Skin care

Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome – Ingredients Innovation and Science

Microbiome startup Lac2Biome launches shelf-stable white label facial serum with live probiotics

10-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Italian microbiome health startup Lac2Biome has developed a white label skin care blend containing live probiotics and hyaluronic acids, offering brands opportunity to offer an innovative and highly potent product that delivers on promised benefits,...

Nutraceutical ingredients that are changing the anti-aging game

09-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Skin covers a whopping 20 square feet of the human body—So it’s no wonder consumers want to protect their largest organ.

Trends, tutorials and toes are big in eyebrow beauty

09-Sep-2021 By Natasha Spencer

Recent research from social tool Pulsar reveals the latest in leading brow beauty trends on social media, detailing the brands, descriptions, how-tos and hashtags capturing the attention of brow fans.

EDF calls for action on ‘toxic equity problem’ in personal care products

09-Sep-2021 By Natasha Spencer

While more and more companies are championing their ‘clean’ beauty products, the Environmental Defense Fund is calling on the beauty and personal care industry to do more to offer clean, safe options for women of color.

Cosmetics Europe chief: ‘Now is the time’ to ramp up EU dialogue on animal testing concerns

09-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Industry must continue raising its concerns around the interface between ECHA and the Cosmetics Regulation on animal testing because there are issues that need to be debated and solutions found, says the director-general of Cosmetics Europe.

Special Edition: Advances in the Skin Microbiome - Ingredients innovation and Science

Emerging tech to drive ‘new levels’ of host-microbiota interaction research

08-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Industry will deepen understanding further on the interplay between the microbiota and its host thanks to emerging technologies like single-cell research and in vivo imaging techniques, say researchers.

Seppic and Lonza team up to deliver beauty for sensitive skin

02-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Seppic’s branded coriander seed oil and phytoceramides converge inside an innovative delivery system that enables a dual approach to beauty-from-within.

NOW Solutions launches new products, reveals packaging makeover

02-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NOW Solutions recently added seven new products to the line, including a plant-based retinol-alternative skin renewal serum.

AIDP gets Health Canada nod for prebiotic beauty-from-within ingredient

02-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

Branded ingredient firm AIDP has achieved Health Canada registration for a prebiotic beauty-from-within offering. The approval will help the company capitalize on a wave of interest in such ingredients brought on by the global pandemic, according to...

Hydrolyzed fish cartilage may boost skin from within, says RCT

01-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with hydrolyzed fish cartilage may reduce wrinkles and improve collagen morphology in the skin, says a new study from scientists in France and Brazil.

Cutting-edge vegan ingredient claims to mimic human collagen

01-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New 'vegan collagen' brand VeCollal, in collaboration with AminoLabs, has created an ingredient which claims to mimic the amino acid profile of human collagen exactly.

‘Very optimistic’: Estée Lauder CEO expecting double-digit growth for China in 2022

30-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies CEO has remarked on the strength of China’s beauty market, and said he was expecting it to grow by double-digits next year on the back of the acceleration of its online business.

MedSkin Solutions demonstrates anti-aging promise with 2% resveratrol cream

25-Aug-2021 By Asia Sherman

A novel and highly concentrated resveratrol-containing emulsion has demonstrated anti-aging effects through clinical trial.

Next stop, Asia: Canada’s Indeed Labs marking regional debut with launch in Hong Kong’s Mannings

25-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Skin care brand Indeed Laboratories has launched with Mannings in Hong Kong as the first step of its expansion drive in Asia’s lucrative skin care market.

Factor in this: Smashbox founder Davis Factor tips make-up enriched with skin care ingredients for success

24-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Smashbox Cosmetics founder Davis Factor, a great-grandson of Max, says the pandemic has created more demand for “hardworking” make-up products that are enriched with skin care ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Quantitative to qualitative: ‘Smart data’ the future of beauty sampling

23-Aug-2021 By Natasha Spencer

Try-before-we-buy has come under scrutiny in cosmetics amid the pandemic, with brands innovating touchless solutions to promote safe and hygienic handling when shopping for beauty buys. Subsequently, sampling strategies are evolving—with a big emphasis...

Yooma Wellness acquires Vitality CBD – CEO predicts strong beauty growth

23-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Canadian firm Yooma Wellness has acquired UK cannabidiol specialist Vitality CBD in a deal set to deepen presence in Europe and beauty – a segment brimming with growth potential, its CEO says.

Herbalife expanding into beauty from within with carotenoid-based skin supplement

20-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.

Estée Lauder files duo of patents for cooling and heating beauty devices

20-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Prestige beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has developed a reusable pump device that simultaneously cools and dispenses product and a single-use cosmetic pad with a self-heating function and preloaded formulation.

Complementary antioxidants deliver sustained sunscreen protection: Study

19-Aug-2021 By Asia Sherman

In a study funded by French cosmetics brand Pierre-Fabre, researchers found the combination of two antioxidants prolonged UV protection in sunscreen.

The eyes have it: Shiseido promises to offer ‘new experiences’ with Second Skin tech launch in October

19-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido has confirmed plans to launch Second Skin on October 1 – a technology that can diminish undereye ageing signs without make-up, in a move the firm says will offer “new experiences” to consumers.

Acmella oleracea extract-loaded serum’s ‘promising potential’ as natural anti-wrinkle product

18-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts of Acmella oleracea formulated in an “all-natural” emulsion serum can reduce the appearance of wrinkles within two weeks, says a new study that also supports the safety and stability of the serum.

