By Kelly Bonner, Associate Attorney at Duane Morris LLP
This monthly CosmeticsDesign column by attorney Kelly Bonner provides essential legal and regulatory updates for cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers and suppliers to help industry professionals stay informed and compliant.
Apoena Biotech's recent expedition collected over 25 plant species and has isolated 'approximately 1,000 microorganisms from 100 collected samples' in search of new bioactive ingredients for cosmetic and personal care product formulations....
We round up five recent stories on the APAC skin care market, featuring skin care brands Garnier, Dr Dennis Gross, Hindustan Unilever, Missha and more.
Japanese cosmetics major Kosé Corporation is set to strengthen mass market portfolio with new launches in the second half of 2024 targeting sensitive skin, hair care, and makeup.
Recent product launches, such as Hellmann’s "parfum de mayonnaise" and Auntie Anne’s pretzel-scented perfume, illustrate a significant trend where "food and beauty sectors merge," creating unique consumer experiences that reflect evolving...
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market includes makeup trends according to C-beauty brand Chioture, Hong Kong’s retail trends, and pyschodermatology.
Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas showcased a vibrant blend of nostalgic brand collaborations, Generation Alpha-focused products, and bold, preppy packaging trends, highlighting the future direction of the beauty industry.
According to European Union officials, the long-awaited Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR) may not be revised until 2025 or even beyond, due to internal disagreements.
Our recap of the most-read beauty and personal care stories of June 2024 including our feature on the travel retail beauty scene, Kao's latest men's hair care launches, our new Drop Zone series, and more.
As ever-changing EU regulations impact businesses that produce beauty and personal care ingredients and formulations, how will this affect the industry now and in the future?
A £1bn damages claim has been filed against Amazon by the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) on behalf of retailers at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London.
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New independent research shows that online retailers are losing an average of £1.7bn per year just in the UK market because they offer the wrong online search functions.
For the ever-growing trend of ‘cleanical’ beauty products, how can designers clearly convey this concept in packaging? The London agency behind bareMinerals’ new launch Skin Rescue shares more…
As the beauty industry continues to grow, where can it go next? One potential avenue is more crossover with the ‘professional beauty’ salon/spa industry and aesthetics treatments space. We explore what this means for the cosmetics industry as we know...
K-beauty major Amorepacifc has reported strong growth in Europe and the Americas in the first quarter (Q1) driven by expansion of key brands Laneige and Innisfree.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as a central focus for China's beauty brands, reflecting a notable shift among consumers towards sustainability priorities, says Cargill.
Marine ingredients such as microalgae and seaweed are a sustainable, upcycled and efficacious ingredient option being used in more topical and ingestible cosmetics products. Find out more on the latest developments…
As it prepares to launch onto the Spanish stock exchange, the Barcelona-based company with a 110-year legacy has also rebranded its visual identity. Its CEO explained why...
South Korean firm All Grace Co Ltd recently opened the first multi-indie brand store at Incheon International Airport and hopes to serve as a bridge for K-beauty SMEs to enter overseas markets, following sales that have “exceeded expectations”.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from Kenvue, Nykaa, Mukti Organics and more.
The family-owned, French beauty business has purchased a 115-hectare green space in the south of France where it plans to cultivate many of the plants used in its product formulations, for improved sustainability and traceability.
Lady Gaga’s colour cosmetics brand has just expanded into 12 European exclusively via Sephora and has kicked off the launch with a sneak preview and live stream launch…
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from brands such as Amorepacific’s Aestura, Evereden, Neopharm, Teaology, and more.
To highlight Rare Disease Day on 29th February, French cosmetics and pharmaceutical business Pierre Fabre Laboratories, shared more on its work to address rare childhood diseases, which it said affects more than 200 million children worldwide.
Nivea saw record-breaking sales in 2023, which offset the disappointing performances for La Prairie and Chantecaille. The CEO shared his action plan to boost these luxury brands.
While the ‘tweens in Sephora’ headlines have raised a lot of eyebrows and some deeper concerns, it’s clear that Generation Alpha has a thirst for beauty products based on science and can potentially alter the future industry landscape.
