A sharper focus and drive on sustainable action and communication will be key for beauty this year, as well as continued work on spotlighting how important and central products were to consumer wellbeing and daily lives, says trade head.
Special Edition: ACTIVE BEAUTY – VITAMINS, MINERALS AND PLANT POWER
As mushrooms continue to garner interest in the wider wellness category, certain compounds could offer future promise in the edible and topical beauty space, say researchers.
Chinese herbs containing anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, itch-relieving and immunoregulating benefits can reduce symptoms and the recurrence of atopic dermatitis, without the side effects associated with conventional treatment methods, say researchers....
International beauty majors L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson have launched smart beauty innovations in lipstick, brow care and skin supplements at this year’s CES tech tradeshow.
The return of in-store shopping, growth for ‘taboo’ products and demand for at-home salon treatments are just some of the industry trends we can expect to see this year, says NielsenIQ.
The beauty industry can connect better with consumers by rethinking how it communicates and markets sustainable product offerings, bringing additional aspects into the narrative, say industry executives.
Provisions for increased financial support for developing countries and sharing the benefits of genetic resources more fairly will help ensure delivery of the 'historic' deal agreed at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal, according...
Following many milestones and achievements in 2022, the British beauty sector is bracing for a turbulent trading period ahead that it plans to tackle collaboratively, says the CEO of the British Beauty Council.
We speak to leading beauty and personal care brands to glean insights on three emerging markets – Vietnam, the Middle East and Central Asia – to see what 2023 has in store for the industry.
Special Edition: Active Beauty – Vitamins, Minerals And Plant Power
Natural plant extracts will continue to garner interest in the sunscreen category because of the multitude of active and functional properties they offer to a formulation, in addition to UV protection, say researchers.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from December 2022 shows interest in Unilever’s patent on a two-step SPF method, a deep-dive interview with Weleda’s R&D chief and insight on biotech promise in collagen.
Executive leaders from Rituals, L’Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, LMVH and Weleda discuss how industry can truly advance sustainably and how critical consumer education will be for driving true change in this space, as well as wider health and wellbeing shifts.
There have been huge waves of innovation, collaboration and change in the beauty category this past year. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe takes a look back at our most-read stories in 2022.
US biofabrication specialist Modern Meadow has developed a recombinant protein inspired by Collagen type III from yeast, offering the beauty industry a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal-sourced collagens, its VP of R&D says.
A flurry of patents were filed in 2022 from industry heavyweights, including L’Oréal, Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and Shiseido. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe rounds up our coverage of the year’s patent-worthy innovations.
Skin care interventions on healthy infants are likely ineffective in preventing eczema and may even increase skin infection and food allergy risk, according to researchers in Japan, Australia and Europe.
Entrepreneur and women’s safety campaigner Joy Hoover has developed a lipstick with tech that can protect women from assault by identifying the presence of date rape drugs.
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.
Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing smaller independent beauty brands such as Shakeup Cosmetics, which says it is doing as much as it can not to pass on rising costs to its consumers.
Personal care major Beiersdorf has acquired a majority stake in Belgian biomedical research firm S-Biomedic, opening doors to advance work in skin care actives to manage and balance the microbiome.
Products that instantly impress and brand communication that helps shape beauty and personal care usage will be key to driving superiority growth for Procter & Gamble, says its chief financial officer (CFO).
A UK-based start-up founded by a couple of Oxford scientists is targeting business-to-business (B2B) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) opportunities in the Asia Pacific skin care market with its novel sun care solution.
Higher costs and lack of supplier alignment are the core issues slowing uptake of green materials, ingredients and processes amongst beauty and personal care manufacturers and brands, say specialist suppliers.
Lynda Searby talks the democratization of science, the rise of intimate personal care and ‘tweakments’, and what beauty stores of the future need to look like, with Mintel’s Andrew McDougall.
The fragrance and wider beauty industry must act now amidst an ongoing climate crisis and mass extinction of fauna and flora, working to collect environmental impact data and collaborate for true sustainable change, says the VP of conscious perfumery...
