The focus on holistic wellness in recent years has boosted the oral care market, as more people realise the link between maintaining oral hygiene and having better general health. We explore what else is driving the category as we venture into 2024…
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed an active stannous, fluoride and potassium translucent charcoal toothpaste that offers protection from caries, erosion and hypersensitivity.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily invested in the digitisation of its business, building out augmented factories, clean data rooms and digital shelf innovation to drive growth globally.
The teeth whitening category continues to boom as consumers worldwide seek out brighter smiles, but differing regulatory frameworks and consumer expectations mean innovation must stay broad, says a Colgate-Palmolive exec.
Executive leaders from Rituals, L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, LMVH and Weleda discuss how industry can truly advance sustainably and how critical consumer education will be for driving true change in this space, as well as wider health and wellbeing shifts.
A flurry of patents were filed in 2022 from industry heavyweights, including L’Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Shiseido. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe rounds up our coverage of the year’s patent-worthy innovations.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from August 2022 shows interest in why consumers take collagen supplements, Colgate-Palmolive’s patent on an AI oral health care device, WGSN research on consumer thinking around preservatives, and...
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed a mouth guard shaped smart device designed to measure oral health properties using a series of multispectral sensors.
Leaders at Unilever, Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are predicting a tough six months ahead, with cost inflation anticipated to peak and foreign exchange challenges to continue.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the first half (H1) of 2022, with business especially strong in Latin America despite ongoing headwinds worldwide.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from June 2022 shows interest in Colgate-Palmolive’s strategy to continue premium oral care innovation, scientific findings on sugar beet to balance skin microbiota and big-brand patents from Unilever...
International personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive will continue its focus on premium oral care innovation despite post-pandemic economic strain worldwide, its investor relations chief says.
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Consumers worldwide do not fully understand the importance of maintaining good oral health and how this links to systemic health and wellbeing – something Colgate-Palmolive wants to change via a major education programme, its VP and chief clinical officer...
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed a range of whitening and abrasive oral care formulas with improved stability and in-use delivery using fatty acid salts.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is continuing to take worldwide pricing action and strengthen innovation and productivity to counter the ongoing cost inflation crisis, its chief financial officer says.
Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with research organisation Verily Life Sciences to conduct a two-year clinical trial investigating the link between oral health and systemic human health conditions, specifically cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2021, with a particularly strong performance in Europe, Africa and Eurasia.
This week, the multinational consumer goods company launched its Softsoap Foaming Tablet Starter Kits and Refill Kits. The aluminum bottles and solid product refills are helping Colgate-Palmolive meet its 2025 sustainability goals.
Colgate-Palmolive’s Sanex brand has developed a shower gel, bath foam and deodorant range using pre and postbiotics to support the skin’s microbiome, launched following five years of R&D efforts and input from external dermatology and science experts.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed an antiperspirant formula containing cannabidiol (CBD) that it says works as an anti-irritant on the skin.
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International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive is heavily focused on fast-paced, consumer-driven product innovations, marking a very exciting time to be in industry, its chief technology officer says.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has seen net sales rise for the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, bolstered by a particularly strong surge in APAC, thus continuing its growth trajectory despite ongoing COVID-19-related volatilities.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from April 2021 shows interest in CBD innovation from Colgate-Palmolive and future opportunities in cannabinoids, an eco-startup on a mission to make powdered personal care the norm, and expert insight...
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed three active oral care formulas that integrate a cannabinoid, namely cannabidiol (CBD), for antibacterial efficacy and anti-inflammatory action.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from March 2021 shows interest in Colgate-Palmolive’s design-led innovation strategy, Garnier’s Leaping Bunny certification and L’Oréal and Typology’s green beauty objectives.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive is shifting away from traditional line extensions, taking a design-led innovation approach that considers user experience and trends from start-to-finish, with teams focused on opportunities in active oral care, the...
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 – growth it says can be continued with the right strategies, particularly around premium innovation.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has released details of a clinical research programme underway that aims to validate the potential of oral care health products in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed toothpaste formulas incorporating metal silicates that it says provide efficient whitening whilst remaining gentle on the tooth enamel.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to challenge beauty business globally, and another look at the financials shows certain majors and categories continue to fare better than others.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a net sales rise for the third quarter of 2020 and issued full-year guidance due to better visibility, despite continuing challenges related to COVID-19.
