Personal care major Unilever has developed a scalp care formulation using the disaccharide trehalose as a prebiotic to reduce levels of fungi associated with dandruff.
The beauty industry has recently turned more attention to Black consumers and knowing the ins, outs and risks of the hairstyles used by them can guide R&D, product development and brand innovation.
International beauty major Coty has started the first production run of fragrances made using carbon-captured ethanol and plans to roll out perfumes using the technology globally in the coming months.
As the market for personalized beauty products expands, brand Pure Culture is launching their testing-based products into the mass-market retail space with Target.
L’Oréal’s Garnier brand has launched a no rinse conditioner line across Europe this week, in a move set to challenge consumers into re-thinking beauty routines and slashing water use at mass scale.
There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment, where more consumers are searching for solutions that target the root causes of skin ageing.
Big Brand Talks - In conversation with today's beauty leaders
Dutch beauty major Rituals has achieved B Corp status after three years of transformation, forming part of a much wider vision to blur the beautiful with the good, according to its CEO.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a method to identify the molecular signature of a person’s scalp in a common alopecic state, enabling prognosis and diagnosis, along with the development of efficacious cosmetic treatments for such hair...
Despite the holiday break, plenty of things happened in cosmetics in December. Below, you can revisit some of the top articles on CosmeticsDesign in the last month of 2021.
L'Oréal has launched two new technologies for mass-market consumers and stylists, developed to circumvent hair coloring problems “only technology could solve.”
Kao Corporation is relaunching its sun care brand, Allie, with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products that align with recent sunscreen regulations implemented to preserve the marine ecosystem.
Customer loyalty in color cosmetics can be elusive, but a makeup brand built around crayons and sticks has converted to a refillable model to give consumers a reason to come back.
Global beauty major Avon will continue to invest in scientific proof and clinical trial data and work hard to react to fast-evolving consumer trends as it edges forward with NPD in 2022, says an exec.
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson says it has taken another step forward in sustainability by co-creating a skin care brand with Procter & Gamble that aligns with its Sustainable Choices product range.
In the male-dominated world of venture capital, one firm is breaking into the cosmetics market and supporting companies focused on tech and led by women and diverse teams.
British well-being brand NEOM is partnering with retailer Anthropology to expand into the US market. CosmeticsDesign spoke with NEOM founder Nicola Elliott about the international expansion, the well-being space and the brand's "everywoman"...
Personal care major Procter & Gamble (P&G) has developed a hair grooming device that analyses the time, speed and force of brushing, collecting and storing data to communicate with its user.
A dentist in Australia has developed environmentally friendly toothpaste tablets to meet the consumer desire for elevated oral care products that achieve dental care standards.
Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido is to extend the capabilities of its Second Skin technology for use on the nasolabial lines – or smile lines – to prevent ‘sagging cheeks’.
Contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics recently released a line of 100% talc-free formulations to meet consumer demand, particularly in the US. CosmeticsDesign spoke with Gotha Marketing Director Viviana Barker Hemings and R&D and Regulatory Director...
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.
Opulus Beauty Labs was among the highlighted indie brands at NYSCC Suppliers' Day. The company has created a retinol regiment which is both freshly activated by the consumer and doled out for day-to-day needs, thanks to a new carrier system made...
Waterless formulation isn’t an entirely new concept, evidenced by bar soap, but with increased consumer interest in eco-conscious formulas the selection of solid, waterless and low-water formats has grown.
Haircare brand Herbal Essences announced they will be implementing a resin derived from an advanced-recycling technology which turns waste plastic in molecularly virgin plastic.
Biotech company Genomatica presented a bio-based alternative petroleum-based solvent in fragrance during NYSCC Suppliers’ Day which they claim can cut carbon emissions by up to 50%.
Natura &Co’s The Body Shop will heavily invest in regenerative business innovation over the next decade, including advanced use of biotech and carbon capture, its head of innovation and sustainability R&D says.
India’s Forest Essentials believes its launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal as prepares to expand its footprint to the Middle East, South East Asia and the US in the next few years.