Jade extract have been shown to display anti-inflammation and skin repairing activity in human skin fibroblasts, according to new research from Sichuan University, China.
Colours that amplify and communicate product benefits, influence mood and enable self-expression will rise in importance by Autumn 2024 as the beauty industry shifts away from blander hues, says WGSN.
International personal care major Unilever has developed a two-step method offering high SPF and UVA protection via a cleanser and cream that can be offered to consumers in a kit.
Understanding consumers’ needs is the first step to fulfilling them, but that can be challenging when they already have misguided preconceptions of how a product works, veteran cosmetics and personal care researchers say.
Measuring the environmental impact of the entire beauty industry is no easy feat, but one made a lot easier with collaboration, data-led mapping and engagement across the entire supply chain – from farmers to consumers, say industry experts.
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) or ‘future solvents’ from plants and microalgae could offer multifunctional promise for cosmetics because of their biocompatible nature, according to a research team from the University of Tours in France.
Forestwise, a supplier of wild harvest ingredient from the rainforest, is aiming to secure multinational customers from the cosmetics and food industry in order to better support the community.
European industry association Cosmetics Europe has launched a sustainability initiative to spearhead collaborative eco efforts and action across beauty and personal care, aiming to reduce overall carbon footprints, support biodiversity and improve packaging.
Retailers are getting more involved in ethical standards and certifications, with many creating in-house schemes for beauty brands stocked in-store and online, and this trend will continue to rise in importance, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.
Hydrolysed collagen reduces the synthesis of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and the subsequent release of pro-inflammatory cytokines to preserve skin immune integrity and prevent infections in the elderly, say researchers.
Turkey-based make-up brand Note Cosmetique is refreshing its attempt at expand in Asia Pacific and has its eyes on China, India, Indonesia, as colour cosmetics continues to show promising recovery post-pandemic.
The beauty and personal care industry must invest more in better understanding complex chemical supply chains and work with its partners to drive sustainable action, especially during disruptive times with COVID-19, Brexit and the climate crisis, says...
Estée Lauder Companies’ acquisition of Tom Ford is a shrewd move that will allow the world’s second largest beauty company to better compete with its rival L’Oréal, says a GlobalData analyst.
Big Brand Talks – In Conversation with Today’s Beauty Leaders
Swiss natural and organic beauty brand Weleda has formed a small-scale internal startup to speed up product development and market testing, presenting a very new way of working, its R&D head says.
The University of Lisbon is working to build a database of brain responses to individual fragrances to help industry better predict how consumers will respond to perfumes or scented beauty products.
Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.
Whey waste from cheese production holds significant promise as an active ingredient for cosmetic formulations, particularly those targeting skin health and dermal ageing, finds an EU research consortium.
A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from November 2022 shows interest in L’Oréal’s skin science research around tightness and UV protection, Superdrug own-brand makeup launch and future sustainable beauty trends.
Introducing digital product passports will be a strong move in tackling greenwashing in various industries, including cosmetics, but will also open up plenty of opportunities to differentiate and engage with consumers, says a digital expert.
International beauty major L’Oréal has announced a tie-up with French biotech specialist Microphyt, in a move set to accelerate its green sciences push, according to an exec.
If the beauty industry wants to create real change it needs to shift how it defines its moving parts, and thinking of beauty consumers as beauty citizens could be the first step, says the chair of the B Corp Beauty Coalition supervisory board.
‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.