This month, the Colgate-Palmolive brand PCA SKIN launched a Micro Peel At-Home Kit—it's just the latest DIY / pro skin treatment hybrid product to hit the market and help consumers keep up with their pre-pandemic routines.
The Middle East is defined as one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty markets, buoyed by strong purchasing power and high international brand engagement, but what names are ahead of the pack?
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a continued sales rise for the second quarter of 2020, driven largely by a strong performance in North America and increased demand for liquid hand soaps.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed an oral care teeth whitening composition using natural, plant-based abrasives derived from walnut tree bark and branches for improved polish and shine.
The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the face of beauty business as we know it, and a dig into the financials shows some majors and categories have weathered the storm better than others.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has reported a sales surge for the first quarter of 2020, with growth particularly strong in Europe led by Germany and the UK, despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Colgate-Palmolive has launched a vegan-certified toothpaste line packed in fully recyclable plastic tubes across the UK and EU and says it will share the technology with competitors to drive sustainable change.
The oral care brand is showing its Plaqless Pro Smart Electric Toothbrush at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. And the biofilm-busting device has already won the show’s Best of Innovation for Health and Beauty award.
Kantar Worldpanel Brand Footprint 2019 - A Deeper Look
Colgate, Lifebuoy and Dove are the most chosen beauty and personal care brands in the world, but Nivea steals the top spot in Europe, according to Kantar Worldpanel’s 2019 Brand Footprint.
Four of the biggest beauty players in the market took up on this year's in-cosmetics North America Formulation Challenge. The four teams were Estée Lauder, Unilever, Shiseido and Colgate-Palmolive, The four teams fought a keen battle during the 90-minutes...
The millennials are a generation that every industry is talking about and given how digital savvy and connected they are, consumer goods companies need to engage on their platforms rather than traditional means, according to Colgate.
The forthcoming Probiotech & Microbiota conference, to be held in Brussels February 5 – 6, 2013, will focus on the latest application for both the skin care and oral care categories.
A television advert for Colgate-Palmolive has come to the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) attention after receiving claims that it is falsely depicting itself as being backed by the nursing profession.
The National Advertising Division of the Council has recommended that Colgate-Palmolive discontinue advertising claims for its Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste which state that it works faster than Sensodyne, made by market rival GlaxoSmithKline.
A selection of TV, print and online adverts for Colgate Palmolive’s Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpastes have been banned in the UK following complaints, notably from rival oral care firm GlaxoSmithKline.
The Venezuelan government has set price caps on 18 consumer products, including personal and home care products, in an effort to curb inflation in the country.
Global oral care giant Colgate Palmolive has appointed two new members to its board of directors as current director Jill Conway's term in office draws to an end.
The Global Canopy Foundation has referred to the personal care industry as a frontrunner in its Forest Footprint Disclosure review and noted L'Oreal as 'best performer'.
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![Shopper journeys now blur across online and offline worlds, carving out plentiful opportunities for consumer brands to better engage, learn and innovate accordingly [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2023/02/28/colgate-palmolive-digital-transformation-focused-on-smart-factories-clean-data-rooms-and-digital-shelf-innovation/16208842-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-digital-transformation-focused-on-smart-factories-clean-data-rooms-and-digital-shelf-innovation.jpg)
![Colgate-Palmolive continues to carefully navigate restricted uses on certain ingredients and is working hard to cater to all lifestyles across budgets, expectations and uses [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign.com/headlines/market-trends/colgate-palmolive-exec-talks-future-trends-in-teeth-whitening-market-worldwide/16095653-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-exec-talks-future-trends-in-teeth-whitening-market-worldwide.jpg)
![Executive leaders at Rituals, L'Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, LVMH and Weleda weigh in on the climate crisis and wider health crisis [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/23/rituals-l-oreal-colgate-palmolive-lvmh-and-weleda-talk-climate-crisis-oral-health-crisis/16045271-1-eng-GB/Rituals-L-Oreal-Colgate-Palmolive-LVMH-and-Weleda-talk-climate-crisis-oral-health-crisis.jpg)
