Skin care

Lipotec Active Ingredients' new skin care ingredient targets blue light

30-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

Lipotec Active Ingredients has launched a new ingredient that specifically targets and provides protection against the various sources of blue light that are now known to damage the skin.

CEP course focuses on simplifying scientific terminology for cosmetics formulation

30-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

A class that aims to demystify some of the complex scientific terminology that surrounds cosmetics formulation is being held in tandem with next months NYSCC Suppliers’ event.

PCPC 2018 legal regulatory conference

30-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

The PCPC has unveiled the program for its 2018 legal regulatory conference, which includes key topics such as avoiding legal ‘hellholes’, animal testing, employment law and California Prop 65.

Are moss-inspired ingredients the future for naturals?

26-Apr-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

On show at in-cosmetics Global this year, Mibelle Biochemistry’s latest active taps into naturals in a novel way: MossCellTec No.1 is derived from biotechnologically produced moss.

Early bird registration open for Cosmoprof North America

26-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

Registration is officially open for the 16th annual Cosmoprof North America event in Las Vegas, Nevada, with discounts being offered to early bird registrations.

L’Oréal releases update on its sustainability drive

25-Apr-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

The global beauty giant has published its 2017 Progress Report into its sustainability programme "Sharing Beauty with All", and suggests it represents significant progress in this area.

CPNA collaborates with FIDM to pinpoint the future of beauty

25-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

Cosmoprof North America has moved to reinforce its innovation and education program by collaborating on a program with FIDM undergrad students to find an outstanding beauty concept for the year 2050.

Lipotec Active Ingredients becomes its own brand

25-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

In a bid to emphasize its considerable expertise in active ingredients, Lipotec has created Lipotec Active Ingredients as an umbrella brand.

Estée Lauder appoints two new board members

25-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

Estée Lauder Companies has announced that Jennifer Human and Jennifer Tejada have been elected to the board of directors as well as the company’s audit committee.

in-cosmetics Global reveals its winners for the beauty and personal care industry

24-Apr-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

Last week saw the annual major international trade show take place in Amsterdam, with the in-cosmetics Global awards picking out key industry innovations.

Hanbul Cosmetics gets FDA warning letter

24-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

South Korean beauty player Hanbul Cosmetics has received a warning letter from the FDA stating that they are marketing non-compliant products.

Glossier to open permanent store in Los Angeles

23-Apr-2018 By Sian Gardiner

Fast-growing skincare and makeup brand Glossier is set to open its second permanent bricks and mortar presence in
backdrop, in a bid to continue its Instagram-worthy reputation.

LAPD seizes massive haul of contaminated cosmetics

23-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that it has seized a consignment of cosmetic products valued at $700,000, which is said to have contained traces of faeces and bacteria.

Is Latin America about to turn the page on animal testing?

23-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

In the LATAM region, the topic of animal testing on cosmetics is still fairly fresh, but if public opinion in Chile is anything to go by, the pressure to ban it could be on if a new poll on public opinion in Chile is anything to go by.

Indie Beauty Profile

Monica Watson, Berlin Skin

23-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Monica Watson, founder of Berlin Skin, explains why, that with the right intention and formulation, a small number of skin care products can go a long way. And, she underscores the value that consumer spending can add to the...

Leadership shake up at Givaudan as Head of Global Science & Tech steps down

20-Apr-2018 By Sian Gardiner

Givaudan’s senior leadership team is set to change as Head of Global Science & Technology Chris Thoen announces his retirement.

Dr. Bronner’s aims to ‘Heal Earth!’ through regenerative agriculture

18-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

Regenerative agriculture is not exactly a buzz word quite yet, but it is certainly one to watch, and Dr. Bronner’s, known for its natural soaps, is now playing a big part in raising the profile of this vital movement.

How advances in botanical actives are taking naturals to the next level

17-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

The biggest complaint about the first generation of natural and organic products from consumers was invariably about how effective they actually were.

Gattefossé’s latest ingredient launch targets artificial light

17-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

There is increasingly body of scientific evidence that artificial light from computers and mobile devices is potentially damaging, which is the main force behind ingredient provider Gattefossé’s latest launch.

