Skin care

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Paper packaging is more degradable, recyclable, is not a solve-all for suitability

04-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Where plastics fail in biodegradability and recyclability, some companies are turning to paper packaging, which doesn’t entirely get brands out of the woods of meeting sustainability goals.

So long: Top 5 CosmeticsDesign articles of 2021

04-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

As we turn to the trends, challenges and triumphs in 2022, let's cheers goodbye to the most read stories on CosmeticsDesign in 2021.

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Cosmetics brands performing well in shift to recycled plastic, require wholistic goals for real results

03-Jan-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Environmental solutions platform Ubuntoo recently released their 2021 report on corporate plastic packaging goals, with three cosmetics companies or cosmetics-owning multinationals among the best performing.

P&G Ouai acquisition is part of larger multinational move to fill portfolio gaps, says Euromonitor

23-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Tis the season for brand acquisition before the New Year, and a research analyst as Euromonitor says P&G’s acquisition of Ouai is part of a larger trend of multinationals absorbing cult-favorite indie brands.

Colgate-Palmolive finance head: ‘We haven’t seen this level of commodity and logistics inflation in a very long time’

23-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is continuing to take worldwide pricing action and strengthen innovation and productivity to counter the ongoing cost inflation crisis, its chief financial officer says.

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Eye2Eye wants to bring ownership, equity through wholesale of African cosmetic ingredients

22-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Supply chains are long and all too often include exploration of individuals near the bottom of it. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Chelsea Heyward, director of marketing at wholesaler Eye2Eye, about how the company is aiming to bring more ownership and equity...

Experience-first beauty: A.S. Watson bolsters engagement with AI-powered skin advisor tool

22-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Retail major A.S. Watson has grown digital beauty engagement across Superdrug and ICI PARIS XL with an AI-powered skin advisor tool co-developed with Finnish beauty tech firm Revieve – an innovation it plans to rollout across Asia next year.

5 US beauty trends for 2022: A close look on areas to keep an eye on in the New Year

21-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

The world is peering over the edge of another year, and for the cosmetics industry, that means another year of trends.

Sun and surf: Kao to relaunch sun care brand Allie with ‘ocean safety’ focus in 2022

21-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation is relaunching its sun care brand, Allie, with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products that align with recent sunscreen regulations implemented to preserve the marine ecosystem.

Esthetics, limited SPF choices in US define the protective beauty game, says IMCD

17-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

To put the productive cosmetics research rubber on the road of consumer products, it takes esthetically pleasing formulas and solutions for the limited gambit of SPF ingredients in the US.

Avon: ‘Science as a saviour’ and ‘staying on the cusp’ of consumer trends key NPD priorities

16-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Global beauty major Avon will continue to invest in scientific proof and clinical trial data and work hard to react to fast-evolving consumer trends as it edges forward with NPD in 2022, says an exec.

Protective plants: Botanicals have great potential in non-UV protective products, says expert

15-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumers want protection from UV light, blue light and pollution, and they also want more naturally derived products. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Giorgio Dell'Acqua, incoming 2022 Chair for NYSCC, about the potential of botanical ingredients in the...

Sustainable Packaging Roundup

Recycled plastic packaging can be versatile, poses quality and environmental issues

15-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Plastic is a versatile packaging material, but it is also a pollutant found across the world, from the deepest parts of the ocean to the highest peaks in the world.

Avon: Beauty as therapy, skin health and return of colour the ‘biggest’ industry trends to watch

15-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.

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WATCH – 15 Global beauty trends 2022: Key cosmetic insights from CosmeticsDesign editors

15-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

From hybrid cosmetics to menopause beauty to upcycled ingredients, CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global trends to watch for 2022.

The right choice: Retailer A.S. Watson sees P&G collaboration as opportunity to expand sustainable beauty offerings

15-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson says it has taken another step forward in sustainability by co-creating a skin care brand with Procter & Gamble that aligns with its Sustainable Choices product range.

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"Buyers want more than just UV protection": Mintel insights on protective beauty products

14-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

SPF, UV, blue light, pollution: these claims make up the gambit of protective products, and consumers across the world are looking for their benefits. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Mintel Global Senior Analyst for Beauty and Personal Care Anna Keller about...

Urban pollution can ‘increase skin pigmentation’: Henkel & L’Oréal-funded study

14-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Exposure to urban pollution can increase skin pigmentation over time – likely a protective response mechanism triggered by oxidative stress – but certain topicals can partly prevent this, finds a study.

Survey: Ingestible skincare may be answer to more beauty industry inclusivity

14-Dec-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Ingestible skincare appeals to consumers of all skin tones on both sides of the Atlantic and could create a “platform for inclusivity” within the beauty industry, a survey says.

Doubling down in China: Coty aiming to more than double sales over the next three years

14-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

US beauty major Coty is aiming to more than double its sales in China by tapping into opportunities with prestige beauty and e-commerce.

Clinical testing techniques haven’t kept up with skin color inclusion, says expert

14-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Skin care brands are increasingly interested in including all skin colors in their clinical testing, but testing methods don’t yet account for differences in aging symptoms.

The rise of Amazon beauty: A fast-paced world where consumers want ‘everything yesterday’

13-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Amazon has long been an e-commerce goliath but as it edges deeper into beauty, brands should take note, especially given its model offers a lot of what today’s consumer wants, an expert says.

K-beauty’s evolution: Cosmetics showed highest export growth for Korean SMEs in past 10 years

13-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

South Korean cosmetic products from SMEs and start-ups have chalked up the biggest growth in exports in the past decade and is now the second-largest category, according to a new report from trade chiefs.