![Unilever, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Beiersdorf, Coty and Shiseido all filed important patents in 2022 [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/12/21/beauty-patents-2022-from-unilever-l-oreal-colgate-palmolive-and-more-focus-on-uv-protection-hair-care-and-technology/16040312-1-eng-GB/Beauty-patents-2022-from-Unilever-L-Oreal-Colgate-Palmolive-and-more-focus-on-UV-protection-hair-care-and-technology.jpg)
![Diagnostic data from the device can then be displayed directly via a consumer app or communicated through a virtual assistant, with recommendations on oral hygiene routines and products [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/08/colgate-palmolive-patents-oral-health-smart-device-to-track-hygiene-at-home/15665691-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-patents-oral-health-smart-device-to-track-hygiene-at-home.jpg)
![Despite a fairly solid rebound for most of the beauty and personal care category mid-2022, the challenges ahead remain severe and require smart business planning [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/unilever-procter-gamble-and-colgate-palmolive-talk-inflation-and-currency-woes/15657597-1-eng-GB/Unilever-Procter-Gamble-and-Colgate-Palmolive-talk-inflation-and-currency-woes.jpg)
![Net sales growth has been especially strong in Latin America for Colgate-Palmolive, driven by Colombia, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/08/04/colgate-palmolive-h1-2022-net-sales-rise-net-profit-dips-with-latin-america-strong/15657228-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-H1-2022-net-sales-rise-net-profit-dips-with-Latin-America-strong.jpg)
![In China, Colgate-Palmolive is following an even more 'ultra-premium' innovation plan across e-commerce channels [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/06/08/colgate-palmolive-continues-premium-innovation-amidst-global-covid-19-recession/15484484-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-continues-premium-innovation-amidst-global-COVID-19-recession.jpg)
![According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 520 million children worldwide suffer with caries in primary teeth, with various oral diseases affecting a total of almost 3.5 billion people globally [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/23/colgate-palmolive-launches-5-year-oral-health-commitment-with-know-your-oq-website-to-tackle-oral-diseases/15266329-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-launches-5-year-oral-health-commitment-with-Know-Your-OQ-website-to-tackle-oral-diseases.jpg)
![Colgate-Palmolive says fatty acid salts can improve the stability of a range of formulations, including toothpastes, gels and tooth varnishes [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2022/03/15/colgate-palmolive-patents-oral-care-formulas-with-fatty-acid-salts-for-improved-stability/13322668-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-patents-oral-care-formulas-with-fatty-acid-salts-for-improved-stability.jpg)
![Colgate-Palmolive, as with many other big beauty players, has rolled out out new pricing strategies worldwide to counter significant cost inflation in commodities and logistics [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/23/colgate-palmolive-talks-commodity-and-logistics-cost-inflation-challenges-in-beauty-personal-care/13118987-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-talks-commodity-and-logistics-cost-inflation-challenges-in-beauty-personal-care.jpg)
![The two-year clinical study will be conducted in partnership with Verily Life Sciences to look at the link between oral care and the systemic health conditions cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/colgate-palmolive-starts-oral-health-clinical-study-with-verily-life-sciences-investigating-systemic-conditions/12745564-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-starts-oral-health-clinical-study-with-Verily-Life-Sciences-investigating-systemic-conditions.jpg)
![Q2 net sales rose in all regions, except North America, with a strong spike in Europe, Africa and Eurasia [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/08/05/colgate-palmolive-q2-2021-net-sales-rise-fast-despite-covid-19-volatility/12712251-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-Q2-2021-net-sales-rise-fast-despite-COVID-19-volatility.jpg)
![Sanex's BiomeProtect range features 17 shower gels, deodorants and bath foams all made with a blend of prebiotics and postbiotics designed to balance and optimise the skin microbiome [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/06/22/sanex-biomeprotect-prebiotic-postbiotic-range-launches-after-five-years-of-research/12584384-1-eng-GB/Sanex-BiomeProtect-prebiotic-postbiotic-range-launches-after-five-years-of-research.jpg)
![The personal care major says the antiperspirant formulas have demonstrated anti-irritation skin benefits when used in multiple forms, including roll-on, stick and spray [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/colgate-patents-cbd-antiperspirant-deodorants-skin-care-and-hair-care-formulas-for-anti-irritant-properties/12555126-1-eng-GB/Colgate-patents-CBD-antiperspirant-deodorants-skin-care-and-hair-care-formulas-for-anti-irritant-properties.jpg)
![Colgate-Palmolive is investing in oral care and personal care innovations that stretch into adjacencies, including beauty [Getty Images]](https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/05/24/colgate-palmolive-at-goldman-sachs-2021-global-staples-forum-talks-innovation-strategy-in-oral-care-beauty/12507360-1-eng-GB/Colgate-Palmolive-at-Goldman-Sachs-2021-Global-Staples-Forum-talks-innovation-strategy-in-oral-care-beauty.jpg)
