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What does the next-generation beauty consumer want?

18-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

Find out by signing up for our Beauty Forward 2024 global summit. Get exclusive insights from leading beauty scientists and execs from the comfort of your desk or armchair.

Superdrug’s CEO said spike in ‘own brand’ products shows consumers are seeking “quality products... at an affordable price”

18-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

The UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug said it saw stronger than usual sales in the December trading period for 2023 and that sales of its own brand products were up by 10% on last year.

Beauty Forward 2024: L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever to reveal exclusive insights at inaugural beauty summit – Register now!

17-Jan-2024 By Amanda Lim

Top executives from industry leaders L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of the beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January. Register now to secure your...

“To recycle and rejuvenate mitochondria”: Longevity takes the spotlight with L'Oréal's investment in Timeline

16-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

L'Oréal's venture capital fund BOLD has just invested in Timeline, a Swiss biotech that specialises in longevity in the beauty and health sectors, as the focus on longevity grows in the beauty industry.

How to choose a sustainability accreditation

08-Jan-2024 By Kirsty Doolan

As more cosmetics businesses strive to become greener, achieving a sustainability certification can be a great way to differentiate your business and show your customers that you’re an ethical company that prioritises their eco concerns.

Cosmetic regulations round-up: 2023

22-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

From PPWR to MoCRA, EPR and deforestation laws, it’s been a regulations-heavy time for the cosmetics industry across the globe. We recap some of the most important regulatory updates in 2023 for companies that sell in the EU, UK and beyond...

Should your business get B Corp-certified?

20-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

With a spotlight being shone on all aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG), being awarded certifications from a body such as B Corp can help prove your credentials to potential customers and likeminded businesses. We spoke to some brands...

How can you avoid ‘greenwashing’ accusations?

19-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

As 2024 dawns among a flurry of new EU regulations designed to make our industry more sustainable, it’s clear that the topic of how to avoid greenwashing claims should be top of every business agenda.

Unilever: “surprised” to be investigated for greenwashing claims

13-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

UK government body the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the British FMCG company following concerns around how it has been marketing certain products as environmentally friendly.

Beauty Forward 2024: New speakers announced!

12-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Our expert line-up will include L’Oréal, Kenvue, Coty, Weleda and many more…

What’s driving the oral care category now?

06-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

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…

The Future Laboratory highlights trends for society in 2024

04-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Market intelligence and trends forecasting company the Future Laboratory has advised on the topics that are set to impact the social landscape for the year ahead, and therefore impact consumers' expectations from brands, with a special focus on using...

CTPA and Cosmetics Europe launch ingredients decoder app for consumers

01-Dec-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and Cosmetics Europe have launched the COSMILE Europe app to give consumers instant, scientifically supported information on the ingredients in their cosmetics and personal care products.

European Parliament updates rules on reduce, reuse and recycle and 'forever chemicals' ban

24-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

But zero waste groups say the action falls short of expectations, while bioplastics groups say it takes an “over-regulatory approach towards bioplastics.”

“Toothless” ban on animal testing for cosmetics “virtually meaningless” – says Cruelty Free Europe as Symrise is told to test on animals

23-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

German chemicals company Symrise AG has lost its appeal against the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) at the EU’s General Court for its request to NOT test two chemicals on animals.

“Brands are in a unique position because they can affect the supply side and the demand side.” Colgate talks sustainability for toothpaste tubes

23-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Colgate-Palmolive’s Senior Sustainability & Innovation Manager Adrian Sen recently spoke at the Omya Healthy Bite symposium about how Colgate had led the way in developing an eco-friendly toothpaste tube and how other companies have since followed...

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

23-Nov-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including MINISO fragrances, La Prairie’s Douyin debut, China’s new toothpaste regulations, Perfect Diary’s fine line-reducing lipstick, and more.

6 things beauty consumers will expect in 2024

22-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

As we head towards a new year, we’ve sought out evidence-based insights from industry analysts to get a glimpse into the mind of beauty consumers. Read on to discover what they will want, need and expect from brands and products in the next year.

Stay smart, sticky and authentic – the 3 keys to building a successful beauty brand

08-Nov-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Creating a brand from scratch is no easy task, but staying authentic, building a loyal following and making smart distribution decisions is key to success, say experts.

Singles’ Day showdown: China’s e-commerce platforms set to battle it out during the mega sales festival

08-Nov-2023 By Amanda Lim

The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.

"Potential to revolutionise production of natural ingredients": Interstellar Lab

07-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

L'Oréal-incubated startup Interstellar Lab will start deploying its biopharming platform at French flavours and fragrance company Robertet in early 2024. We spoke to CEO Barbara Belvisi to find out more.

The robots in marketing: smart ways to use generative AI for content creation

07-Nov-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

CosmeticsDesign-Europe examines the use of generative AI for content ideation, quality control and adding an avant-garde edge.

