TikTok has driven significant beauty product sales through trends like #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt, with beauty sales in the US reaching $31.7 billion in 2023, led by a 15% growth in prestige makeup sales. We spoke to a Coresight Research analyst to better understand...
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, Bioenergy Life Science's Director of Scientific Affairs, Michael Crabtree, highlighted that a clinical study showed 0.5% Bioenergy Ribose formula reduced wrinkle surface area by 12.2% in 14 days and improved oxygen...
Citing challenges in the prestige beauty market in China and the Asia travel retail sector, Estée Lauder Companies' FY24 net earnings dropped significantly by 61% to $0.39 billion due to these ongoing difficulties and a higher effective tax rate.
Recent expansions by ColourPop on TikTok Shop, Smashbox and Dr.Jart+ on Amazon’s Premium Beauty Store, and Curology on Amazon demonstrate how beauty brands are strategically leveraging new e-commerce platforms to enhance accessibility, engage with tech-savvy...
Recent product launches, such as Hellmann’s "parfum de mayonnaise" and Auntie Anne’s pretzel-scented perfume, illustrate a significant trend where "food and beauty sectors merge," creating unique consumer experiences that reflect evolving...
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke to Ewelina Aiossa, Founder of Topical Skin, and Dr. Jared Jagdeo, a dermatologist as they discussed how Oleosome Technology enhances the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients, offering valuable information...
The Melbourne Australia Pavilion's debut at Cosmoprof North America 2024 highlighted the growing influence of innovative Australian beauty brands in the U.S. market, showcasing their commitment to quality, sustainability, and trend-setting designs.
K-Beauty's influence in the US continues to surge, with the market expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2027 (as reported by Allied Market Research), driven by trends like skinimalism, e-commerce innovation, and the power of social media.
Traackr's "State of Influence: Beauty 2024" report also reveals a 68% surge in Instagram video views, highlighting the growing impact of paid media and strategic creator partnerships in the beauty industry.
The filing is intended to address Avon Products, Inc.'s debt and legacy talc liabilities, while ensuring that its international operations, under the ownership of Natura &Co, continue unaffected.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke to Matthew Perkins, Founder and CEO of Macro Oceans to learn more about Big Kelp Hydration: a sustainable beauty ingredient made from Alaska kelp, designed to provide effective skin care solutions while ensuring...
During Prime Day 2024, Amazon's Beauty & Personal Care category saw a dramatic increase in ad spent and sales revenue, driven by TikTok trends and intensified competition among premium brands.
Lip cosmetics products are now expected to 'do it all—offering a plethora of color ranges while hydrating, smoothing, and conditioning,' according to Dieandra Hermosillo of Buxom Cosmetics, reflecting the growing demand for multifunctional products...
Revieve's collaboration with RoC Skincare on the RoC AI Skin Insight tool leverages advanced machine learning and AI to deliver 'highly personalized and evolving skin care recommendations' while addressing ethical considerations such as...
According to Mintel's research, as 40% of consumers are still searching for effective facial skin care products, there remains ample opportunity for growth and innovation for brands to address unmet needs in efficacy, research tools, and affordability.
Edgewell Personal Care's Q3 2024 financial results reveal a slight decline in net sales to $647.8 million, but the company achieved significant gross margin expansion and a 23% increase in adjusted EPS, despite challenging market conditions.
Fragrance, makeup, skin care, and hair products drove an 8% growth in the U.S. prestige beauty market in the first half of 2024, with consumers increasingly favoring premium offerings, while the mass market remained flat, according to Circana.
Recent research from the Fashion Institute of Technology, presented at Cosmoprof Las Vegas, reveals the profound economic, social, and inclusivity impacts of the beauty industry, highlighting opportunities for cosmetics and personal care brands to enhance...
Naturaz, a company specializing in vegan hair care products for curly hair, has raised $1 million in seed funding to support its retail expansion and product development efforts.
As beauty consumers demand more scientifically-backed and multifunctional ingredients, brands must innovate rapidly to stay ahead—insights from machine intelligence platform Spate reveal the key trends driving this evolution.
CosmeticsDesign-USA and NutraIngredients-USA's recent webinar explored the latest trends in the nutricosmetics industry. With the merging of beauty and wellness gaining popularity, market data suggests consumers are seeking more holistic ingestible...
As cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers turn to digital solutions for MoCRA compliance, Registrar Corp's recently released Cosmetic Adverse Event Management (AEM) software has emerged as an additional solution for navigating...
CosmeticsDesign spoke to CEO Keith O'Briant for his insights into how the company's R&D journey shapes their skin care innovations like the Biocellulose Mask, and adapts products for various international markets.
The brand debuts this week with a product line focuses on clean, sustainable hair care products designed to offer salon-quality results at home and will be exclusively available through target retailers.
Beauty MLM Rodan + Fields is facing significant financial challenges, with recent data showing a steep decline in sales and increasing concerns about the company’s financial stability.
Wella Company has launched a more sustainable version of its WELLOXON PERFECT salon color developer, featuring vegan ingredients, carbon-reduced hydrogen peroxide, and eco-friendly packaging.
P&G 'met or exceeded our going-in plans for organic sales growth, core EPS growth, cash generation and cash returned to shareowners in a challenging economic and geopolitical environment,' in FY 2024, shared P&G Chairman, President,...
The new features "provide responsible persons the option to discontinue cosmetic products previously listed in Cosmetics Direct that are no longer on the market," and "to relist cosmetic products that were previously discontinued in Cosmetics...
Finalists for this year's awards included a pre-workout anti-pollution serum, an LED lip mask, a scalp cleansing toner, and a soy-based nail polish remover.
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke with ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova for her insights into how AI is tackling demand volatility, high shipping costs, and sustainability issues in the cosmetics and personal care product supply chain.
Collagen-based nutrition company Vital Proteins has expanded its product offerings into the beauty from within space to target a wider range of consumers with the launch of the Vital Proteins Hair Complex and Skin Complex supplements.
Following the recent news of biotechnology company Debut's sustainable ingredient development partnership with L’Oréal, Debut has announced the launch of its formulation development and contract manufacturing business BiotechXBeautyLabs in an effort...
A clinical efficacy study showed that a cosmetic formula containing olive extract and spirulina improved the skin barrier and hydrated the skin better.
A recent study in Cosmetics identifies non-fermented hydraulic pressing as the optimal method for extracting high-quality Copoazú butter, offering valuable insights for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers looking to enhance...
According to the latest research from Kantar, as older US Gen Z consumers increasingly carve out financial independence for themselves, this is leading to a greater divergence of personal care habits within the group.
Rising global temperatures prompt an increase in weather extremes worldwide, creating opportunities for skin care brands to respond with solutions that help provide greater skin protection.
The collaboration between green chemistry-focused P2 Science and science-driven hair care brand Living Proof has already brought forth a proprietary smoothing and anti-frizz technology to market that is quickly becoming a favorite of US consumers, with...
Building on the momentum gained during the brand's recent Super Bowl ad campaign, Cetaphil has recently launched the "Ceta Six-Pack" and Ceta-Grill marketing strategies to target the burgeoning men's skin care market sector.
In a pivotal shift, the US Supreme Court's recent overturning of Chevron v. NRDC has reshaped federal administrative law, leaving industries like cosmetics facing new challenges in regulatory interpretation and compliance.
Utilizing actives sourced from prunes and sugar beets, Active Concepts has formulated ACB Sal-Vation, which is designed to 'match salicylic acid's efficacy' while addressing 'concerns regarding skin sensitivity, regulatory compliance,'...
A recent NIQ report explores the meteoric rise of TikTok Shop's popularity with beauty and other retail consumers, its impact on e-commerce strategies, and how brands can leverage the platform to improve engagement, awareness, and product sales....
Vermont's S.25 Act mandates the removal of PFAS and other harmful chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products, setting a new state standard for industry safety and environmental protection.
Naturium, following last year's acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty, will launch into 1,4000 Ulta Beauty retail locations and Ulta's online storefront, marking a strategic move to enhance market presence with greater consumer accessibility to a wide...
This year's Cosmoprof North America - Las Vegas show will welcome TikTok Shop as a first-time participant to the event's Buyer Program, will showcase Australia and Fiji's inaugral debut in the event's country pavilions, and includes...
iRomaScents' new tech aims to address a fragrance consumer need for more convenient in-store fragrance sampling while simultaneously supporting retailers in providing a customizable experience for shoppers.
A new report from the Pact Collective explores how 2023 witnessed an increase in contaminated packaging and why there was a 53% decrease in the material collected in 2023 versus 2022.