News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Leveraging craftsmanship, cultural authenticity, and community engagement allows brands to differentiate their offerings, build stronger emotional connections with consumers, and stay ahead of global beauty trends, according to Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend...
Volition Beauty’s new Accelerator Program aims to support creator-led brands by providing back-end infrastructure while letting creators ‘maintain complete creative control,’ opening fresh opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers to collaborate on...
A new Coty patent for a targeted eye cream designed to deliver anti-aging and moisture benefits while prioritizing clean, consumer-friendly ingredients offers valuable insights into macrotrends impacting cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers across...
About half of Gen Z and Millennials buy beauty products based on influencer recommendations – redefining aspiration in the beauty industry, according to new data from Base Beauty and Mintel.
Revieve’s new AI series 'redefines personalization in the beauty industry,' says CPO/CMO Irina Mazur, creating experiences that are 'immersive and emotionally resonant.'
As states like California roll out plastic bans, EcoEnclose CEO Saloni Doshi warns that the shift to alternative materials, such as virgin paper, can have unintended environmental consequences, emphasizing that 'the rapid increase in demand for...
LG Household & Health Care is prioritising The Face Shop, Belif, and CNP in a bid to expand its influence in the North American beauty sector.
Explore the latest in ingredient upcycling and transparency advancements as the cosmetics industry redefines sustainability with digital traceability and innovative, waste-derived ingredients.
Immersive pop-up events like Physicians Formula's 'Glambulance' and Stripes Beauty's "National Hot Flash Day" have emerged as a powerful way to engage consumers, creating new opportunities for product visibility and partnerships across the cosmetics and...
In the latest Beauty 4.0 episode, CosmeticsDesign explores the booming menopausal beauty market with Christine Staples, CEO of Cohere Beauty, discussing how ingredient innovation and sustainable formulation are tackling specific skin care, hair care, and...
Hue, an AI-powered platform for authentic user-generated video content, has raised $4.5 million to expand its personalized video solutions for the beauty and personal care industry, addressing low e-commerce conversion rates with a unique approach that...
Consumer demand for fragrances “across all price points” boosted Coty's revenue for Q1 of its new fiscal year. However, its mass-market beauty division experienced a -3% drop for this period.
Origins’ new Youthtopia series highlights the transformative potential of upcycled beauty ingredients and is spurring the brand to brand to explore future opportunities in upcycling.
NotCo and Cramer have launched a new AI-powered fragrance formulator, utilizing advanced algorithms and a comprehensive fragrance database to streamline fragrance development, reduce production time, and enable high levels of customization for cosmetics...
With Rogaine launching “National Hats Off Day” to shift the issue of men’s hair loss into a journey of growth, cosmetics and personal care brands have a unique opportunity to foster supportive, transparent conversations and address evolving consumer needs.
This month's global roundup takes a concise look at the latest global advances in skin care tech, sustainability breakthroughs, and regulatory developments driving change in the cosmetics industry.
Discover the latest in beauty with exciting new launches from NOYZ, Good Molecules, COSRX, MERIT, EVOLVh, Noteworthy Scents, and DKNY, each offering innovative products designed to elevate consumer fragrance and skin care routines.
EveLab Insights’ new Neck AI Skin Analysis technology utilizes deep learning algorithms to assess neck and décolleté skin health with high precision, addressing a growing demand for comprehensive anti-aging solutions and enabling brands to offer...
The Estée Lauder Companies’ (ELC) fiscal 2024 Social Impact and Sustainability report offers a comprehensive update on its environmental and social initiatives. Here’s a look at what cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers need to know.
Mintel’s 2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends report reveals a rising demand among US consumers for beauty brands to lead in sustainability and environmental responsibility, driving companies to adopt innovative practices in sourcing,...
The cosmetics industry continues to face a myriad of evolving environmental challenges, from the growing demand for natural ingredients to supply chain disruptions and the need for sustainable practices, say Quantis Consulting experts Auriane Bodivit and...
In this month's edition of Indie Insights, we explore how indie beauty brands like OPULUS Beauty Labs incorporate sustainability into their packaging, ingredient sourcing, and overall mission, aligning with the values of eco-conscious consumers.
Generation Alpha is rapidly shaping the beauty and personal care industries through their early exposure to social media, rising interest in gender-neutral grooming, and demand for safe, ethical, and age-appropriate products, creating significant...
A recent Makeup Trends report from Spate reveals a decline in eye makeup interest as consumers increasingly favor minimalistic beauty routines, innovative textures, and long-lasting products, emphasizing the need for cosmetics brands to adapt to shifting...
Estée Lauder’s new patent introduces a novel anti-aging skincare composition combining decarboxy carnosine HCL and Pyracantha fortuneana fruit extract, which shows synergistic effects in reducing lipofuscin or "age spots."
With K-Beauty's expansion into new categories and a projected market value of $9.9 billion in North America by 2032, US manufacturers and retailers are positioned to benefit by embracing the 'Second Wave of K-Beauty.'