“Brexit is the problem”: Report shows losses and skill shortages for UK beauty industry

30-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

According to an Oxford Economics study commissioned by the British Beauty Council, the British beauty industry has lost around £850m in exports to EU countries since Brexit.

Unilever reveals "action plan" amid underperforming Q3 results & sells Dollar Shave Club

26-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Although Beauty & Personal Care sectors saw strong results, Unilever will change its strategy with a new focus, new appointments, plus sale of the Dollar Shave Club.

Navigating the new beauty and personal care packaging rules

25-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

With new packaging regulations coming into force in the EU and UK in upcoming years, we spoke to industry experts about what’s being done.

"Carbon is only part of the story": biodiversity loss takes the spotlight

24-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Biodiversity loss is a key environmental issue for the planet and one that the cosmetics industry will need to pay more attention to going forward…

New changes to European cosmetics legislation

23-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Two updates that beauty and personal care brands need to know about…

“We are not an industry that will be forgiven if we are not more ecological”. President of Cosmetic Valley & LVMH exec

20-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Exclusive insights on the cosmetics and perfume sectors from industry leaders, plus award-winning innovations from the Cosmetic 360 show.

The Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists are...

18-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Ahead of the upcoming show, Weleda’s head of sustainability talks eco issues. Plus, we reveal the Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists.

Navigating the “microbiome revolution”: advice for innovators

17-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

One patent attorney shared more about notable intellectual property filings and what potential innovators should do next.

Formulating for the future: balancing sustainability, efficacy & costs

12-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain is complex. R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation shared insights on how this could be possible.

Implementing RFID technology in the supply chain

11-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

With transparency under the microscope due to sustainability demands, issues with counterfeiting, and the upcoming Digital Product Passport initiative, RFID is in the spotlight again.

Oral microbiome: the key to better health?

06-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Numerous studies show that the oral microbiome impacts our systematic health, which means there may be new opportunities for personal care products designed to improve health and wellness.

Microbiome misinformation: Tame down on excessive use of hype or risk consumer burnout – expert

05-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Skin microbiome may be the talk of the town in recent times, but founder of Aussie cosmetics brand Mary Grace, has warned against excessive use of “hype words”, as consumers could grow fatigue of the trend before it fully takes off.

Fun factor: Prioritising fun key to drawing beauty shoppers back to stores – istyle

04-Oct-2023 By Amanda Lim

Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.

Control of skin microbiota crucial for developing novel therapeutic and probiotic application strategies – review

04-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Further investigation into skin microbes that have shown therapeutic effects on conditions such as atopic dermatitis is key to the development of new treatment methods such as bacteriotherapy and probiotic applications, say Japanese researchers.

“Sustainability is a journey and the most important thing is to get started.” Cosmetics Europe Deputy Director General

29-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Emma Trogen, Deputy Director General at Cosmetics Europe, about sustainability issues and the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.

Decoding Gen Z: what’s driving this consumer cohort now?

27-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

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…

Emerging potential: Korea aims to boost K-beauty export to Vietnam by streamlining regulations

26-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

The South Korean government says it will work with local regulators to support and expand cosmetic exports to the Vietnamese market.

‘We’ve got this’: Challenge against tea tree oil regulation is ‘under control’ – ATTIA President

25-Sep-2023 By Amanda Lim

The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) has attempted to assure the cosmetics industry that it is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin.

Cosmetics companies set to finance additional treatment costs for micro-pollutants in water

22-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

As the European Parliament’s ENVI committee voted for a report that will attribute extra costs to the cosmetics industry, the trade organisation Cosmetics Europe said it had "a number of concerns”.

The latest update on the EU ‘greenwashing ban’

21-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading marketing and provide clearer product information.

Developing deodorising ingredients based on an ex vivo sweat model

14-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Symrise’s Director of Microbiology Research, Steffen Nordzieke, about the company's latest research in the microbiome of underarm sweat, which he unveiled at last week’s IFSCC conference in Barcelona.

Ancient ingredient revival: tea tree oil

07-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

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.

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“Competing companies must work together in a pre-competitive space.” Co-chair of the Sustainability Beauty Coalition

03-Sep-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

To celebrate Organic September, we spoke to Director General for NATRUE and new co-chair of the Sustainability Beauty Coalition, Dr Mark Smith, about what’s on the agenda, trends in upcycling and sustainable packaging.

Our most-read stories in Europe: August

31-Aug-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

A round-up of the most popular stories on Cosmetics-Design-Europe this month.

CTFAS Academy: Singapore industry association aims to uplift local cosmetics sector with new programme launching in October

31-Aug-2023 By Amanda Lim

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is set to launch the CTFAS Academy, which it hopes will elevate cosmetics industry standards in Singapore.

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