Beraca showcased a new kaolin clay product which serves as a colorant and a performance ingredient, and through a specialized app can be used to create 3,000 shades.
Distribution partner IMCD showcased a line of biotechnology inspired waterless samples at NYSCC's Suppliers' Day. CosmeticsDesign sat down with Danielle Wheeler, personal care technical and business development director and Ella Pochay, head...
Inspired by black lung research, a new company has developed anti-aging products that intervene before free radicals can be formed, and Nordstrom is now on board.
After decades of dwindling Indian sandalwood availability, an international fragrance competition is being held to introduce the world of perfume to a sustainable source of the scarce ingredient.
Cosmetic new product development is a layered and lengthy project, and increasing speed of trends is adding pressure, but a new platform aims to a help by consolidating the process into one program.
The rise of consumer demand for sustainable beauty products has made an already complicated material acquisition process even harder, but a new platform is out the change that.
Indie beauty companies will get their own experience at this year’s NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, dedicated to education and sourcing for the success of those brands.
Active beauty brand Solyph is aiming to tap into what it believes are greater opportunities for the brand following the increase in personal health and wellness concerns that have accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK high street cosmetics brand Lottie London is expanding fast, developing trend-forward beauty items inspired by social media buzz amongst its Gen Z target audience, its founder says.
On this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Dan Terry, the founder and creative director of Oo La Lab to discuss the potential of niche Asian fragrance brands in the global market and talk about the importance of scent to heritage and culture.
International beauty major L’Oréal has launched a fragrance disclosure model designed to inform consumers of ingredients used across its entire global portfolio of brands and products, kickstarting with a US rollout.
Tarte Cosmetics has named Samantha Kitain new Chief Marketing Officer as it continues to focus on its clean beauty heritage and expanding in a digital market.
Singapore-based beauty start-up GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system this coming November.
European color cosmetics brand Catrice Cosmetics has announced a shake-up to its retail strategy for 2022, with the company focusing on making it products available only through its own website and via Amazon.
Combining Sonoran Desert ingredients with advanced silicone technology, hair care brand Desert Botanicals unveils its newest propylene glycol-free product line, designed for people allergic to the ingredient.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has developed a method to profile skin based on moisture levels and geographical location, providing an accurate picture of overall skin condition and enabling personalised product recommendations.
After achieving its climate neutrality goal, CosmeticsDesign-USA caught up with Prose’s VP of Social Impact to hear how it is using data to push ahead with its waste reduction targets to contribute positively to sustainability in the hair care industry.
![Unilever says the formula can be integrated into a range of hair care products, including serums, creams, foams and shampoos [Getty Images]](jpg/unilever-patents-prebiotic-anti-dandruff-formulation-using-disaccharide-trehalose-2.jpg)
![Orcé Cosmetics is aiming to at least double its revenue this year. [Orcé Cosmetics]](jpg/orce-cosmetics-aiming-to-double-revenue-in-2022-on-the-back-of-asia-expansion-2.jpg)
![Production has started at Coty's manufacturing facility in Spain with perfume rollouts across its portfolio due in the coming months [Getty Images]](jpg/coty-carbon-captured-fragrance-production-starts-in-spain-perfume-rollouts-due-in-coming-months-2.jpg)
![Every tube of Garnier's 'no rinse' conditioner slashes total carbon footprint by 92% and aims to slash at-home water use by about seven litres per wash [Image: L'Oréal/Garnier]](jpg/garnier-launches-no-rinse-conditioner-and-one-green-step-consumer-campaign-2.jpg)