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Ancient Egypt's beauty secret: TriNutra brings standardized black cumin seed ingredient to market

11-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

TriNutra has introduced a standardized black cumin seed oil-based multifunctional active ingredient. CosmeticsDesign spoke with TriNutra Business Development Director Liki Von Oppen-Bezalei, PhD, and spokesperson Karsten Kutterer about the ingredient....

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Ecovia Intelligence founder: ‘It’s no longer just about natural and organic, it’s about the wider green issues’

10-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The natural and organic cosmetics category will continue its growth in coming years, but broader green sustainability issues will become central for brands operating in the space, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.

'Very strategic addition’: L’Oréal to acquire US skin care brand Youth to the People

09-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty major L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire US superfood skin care specialist Youth to the People in a move set to deepen its ethical offering in an increasingly competitive market, say experts.

Skin care future? Underarm NPD, pre-bed rituals and hero concentrates

08-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on beauty, but skin care came out stronger than ever with some key sub-categories offering plenty of innovation and growth promise in the years ahead, says WGSN.

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UK's NEOM partnering with Anthropology to bring well-being products to the "pale green" everywoman

08-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

British well-being brand NEOM is partnering with retailer Anthropology to expand into the US market. CosmeticsDesign spoke with NEOM founder Nicola Elliott about the international expansion, the well-being space and the brand's "everywoman"...

Something to crow about: Shiseido research shows men form crow’s feet wrinkles more than 10 years earlier than women

08-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

A new study by Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido has discovered evidence that men tend to form wrinkles at the corners of their eyes more than a decade earlier than women.

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Essential oils could have uses across cosmetics, but still pose significant challenges

07-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer and regulatory demands are pushing personal care brands to use more botanical ingredients, pulling essential oils further out of fragrance and demanding more research.

NuSkin turning to affiliate model to regain sales momentum

06-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

NuSkin Enterprises is among the latest multi level marketing companies transitioning to a hybrid model that includes affiliate marketers, the company announced recently.

Retail expert: Unified commerce, data connectivity and the metaverse to be future for beauty

06-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Unified commerce where online and offline are intrinsically linked, a sharper and smarter focus on data, and investment in the metaverse must be the future focus for beauty brands and retailers, says a retail expert.

Alaskan Bog Blueberry shows early promise as UV protection ingredient

02-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

In UV protection, synthetics are under fire and a fruit from Alaska shows early promise as a botanical alternative.

Groom boom: Beauty and cosmetics ‘fastest-growing interest’ amongst male consumers globally – GWI

02-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Male consumers worldwide are showing serious signs of increased interest in beauty and cosmetics, so brands must take note and invest in inclusivity efforts for this group, and beyond, says a trend expert.

Dynamic blending brings manufacturing to accommodate small MOQs, turnkey needs

01-Dec-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

A Utah-based contract manufacturer has built a model which accommodates both large and small cosmetics companies with a suite of extra services.

Snap Inc: ‘Beauty seekers’ use our app as a virtual mirror 30+ times per day

01-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands must start to create camera-first digital strategies because consumer interaction with the tool is evolving fast, particularly amongst Gen Z and Millennial beauty seekers on Snapchat, say executives at Snap Inc.

Evolving tech: Shiseido to expand capabilities of Second Skin to target nasolabial lines

01-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido is to extend the capabilities of its Second Skin technology for use on the nasolabial lines – or smile lines – to prevent ‘sagging cheeks’.

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Back to basics? Clinical claims substantiation rising for ‘mainstream’ beauty benefits like moisturising

30-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty manufacturers are increasingly looking to substantiate more traditional and mainstream claims like moisturising with clinical data as consumer expectations shift and competition hots up, says an executive from Eurofins Cosmetics and Personal Care.

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Olive oil waste offers active circular beauty promise: Review

25-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Bioactive compounds extracted from olive oil production waste offer great promise for active cosmetic development, though further research and investment must be made to ensure processing was conducted sustainably, a review says.

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Start up brings freshly-activated retinol skincare to consumers in new carrier system

24-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Opulus Beauty Labs was among the highlighted indie brands at NYSCC Suppliers' Day. The company has created a retinol regiment which is both freshly activated by the consumer and doled out for day-to-day needs, thanks to a new carrier system made...

Coffee cup to cosmetics: Colombian company introduces coffee cherry ingredient with big protective claims

24-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

While the fruit from a coffee tree is an antioxidant-rich superfood, it’s often discarded. A Colombian company has turned that waste into an ingredient with protective claims.

Stop sweat: Unilever files patent duo on metal-free antiperspirant formulas

24-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.

Lushin’ your line: Six possible applications for wine-waste ingredients - Study

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.

Perfumes, moisturizers, nail polish: Consumers ready to buy mask-friendly beauty gifts

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Black Friday is nearly upon us, and Yves Rocher research found consumers across the US are most looking to buy face creams, perfumes and nail polishes.

Turning the grey tide: Menard Cosmetics new study suggests red ginseng and truffles can prevent greying hair

23-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.

J&J to carve out premium position with 'added-value' personal care following split: Analyst

22-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.

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Waterless is safer from contamination, but not out of the woods

22-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Brands across personal care are developing waterless products to meet the demand of eco-focused consumers, but in formulation and manufacturing they come with their own safety and contaminations concerns.

Like bees to honey: US-based Honey Girl debuts in China after winning over Alibaba

22-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Honey Girl Organics, a company that uses bee-derived products, was fast-tracked to enter China’s beauty market after winning over Alibaba in the firm’s second annual Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest.

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