Guest Article

The changing 'face' of celebrity endorsements

16-Apr-2018 By By Arash Farin, Managing Director, The Sage Group

Celebrity endorsements are out, and shoppers are swayed by advice and reviews from online influencers, who are increasingly playing a role in determining which products rise to prominence. What does this mean for the beauty industry at large and what’s...

L’Occitane hits the road with the launch of the ‘L'Occi Truck’

16-Apr-2018 By Sian Gardiner

L'Occitane en Provence is set to expand its experiential retail strategy with the launch of the L'Occi Truck – the debut traveling pop-up experience for the brand. The retail store on wheels presents a new direct-to-consumer shopping model for...

Indie Beauty Profile

Kellie Chen, Fytt Beauty

16-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Kellie Chen, co-founder of Fytt Beauty, explains why hers is a preventative skin care brand with a focus on good health. And, she takes great care describing the Fytt Beauty customer, with specifics that make it quite clear...

EpigenCare uses epigenetics, blockchain and artificial intelligence innovation

16-Apr-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Winning the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Digital Beauty QuickFire Challenge for Skin Care competition emphasises the prevalence of epigenetics, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI) in skin care developments.

Virginia bans animal testing

12-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

On Tuesday, the state passed legislation requiring cosmetics and personal care makers to use alternate forms of testing, and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce the ban and fine violators.

FDA prepares for public meeting on cosmetics regulation

12-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Each year, the US Food and Drug Administration participates in a summit of global cosmetics regulatory authorities. In advance of that, the FDA holds a meeting in the US to gather public input on topics relevant to regulating beauty and personal care...

Small beauty brands weigh in on the importance of sourcing cosmetics and personal care ingredients locally

11-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske, Editor

Cosmetics Design checked in with indie brand leaders, working on opposite corners of the globe—Ashley Prange of Au Naturale Cosmetics and Ann Leslie of Pure Nut—to find out how and why local sourcing is key to the sustainability of their beauty businesses.

Raw Elements’ sustainability efforts are good for business

11-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

This month the reef-safe sun care brand has teamed up with Hawaiian Airlines—it’s a partnership that will bring awareness to both the State’s environmental concerns and to the Raw Element product line.

US consumers still learning about and loving skin care masks

10-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Later this month, nugg, the popular indie skin care brand known as ‘The Face Mask Authority’, is adding peel-off masks to its product portfolio. To find out more about how this dynamic skin care niche is evolving, Cosmetics Design connected with that...

Are supply chain auditing tools calling the shots in beauty manufacturing?

09-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The Estée Lauder Companies, L’Oréal, P&G, Kimberly Clark, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and other industry leaders all have relationships with a platform known as AuditOne Global. And to help simplify the management of manufacturing standards,...

Indie Beauty Profile

Catkin Wemyss Bodmer, BRYT Skincare

09-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile Catkin Wemyss Bodmer, founder of BRYT Skincare, calls attention to how valuable the right retail partnerships can be and thoughtfully explains the connection she sees between skin care, health care, and beauty.

Bio-based personal care ingredient from DuPont Tate & Lyle gets its own app

05-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

As of this month, Zemea, the ingredient maker’s branded version of propanediol, has a dedicated mobile app for cosmetics and personal care formulators. The interactive digital resource is meant to help chemists and product developers work with Zemea and...

A closer look at DOWSIL

04-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

DOWSIL is the new brand name for silicone-based personal care ingredients from, what was previously, Dow Corning. And as the beauty ingredient trade show season gets underway, Cosmetics Design checked in with Eric Peeters, global business director at...

CEW Beauty Award finalists exemplify personal care and cosmetics industry innovation and the rise of indie beauty

04-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The business organization announced its 2018 Beauty Award finalists this week. Several of the 250+ products in the running come from independent cosmetics and personal care brands, and many of those from big beauty brands feature notable new technologies.

Canadian consumers vote on best new beauty and personal care products

03-Apr-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The market research company Brand Spark International has just announced the winners of its Best New Products awards in Canada and more than a dozen cosmetics and personal care products made the list.

Count down begins for NYSCC Suppliers Day 2018

02-Apr-2018 By Simon Pitman

The NYSCC Suppliers Day 2018 is just weeks away and this year the organizers are trying to top the record-breaking event at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan last year.

