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Part II: CEO/Founders confront recession’s impact, social media role, and a purpose-driven mindset on brand awareness

17-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In the second part of this series, CosmeticsDesign explores how brand leaders Olowe, Chan, and Lee have navigated the financial stresses of a post-COVID world, embraced the advent of TikTok and social media marketing, and shared their understanding of...

Part I: CEO/Founders speak on importance of brand identity, social issues, and building a community to connect with Gen Z

16-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In this two-part series, CosmeticsDesign interviews three Gen Z cosmetics and beauty brand leaders who have built platforms to grow trust, foster inclusivity and value diversity among their target consumer demographic.

People on the move: Recent notable industry employment shifts

11-May-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Job changes and board appointments are an inevitable part of the shifting tides of the cosmetic and personal beauty care industry. In this recurring segment, CosmeticsDesign looks at recent and notable employment changes within these business areas.

Ingredient innovation: first-ever algae-derived cosmetic wax launched

27-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Ingredients and materials company Upwell Cosmetics has released an innovative, sustainable, and renewable alternative to petroleum-based wax for cosmetic and personal beauty care product formulation.

‘Stress-free feel’: Beauty consumers seeking out strong lip colours with balm-like comfort – Shiseido

25-Apr-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese beauty brand SHISEIDO is releasing a new lipstick that will tap into post-pandemic consumer demand for both strong colours without compromising on comfort.

Intensive Education Courses: NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2023

21-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In addition to the over sixty available individual conference sessions and curated educational programs offered during the regular course of Suppliers’ Day 2023, the SCC is offering two SCC CEP courses on the day before the conference opens.

Special Events Overview: NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2023

21-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In addition to a range of educational sessions, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities, NYSCC Suppliers’ Day offers several special events to enrich the attendee experience. For those planning ahead, these options are a great addition to any itinerary.

What to expect at the 2023 NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

21-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign spoke with NYSCC Chair Stacey House about what attendees can expect from the 2023 Supplier's Day trade show, May 2-3 at the Javits Center in New York City.

Educational Session Preview: NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2023

21-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

This year’s Suppliers’ Day theme is Reimagining Renewal & Wellness and will feature 60+ individual conference sessions and over 500 exhibitors presenting innovations in ingredients, formulation processes, and more.

Anisa International debuts A-Line Collection of high-performance brushes

20-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Through the recent launch, the manufacturer has directly addressed a specific consumer demand for cost-effective cosmetic brushes that perform well with solid stick cosmetic formulations without sacrificing performance results.

Morrama launches MAYA packaging range with renewable refill options

20-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Morrama has made available an option for end-users to recycle refill inserts after use, which improves the sustainability potential of cosmetic and personal beauty care products and reduces overall material waste.

Fluid Air boosts capabilities through PolarDry spray dryer tech advance

18-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

For manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics and personal beauty care product industries, improvements in electrostatic spray drying technology like PolarDry include faster material processing, reduced energy consumption, and ingredient material efficacy...

Going global: Clio Cosmetics debuts on Target.com as part of bigger expansion plans

17-Apr-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

K-beauty company Clio Cosmetics is priming itself for entry into the European, Middle Eastern and South American markets, following record-breaking sales on US e-commerce platforms.

BASF and non-profit StitchCrew have opened application process for entrepreneurial support program

12-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In addition to a $10,000 grant, the Inclusive Beauty Accelerator Program offers diverse beauty brands in the hair, skin, and sun care categories the opportunity to network with and learn from experienced industry professionals to expand brand awareness...

e.l.f. Beauty continues Power Grip primer diverse marketing campaign with successful merchandise shop

11-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

On the heels of a well-received Super Bowl commercial, e.l.f. Beauty continues to diversify the marketing efforts for its eyes.lips.face sticky campaign to include a sell-out merch drop through the Sticky Shop, which is tied to a charitable cause.

Walmart seeks ‘next disruptive brands in beauty’ for mentorship program

06-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Offering educational, brand activation, mentorship, and networking support, the Walmart Start program is seeking applicant brands in the cosmetics and personal beauty care categories now through April 28 of this year.

FDA suspends VCRP submission, works to implement new program under MoCRA

04-Apr-2023 By Cassandra Stern

To fulfill new industry requirements for facility registration and product listings, the FDA has stopped accepting submissions to the Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program as the organization develops and implements a new system for cosmetic product...

