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.
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.
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 opportunities...
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.
By Kelly Bonner, Associate Attorney at Duane Morris, LLP
This month, CosmeticsDesign columnist Kelly Bonner shares insights into the pressures of aging in a beauty-obsessed society, the failed attempt of California's AB 2491 bill to regulate anti-aging products for minors, and the challenges of addressing...
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...
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...
Using the innovative technology to extract betaine from sugar beet molasses, IFF has produced a sustainable ingredient for cosmetics and personal care products, with applications in skin and hair care, while aligning with growing consumer demand for transparency...
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...
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...
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...
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, which...
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,"...
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 contributing...
According to a recent report by Truth in Advertising, an independent non-profit advertising watchdog organization, there is a 'critical gap between marketing and evidence' regarding the efficacy of skin care products purporting to target skin...
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...
In 2023, cosmetics and personal care products accounted for 24.2% of global direct selling sales, with the Americas leading at 28.9%, despite a 2.3% global sales decline; Latin American markets saw growth, particularly in Argentina (114.5%), while the...
Olive Young's sales data highlights purchase preferences, with US consumers favouring sun care, UK buyers focusing on skin texture concerns, and Japanese shoppers choosing personal care products and supplements.
Key challenges for cosmetics manufacturers identified during the Symposium include navigating 'the rapidly evolving mosaic of regulations' and addressing the growing need for 'recycling initiatives' and 'compliance, transparency,...
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,...
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...
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.
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....
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...
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.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill mandating textured hair education as part of the state’s cosmetology licensing requirements. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the beauty industry, particularly as California is home to...
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...
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...
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 conscious...
Addressing a significant consumer challenge and bridging the gap between sulfate-free products and performance expectations, a new patent from P&G outlines a new formulation to “provide suitable lather when used in hard water”.
A new poll reveals that 79% of Americans report having experienced sunburn and only one-fifth using sunscreen daily, revealing that "there is a huge opportunity to increase prevention and decrease serious melanoma diagnoses with very little effort,"...
In a recent interview with CosmeticsDesign, Nisha Palvia of PERLab reveals how minimalist beauty packaging can elevate brands by balancing simplicity with essential product details, cost-efficiency, and sustainability, urging a strategic approach to meet...
Inclusive beauty brands certified by the SeeMe Index grew "1.5X faster than less inclusive competitors," demonstrating that addressing diverse consumer identities leads to "stronger brand differentiation, higher consumer loyalty, and increased...
e.l.f. Cosmetics’ collaboration with Tinder on the "Put Your e.l.f. Out There" Vault collection reflects the growing trend of beauty brands partnering with lifestyle companies, with e.l.f. Chief Brand Officer Laurie Lam noting that "makeup...
A new survey commissioned by NEOSTRATA reveals that 56% of Gen Z women and 57% of millennials feel stressed about aging, with only 17% of respondents paying attention to neck care, highlighting significant opportunities for innovation in anti-aging products...
ASC Cream, formulated with Peruvian oils and sangre de grado resin extract, may provide "substantial increases in skin hydration without compromising the skin's natural pH," and synergy between ingredients, which "strongly supports...
In a recent report, global beauty industry insight firm Beautystreams examines the far-reaching impacts of AI innovation on the beauty industry - we spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, the company's Trend Localization & Business Development Director....
Australian olive oil producers have huge opportunity to upcycle pomace as cosmetic ingredients to tap into health and wellness trends, according to industry experts.
A new study from Sooth reveals that Baby Boomers are 2.2 times more likely than Gen Z to choose organic beauty brands, three times more likely to recycle, and six times more likely to research beauty products online, highlighting their growing influence...
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.
Key factors driving the noteworthy growth in the men's skin care segment of the beauty and personal care market include "a cultural shift towards inclusive grooming" and "an evolving concept of masculinity that embraces self-care,"...
Each year, BEAUTYSTREAMS compiles and presents its Cosmotrends report for an informative and comprehensive examination of current beauty industry trends. We spoke with Trend Localization & Business Development Director for North America, Eleonora...
We sat down with Emily Kenison, founder and inventor of the Robecurls heatless curling device that went viral on TikTok and is now available on Target shelves nationwide. In our Q&A, Kenison shared her thoughts on the heatless curl trend, future forecasting...