Online sustainable cosmetics educational platform Re-Sources wants to close the knowledge gap between beauty formulators, packaging technologists and marketing to streamline green product development.
The multinational health care and consumer goods company issued a voluntary recall this week for 4 Neutrogena brand sunscreens and 1 Aveeno brand sunscreen.
Kao Corporation has revealed that cleansing sheets have been the star product for its Men’s Bioré range across the last decade, with sales soaring by 743%.
With just one day between the announcement and the pitch application deadline (July 15, 2021), the beauty maker has formally signed on to present at the 2-day tech conference and to support the beauty (tech) pitch competition for VC funding.
This week, the multinational consumer goods company launched its Softsoap Foaming Tablet Starter Kits and Refill Kits. The aluminum bottles and solid product refills are helping Colgate-Palmolive meet its 2025 sustainability goals.
This month, plastic parts and packaging maker Westfall Technik announced the acquisition of Carolina Precision Plastics. The deal gives Westfall access to prominent cosmetics and personal care companies including L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Clorox (which...
The company’s upcycled cotton material, Bemliese, is certified compostable and biodegradable and boasts numerous functional advantages over more common wipe and sheet mask materials.
Scientists working at the beauty maker’s Research and Innovation facility in Clark, New Jersey, published an article in JDD earlier this year on the relationship among ceramides, UV radiation, and skin barrier function. Now the company’s CeraVe brand...
This week, the private equity – owned cosmetics and personal care ingredient distribution company announced signing a strategic partnership deal with GREAF Biotech, an active ingredients manufacturer based in Shanghai, China.
This week, the beauty device brand added two new products to its portfolio, sophisticated topicals to be used with or without the NuFace microcurrent facial toning devices.
The post-COVID new normal taking shape before our eyes is drastically altering consumer sentiment and behaviour in enigmatic ways, but the primal need for healing and renewal will drive cosmetic beauty colour selection in the approaching years, according...
As COVID and climate crisis-shaken consumers demand more from beauty, experts believe there remain hurdles in packaging, brand communication and supply chain logistics before industry reaches the zero-waste dream.
The sun care ingredient company is based in the National Research Council facility in Montreal, Québec. And thanks to the government’s economic recovery efforts, Elkimia is buying new equipment and developing more sun care actives.
The US duo who sold a premium men’s grooming brand to Procter & Gamble are now targeting APAC markets with its latest venture – transparency focused skin care brand called Ingredients.
Following a recent growth investment from the impact-investing strategy division of Bain Capital, the personal care product company announced changes in leadership, including the hire of former Unilever executive Piyush Jain.
Late last month the skin care ingredient maker and biotech engineering company announced their new research collaboration: an effort to develop novel actives for the microbiome beauty movement.
Indian sandalwood oil could be a more potent antioxidant than vitamin E in news that could interest the cosmetic industry and their R&D efforts into ingredients that protect skin against environmental stress.
We round-up of our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region, featuring news updates from L’Oréal, Shiseido, Amorepacific and more.
Fragrance major Firmenich has developed an AI-powered, digital tool to speed up and simplify the scent creation process for independent beauty brands and entrepreneurs, though the platform is also generating interest amongst big beauty players too, a...
Apoena Biotech is the first ever Brazilian biotechnology beauty ingredients company in the country, but company executives have bigger ambitions as they line the business up to be a major international supplier.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is deepening its involvement in the US beauty industry with an expanded certification program, while also increasing collaborations between its scientists and leading cosmetic companies.
Estée Lauder Companies-owned Smashbox has extended its partnership with global beauty tech provider Perfect Corp to become the first ever beauty brand to be paired up with the YouCam Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered face analyzer technology.
As online product sampling provider SoPost gets ready to extend its target customer base and category coverage, CEO Jonny Grubin talks to CosmeticsDesign-USA about the “huge” consumer appetite for sampling in the US.
With pandemic lockdowns slowly being lifted, the beauty and personal care industry is starting is emerging from its hibernation. This means innovation pipelines are being fired up again, but for what? We contacted Mintel to find out more.
An animal-free testing strategy for predicting skin sensitisation and allergen potency co-developed by chemistry major BASF and fragrance and flavour specialist Givaudan has been approved by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),...
In recent months a growing body of negative media coverage has served to discredit clean beauty. The honeymoon period is definitely over. In this article CosmeticsDesign-USA (CDU) speaks to Gay Timmons, president of the Natural and Organic Health and...
The newly-launched premium fragrance, color cosmetics, and body care brand sets its sights on the US as it hopes to leverage the region’s status as the biggest cosmetics market in the world.
Award-winning actor Scarlett Johansson has become the latest celebrity to launch a cosmetics brand, with the Tony and BAFTA winner announcing this week that a new skincare brand is expected to come to market early next year.