Beauty Forward 2024: CosmeticsDesign anticipates next-gen beauty trends with new digital summit

29-Mar-2023 By Amanda Lim

CosmeticsDesign will kick off 2024 with a brand-new event exploring how the latest innovations and market trends will shape the future of the beauty and personal care industry and its next generation of consumers.

Study reveals best practices to yield promising bioactive ingredients from cyanobacteria

28-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

For manufacturers and suppliers to the cosmetics industry, natural bioactive pigments like those recently examined in this study by Portuguese researchers hold potential for a variety of cosmetics and personal beauty care product formulations.

Mesoporous silica may increase SPF of titanium dioxide

27-Mar-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

In an effort to provide consumers with greater photoprotection for the UV sensitive lip area, researchers have recently published encouraging findings regarding the formulation of different lipsticks with protective sunscreen ingredient additives.

Trending cosmetics and beauty care brand A’pieu breaks into US market

22-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Now available to US beauty consumers, the A’pieu brand looks to expand its targeted audience of Gen Z shoppers through products like the unique Juicy Pang Water Blusher.

DayGlo Color Corp. launches rice protein-based florescent pigments for cosmetics

21-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In response to the growing demand for clean and sustainable cosmetic product ingredients, DayGlo’s Elara Luxe pigment collection is an innovative option for cosmetics and personal beauty care product manufacturers.

Beauty Trailblazer program an ‘empowering initiative’ that will bring ‘diversity and equity’ to the beauty industry

16-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Finalists in NIQ’s program will have the opportunity to access exclusive data as well as mentorship and leadership support to expand brand awareness and refine business plans for greater success in the CPG beauty space.

iMethod Beauty targets consumers seeking easy-to-use eye makeup options

16-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumers continue to seek out cost-effective cosmetics options, beauty brand iMethod Beauty has gained traction with shoppers looking for products that save time and money without sacrificing results.

Indie clean beauty brand LAMIK Beauty continues expansion backed by GlossPitch competition win

14-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

In just a few short years since the brand began to offer products in the eCommerce space, LAMIK Beauty has grown exponentially and now celebrates recent recognition of GlossWire’s GlossPitch competition win.

L’Oreal patent design for dual devices to personalize & dispense custom cosmetics

13-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

A 2021 L’Oreal patent produced technology which informs two unique designs for consumers: Perso and Rouge Sur Mesure. We spoke with the patent’s inventor to learn more about the latest in cosmetics AI.

'Converting uncertainty into an order’ easier than ever via 1:1 texting model, says Wizard CEO

07-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Cosmetics and personal beauty care product companies can directly engage with consumers requiring more information before making a purchase – and 1:1 texting provides an opportunity to establish that relationship quickly.

Givaudan establishes strategic partnership with renewable chemical company Amyris, Inc.

01-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

The deal brokered between Givaudan and Amyris, Inc. outlines the addition of three key active ingredients for commercialization to extend both companies product offerings and consumer reach.

Green chemistry company P2 Science, Inc. to drive ingredient portfolio expansion with new funding round

01-Mar-2023 By Cassandra Stern

P2 Science, Inc. announced it had secured additional funding through St. Louis-based investment group Lewis & Clark AgriFood.

US consumers demand talc-free options due to perceived health concerns

28-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign recently spoke with toxicologist Rani Ghosh and talc-free beauty brand NAPRIM founder Stefanie Lendzian for insight into the increasing prevalence of talc-free cosmetic options on US shelves.

Glossier shifts from DTC to omnichannel strategy with Sephora partnership

28-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Beauty brand Glossier continues to restructure its operations following new leadership by CEO Kyle Leahy after founder Emily Weiss departed last year.

Influencers & ‘tiktokification’ of ads to drive digital marketing efforts in 2023

21-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Iced Media CEO offers strategic advice for cosmetics and personal beauty care companies to revamp this year’s digital marketing strategies.

Eliminating secondary packaging can improve brand image and reduce costs, said EPOPACK CEO

15-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Cosmetics and personal care product companies looking to better connect with consumers prioritizing eco-friendly options can benefit from eliminating unnecessary packaging materials.

