushing companies to innovate and use paper and cardboard more prominently.

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5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look on areas to keep an eye on in the New Year
5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look on areas to keep an eye on in the New Year (Anastasiia Bidzilia/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The world is peering over the edge of another year, and for the cosmetics industry, that means another year of trends.

While none of us can see what’s coming, at CosmeticsDesign we have searched our crystal ball of industry research, interviews, trends, launches and knowledge to bring you 15 global trends for 2022.

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Three natural ingredient research articles you may have missed over the holidays
Three natural ingredient research articles you may have missed over the holidays (5./15 WEST/Getty Images)

Researchers are publishing new information on potential naturally-derived ingredients every day, including when everyone else is distracted by holidays.

The journal Cosmetics published several articles on interesting and innovative new developments in cosmetic ingredient research in late December. Below are three of those potential ingredients and the research backing them.

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P&G Ouai acquisition is part of larger multinational move to fill portfolio gaps, says Euromonitor
P&G Ouai acquisition is part of larger multinational move to fill portfolio gaps, says Euromonitor (GabrielPevide/Getty Images)

Tis the season for brand acquisition before the New Year, and a research analyst as Euromonitor says P&G’s acquisition of Ouai is part of a larger trend of multinationals absorbing cult-favorite indie brands.

The multinational’s acquisition of hair care brand turned full personal care brand, founded by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, comes with a wave of other indie acquisitions, like P&G’s acquisition of skin care brand Farmacy, L’Oreal’s acquisition of skin care brand Youth to the People and Edgewell’s acquisition of razor brand Billie.Read more...