![Five recent stories on the APAC skin care market. [Garnier]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/skin-spotlight-the-most-read-stories-on-skin-care-innovation-and-developments-in-apac/17682889-1-eng-GB/Skin-spotlight-The-most-read-stories-on-skin-care-innovation-and-developments-in-APAC.jpg)
![Kosé Corporation is set to strengthen mass market portfolio with new launches in the second half of 2024. [Kosé]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kose-reinforces-mass-offerings-with-new-upcoming-launches-from-sekkisei-fasio-and-more/17659750-1-eng-GB/Kose-reinforces-mass-offerings-with-new-upcoming-launches-from-Sekkisei-Fasio-and-more.jpg)
![Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market. [CosmeticsDesign-Asia]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/trending-news-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/17619583-1-eng-GB/Trending-news-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Our round-up of the biggest brands in Asia Pacific. [Melvita]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/melvita-paula-s-choice-kao-and-more-in-our-brand-update/17535316-1-eng-GB/Melvita-Paula-s-Choice-Kao-and-more-in-our-brand-update.jpg)
![The latest beauty news developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands. [Success]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-clio-flower-knows-and-more-news-from-asian-beauty-brands/17511154-1-eng-GB/Kao-Clio-Flower-Knows-and-more-news-from-Asian-beauty-brands.jpg)
![C-beauty brand Flower Knows is pursuing international expansion. [Flower Knows]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/flower-knows-sees-international-expansion-as-a-major-focus/17474224-1-eng-GB/Flower-Knows-sees-international-expansion-as-a-major-focus.jpg)
![A round-up of beauty business updates in the APAC cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/shiseido-clio-nykaa-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update/17496817-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Clio-Nykaa-and-more-in-our-beauty-business-update.jpg)
![We round up the latest beauty innovations and developments from made-in-Asia beauty brands such as Florasis, Clio Cosmetics, PROYA and more. [Florasis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/florasis-clio-proya-and-more-beauty-news-from-asian-cosmetic-companies/17445777-1-eng-GB/Florasis-Clio-PROYA-and-more-beauty-news-from-Asian-cosmetic-companies.jpg)
![The recent trend developments in the APAC beauty market [AMIKA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-top-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights3/17401581-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-Top-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Amorepacifc reports strong growth in Europe and the Americas in Q1. [Laneige]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/amorepacific-q1-western-markets-drive-growth-with-laneige-and-innisfree/17403516-1-eng-GB/Amorepacific-Q1-Western-markets-drive-growth-with-Laneige-and-Innisfree.jpg)
![Florasis is aiming to capitalise on the American beauty consumers’ rising curiosity about Chinese beauty rituals. [Florasis]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/florasis-us-consumers-showing-more-interest-in-c-beauty-rituals/17376192-1-eng-GB/Florasis-US-consumers-showing-more-interest-in-C-beauty-rituals.jpg)
![ESG considerations have emerged as a central focus for China's beauty brands. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/china-s-beauty-brands-embrace-esg-focus-as-consumer-priorities-shift/17304986-1-eng-GB/China-s-beauty-brands-embrace-ESG-focus-as-consumer-priorities-shift.jpg)
![News updates from Shiseido, Dr.Ci:Labo, Sephora, and more. [Shiseido]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/updates-from-shiseido-dr.ci-labo-sephora-and-more/17334944-1-eng-GB/Updates-from-Shiseido-Dr.Ci-Labo-Sephora-and-more.jpg)
![Th recent trend developments in the APAC beauty market. [Getty Images]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-top-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights2/17319701-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-Top-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![We round up of the recent product news in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market. [Frank Body]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/product-profiles-latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-apac/17305040-1-eng-GB/Product-profiles-Latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-APAC.jpg)
![PCHi Fountain Awards 17 winners across 13 beauty categories to celebrate industry innovation. [PCHi]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/03/25/pchi-fountain-awards-celebrates-beauty-industry-after-competitive-judging/17283569-1-eng-GB/PCHi-Fountain-Awards-celebrates-beauty-industry-after-competitive-judging.jpg)
![Our most-read stories on the top beauty brands, featuring news updates from Beiersdorf, Coty, Kenvue and more. [NIVEA]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/brand-updates-featuring-beiersdorf-coty-kenvue-and-more-top-beauty-brands/17263427-1-eng-GB/Brand-updates-featuring-Beiersdorf-Coty-Kenvue-and-more-top-beauty-brands.jpg)
![The recent beauty trend developments in APAC. [Aestura]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/what-s-trending-top-stories-on-apac-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights/17263373-1-eng-GB/What-s-trending-Top-stories-on-APAC-beauty-market-and-consumer-insights.jpg)
![Yatsen Holdings’ latest quarterly results have climbed as the success of its skin care brands offset continued falls in makeup. [Galénic]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/yatsen-returns-to-growth-skin-care-brands-leads-recovery-but-makeup-declines/17249159-1-eng-GB/Yatsen-returns-to-growth-Skin-care-brands-leads-recovery-but-makeup-declines.jpg)
![We round up the recent K-beauty developments. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/news_teaser_medium/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/korean-wave-latest-k-beauty-developments-from-olive-young-lg-h-h-missha/17220233-1-eng-GB/Korean-wave-Latest-K-beauty-developments-from-Olive-Young-LG-H-H-Missha.jpg)
![Recent product news from Essentials, Justhuman, Camino Rose, matsukiyo and more. [Camino Rose]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2024/09/06/product-profiles-latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-apac/17722207-1-eng-GB/Product-profiles-Latest-news-on-the-hottest-beauty-products-in-APAC.png)
![Justhuman has launched its first skin care product. [Justhuman]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/justhuman-expands-neurocosmetic-portfolio-with-first-skin-care-launch/17662516-1-eng-GB/Justhuman-expands-neurocosmetic-portfolio-with-first-skin-care-launch.jpg)
![Able C&C is strengthening its international presence by expanding its footprint in the Middle East. [Missha]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/able-c-c-furthers-global-acceleration-with-middle-east-expansion/17704777-1-eng-GB/Able-C-C-furthers-global-acceleration-with-Middle-East-expansion.jpg)
![Our round-up of the beauty brands in Asia Pacific, featuring news and updates from Kosé, Clinique, Coty and more. [Kose]](/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/_aliases/wrbm_tiny/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kose-clinique-coty-and-more-in-our-brand-update/17705038-1-eng-GB/Kose-Clinique-Coty-and-more-in-our-brand-update.jpg)
