The drive towards more targeted and personalized claims in bodycare products is opening the door to the fast-growing trend for skin cycling, according to the latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel.
Digital-first strategies, subscription models, viral social media campaigns and celebrity CEOs mean these fresh faced beauty brands are taking advantage of the industry’s recession-resistant growth.
The spiritual meets the scientific for a pioneering new beauty and wellness brand, which combines crystal healing and affirmations with clinically proven ingredients.
Ronas Cosmetics, Jeju Technopark, and Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) have signed an agreement to transfer manufacturing technology for a compound derived from Jeju green tangerine, which is reportedly underutilised compared to its high antioxidant...
Fueled by social media, the rise of dupe beauty and personal care brands is impacting a broad range of premium players, but hair care brand Olaplex is fighting back in a unique way.
We spoke to the founder of Dutch lifestyle brand Rituals Cosmetics, Raymond Cloosterman, about business expansion, travel-retail and trends in the wellness space.
Extend’s Shipping Protection has already made an impact in the beauty sector, with brands like Tria Beauty, SoClean and Tyme subscribing to its product protection services.
Keeping ahead in the crowded premium skincare space means staying on top of the category’s constantly evolving trends. Truth Treatment Systems is doing this through innovations in formulation, packaging and new technology.
Fragrance discovery is all about hooking consumers with imaginative and creative sampling ideas. The latest research from market intelligence provider Mintel suggests that getting this formula right is key to consumers engaging in in-store experimentation...
Home fragrance was a hot topic at LuxePack this year in the Monaco Grimaldi Forum. One talk discussed vital considerations for brands who wish to create products in this category.
The global summit for the travel-retail industry kicked off in Cannes today, with some key messages and insights for those working in beauty travel-retail...
We spoke to Alejandro Franco, cofounder of coffee-based ingredients company Kaffe Bueno, about its new biorefinery and how the ingredients are used in cosmetics.
Generation Z can be vocal, but their words don’t always align with their actions when it comes to buying beauty products. We spoke to EY’s Marcie Merriman to find out more…
With Mental Health Day on the horizon in October, we’ve rounded up five beauty and wellness brands that have cleverly incorporated mental health awareness and support into their marketing strategies.
Singapore-based cosmetics firm Ice’s Secret says that consumers, especially those with sensitive and damaged skin, are increasingly looking for products that are both effective and sanitary.
As the Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) beauty market continues to carve out a bigger share of the retail landscape, using the right tools to fine tune digital retail platforms has become make or break.
We spoke to Cellcosmet’s Chief Scientific Officer Jeremie Soeur about the brand’s skin microbiome focus, the science behind the products and future plans for unique product personalisation.
Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
French beauty giant L’Oréal claims social commerce acceleration across South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa region (SAPMENA) is a major opportunity for growth, with the firm livestreaming for up to 21 hours a day across several key brands.
Ashland CEO Guillermo Novo spoke of a renewed focus for the business during the company’s Innovation day last week, where he and his team explained how a revamped technology platform and a greater emphasis on sustainability will shape the future.
Brandwatch has identified the major topics that have been trending in beauty consumers’ online conversations over the past year, to help guide brands on what their customers want.
With a greater emphasis on skincare and sustainability claims, a new report highlights how the fast pace of change in the color cosmetics category is being driven by developments in the digital realm.
SK-II’s latest research into skin ageing has revealed data that it claims enhances the relevance of its hero ingredient, PITERA, to a younger demographic of skin care consumers.
A new PowerReviews survey focusing on beauty consumer trends underscores how the spending patterns of some consumers groups are still showing an upward trajectory, despite many household budgets continuing to be squeezed in the last couple of years.
Singapore-based MISEICO is repositioning itself as a beauty and wellness brand that addresses specific challenges experienced by women going through menopause.
The Perfect Corp has lifted the lid on virtual try-on data for the nail category that shows how AI and AR technologies are helping to personalize the color nail category and give consumers exactly what they are looking for.
A recent study by DTC ecommerce data company ESW stresses how Millennial and Gen Z consumers are willing to explore international destinations, but will still stop short if the price tag is considered to be too high or a brand is not being truly authentic.
Jo Hughston, Head of Marketing at social-first marketing agency The Goat Agency, shared her advice for beauty brands that are navigating the ever-changing social media landscape in late 2023.
We spoke to CEO and co-founder of microbiome testing company Sequential, Olivier Worsley, about the latest developments in the growing feminine intimate care sector.
UK-based skin care brand Facetheory has big plans for global growth. We spoke to the new Chief Marketing Officer Marc Gallagher about what’s happening next at the brand.
We spoke to the three Aboriginal female entrepreneurs about creating their own First Nations beauty brands that use native ingredients and incorporate traditional elements of their culture.
With more consumer focus on the revival of ancient beauty rituals, we share some of the latest offerings from ingredients companies based around these age-old beauty favourites.
In recent years, more consumers have become intrigued by the ancient beauty rituals used in Africa, Asia, Native America and beyond. Here are five companies that created brands around this concept.
We spoke to COO at Down Under Enterprises and Chair of the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association, Phillip Prather, about the latest developments for this ancient ingredient, which was discovered by the indigenous Bundjalung people.
Australia-based brand ReMI Beauty says the solid cosmetics category faces a number of challenges, including limited ingredients, high production costs, and slow consumer adoption, despite its significant growth potential.
High-end fashion and fragrance brand Carolina Herrera is expanding into cosmetics with its Herrera Beauty line and reaching new audiences through the highly trafficked airport space.
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