Makeup

KOSE's Mixed Reality technology projects makeup onto the consumer as a new form of cosmetics trial

3 scientific innovations in cosmetics personalisation: IFSCC exclusive

By Kirsty Doolan

This week, the 33rd IFSCC (International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists) Congress kicked off in Barcelona to welcome top cosmetic scientists from across the globe. CosmeticsDesign-Europe attended the event to report on the latest industry...

Thailand beauty market analysis: How to win over the bold Thai consumer

Exclusive in-depth beauty analysis

How to win over… the bold and innovative Thai beauty consumer

By Amanda Lim

Exclusive insights from Thailand’s beauty players, including Karmart, Dr. Barbara Sturm and G&M Cosmetics, shed light on the unique perspectives of the Thai beauty consumer and reveal the drivers behind one of South East Asia’s most exciting markets.

The Makeup Show NYC 2023 © Guido Mieth Getty Images

Three Takeaways from The Makeup Show NYC 2023

By Cassandra Stern

Dominant cosmetics trends at this year’s show included minimalist makeup products, diversity and inclusivity in makeup options, and more subtle false lashes.

Active ingredients can give makeup a 'skin care makeover' and tap into a range of important consumer trends [Getty Images]

Special Edition: Active Beauty - Vitamins, Minerals and Plant Power

Vitamin-infused makeup: A blooming path out of the COVID slump?

By Kacey Culliney

Three years ago, the makeup category fell out of focus as consumers prioritised skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic – a shift that has largely stuck, offering clear opportunities for skincare-infused colour cosmetic innovation, says a trend expert.

French beauty trade with China hit an all-time high in 2021, representing €1.9bn in business, with the APAC country now the 'leading destination' for exports [Getty Images]

French beauty achieves ‘record’ year in 2021 exports: FEBEA

By Kacey Culliney

International trade of French beauty and personal care products was up 2.5% in 2021 versus 2019, largely due to rising trade of makeup, face care and perfumes and record growth rates in exports to China and the US, says the French Federation for Beauty...

After three years of collaborative research and development work, Unilever and its Hourglass brand have produced a vegan blend to replace carmine - widely used in the colour cosmetics market (Getty Images)

Special Edition: Clean & Ethical - 'Better for you, better for the planet' beauty

‘Seemingly unconquerable’: Unilever to open-source vegan replacement for carmine red

By Kacey Culliney

Unilever and its prestige brand Hourglass have developed a vegan carmine alternative after years of supplier collaboration – a patent-pending innovation it plans to open-source in the coming year, says the global vice president of R&D for prestige.

French natural and organic beauty brand Lady Green will launch new skin care products this year and makeup items next year as demand for beauty products targeting blemished skin soars (Image: Lady Green)

Special Edition: Active skin care - protection and healing in a post-COVID world

Blemished skin care blooming: Lady Green to expand makeup and face care to plug demand

By Kacey Culliney

Demands for natural, organic and effective beauty products developed for acne-prone and blemished skin are rising fast, particularly with the onset of COVID-19 and prolonged mask-wearing causing flare-ups, says the founder of French beauty brand Lady...