Biotechnology offers the opportunity for a more sustainable cosmetics industry, and wider acceptance of the technology will require giving consumers access to reliable information about the benefits, according to Givaudan.
International beauty major L’Oréal has co-developed a plastic cosmetics bottle with French biotech specialist Carbios, made using fully recycled PET via an enzymatic recycling technology that also makes it infinitely recyclable.
As the 12th edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit shines a spotlight on the industry’s latest sustainable developments, health and social impact, climate change and plastic pollution dominate calls for progression and proactivity in the beauty space.
Use of essential oils in hair treatments targeting scalp dysfunctions offer promise, though more research is necessary to be certain of their specific active properties, finds a review.
With hyaluronic acid tipped to be a potential driving force in the upcoming beauty biotech revolution, we explore Croma Pharma’s 25-year use of the skin care ingredient and how it is still at the forefront of innovation as the brand launches its latest...
Cosmetic companies eyeing the booming beauty supplement segment in China have an opportunity to fulfil the increasing demand for natural products backed by strong scientific evidence, says Horphag Research.
The global beauty and personal care market is bouncing back from a difficult COVID-19 period, and skin care will be the frontrunner in future growth as consumers continue to prioritise ‘skinimalism’ routines, according to Euromonitor International.
This month, the Brazil-based multinational beauty maker shared an update on its Commitment to Life, a corporate social responsibility initiative focused on “some of the world’s most pressing issues” first announced in June 2020.
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada began recalling hand sanitizer for improper labeling, formulation, or packaging as well as for other similar issues of concern. Still today, that list of recalled products continues to grow.
Several beauty and personal care majors have joined 100+ businesses in signing a statement from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation calling for recycling costs and responsibilities to be extended to industry.
Carbon neutrality remains relatively nascent in beauty and personal care, but extensive and long-standing green efforts and a strong consumer appetite will propel the sector in the ongoing race, says a GlobalData analyst.
Biotechnology is not new, but the industrial scale impact that biotech ingredient production will have on the beauty and fragrance industries is just beginning to be seen. Here Cosmetics Design explores key indicators of that biotech beauty is at a tipping...
This week, the Upcycled Food Association began enrollment for the Upcycled Certified program, giving consumer beauty brands the opportunity to highlight the use of waste-stream ingredients.
Launched in 1996, the Environmental Protection Agency’s annual green chemistry awards program recognizes companies that develop and implement more sustainable technologies.
Mahisha Dellinger, CEO of Curls, and Beauty by Imagination have teamed up to host business workshops for 25,000 Black women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs over the next 11 months.
South Korean biopharmaceutical start-up Koru Pharmaceuticals has launched a new skin care brand made with hemp seed oil derived from a hybrid Korean hemp variant.
An ex-Amazon VP who founded waterless Singapore start-up Bhuman says early interest from big-name retailers won’t deter its focus on promoting sustainable consumption and insists there is no merit in growing the brand “just for the sake of growing”.
In this round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry, we highlight the first-quarter results from Shiseido, Kao Corp, L’Occitane and more.
In-Depth Insight from Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference (CEAC) 2021
A five-year, industry-led global programme will launch next year aimed at driving and shaping future worldwide uptake and regulatory acceptance of non-animal testing alternatives in cosmetics.
