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Behind e.l.f. Cosmetics’ European expansion strategy

05-Sep-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

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.

CPNA 2024: BEAUTYSTREAMS unveils this year's key beauty industry trends

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Entries now open for the 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

With five categories spanning innovations in sustainable products, ingredients, initiatives, and more, this year's Sustainable Beauty Awards will highlight the best of the beauty industry's eco-friendly efforts.

Walmart Marketplace expands opportunities for beauty and personal care sellers

04-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The retailor is significantly enhancing its platform to support beauty and personal care sellers by launching Premium Beauty with over 20 new brands like COSRX, T3 and Beachwaver, while also introducing advanced multichannel solutions and omnichannel...

Ulta Beauty revises FY outlook in response to comparable sales decline

03-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Unlocking the power of AI and AR: How technology is reshaping the beauty market

03-Sep-2024 By Cassandra Stern

With projections showing significant growth in AI's influence and market value in the coming years, AI and AR technologies are transforming the cosmetics and personal care industry by enhancing personalization, sustainability, and consumer engagement,...

Legal Lens: Navigating cosmetics & personal care regulations

29-Aug-2024 By Kelly Bonner, Associate Attorney at Duane Morris LLP

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.

The hidden dangers of green marketing in cosmetics and personal care

27-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Recent litigation and regulatory action against Colgate's Tom's of Maine, P&G's Native products, and Burt's Bees are just some examples of how beauty and personal care companies can struggle to navigate the challenging space of...

High-tech beauty: exploring nanotechnology’s role in cosmetic formulations

26-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A recent scientific review highlights the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize cosmetics by enhancing efficacy and sustainability through the innovative use of plant and animal by-products, while also addressing crucial safety and regulatory concerns.

CleanHub report: 95% of beauty packaging waste goes unrecycled

22-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, environmental organization CleanHub provides key takeaways from its recent Clean Beauty Survey, highlighting the beauty industry's role in environmental pollution and emphasizing the need for brands to adopt sustainable...

CPNA 2024: CosmeticsDesign'sTop 3 Brands to Watch

21-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

These three standout brands from Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2024—Bright Girl, Two Guys Nail Innovators, and The Australian Glow—are setting new trends in skincare, nail care, and global beauty with their innovative and effective products.

TikTok drives $31.7B in beauty sales: How viral trends are shaping the future of cosmetics

20-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

TikTok has driven significant beauty product sales through trends like #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt, with beauty sales in the US reaching $31.7 billion in 2023, led by a 15% growth in prestige makeup sales. We spoke to a Coresight Research analyst to better understand...

ELC reports 2% decrease in FY24 net sales and eyes strategic shifts for FY25

20-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

From TikTok to Amazon: How ColourPop, Smashbox, Curology & Dr.Jart+ are embracing e-commerce evolution

20-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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 tech-savvy...

NPD trend watch: Food & beauty brands merge for unique consumer offerings

14-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Recent product launches, such as Hellmann’s "parfum de mayonnaise" and Auntie Anne’s pretzel-scented perfume, illustrate a significant trend where "food and beauty sectors merge," creating unique consumer experiences that reflect evolving...

Melbourne Australia pavilion debuts at Cosmoprof North America 2024

14-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The Melbourne Australia Pavilion's debut at Cosmoprof North America 2024 highlighted the growing influence of innovative Australian beauty brands in the U.S. market, showcasing their commitment to quality, sustainability, and trend-setting designs.

Traackr report reveals 23% surge in sponsored content mentions & 44% increase in skin care engagement

14-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Traackr's "State of Influence: Beauty 2024" report also reveals a 68% surge in Instagram video views, highlighting the growing impact of paid media and strategic creator partnerships in the beauty industry.

Avon Products, Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

14-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Prime Day 2024: 649% ad spend surge & TikTok’s impact on Amazon beauty trends

09-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

During Prime Day 2024, Amazon's Beauty & Personal Care category saw a dramatic increase in ad spent and sales revenue, driven by TikTok trends and intensified competition among premium brands.

How skinification is morphing the future of lip care

08-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Lip cosmetics products are now expected to 'do it all—offering a plethora of color ranges while hydrating, smoothing, and conditioning,' according to Dieandra Hermosillo of Buxom Cosmetics, reflecting the growing demand for multifunctional products...

Fragrance and makeup drive 8% growth in US prestige beauty market for 2024, Circana finds

06-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Fragrance, makeup, skin care, and hair products drove an 8% growth in the U.S. prestige beauty market in the first half of 2024, with consumers increasingly favoring premium offerings, while the mass market remained flat, according to Circana.

FIT research identifies '$10bn opportunity within beauty deserts,' and '$13tn opportunity in accessible beauty'

06-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Recent research from the Fashion Institute of Technology, presented at Cosmoprof Las Vegas, reveals the profound economic, social, and inclusivity impacts of the beauty industry, highlighting opportunities for cosmetics and personal care brands to enhance...

