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NOHBA Summit on clean and green beauty opens in March

04-Feb-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The first summit event from the Natural and Organic Health and Beauty Alliance will run for 2 days in Los Angeles, California, bringing together cosmetics and personal care industry leaders for educational sessions and networking meant to clarify and...

Stephens and Associates acquired by SGS

28-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The contract research and testing lab venture, based in the Southwestern US, is now part of the multinational inspection, verification, testing, and certification company SGS.

IBE announces 2019 Best in Show winners, 5 trends stand out

24-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Just days before the 2020 Indie Beauty Expo event series gets underway, the 2019 Best in Show have been announced; and several of the winning cosmetics and personal care products exemplify global innovation trends.

LBB Specialties restructures leadership team for further growth

23-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The personal care and cosmetics ingredient distribution venture has named a new CEO and Executive VP to “maximize growth” in existing markets as well as through additional acquisitions.

Beauty Tech Faceroll: one brand’s plan to reach consumers through gaming

23-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, Benefit Cosmetics announced a cross-industry collaboration that promises to reach more than 15,000,000 women.

FDA calls meeting on standardization of talc testing methods

22-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In early February, the public health agency will hold a public meeting on testing methods for asbestos in talc and for cosmetic products containing talc.

In-Depth Interview

Afro Sheen: the return of an iconic hair care and styling brand

21-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the popular unisex hair brand that went dormant in the 1990s is back on the shelves and sites of at-mass retailers. Cosmetics Design checked in with product development and marketing experts familiar with the Afro Sheen brand to learn more....

Beauty suppliers and manufacturers taking steps toward circularity

21-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Several companies in the cosmetics and personal care sector have signed on to support the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in its development of an online tool to help businesses measure and track their progress toward economic circularity.

5 top trends in microbiome skin care

20-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The microbiome beauty movement is really just getting started. But for now, these 5 approaches to innovation, formulation, and benefits standout.

JuE Wong joins Olaplex as CEO

16-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

In November, a private equity firm called Advent International announced it was acquiring the popular hair treatment brand. That deal closed in early January; and now, veteran beauty industry executive JuE Wong is at the helm with plans to expand the...

Equicapita buys beauty franchise business Visage Cosmetics

16-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The Canada-based private equity firm sees beauty as a sound investment in the current and any future economic reality.

Can the beauty industry have a positive impact on the environment?

16-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Yes, if you ask Beauty Heroes and INNOCOS. The clean beauty discovery service and the global INNOCOS summit organizer have teamed up to launch a new awards program recognizing brands and products that are doing just that.

Bayer to develop medical skin care from staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria strains

14-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Late last week, the multinational pharmaceutical company announced a partnership with dermatology biotech company Azitra to will leverage the skin microbiome in a whole new way.

Event Preview

Uplink Live hits LA, connecting suppliers with indie beauty brand leaders

09-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Later this month the tradeshow-within-a-tradeshow will open in Los Angeles, California, helping solution providers of every ilk meet with indie beauty brands and build the business relationships that will grow into industry gold.

ICMAD announces 2020 Cosmetic Technical Regulatory Forum program

08-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The 2-day educational event takes place next month in California and will cover a wide array of legal, technical, legislative, and regulatory updates affecting the cosmetics and personal care industry.

SCC celebrates a big milestone for beauty science

07-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This year, The Society of Cosmetic Chemists turns 75. And the professional organization has new commemorative logo to mark the occasion.

Event Preview

3 under-the-radar beauty trends to watch for at IBE LA this month

03-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

At the end of January, the now exclusively B2B indie beauty trade show will open in Los Angeles, California.

Sally Beauty is going vegan and eliminating single-use plastic shopping bags

02-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty retailer announced environmental sustainability initiatives, in response to consumer demand, late last year.

Biotech-derived cannabinoid molecules from Amyris are on their way into beauty

02-Jan-2020 By Deanna Utroske

Late last year, Amyris announced a first shipment of its fermentation-made cannabinoid ingredient to LAVVAN; and the molecules are likely to end up in products across a number of industries, including beauty and personal care.

2019 Indie Beauty News Highlights

24-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

As we look ahead to 2020, let’s not forget the stellar year that 2019 has been for the independent beauty movement. Here Cosmetics Design reviews 10 top 2019 news items about all things indie.

The Year in Cannabis Beauty

24-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

2019 has been a big year for CBD, hemp, and cannabis in cosmetics and personal care. And while the regulatory climate is far from fixed, suppliers, manufacturers, and brands of every size have been making moves in cannabis beauty.

A year of M&A: Beauty acquisitions, fragrance tie-ups and supplier shake-ups

24-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

There was a steady flow of mergers, acquisitions and business partnerships throughout 2019, particularly in fragrances. This round-up spotlights some of the most significant moves of the year.

Unflitered Experience heads to OffPrice show in Las Vegas

19-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Beauty popup Unfiltered experience is collaborating with OffPrice Show, during the Las Vegas Fashion Week, which runs in the second week of February, 2020.

Givaudan launches Brazilian botanical extract collection

19-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled its latest collection of natural botanical extracts, which have all been sustainably sourced from the Brazilian forests.

Highlights from our 2019 coverage of the LATAM region

19-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

It has been an interesting year in the Latin American region, with economic and political volatility, environmental issues and sustainability all underpinning what has happened in the beauty industry.

L’Oréal’s China targeting strategy via duty free ‘promising’

19-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

L’Oréal’s EMEAI travel retail unit established numerous successful experiential campaigns in Dubai Duty Free this year, targeting and engaging Chinese passengers.

