Waterless

‘No radical innovation’: Solid cosmetics brand ReMI Beauty urges wider ingredient choices to lower costs

07-Sep-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

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.

MONO Skincare prioritises Japan and Europe markets amid expansion hurdles

06-Sep-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

Waterless beauty brand MONO Skincare is making inroads into Japan after inking a distribution deal, while its expansion in Europe is supported by investors as well as a partnership with Sephora.

‘A generation is waking up’: Solid startup SBTRCT sees future in waterless skin care

20-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The founder of UK skin care startup SBTRCT says consumer appetite is continuing to build for solid-format beauty and personal care products – an interest it hopes to drive further with retail and NPD expansion plans.

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Specialized water may make no-rinse shampoo a more effective hygiene tool

21-Oct-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

No-rinse shampoos are both trendy and, when effective, could have a significant impact on the quality of life and hygiene of the elderly, bedridden and ICU patients.

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Less for more: Waterless beauty trend ‘bound’ to become mainstream – Lush Cosmetics

20-Jun-2022 By Amanda Lim

Lush Cosmetics’ Singapore director believes beauty is ready to be ‘100% waterless’ based on rising consumer education and its own innovations.

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Society of Cosmetic Scientists president: ‘The supplier is the formulator’s best friend’

29-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty formulators must continue to strengthen supplier relationships, particularly amidst the push for greener and more sustainable product development, says the president of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

Out of this world! Kao’s space shampoo will start much needed ‘water-smart’ conversations

29-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Kao Corporation is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022, a move that is being predicted will give waterless beauty the exposure it needs to shift long-held water habits.

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Waterless is safer from contamination, but not out of the woods

22-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Brands across personal care are developing waterless products to meet the demand of eco-focused consumers, but in formulation and manufacturing they come with their own safety and contaminations concerns.

Bring your own water: HK firm develops soluble skin care tablets that pack a punch with prebiotic ingredients

20-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

Upcoming beauty brand MONO Skincare has developed a range of microbiome-friendly skin care tablets that are activated by dissolving them in room-temperature water.

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Top 5 most-read stories April 2021: CBD innovation, powdered personal care and circular beauty

04-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

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...

‘Just add water’: Swedish startup Lifelong eyes expansion with powdered personal care line

12-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Swedish eco-startup Lifelong has developed a range of powdered personal care products that need to be mixed with water by consumers and stored in durable containers, drastically overturning traditional habits, its founder says.

Blue gold: Waterless beauty the next eco-trend as consumers look for ‘next step’ in sustainability – Green + Bare

02-Feb-2021 By Amanda Lim

A newly launched Australian green beauty brand is aiming to develop a whole range of waterless beauty products to tap into what it believes is the next wave in the sustainable beauty movement.

Nicky Clarke CEO eyes EMEA growth for Planet Friendly Beauty startup

26-Nov-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Eco-friendly hair care startup Planet Friendly Beauty will expand into Europe next year, developing a raft of new products in the coming years like shampoo bars, waterless hair care and simplified scalp care, says its founder – the co-founder and CEO...

‘A key milestone’: Roquette Beauté opens dedicated expertise centre

07-Oct-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Plant-based ingredients major Roquette has opened a high-tech cosmetics expertise centre in Paris that it says will stimulate co-creation and innovation targeting key global beauty trends.

L’Oréal files patent on ‘superior stability’ waterless sunscreen using carnauba wax

13-Aug-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed an anhydrous sunscreen rich in antioxidants using liquid carnauba wax that protects the formula from oxidation and avoids sensory degradation.

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WATCH: Water-free beauty – Why cosmetic companies are turning off the tap

13-Mar-2020 By Amanda Lim

Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.

Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation

How to get water reduction formulation right

12-Dec-2019 By Simon Pitman

The waterless and water reduction trend is definitely continuing to grow as consumers reach out for products that are both more convenient, particularly for on-the-go, as well as more environmentally friendly.

Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation

New wave H2O: Tapping into fruits, vegetables and plants as alternative sources of water

03-Dec-2019 By Amanda Lim

As worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself look to more unconventional sources of H2O, such as coconuts, birch tree water and seaweed, to reduce its freshwater footprint.

Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation

Bring Your Own Water: the rise of dry and reconstitutable beauty

03-Dec-2019 By Deanna Utroske

More personal care product formulas are coming to market that require the consumer to add water before (or during) application.

Avon UK launches vegan skin care line, global rollout and make-up offering to follow

10-Sep-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Avon UK has launched its first vegan and eco-friendly skin care line ‘Distillery’ following several years of scientific research and will soon roll out the offering globally, adding make-up next year.