TikTok trending: The Ordinary and CeraVe ‘most popular’ beauty brands in July 2021

18-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Deciem-owned indie brand The Ordinary is the most popular beauty brand on TikTok by hashtags and follower count, closely followed by L’Oréal’s derma brand CeraVe; though Unilever’s Dermalogica steals top spot for most videos.

SkinBioTherapeutics launches probiotic supplement to target psoriasis

18-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

SkinBioTherapeutics has announced its first commercial product launch with a probiotic supplement developed to target psoriasis.

Scientific review supports Thanaka’s potential as a ‘natural sunscreen’

17-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the Southeast Asian tree Thanaka may offer natural alternatives for sun protection, according to a new systematic review from scientists at Jalan Universiti in Malaysia and Lancaster University in the UK.

Canada funds Anomera project to develop carboxylated-cellulose nanocrystals for cosmetic applications

12-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the Department of Natural Resources Canada announced $4.25 million in funding to support the development of cCNC from forestry sector side streams.

Travel Retail Upgrade: L’Oréal, Burt’s Bees, CoverGirl, and more to feature in new Hudson shop concept

12-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the Dufry subsidiary announced plans for a new sort of travel retail shop that brings specialty brands and travel basics together in US airports, commuter hubs, and destinations.

Carotenoid & polyphenol skin protective mechanism outlined in study

12-Aug-2021 By Will Chu

Lycored has outlined mechanisms explaining how carotenoids and polyphenols protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation with a blend of these phytonutrients contributing to skin health and appearance.

Probiotics skin care launch helps Nature’s Sunshine post record results

11-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

In concord with a trend affecting most of the multi level marketing companies selling dietary supplements, Nature’s Sunshine has posted another quarter of record results, buoyed by surging sales in Asia, South America and Poland.

Beauty Tradeshow Info: Previewing Cosmoprof NA 2021

11-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This year’s CPNA tradeshow opens August 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will (as usual) feature exhibitors from all sectors of the beauty industry: cosmetics and personal care consumer brands; supply side companies offering ingredients, product dev solutions,...

‘Equipped to win’: Why L’Oréal CEO doesn’t believe C-beauty brands are a ‘big threat’

10-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

L’Oréal’s CEO has brushed off the hype surrounding the rise of China’s domestic beauty brands such as Perfect Diary, saying that while the competition is growing, he doesn’t see it as a threat.

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Searching for Skin Supplements: the beauty-from-within boom continues

09-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

So-called beauty vitamins like zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, turmeric, biotin, and collagen are in demand. And data shows that consumers continue to search for supplements and add them into their routines.

COVID-19 and APAC's cosmetics industry: All our coronavirus news... in one place

09-Aug-2021 By Gary Scattergood

Here's your comprehensive round-up of all our COVID-19 coverage from CosmeticsDesign-Asia.

Import Facts: beauty consumers up spending on international ecommerce

04-Aug-2021 By Deanna Utroske

DTC brands as well as online shopping in general have benefited from lifestyle changes brought on by the pandemic. And now it’s also clear that cross-border ecomm is doing better in categories including skin care, fragrance, and color cosmetics, according...

empyri adds hemp seed extract to its cannabis skin care ingredient deck

29-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The clean beauty brand originally launched with upcycled-cannabis-root derivatives as the hero ingredients. Now, nearly one year later, empyri is working with a more familiar part of the cannabis plant.

Avon R&D exec: ‘Anti-ageing’ to disappear from beauty in 2-3 years

28-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands and consumers are shifting away from the notion of ‘anti-ageing’, instead seeking out products that address specific skin care needs, says the head of skin care and innovation at Avon.

Amyris joins the menopause beauty movement

27-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the biotech company announced plans to add yet another consumer-facing business to its portfolio of cosmetics and personal care brands.

Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...

International lifestyle and beauty retailer MINISO capitalizes on pandemic rebound in US

26-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The China-based, Japanese-inspired lifestyle and beauty retailer has been opening a new store nearly everyday for the past 12 months and now MINISO is focusing on the east coast, moving North American headquarters from Los Angeles to New York City.

empyri and Woodlot included in inaugural Nine Point Agency incubator

21-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The cannabis skin care brand and the natural body care brand are among the first Canada-based independent businesses to benefit from the program.

Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.

An Abundance of Caution: J&J recalls 5 sun care products found to contain Benzene

15-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

The multinational health care and consumer goods company issued a voluntary recall this week for 4 Neutrogena brand sunscreens and 1 Aveeno brand sunscreen.

The Estée Lauder Companies join Black Women Talk Tech as event sponsor

14-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

With just one day between the announcement and the pitch application deadline (July 15, 2021), the beauty maker has formally signed on to present at the 2-day tech conference and to support the beauty (tech) pitch competition for VC funding.

Shipping & Handling: 2,500-pound bottle of soap to tour US

14-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the Soapbox brand will kick off a 16-city tour and product donation drive in New York City’s Times Square.

L’Oréal sees opportunity in sun care with skin care benefits

12-Jul-2021 By Deanna Utroske

Scientists working at the beauty maker’s Research and Innovation facility in Clark, New Jersey, published an article in JDD earlier this year on the relationship among ceramides, UV radiation, and skin barrier function. Now the company’s CeraVe brand...