![There is potential in moving microbiome skin care beyond sensitive skin and acne treatments into the anti-ageing segment. [Getty Images]](jpg/postbiotics-in-beauty-hold-potential-for-new-product-development-2.jpg)
![Rituals this week achieved B Corp Certification following a three-year transformation period - an important step in its wider sustainability vision [Image: Rituals]](jpg/rituals-ceo-talks-b-corp-certification-and-sustainable-beauty-vision-for-the-future-2.jpg)
![L'Oréal wants to specifically direct its methods towards predicting androgenetic alopecia in men - known as male-pattern baldness [Getty Images]](jpg/l-oreal-patents-hair-loss-prognosis-diagnosis-and-treatment-methods-for-alopecia-2.jpg)
![Allie is relaunching with a series of new ‘ocean safe’ products. [Kao Corp / Allie]](jpg/kao-to-relaunch-allie-sun-care-brand-with-ocean-safety-focus-in-2023.jpg)
![Avon will continue to pivot R&D efforts on science and consumer needs - an important blend to plug today's beauty opportunities [Getty Images]](jpg/avon-to-prioritise-science-and-consumer-research-for-2022-beauty-npd-2.jpg)
![A.S. Watson co-created a skin care brand with Procter & Gamble that aligns with its Sustainable Choices product range.[A.S. Watson / P&G]](jpg/a.s.-watson-sees-p-g-collaboration-as-opportunity-to-expand-sustainable-beauty-offerings-2.jpg)
![Procter & Gamble has filed a patent for a hairbrush or comb that uses sensors to analyse the overall condition during grooming, feeding that back to consumers [Getty Images]](jpg/procter-gamble-patents-smart-hair-grooming-device-that-measures-condition-during-brushing-2.jpg)
![Dr Robb’s ToothChews are an environmentally friendly alternative to toothpaste. [Dr Robb's]](jpg/dr-robb-s-toothchews-dentist-develops-eco-friendly-toothpaste-tablets-that-meet-dental-care-standards-2.jpg)
![Shiseido is to extend the capabilities of its Second Skin technology for use on smile lines. [Shiseido]](jpg/shiseido-second-skin-firm-to-expand-capabilities-of-tech-to-target-nasolabial-lines-2.jpg)
![Kao is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022. [Kao Corp]](jpg/kao-s-space-shampoo-will-start-much-needed-water-smart-conversations-2.jpg)
![The Body Shop is investing in biotechnology to develop circular beauty ingredients, as well as looking at new ways of using waste and improving regenerative agriculture [Getty Images]](jpg/natura-co-the-body-shop-investing-in-regenerative-business-innovation-to-drive-circular-beauty-2.jpg)
![Forest Essentials hopes launch with UK beauty e-tailer lookfantastic will help it to boost its international appeal [Forest Essentials]](jpg/forest-essential-sets-its-sights-on-us-sea-and-middle-east-after-uk-launch-2.jpg)
![An international fragrance competition will introduce a new source of Indian sandalwood to perfumers, after decades of the ingredient being essentially out of reach [Getty Images]](jpg/quintis-american-society-of-perfumers-competition-to-bring-indian-sandalwood-back-to-market-2.jpg)
![Solyph eyes growing opportunities in active beauty segment. [Solyph]](png/active-beauty-brand-solyph-spurred-to-expand-business-in-light-of-growing-opportunities-in-health-and-wellness-2.png)
![Lottie London most recently teamed up with My Little Pony, developing a line of beauty products and tools ahead of the 2021 film launch [Image: Lottie London]](jpg/lottie-london-says-quick-innovation-inclusivity-and-sustainability-key-for-gen-z-consumers-2.jpg)
![L'Oréal has worked collaboratively with four of its suppliers - Firmenich, Givaudan, IFF and Mane - to develop the voluntary fragrance disclosure model which will progressively inform consumers of fragrance ingredients used across the company's entire global brand portfolio [Getty Images]](jpg/l-oreal-launches-fragrance-disclosure-model-to-increased-ingredient-transparency-2.jpg)
![GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system. [GoPlay]](jpg/goplay-moves-to-target-us-market-with-new-and-improved-diy-lipstick-system-2.jpg)
![Beiersdorf's method uses basic image data, environmental data and personal data to recommend cosmetic, skin care and dermatology products targeting specific needs for a person's overall skin condition [Getty Images]](jpg/beiersdorf-patents-ai-skin-profiling-and-personalised-product-recommendation-method-2.jpg)
