News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
In this month’s Financial Focus column, guest author Ragini Bhalla analyzes a cautionary tale in beauty industry success and failure with the story of DTC beauty company Avon.
The $240m deal will “leverage Helen of Troy’s complementary capabilities and scale to accelerate Olive & June’s growth”.
Launching in Spring 2025, 11:11 Beauty pairs Paris Hilton’s creativity with Guthy-Renker’s proven expertise as ‘one of the world’s largest DTC marketing companies’.
Natura &Co delivers a robust Q3, achieving R$ 6 billion in revenue, fueled by sales growth, operational efficiencies, and sustainable investments.
The partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix marks the first time the Yves Rocher brand will be available outside of its own distribution channels.
The natural ingredients company has acquired a sustainable US-based firm that works with supercritical CO2 extraction.
Edgewell Personal Care Company has reported steady financial growth for FY2024, with net sales reaching $2.25 billion—a slight increase over the prior year—while setting an optimistic outlook for FY2025, driven by a strengthened business model,...
Newly released data reveals key shifts in the US beauty market, as economic pressures push consumers towards retailers for budget-friendly options, while fragrance and clean beauty sectors offer resilient growth opportunities.
Estée Lauder Companies has reported a 4% overall decline in Q1 net sales, with US growth in online channels helping to offset challenges across its North American portfolio, where net sales declined by only 1%.
Procter & Gamble’s fiscal 2025 first-quarter results reveal steady growth in organic sales, up 2% due to price increases and innovation. However, the beauty segment faced challenges, particularly in luxury skincare.
In the third quarter of 2024, total sales rose yet missed expectations, due to the impact of the flagging China market and the slowdown of derma and sun care sales in the US.
Coty Inc. announced preliminary first-quarter results for fiscal year 2025, highlighting growth in its prestige fragrance category, challenges in the U.S. and mass beauty markets, and a renewed focus on cost reduction, while reaffirming its full-year...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires US companies, including many in the cosmetics and personal care industries, to report their beneficial owners to FinCEN by 2025. With significant penalties for non-compliance smaller businesses may face...
This quarter's round up includes a recently filed hair care product patent, financial news regarding Avon's bankruptcy and the current struggles of beauty MLMs, packaging trends and more.
In Q3 2024, the beauty industry experienced significant leadership changes, including Julie Rosen's departure from Bath & Body Works, Galen C. Smith's appointment as CEO of IPSY, Stephanie Stahl joining Edgewell's Board of Directors, and Nicole Mancini...
Guest article
This month, CosmeticsDesign columnist Kelly Bonner explores the key provisions and implications of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), highlighting new compliance requirements and expanded FDA enforcement authority.
Today, in a landmark case at the European Court of Justice, the world’s most popular search engine has lost its battle against a €2.4bn fine given by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago.
The US-headquartered colour cosmetics brand has big plans for a full European takeover after seeing sales jump up by 91% year-on-year in its last fiscal year results.
Ulta Beauty's Q2 fiscal 2024 results show net sales of $2.55 billion, a slight increase from last year, but a 1.2% decline in comparable sales and a 12% drop in operating income highlight the challenges the company faces in a tough retail environment.
This monthly CosmeticsDesign column by attorney Kelly Bonner provides essential legal and regulatory updates for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers to help industry professionals stay informed and compliant.
Great Many's oversubscribed pre-seed funding round aims to shake up the $8.5 bn global hair restoration market by launching hair growth solutions and telehealth services that address the significant consumer demand for accessible, science-backed treatments.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amorepacific Group's success during the recent e-retailer sales event included notable sell-outs and high rankings across multiple product categories.
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, and CEO Jon Moeller...
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 to...
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.
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 range of...
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 a wide variety of...
The acquisition will support Wacker's plans to expand its offerings for cosmetics and personal care product brands, including offering 'innovative new products' to 'meet the demand for skin-contact wellness' options in rejuvenation and scar care.
The initiative not only supports consumer demand for more convenient and expedited beauty product delivery but also will support beauty industry suppliers by expanding brand reach and improving fulfillment efficiency.
American beauty multinational Coty has pushed its marketing efforts for brands such as Burberry Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics as it nurtures its prestige beauty business in India.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke to TRI-K President & CEO Rusmir Niksic to learn more about the company's comprehensive rebrand, its embrace of sustainable innovation and the trends influencing the company's product development.
The company plans to use the secured funding launch its personalized foundation device backed by strong investor confidence from Lucas Venture Group and others.
USA Basketball has announced its first women’s specific partnership in nearly three decades, and its first ever official beauty partner: Glossier.
The French multinational will work with the biotech pioneer to create new bio-based ingredients made with proprietary advanced biomanufacturing processes that combine fermentation and cell-free technology.
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is accelerating its North American expansion with a new Los Angeles flagship store, boosting brand awareness for its key global brands.
With the deadline for cosmetic facility registration and product listing requirements looming, here are our insights into common pitfalls to avoid and key steps to ensure compliance for industry stakeholders.
Between 2022 and 2023, the US soap, bath, and shower product market saw a noteable surge, reflecting evolving consumer trends and innovative product developments, according to a recent report by consumer insight firm Mintel.
Sundae Body, an innovative and fun-loving bath and body brand, is making waves as it launches into Walmart stores nationwide, thanks to its participation in the retailer's accelerator program.
In an effort to better meet the needs of menopausal women, holistic wellness brand Stripes Beauty founder Naomi Watts has partnered with investment firm L Catterton to support brand expansion efforts.
In the second quarter of 2024, the beauty industry saw a series of noteworthy employment moves, including Shiseido Americas creating a COO role for Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, Tom Ford Beauty appointing Dexter King as SVP and Global General Manager, and...
The top five states in 2022 where the beauty industry has the most significant economic and social impacts were California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey, says a new report from the PCPC that details and insight into the beauty industry's...
C-beauty brand Flower Knows is pursuing international expansion fuelled by interest from young consumers embracing its 'unique' story and identity.
Kylie Cosmetics is strengthening its commitment to accessibility for beauty enthusiasts by launching its best-selling lip products at Ulta Beauty locations within Target stores and online.
In part one of this two-part series, we interviewed Beau Wangtrakuldee, PhD, founder and CEO of AmorSui to learn more about how the company is working to meet the needs of women in the cosmetics and personal care product manufacturing industry by...