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![Cleansing sheets have been the star product for its Men’s Bioré range across the last decade. [Kao Corp]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/07/15/men-s-biore-how-cleansing-sheets-have-driven-the-brand-s-consecutive-sales-growth-for-a-decade/12618385-1-eng-GB/Men-s-Biore-How-cleansing-sheets-have-driven-the-brand-s-consecutive-sales-growth-for-a-decade.jpg)
![The COVID-19 crisis will have a lasting impact on colour trends to come, with newfound appreciation for colours that reassure, balance and give consumers hope [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/30/wgsn-colour-trends-2023-predict-reassuring-blues-and-planet-friendly-pigments/12608818-1-eng-GB/WGSN-colour-trends-2023-predict-reassuring-blues-and-planet-friendly-pigments.jpg)
![From working with more innovative, exclusive materials like wood to pushing forward with circular business models and refill stations, beauty has plenty to focus on as it drives forward the sustainability agenda [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/01/sustainable-beauty-post-covid-needs-packaging-communication-and-supply-chain-focus-say-experts/12612989-1-eng-GB/Sustainable-beauty-post-COVID-needs-packaging-communication-and-supply-chain-focus-say-experts.jpg)
![Tansparency focused skin care brand Ingredients now targeting APAC markets. [Ingredients]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/us-brand-ingredients-targets-apac-s-lagging-clean-beauty-market-with-transparent-approach/12577139-1-eng-GB/US-brand-Ingredients-targets-APAC-s-lagging-clean-beauty-market-with-transparent-approach.png)
![Our most-read stories on the big-name beauty brands of the region. [SK-II]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/07/06/brand-story-the-recent-apac-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty/12618434-1-eng-GB/Brand-story-The-recent-APAC-developments-from-the-biggest-names-in-beauty.jpg)
![The Scentmate platform simplifies fragrance creation for a range of beauty products, including body care and air care, providing access to expert perfumers along the development phase [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/07/01/firmenich-scentmate-ai-fragrance-tool-aims-to-empower-indie-beauty-brands/12612473-1-eng-GB/Firmenich-Scentmate-AI-fragrance-tool-aims-to-empower-Indie-beauty-brands.jpg)
![The approved approach involves a three-step method for assessing skin sensitisation and a bolt-on test to predict allergen potency [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/30/animal-free-testing-for-skin-sensitisation-allergen-potency-from-basf-and-givaudan-receives-oecd-approval/12607502-1-eng-GB/Animal-free-testing-for-skin-sensitisation-allergen-potency-from-BASF-and-Givaudan-receives-OECD-approval.jpg)
![The bottle is the work of several years in partnership with French biotech specialist Carbios and part of L'Oréal's wider push away from virgin plastics [Image: L'Oréal]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/24/l-oreal-to-launch-enzymatically-recycled-and-infinitely-recyclable-biotherm-bottle-in-2025-via-carbios-partnership/12592139-1-eng-GB/L-Oreal-to-launch-enzymatically-recycled-and-infinitely-recyclable-Biotherm-bottle-in-2025-via-Carbios-partnership.jpg)
![There is great interest in use of essential oils in trichology - the medical study of the hair and scalp - suggesting plenty of future promise for the market [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/essential-oils-in-hair-care-as-actives-for-scalp-care-hold-promise-finds-review/12591412-1-eng-GB/Essential-oils-in-hair-care-as-actives-for-scalp-care-hold-promise-finds-review.jpg)
![Opportunities to fulfil gap natural products backed by strong scientific evidence in China. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-beauty-supplement-market-presents-significant-opportunity-for-natural-and-scientifically-backed-products-horphag-research/12566202-1-eng-GB/China-beauty-supplement-market-presents-significant-opportunity-for-natural-and-scientifically-backed-products-Horphag-Research.jpg)
![Growth in skin care sales worldwide will be led by Asia-Pacific, specifically China, but also fuelled by the ongoing e-commerce boom [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/23/global-beauty-personal-care-market-to-rebound-in-2021-with-skin-care-sales-hitting-151bn-by-2025-says-euromonitor/12587324-2-eng-GB/Global-beauty-personal-care-market-to-rebound-in-2021-with-skin-care-sales-hitting-151bn-by-2025-says-Euromonitor.jpg)
![A raft of beauty, food, beverage, retail and NGO majors are calling for changes to existing recycling systems - calling for every packaging stakeholder to take on costs via Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/22/ellen-macarthur-foundation-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging-statement-signed-by-beauty-brands/12583504-1-eng-GB/Ellen-MacArthur-Foundation-Extended-Producer-Responsibility-for-packaging-statement-signed-by-beauty-brands.jpg)
![Many beauty and personal care brands have already kickstarted important green initiatives and unveiled ambitious climate goals, and The European Green Deal must serve as an 'opportunity' for more action [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/18/carbon-neutrality-2050-eu-goal-needs-green-beauty-push-says-globaldata/12578861-1-eng-GB/Carbon-neutrality-2050-EU-goal-needs-green-beauty-push-says-GlobalData.jpg)
![Koru Pharmaceuticals has launched a new skin care brand made with hemp seed oil derived from a hybrid Korean hemp variant. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/06/16/hemp-skin-care-koru-pharmaceuticals-develops-k-beauty-skin-care-made-with-hybrid-korean-variant/12546733-1-eng-GB/Hemp-skin-care-Koru-Pharmaceuticals-develops-K-beauty-skin-care-made-with-hybrid-Korean-variant.jpg)
![Singapore start-up Bhuman says early interest from big-name retailers won’t deter its focus on promoting sustainable consumption. [Bhuman]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/06/16/bhuman-promoting-sustainable-consumption-top-of-mind-for-waterless-beauty-brand-founded-by-ex-amazon-vp/12559836-1-eng-GB/Bhuman-Promoting-sustainable-consumption-top-of-mind-for-waterless-beauty-brand-founded-by-ex-Amazon-VP.jpg)
![Our updates on financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [L'Occitane]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-kao-l-occitane-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/12569556-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Kao-L-Occitane-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update.jpg)
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