![Consumers across the UK and Europe use beauty and personal care products as a means to boost self-esteem and confidence and this needs to be communicated more [Getty Images]](jpg/cosmetic-toiletry-and-perfumery-association-ctpa-talks-2023-sustainability-and-essentiality-importance-3.jpg)
![The beta-glucans and polyphenols in mushrooms are particularly interesting for the cosmeceutical and nutraceutical spaces [Getty Images]](jpg/mushrooms-offer-cosmeceutical-nutraceutical-promise-around-skin-health-immunity-and-wellness-finds-review-4.jpg)
![L'Oréal has unveiled two prototype smart makeup application devices - one for lipstick and another for brows - both designed to make the category more inclusive and accessible [Getty Images]](jpg/l-oreal-and-johnson-johnson-launch-smart-inclusive-beauty-devices-at-ces-tech-tradeshow-2025.jpg)
![Beauty for 'taboo' topics like acne, menopause and sexual wellness will be one important trend to watch in 2023 [Getty Images]](jpg/nielseniq-beauty-trends-2023-highlight-retail-shift-taboo-beauty-and-at-home-salon-treatments-as-key-4.jpg)
![As the sustainable beauty space booms, building and maintaining trust with consumers will be key for brands [Getty Images]](jpg/sustainable-beauty-executives-say-brands-must-rethink-marketing-to-include-certification-value-for-money-and-education-efforts-4.jpg)
![The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at last month's COP15 should provide a stronger means for implementation of finance and strategies to protect biodiversity [Getty Images]](jpg/un-biodiversity-conference-cop15-in-montreal-results-in-historic-deal-to-protect-people-and-planet-4.jpg)
![The British Beauty Council will be supporting industry members in 2023 amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis, political uncertainties and continued need to drive sustainable change [Getty Images]](jpg/british-beauty-council-2022-report-outlines-challenges-ahead-for-beauty-industry-and-2023-goals-4.jpg)
![Leading beauty and personal care brands on three emerging markets it is keeping an eye on. [Getty Images]](jpg/all-eyes-on-three-emerging-markets-to-watch-for-beauty-and-personal-care-growth-in-2026.jpg)
![Campomanesia leaves are just one plant extract identified as offering UV protective properties because of an array of active constituents in this part of the plant [Getty Images]](jpg/botanicals-likely-to-be-the-future-of-sunscreens-review-4.jpg)
![Executive leaders at Rituals, L'Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, LVMH and Weleda weigh in on the climate crisis and wider health crisis [Getty Images]](jpg/rituals-l-oreal-colgate-palmolive-lvmh-and-weleda-talk-climate-crisis-oral-health-crisis-3.jpg)
![The company's 'biocollagen' or recombinant protein can be integrated at low doses into skin care formulations to stimulate Collagen type III [Getty Images]](jpg/modern-meadow-says-biocollagen-from-yeast-shows-promise-for-skin-care-beauty-to-stimulate-collagen-type-iii-3.jpg)
![Unilever, L'Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Beiersdorf, Coty and Shiseido all filed important patents in 2022 [Getty Images]](jpg/beauty-patents-2022-from-unilever-l-oreal-colgate-palmolive-and-more-focus-on-uv-protection-hair-care-and-technology-2.jpg)
![Each stick covertly holds two test strips that can detect presence of Benzodiazepines – commonly used in date rape drugs like Rohypnol, Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin – with just one drop of any beverage, alcoholic or not. The lipstick also features a Bluetooth connected 'safety' button to send alerts and messages [Getty Images]](jpg/lipstick-startup-esoes-launches-smart-lipstick-with-date-rape-drug-detection-and-bluetooth-safety-button-2.jpg)
![SBTRCT offers a small range of solid skin care products, including an exfoliator, makeup remover and vitamin C booster [Image: SBTRCT]](jpg/solid-skin-care-startup-sbtrct-to-launch-new-products-in-2023-and-expand-into-retail-internationally-2.jpg)
![Logistical challenges and energy struggles are plaguing indie brands like Shakeup Cosmetics. [Shakeup Cosmetics]](jpg/indie-beauty-brands-weighed-down-by-increasing-costs-and-logistical-issues-2.jpg)
