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Multipurpose queen: Ultra Violette set to relaunch cult favourite sunscreen with more ‘robust’ skin beneficial formula

01-Apr-2024 By Amanda Lim

Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.

Testing sun care: what’s happening now and what’s coming next

03-Oct-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

We spoke to Anne Charpentier, CEO of French preclinical and clinical testing database company Skinobs, about the current challenges and the future of sun care testing.

Sunny potential: Supergoop! aims to strengthen position in Australia and Middle East

02-Aug-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

American sun care brand Supergoop! is targeting a stronger foothold in Australia and the Middle East, following recent successes in South East Asia (SEA) and Europe.

Univar Solutions' Director on benefits, challenges to sun care product formulation with natural, biodegradable ingredients

05-Jul-2023 By Cassandra Stern

As more consumers seek natural product options for sun care and protection, Univar Solutions has committed to developing and innovating ingredients that are effective solutions for consumer demand.

Sun-sational launch: Round A’Round targets Japan sun care market with sun stick product

15-Jun-2023 By Amanda Lim

K-beauty brand Round A’Round has detailed its aspirations to become a leading sun care brand in Japan on the back of its popular sun stick.

Beyond UV protection: Indian consumers looking for ‘functionality and aesthetics’ in sun care - Lotus Herbals

06-Jun-2023 By Si Ying Thian

India beauty brand Lotus Herbals says that the informed Indian consumer is looking for ‘holistic skin care solutions’ in sun care products that go beyond UV protection.

L’Oréal files patent on tinted sunscreen for dark skin phototypes

19-Aug-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.

Q&A

Everyday Humans founder on joining Target Zero, achieving plastic neutral

26-May-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Skin and sun care brand Everyday Humans was just added to the Target Zero Collection, aided by their plastic neutral certification. CosmeticsDesign spoke with brand founder Charlotte Chen Pienaar about being included in the retail giant's sustainable...

FEBEA: 4 in 10 French never use or inadequately use sunscreen

29-Jul-2021 By Kacey Culliney

A survey has found that 40% of French consumers either don’t apply adequate amounts of sunscreen or don’t use any at all, with a large majority citing fear of toxic ingredients and environmental pollution as concerns.

Special Edition: Advances in sun protection - skin science and ingredients innovation

A history of sunscreen: Egyptian blends, ultraviolet filters and 'rising' research on visible light protection

12-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The sunscreen category has slowly advanced over several decades, but the last ten years of research has highlighted a true need for formulas that provide photoprotection beyond ultraviolet rays, notably visible light, according to a review.

What’s In My Jar: The tech startup on a mission to dispel ‘clunky’ sunscreen labels built on ‘outdated regulations’

06-Aug-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Algorithm specialist What’s In My Jar has developed an online tool that recommends sunscreens based on skin type, lifestyle and budget – helping consumers navigate clunky, cryptic and often misleading labels built on outdated regulations, its CEO says.

Eco-friendly sunscreens: Dow eyes potential for bio-based SPF booster in APAC as environmental concerns mount

11-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

Dow has launched a bio-based and biodegradable SPF booster to meet quickening industry and consumer demand for natural sun care products.

SPF+, whitening and perfecting: L’Oréal publishes flurry of sunscreen patents

10-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.

GUEST ARTICLE

Sunscreen regulations across the globe: What industry needs to know

22-Aug-2019 By Tjaša Grum, CE.way Regulatory Consultants

With summer in full swing and sunscreen products flying off shelves, this guest article sheds light on what cosmetic companies need to know on sun protection product regulations – very different across the globe.