Amorepacific has unveiled new research and development site to advance its research into a particular probiotic strain found in green tea leaves cultivated on its farm in Jeju Island, South Korea.
There is significant potential to develop probiotics in the beauty space, particularly targeting anti-ageing, Generation Z and women, according to Lumina Intelligence.
The future of beauty innovation in the next decade will see nature and science blur, with the true power of biotechnology unfolding to take sustainable cosmetics forward, according to Mintel.
Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.
Following the success of last year’s Indie Trail feature, the show organizers have teamed up with the online cosmetic science education venture to expand the programing and resources available to indie beauty brand leaders at this year’s edition of in-cosmetics...
Generation Z are looking for playful beauty experiences to counter their anxiety about the future but also expect all products to be inherently sustainable and designed with purpose, say trend experts.
in-cosmetics Global will feature a dedicated beauty tech zone, showcasing the latest smart products and providing a platform to network and spark collaboration.
Next-day shipping and 10% discounts are no longer enough to build brand affinity in beauty and as consumer touchpoints balloon, cross-channel and consistent marketing is crucial, says an online marketing expert.
Yes, if you ask Beauty Heroes and INNOCOS. The clean beauty discovery service and the global INNOCOS summit organizer have teamed up to launch a new awards program recognizing brands and products that are doing just that.
Special Edition Newsletter: Water Reduction Formulation
Clean and ethical has taken the food and nutrition world by storm, and following hot on its heels is beauty. The movement has been flourishing in cosmetics and personal care for some time now and will soar in due course, propelled by the continued and...
Special Edition: Biotechnology for Natural Formulation
Consumer desire for sustainable and natural cosmetics continues to fuel the surge in interest around plant cell culture technology, with huge advances made in the past ten years, academics say.
New Zealand-based brand Sub & Tarctic is using sustainable keratin from crossbred wool to fight the effects of urban stress and bring value back to rural sheep farmers.
This week, RenewAlliance launched a beauty vitamin, vegan hyaluronic acid in capsule, form that promises to moisturize and plump skin from the inside out.
Everyday it seems there’s a new beauty product on the market claiming to be all-natural, clean, green, or otherwise remarkably sustainable. Here, in an effort to better understand the future of the industry, Cosmetics Design shares insights from emerging...
Food and agricultural side streams are extremely rich in components suitable for cosmetic applications, but a lack of extraction expertise, handling know-how and finance is holding back industry advances, say experts.
Ecovia is extending its deadline for the Sustainable Beauty Awards, allowing for final submissions on this Friday, September 27th, adding another week to the deadline.
An increasing body of evidence is pointing to sustainable packaging as the new industry standard, with recycled materials and refillable solutions becoming more and more popular.
This month, the nutrition retailer announced a new personalized supplement subscription service called Only Me. It’s an offering that is as much about individualized products as it is about convenience and wellness.
Australian beauty and wellness company endota is eyeing further expansion into China and SEA as consumers continue to perceive self-care as an essential rather than a luxury.
Scientists have characterised the molecular effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on skin cells, highlighting antioxidant promise for use in topical skin care products to treat diseases like atopic dermatitis.
Natural and organic cosmetic and personal care products continue to be a growing niche in the Latin America region, but latest research from Mintel suggests price and availability is holding it back.
One of the best ways of measuring future industry trends and innovation is a trip to in-cosmetics Global, an event that shines a light on what the next generation of products will look like. But this year, pinpointing something truly new was hard to do.
Kirin and FANCL plan to work together to develop cosmetic products that focus on internal as well as external beauty, such as probiotic beauty products.
Japanese drugstore retailer Welcia-BHG is planning to open another 29 outlets in the next five years, beginning with another two this year in Singapore’s downtown core.
Singapore-based beauty brand Supernova says it is redefining how beauty products and brands are created for the millennial-driven beauty market, with the help of social media.
The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand is taking action against 13 local celebrities for their alleged roles in promoting unlicensed cosmetic and weight loss products from Magic Skin.
Beauty from within is a small but fast growing niche that also could serve to boost the skin microbiome trend. Cosmetics Design spoke to Stephen Daniells, editor-in-chief of NutraIngredients USA to find out more.
Professionals from every possible cosmetics and personal care industry niche flock to in-cosmetics Global each year to discover what’s new in beauty ingredients, in formulation technologies, in marketing strategy, and more. To find out what one expert...
As beauty, health and wellness continue to collide, the demand for edible beauty products continues to rise. We speak to three experts to examine the developments, trends, challenges and future potentials of this space.
Recently, brands featured on the Indie Beauty Profile column have been asked to define or explain their thinking on what makes a cosmetics, personal care, or fragrance brand independent. Here, Cosmetics Design has complied a selection of the replies in...
Cosmetics Design is bringing you a new regular column, From The Editor’s Desk, designed to offer our readers a more in depth perspective on matters that are impacting our industry.
The Switzerland-based food and beverage giant has announced that as part of its strategic focus on wellness, it is considering the option to divest its Skin Health division.
Cosmetic and personal care carrying vegan claims are definitely on trend these days, highlighted by a daily deluge of new product launches carrying animal-friendly labels, worldwide.
A fair number of brands exhibiting at this year’s Indie Beauty Expo in New York City were dedicated to wellness. One such brand, Australia-based Tonik makes single-ingredient supplements. Cosmetics Design spoke with Tonik founder Pip Summerville at IBE...
China is the biggest cosmetics market in Asia-Pacific and second to the US as the dominating global power nation for all things beauty and personal care.
As Japanese skin and hair trends have struck an appealing chord with cosmetics shoppers, we explore with Jorge Larranaga, Deputy Director, Manufacturing Department at Number Three what buyers are looking for and whether a competitive relationship exists...
Formulation innovations, marketing trends and regulations will be at the forefront of this year’s in-cosmetics Korea 2018 as its speakers are announced.
The online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia is celebrating a key period in its growth, marked by its collaboration with Alibaba, and pop-up event in Singapore.
As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closed the doors on its 11th edition in Shanghai, it continues to strengthen its position as a "choice sourcing platform” for the international personal care sector.