What beauty retail brought us in 2019

18-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Beauty retail has come full evolved beyond all recognition in the past few years, with digital retailers, social media and the growth of dedicated high street chains such as Ulta and Sephora all playing a part.

Pilot Chemical expands into Latin America with Órgano Síntesis acquisition

18-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

US-based Pilot Chemicals has expanded into the Latin American markets with the acquisition of Órgano Síntesis, located in Toluca, Mexico.

New York state makes move to ban 1,4-dioxane

18-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Monday that means cosmetics and personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane will have some restrictions pertaining to sales in the state.

DSM: Biotech will play a ‘much larger role’ in the future of beauty

18-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty biotechnology will gain importance in the coming years, driven by environmental concerns and limited natural resources, but industry will have to work hard at creating positive consumer perceptions, says Royal DSM.

Getting the eco message clear is crucial to green beauty success

17-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

The market for green beauty products is continuing to outpace average industry growth, but a new report from intelligence provider stresses that getting the eco-friendly message clear is crucial.

What’s the big fuss about the circular economy?

17-Dec-2019 By What’s the big fuss about the circular economy?

As beauty and personal care manufacturers and suppliers raise the bar on sustainability, the circular economy is a phrase that is popping up with increasing frequency? But what is it and what does it mean to the industry.

Ulta Beauty results boosted by celebrity cosmetics

17-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Underling the big trend that is seeing consumers increasingly choosing celebrity products, Ulta Beauty’s results show that its US customers are spending more on premium cosmetics.

Andean Community delays harmonization bill for safer cosmetics

12-Dec-2019 By Andean Community delays harmonization bill for safer cosmetics

The Andean Community has agreed to delay the introduction of legislation designed to update regulatory framework for cosmetic and personal care products in the region for another 6 months.

Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation

How to get water reduction formulation right

12-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

The waterless and water reduction trend is definitely continuing to grow as consumers reach out for products that are both more convenient, particularly for on-the-go, as well as more environmentally friendly.

Fashion friends: L'Oréal announces Prada tie-up for 2021 luxury beauty line launch

12-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Global beauty major L'Oréal has signed a long-term license agreement with high-end Italian fashion house Prada to develop a luxury beauty line it says will be an ‘ideal complement’ to its Luxe brands.

Clariant and PAT team up on novel plant-based cosmetic actives

11-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Late last month, the two companies announced signing an agreement to develop new beauty ingredient technologies together.

Scott’s Liquid Gold sells personal care manufacturing facility

11-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Scott’s Liquid Gold has announced the sale of its Denver, Colorado personal care manufacturing facility to Elevation Labs Colorado.

Amazonian cosmetics player goes Halal, starts shipping to Middle East

10-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Biozer, a Brazilian cosmetics player from the Amazon region, has secured Halal certification for its Simbioze Amazonica range and is about to start shipping to countries in the Middle East.

Editor's Spotlight

Indie Beauty Up Close: a conversation with Lynette Lovelace, Creator and CEO of Lifetherapy

09-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

Long-time entrepreneur Lynette Lovelace launched the Lifetherapy brand in 2008 to “teach women about a positive way of life.” And what is now a neatly curated collection of fragrance, body care, and candles is still just the beginning of a lifestyle brand...

Natura defends environmentalists’ work in Amazon

05-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

In light of criticism by the Brazil government towards NGOs working towards protecting the Amazon region, Natura has come out in defense of environmental protection the region.

Flourishing future? FairWild says beauty can ramp up wild plant protection

05-Dec-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Interest in FairWild certification to protect plant biodiversity and harvesting livelihoods continues to blossom, and beauty can play its part in driving wider protection and certifications, says the foundation’s executive officer.

Beauty makers are leaving big money on the table, suggests new AARP data

04-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

This year’s AARP Survey of Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media finds that women of every age are more likely to purchase cosmetics and personal care products from brands that cater to a true diversity of women, that there’s a sizable space in...

How brands can resonate with the conscious beauty consumer

04-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

One of the hottest trends in the beauty industry right now is the rise of the conscious consumer, an area a new study market intelligence provider PreScouter has focused on.

Green Beauty Night is coming to the US this February

03-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The event, presented by The Eco Well, is an evening of conversation among cosmetic chemists, industry ingredient makers, and science communicators on the topic of sustainability.

Cara Sabin is Sundial Brands new CEO

03-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty marketing executive joined Unilever this week as CEO of Sundial Brands, where she’ll not only lead the Sundial business (which currently consists of four brands) but also the new Sundial Brands Social Mission Board.

Natura sets global challenge to eliminate packaging waste

03-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

Brazilian cosmetics and personal care giant Natura is aiming to raise the bar on sustainable packaging with by inviting designers and innovators to present their best solutions.

Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation

Bring Your Own Water: the rise of dry and reconstitutable beauty

03-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

More personal care product formulas are coming to market that require the consumer to add water before (or during) application.

Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation

New wave H2O: Tapping into fruits, vegetables and plants as alternative sources of water

03-Dec-2019 By Amanda Lim

As worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself look to more unconventional sources of H2O, such as coconuts, birch tree water and seaweed, to reduce its freshwater footprint.

P&G brings in Tia Cummings as VP of marketing for Walker & Company Brands

29-Nov-2019 By Deanna Utroske

The consumer goods company announced the hire late last week, just one day after Cummings stepped into her role, returning to beauty after nearly eight years in the hospitality and foods industries.