Can Qurate Retail Group become the Netflix of beauty commerce?

29-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

At yesterday’s CEW event in New York City, Qurate CEO Mike George told the sold-out room that he thinks it’s a realistic goal. Beauty is big business in the new age of retail; the personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance sectors generate annual sales of...

Personal care ingredient maker Jungbunzlauer to open tech center in US

28-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The Swiss biotech company announced plans this month to open a facility in the US. Much like Jungbunzlauer’s AppliTech facility in Germany, the new ingredient technology center will allow the company to work more closely with local clients.

CBD products will be the next truly market-disrupting personal care category

27-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

And, Level Brands aims to make Isodiol the top CBD company worldwide, in personal care and otherwise. After signing a licensing deal in early January and announcing plans for the kathy ireland Health & Wellness brand to launch CBD skin care, Level...

P&G launches 5 new Gillette razors to keep pace with men’s grooming preferences

27-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The brand sells dozens upon dozens of razors in a full spectrum of styles, some disposable, some refillable, all intended to meet the grooming needs of men today. Gillette believes that “One Size does not actually fit all, especially when it comes to...

Indie Beauty Profile

Terry Zickerman, Love Sun Body

26-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

In his Indie Beauty Profile, Terry Zickerman, CEO of Love Sun Body, explains why he sees alternative ingredients and the challenge of developing more globally compliant personal care products as an opportunity for indie brands.

The Body Shop launches new campaign for UN animal testing ban

22-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The Natura brand is, for the first time, promoting its animal testing ban initiative in public spaces in the US. The company is hoping to inspire millions of people to sign a petition calling on the United Nations to end animal testing of cosmetics and...

Well-Kept Beauty app joins Accelerate Baltimore

22-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Late last week, the seed accelerator program of Baltimore City’s Emerging Technology Centers announced the seven companies selected to participate during 2018. And Sheena Deanne, the founder of Well-Kept Beauty is among the innovators selected to take...

In-cosmetics Global 2018 – trends to look for in Active Materials

21-Mar-2018 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

In-cosmetics Global is without a doubt the biggest raw material exhibition in the world for the Personal Care industry. Its no surprise then that this is the ‘show to watch’ for the latest launches and trends for the year ahead when looking for the next...

What happens when beauty influencers influence brands?

20-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

To gain a bit of perspective on the ins and outs of co-creation, Cosmetics Design connected with Mariya Nurislamova CEO of Deck of Scarlet, a digital-first direct brand that creates a new color cosmetics palette every other month in cooperation with a...

Mark the date for the Cosmetics Design trends presentation at in-cosmetics Global

20-Mar-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design editorial team will be presenting a comprehensive analysis of global beauty trends and forecasts at the in-cosmetics Global event in Amsterdam. Don't miss it!

In-cosmetics Global 2018 – trends to look for in Functional Materials

20-Mar-2018 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

in-cosmetics Global is without a doubt the biggest raw material exhibition in the world for the Personal Care industry. Its no surprise then that this is the ‘show to watch’ for the latest launches and trends for the year ahead when looking for the next...

Indie Beauty Profile

Nasime Yazdani, Seaside Medical Technologies

19-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Nasime Yazdani, founder of Seaside Medical Technologies, hints at all the useful insights she’s gained by listening to reviews and consumers. And, she outlines how her brand’s distribution strategy is shaping up in the modern...

LUSH Cosmetics tries out carbon capture technology

15-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty maker has partnered with Fortis BC, an energy utility company, on an energy saving pilot program; and this week, the first CleanO2 carbon capture unit was installed at LUSH Cosmetics headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Tom’s of Maine continues innovation to remain a leader among natural brands

15-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The nearly 50-year-old naturals brand was among the many personal care and cosmetics makers exhibiting at this month’s Expo West event in California. Cosmetics Design caught up with Tom’s after the show to find out how the brand is keeping pace with the...

QVC parent company rebrands as Qurate Retail Group

14-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

Plans to rename the company were announced at the start of the month. And while the eight retail brands that comprise Qurate sell in many more sectors than just cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance; beauty is big business in the video commerce, ecommerce,...