Following exponential sales gains in 2023, Touchland has focused on implementing strategic retail moves, authentic influencer partnerships, and consumer-driven innovation to fuel further consistent growth in the competitive personal care market.
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.
Key factors driving the noteworthy growth in the men's skin care segment of the beauty and personal care market include "a cultural shift towards inclusive grooming" and "an evolving concept of masculinity that embraces self-care,"...
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...
We sat down with Emily Kenison, founder and inventor of the Robecurls heatless curling device that went viral on TikTok and is now available on Target shelves nationwide. In our Q&A, Kenison shared her thoughts on the heatless curl trend, future forecasting...
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...
We selected three stand-out brands during this year's Cosmoprof North America show that are innovators and leaders in the clean and green beauty space: a skin care brand, a packaging manufacturer, and a whole-body deodorant brand.
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.
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,...
This month's roundup reflects a deep understanding of consumer needs and trends, from Kiehl's addressing intimate care to Neutrogena targeting early anti-aging concerns for Gen Z, with a focus on product designs that meet specific, often underserved,...
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 Allied Market Research report forecasts that the probiotic skincare market will expand significantly with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% propelled by growing consumer interest in natural products, advancements in probiotic technology,...
Apoena Biotech's recent expedition collected over 25 plant species and has isolated 'approximately 1,000 microorganisms from 100 collected samples' in search of new bioactive ingredients for cosmetic and personal care product formulations....
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...
Once strictly tied to anti-aging, the beauty-from-within category is now more open-minded and enjoying ‘well-aging’—all with some help from science, TikTok and collagen for good measure.
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...
Peace Out Skincare has aligned with Gen Z's values by prioritizing 'product efficacy and delivering on our promises' and incorporating features like patented Salicylic Acid technology and sustainable practices, shared VP of Product Development...
Great Many's oversubscribed pre-seed funding round aims to shake up the $8.5 bn global hair restoration market by launching hair growth solutions and telehealth services that address the significant consumer demand for accessible, science-backed...
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.
Underlining's new customizable haircare brand, Freewill, co-developed with Sally Beauty, taps into the rising trend of hair cycling, offering consumers "exactly what [their hair] needs when it needs it" with clean, eco-friendly ingredients...
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...
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.
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...
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...
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke to Ewelina Aiossa, Founder of Topical Skin, and Dr. Jared Jagdeo, a dermatologist as they discussed how Oleosome Technology enhances the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients, offering valuable information...
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.
K-Beauty's influence in the US continues to surge, with the market expected to reach $13.9 billion by 2027 (as reported by Allied Market Research), driven by trends like skinimalism, e-commerce innovation, and the power of social media.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Revieve's collaboration with RoC Skincare on the RoC AI Skin Insight tool leverages advanced machine learning and AI to deliver 'highly personalized and evolving skin care recommendations' while addressing ethical considerations such as...
According to Mintel's research, as 40% of consumers are still searching for effective facial skin care products, there remains ample opportunity for growth and innovation for brands to address unmet needs in efficacy, research tools, and affordability.
Edgewell Personal Care's Q3 2024 financial results reveal a slight decline in net sales to $647.8 million, but the company achieved significant gross margin expansion and a 23% increase in adjusted EPS, despite challenging market conditions.
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.
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...
As beauty consumers demand more scientifically-backed and multifunctional ingredients, brands must innovate rapidly to stay ahead—insights from machine intelligence platform Spate reveal the key trends driving this evolution.
The brand debuts this week with a product line focuses on clean, sustainable hair care products designed to offer salon-quality results at home and will be exclusively available through target retailers.
Beauty MLM Rodan + Fields is facing significant financial challenges, with recent data showing a steep decline in sales and increasing concerns about the company’s financial stability.
P&G 'met or exceeded our going-in plans for organic sales growth, core EPS growth, cash generation and cash returned to shareowners in a challenging economic and geopolitical environment,' in FY 2024, shared P&G Chairman, President,...
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.
Collagen-based nutrition company Vital Proteins has expanded its product offerings into the beauty from within space to target a wider range of consumers with the launch of the Vital Proteins Hair Complex and Skin Complex supplements.
According to the latest research from Kantar, as older US Gen Z consumers increasingly carve out financial independence for themselves, this is leading to a greater divergence of personal care habits within the group.
Rising global temperatures prompt an increase in weather extremes worldwide, creating opportunities for skin care brands to respond with solutions that help provide greater skin protection.
Building on the momentum gained during the brand's recent Super Bowl ad campaign, Cetaphil has recently launched the "Ceta Six-Pack" and Ceta-Grill marketing strategies to target the burgeoning men's skin care market sector.
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....
Naturium, following last year's acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty, will launch into 1,4000 Ulta Beauty retail locations and Ulta's online storefront, marking a strategic move to enhance market presence with greater consumer accessibility to a wide...
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...