July Launch Pad: First-time favorites

06-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

This month's roundup features new launches from several popular brands, including La Roche-Posay, Aveda, CeraVe, and NARS.

How MoCRA compliance and AEM software are transforming cosmetics industry reporting

02-Aug-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers turn to digital solutions for MoCRA compliance, Registrar Corp's recently released Cosmetic Adverse Event Management (AEM) software has emerged as an additional solution for navigating...

FDA announces new discontinuation and relisting features in Cosmetics Direct

30-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The new features "provide responsible persons the option to discontinue cosmetic products previously listed in Cosmetics Direct that are no longer on the market," and "to relist cosmetic products that were previously discontinued in Cosmetics...

2024 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards recap

30-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Finalists for this year's awards included a pre-workout anti-pollution serum, an LED lip mask, a scalp cleansing toner, and a soy-based nail polish remover.

Key trends and insights from Cosmoprof North America 2024

30-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.

AI insights and solutions to enhance cosmetics supply chains

23-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke with ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova for her insights into how AI is tackling demand volatility, high shipping costs, and sustainability issues in the cosmetics and personal care product supply chain.

Industry attorney explains Chevron decision impact on beauty stakeholders

17-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Empowering brands with TikTok Shop: A new era in consumer connection

17-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A recent NIQ report explores the meteoric rise of TikTok Shop's popularity with beauty and other retail consumers, its impact on e-commerce strategies, and how brands can leverage the platform to improve engagement, awareness, and product sales....

Vermont governor enacts law regulating PFAS in cosmetic and personal care products

16-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

Vermont's S.25 Act mandates the removal of PFAS and other harmful chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products, setting a new state standard for industry safety and environmental protection.

Cosmoprof North America 2024: Pre-show overview

16-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Industry still using too much low-value vs high-value plastic, says Pact Collective chief

10-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

A new report from the Pact Collective explores how 2023 witnessed an increase in contaminated packaging and why there was a 53% decrease in the material collected in 2023 versus 2022.

SCC introduces 2024 Education Award to achievement honors

08-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

We spoke to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' CEO for her insights into how this year's Achievement Awards are spotlighting noteworthy contributions in cosmetic science, including a brand-new honor for excellence in education and mentorship.

Sally Beauty and Instacart partner for nationwide same-day delivery service

08-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Female-led beauty tech startup BoldHue oversubscribes first seed funding round

05-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

The company plans to use the secured funding launch its personalized foundation device backed by strong investor confidence from Lucas Venture Group and others.

Insights from an industry expert: Meeting efficacy needs in cosmetics manufacturing

05-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

How are cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers navigating the complex balance of efficacy, safety, and cost in today's market? We spoke to PLZ Corp's Steve Dickstein, President of Personal Care Solutions at PLZ Corp., to learn more....

AI-powered solutions could enhance sustainability in the beauty industry

03-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

With 'over 90% of a cosmetic product’s environmental impact determined during the design phase,' integrating AI-backed solutions is becoming essential for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers striving to meet sustainability goals,...

USA Women's Basketball announces first ever official beauty partner

03-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

USA Basketball has announced its first women’s specific partnership in nearly three decades, and its first ever official beauty partner: Glossier.

June Launch Pad: Innovative beauty

02-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

June 2024 has brought a wave of innovative beauty and skin care launches, showcasing advancements in hair care devices, scalp serums, lip care, and anti-aging solutions.

e.l.f. becomes 'first beauty brand to test real-world commerce' on Roblox

02-Jul-2024 By Cassandra Stern

e.l.f.'s virtual shopping experience offers physical objects for consumer purchase as counterparts to virtual items that can be shopped, including a limited-edition hoodie and a select collection of best-selling lip and SPF products.

Kosé amplifies awareness of key global brands in US with new experience-led flagship store

01-Jul-2024 By Amanda Lim

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.

Countdown to compliance: Navigating upcoming cosmetic facility registration & product listing deadline

27-Jun-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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.

Must Read: The top 5 CosmeticsDesign articles of Q2 2024

25-Jun-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In this round up, we're showcasing our top 5 most read CosmeticsDesign articles from Q2 2024, which include a scientific study, an event recap, and an analysis of beauty industry consumer data.

People on the Move: Notable industry employment updates in Q2 2024

24-Jun-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

Adapting to a shifting market: Strategies for luxury beauty stakeholders

20-Jun-2024 By Cassandra Stern

In an ever-evolving luxury beauty market, brands must balance cost management and innovative marketing strategies with the demand for high-quality, exclusive products to cater to both traditional affluent buyers and a younger, more diverse generation.

New PCPC report highlights economic contributions of US beauty industry

20-Jun-2024 By Cassandra Stern

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...

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