ROELMI HPC's launch of the EMotion Line, a series of upcycled olive by-product ingredients, highlights its contribution to sustainability and performance in the cosmetics and personal care industry as part of a broader shift toward circular economy...
From deeper insights into Korean skin care trends to sustainable packaging and fermented extracts in cosmetics, Skincare Advancement panelists Eleonora Mazzilli and Barbara Green responded with their answers to webinar attendees burning questions.
In an era where experiential marketing campaigns 'allow beauty brands to connect with their consumers on a deeper level,' said Pauline Oudin, CEO of Gradient Experience, overcoming challenges like proving ROI need to be mitigated to embrace opportunities...
Beauty supplements player Nutrafol is entering the male topical market after learning that men "experience more scalp concerns than women and that shampoo is top of mind for over half of men (56%) when it comes to hair growth products", said Dr. Brianna...
A recent report by Lauren Goodsitt, Director of Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel, outlined several key drivers of the gourmand fragrance space, include the combination of sweet and spicy, or 'swicy' flavor notes and a rise in comforting familiar scents...
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Tareen Dermatology have partnered with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild, respectively, for the 2024-2025 NHL season to promote inclusivity, skin health, and community support through innovative campaigns and philanthropic...
The professional-grade skin care market is expanding due to growing consumer demand for anti-aging and brightening products, with Boomers spending an average of $165 per visit in 2024, while brand loyalty and targeted marketing—especially for Gen Z,...
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has filed a patent for a new oil-based cleansing balm featuring natural waxes as structurants, addressing consumer demand for products that "gently cleanse the skin leaving it feeling hydrated and silky smooth," while also...
As the global men’s personal care market continues to grow, Perfect Corp’s partnership with NuNorm illustrates how AI and AR tools like virtual try-on and Shade Finder are breaking down barriers for male consumers, driving longer site engagement and...
In an interview with CosmeticsDesign, Carl D'Ruiz, Senior Regulatory & Business Development Manager at dsm-firmenich explained that the FDA review of PARSOL Shield could transform the US sunscreen market by meeting the need for a more photostable UVA and...
Designed as a 'complement to every other brand in the store,' the Credo Skincare launch draws on a decade of clean beauty experience and clinical efficacy results to target the needs and demands of sustainable beauty product consumers.
Ahead of this year's Summit, presenters and speakers from LUSH, P2 Science, Forestwise, AAK Personal Care, Beauty Kitchen and Seilich all revealed insight into their presentation topics and what they hope to take away from the conference.
Move over, ChatGPT - SkinGPT is here! According to Anastasia Georgievskaya, founder of Haut.AI, the newly patented "Skin Atlas" offers privacy-preserving AI technology which signals a new chapter for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, enabling...
In this month's episode from CosmeticsDesign, we're navigating the ethical considerations of a popular beauty industry trend with the CEO of New Laboratories, a Melbourne-based cosmetics and personal care product manufacturer. Listen in as we discuss...
From spooky-themed cosmetic products to lip, face, and body moisturizers designed to beat the chilly fall weather in style, this month's roundup features new product launches from consumer favorite brands like TIRTIR, Dieux, Vaseline, and Touchland.
Cosmax and Harvard are partnering to investigate how lifestyle factors affect skin disorders and the skin microbiome, with the goal of developing personalised skin care solutions.
Cosmetics brands are increasingly tapping into pop culture partnerships, such as NYX’s "Beetlejuice" collection and Warner Bros.-themed campaign, to “push the limits of artistry and entertainment” while leveraging these collaborations to generate buzz,...
There's still time to register! Don't miss the chance to hear from industry experts on everything from skin care ingredient formulation trends to innovations in anti-aging and the impact of consumer demand on new product development.
Eighty-eight percent of people may experience reduced grey hair growth, setting a new precedent in scientifically validated haircare solutions and challenging industry norms for product efficacy, says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study...
Over 80% of new product launches in the personal care and luxury sectors fail due to inaccurate demand forecasting, but leveraging AI tools offers a "great opportunity to protect investments" by providing more precise, adaptable predictions based on...
As the demand for non-invasive anti-aging skin care treatments continues to grow, cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers are turning to increasingly innovative options like human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to meet consumer needs.
The new product collaboration, which is a first for skin care brand Curology, exemplifies how beauty brands can expand their consumer demographic reach in creative ways that appeal to nostalgia or emotion.
With an increasing amount of Gen Z beauty consumers gravitating towards a more natural nail aesthetic, brands are adapting by focusing on "non-toxic formulations and ingredient transparency," according to Carson Kitzmiller, Senior Analyst for Beauty &...
From Colgate’s $100,000 in scholarships to Dove’s body confidence workshops and KISS’s podcast for textured hair, beauty brands are transforming customer engagement through impactful, community-focused initiatives that resonate with today’s socially...