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Great Many secures $3.6m pre-seed to advance hair growth solutions

By Cassandra Stern

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...

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CPNA 2024: How the K-Beauty boom is shaping the US market

By Cassandra Stern

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.

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2024 Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards recap

By Cassandra Stern

Finalists for this year's awards included a pre-workout anti-pollution serum, an LED lip mask, a scalp cleansing toner, and a soy-based nail polish remover.

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AI insights and solutions to enhance cosmetics supply chains

By Cassandra Stern

In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we spoke with ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova for her insights into how AI is tackling demand volatility, high shipping costs, and sustainability issues in the cosmetics and personal care product supply chain.

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BiotechXBeautyLabs: A new approach to beauty innovation

By Cassandra Stern

Following the recent news of biotechnology company Debut's sustainable ingredient development partnership with L’Oréal, Debut has announced the launch of its formulation development and contract manufacturing business BiotechXBeautyLabs in an effort...

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Empowering brands with TikTok Shop: A new era in consumer connection

By Cassandra Stern

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....

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Cosmoprof North America 2024: Pre-show overview

By Cassandra Stern

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...

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SCC introduces 2024 Education Award to achievement honors

By Cassandra Stern

We spoke to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' CEO for her insights into how this year's Achievement Awards are spotlighting noteworthy contributions in cosmetic science, including a brand-new honor for excellence in education and mentorship.

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June Launch Pad: Innovative beauty

By Cassandra Stern

June 2024 has brought a wave of innovative beauty and skin care launches, showcasing advancements in hair care devices, scalp serums, lip care, and anti-aging solutions.

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From the experts: Top 3 trends in skin microbiome research

By Cassandra Stern

As consumer interest in microbiome-friendly skin care continues to grow, Dr. Oliver Worsley, CEO and Co-Founder of Sequential, discusses the latest research trends and innovations shaping the future of the cosmetics and personal care industry.

What are the new and unexplored categories in beauty?

What are the new and unexplored categories in beauty?

By Kirsty Doolan

Find out by signing up for our free ‘New frontiers: niche opportunities in beauty webinar’ and get exclusive insights from leading industry experts from the comfort of your desk or armchair.

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Photo recap: NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2024

By Cassandra Stern

From a bustling show floor to several award ceremonies, insightful educational panels and more, this year's NYSCC Suppliers' Day show was one to remember.

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Key takeaways from NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2024’s Inspiration Zone

By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign spoke to Eleonora Mazzilli, Trend Localization & Business Development Director, North America at BEAUTYSTREAMS as we explored the Inspiration Zone, which showcased a curated selection of groundbreaking ingredients reflecting the industry's...

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Grant Industries: In-Cos ingredient launch insights

By Cassandra Stern

In the bustling world of cosmetics and skincare, where innovation meets consumer demand for sustainability, industry stakeholder Grant Industries is making strides in ingredient formulation.

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On demand: Ingredient trends 2024 webinar

By Cassandra Stern

Available on-demand, CosmeticsDesign US's recent Ingredient Trends 2024 webinar welcomed executives from across the beauty industry to provide market insights into this year's most compelling ingredient formulation trends.

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In-Cos Awards: Category winner round up

By Cassandra Stern

This year's In-Cosmetics Global Awards, which was sponsored by Kenvue, saw a panel of up to 40 judges review a shortlist of 83 entries for the following categories: Innovation Zone Best Active Ingredient Award, the Innovation Zone Best Functional...

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Three takeaways from In-Cosmetics Global 2024 in Paris

By Cassandra Stern

A shift from synthetic to more naturally-derived ingredients, an increased focus on efficacy, and rising interest in holistic well-being are all trends that dominated this year’s convention floor.