ICCS: Global beauty majors and NGOs launch animal-free science collective

08-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

A group of 35 beauty manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations and animal welfare groups have established a global collective to advance animal-free safety assessments in cosmetics worldwide.

Novi’s Director of Science & Research discusses benefits and drawbacks of natural preservatives in cosmetic products

01-Feb-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As consumer demand for natural ingredients in personal beauty care products continues to rise, cosmetics manufacturers are considering replacing synthetic preservatives with natural alternatives – but at what cost?

New look: CosmeticsDesign unveils website refresh with updated features

01-Feb-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Leading beauty and personal care title CosmeticsDesign has unveiled a fresh look across its three regional websites across the USA, Europe and Asia that aims to improve useability and navigation of its content.

New courses, resources, and more available through the Society of Cosmetic Chemists

30-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

This year the SCC plans to focus on keeping the dialogue going between industry members, facilitating online courses and in-person events to further innovation in the cosmetics and personal beauty care industries.

Consumer trends drive brick-and-mortar shopping with JCPenney Beauty

26-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

JCPenney continues to pivot to meet post-pandemic shopping trends, with the retailer already halfway through the rollout of its beauty store-within-a-store concept.

UX in product design: 'Brands must continually evaluate consumer groups that remain underrepresented'

20-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

While some aspects of diversity are receiving industry recognition, there are still underserved areas for those with neurodevelopmental differences – a growing demographic in the US.

Celeb and influencers “now need to work a bit harder to prove why their brand is important and what it means to them"

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Sephora pulled influencer lines from its shelves, Forma Brands filed for bankruptcy, and a slew of celeb beauty brands have faced increased consumer criticism. Is the ‘star power’-based business model failing? And if so, why?

‘Unsexy beauty’ – The future of 2023 consumer ideals?

12-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The notion that beauty consumers have a fresh appetite for hyperrealist standards and tackling taboo topics head-on continues to gain ground in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for industry?

The Long Read: What Industry Needs to Know about MoCRA

MoCRA - Industry must prepare for mandatory adverse event reporting and safety substantiation now: Expert

11-Jan-2023 By Lynda Searby

By the end of this year, US manufacturers, packers and distributors of cosmetics will be required to comply with new legal requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and they need to be looking carefully at it now, says a...

Beiersdorf, Firmenich, Kao, L’Oréal, LVMH secure ‘Triple A’ CDP 2022 rating

11-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Four beauty giants and one fragrance major have been awarded a triple ‘A’ status for sustainable efforts across climate change, forests and water security this year, securing five of just 12 leadership spots in the annual CDP Rating.

Diversity, climate and legal reform: ‘Business as usual has changed for the world,’ says PCPC president

06-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

After seeing great success campaigning for amendments to the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act, the Personal Care Products Council shares its vision for 2023 and beyond.

Smart beauty: L’Oréal and J&J unveil CES 2023 ‘inclusive’ tech innovations

04-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty majors L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson have launched smart beauty innovations in lipstick, brow care and skin supplements at this year’s CES tech tradeshow.

The retail return and ‘taboo’ beauty: NielsenIQ spotlights trends and topics to watch for 2023

04-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The return of in-store shopping, growth for ‘taboo’ products and demand for at-home salon treatments are just some of the industry trends we can expect to see this year, says NielsenIQ.

Beauty revival: Top 10 stories on post-COVID beauty revival and consumer trends

04-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

Here we reveal our top 10 stories from the past year that highlight how the beauty sector is bouncing back from the pandemic

COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework ambitions 'remarkable', says UNEP

03-Jan-2023 By Lynda Searby

Provisions for increased financial support for developing countries and sharing the benefits of genetic resources more fairly will help ensure delivery of the 'historic' deal agreed at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, according...

Big Brand Talks 2022: Industry leaders weigh in on climate and global health

23-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Executive leaders from Rituals, L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, LMVH and Weleda discuss how industry can truly advance sustainably and how critical consumer education will be for driving true change in this space, as well as wider health and wellbeing shifts.

Beauty services specialist Fancy Face eyes retail expansion

22-Dec-2022 By Kirsty Doolan

Canadian beauty services brand Fancy Face saw success with its signature product line and flagship store and is now focusing on expanding reach and finding specific retail partners.