![S-Biomedic is specialised in skin microbiome research and the development of active cosmetic ingredients able to influence host-microbiome symbiosis and microbiota population stability [Getty Images]](jpg/beiersdorf-s-biomedic-acquisition-to-advance-skin-microbiome-research-active-ingredient-development-for-acne-2.jpg)
![Procter & Gamble is focused on creating instant impact with its beauty, personal care and home care products, aiming to create the 'first-use wow' impression [Getty Images]](jpg/procter-gamble-cfo-talks-superior-innovation-at-morgan-stanley-global-consumer-and-retail-conference-2.jpg)
![New start-up targets Asia Pacific skin care market with its novel sun care solution. [Getty Images]](jpg/start-up-with-novel-sun-care-discovery-seeks-b2b-and-dtc-opportunities-2.jpg)
![Many beauty manufacturers and brands have driven green transformations, but suppliers think cost and lack of harmonisation may be slowing wider uptake of ingredients and raw materials [Getty Images]](jpg/green-beauty-suppliers-say-ingredient-uptake-slow-because-of-cost-and-lack-of-harmonisation-2.jpg)
![Intimate personal care and hormonal beauty are set to rise in importance next year as consumers look for products in previously taboo categories [Getty Images]](jpg/mintel-talks-beauty-trends-for-2023-highlighting-expert-science-self-care-sexual-health-and-smart-retail-2.jpg)
![The sustainable transformation of perfumery needs smart and collaborative thinking, pushing forward with recreated natural and synthetic ingredients that plugged green needs [Getty Images]](jpg/firmenich-says-perfumery-and-fragrances-entering-conscious-beauty-era-with-data-and-collaboration-key-2.jpg)
![Jade extract have been shown to display anti-inflammation and skin repairing activity. [Getty Images]](jpg/jade-extracts-display-anti-inflammation-and-skin-repairing-abilities-china-study-2.jpg)
![Warmer earth tones with pops of electrifying colour will be in come Autumn 2024 as consumers look to balance wellbeing and self-expression [Getty Images]](jpg/wgsn-beauty-colour-forecast-2024-2025-highlights-importance-of-bright-expressive-colours-2.jpg)
![Unilever's invention features a cleansing wash-off step with a composition comprising high levels of water-soluble UVA and UVB sunscreens [Getty Images]](jpg/unilever-files-international-patent-for-two-step-spf-uva-protection-via-cleanser-and-sunscreen-3.jpg)
![The beauty industry must go beyond measuring its impact, working to create industry-wide action and communicate this to end consumers concisely [Getty Images]](jpg/sustainable-beauty-experts-brainstorm-future-for-environmental-impact-assessment-with-collaboration-noted-as-key-2.jpg)
![A team at the University of Tours researched natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and the potential to use these in cosmetic creams and gels [Getty Images]](jpg/university-of-tours-france-research-on-nades-extracts-from-microalgae-for-multifunctional-cosmetics-promise-4.jpg)
![Forestwise is aiming to secure multinational customers from the cosmetics and food industry in order to better support the community. [Getty Images]](jpg/illipe-butter-imperative-to-find-big-beauty-brands-to-support-communities-in-borneo-forestwise-ceo-2.jpg)
![The European-wide industry initiative is focused on three key areas - climate, nature and packaging - with a series of goals, guidelines and tools available to companies throughout the value chain [Getty Images]](jpg/cosmetics-europe-launches-sustainability-eco-initiative-commit-for-our-planet-to-drive-sustainable-beauty-collaboration-and-change-3.jpg)
![A number of retailers have introduced ethical beauty schemes with in-house standards outlining ingredients allowed and disallowed, as well wider environmental requirements [Getty Images]](jpg/beauty-retail-ethical-certification-standards-rising-fast-with-plant-based-halal-and-eco-important-says-ecovia-intelligence-3.jpg)
![Note Cosmetique is refreshing its attempt at expand in Asia Pacific. [Note Cosmetique]](jpg/note-cosmetique-eyes-china-india-and-indonesia-as-part-of-apac-expansion-2.jpg)
![The beauty industry can work closely with chemical trade associations to better understand and manage supply chains moving forward, especially amidst ongoing disruptions and today's climate crisis [Getty Images]](jpg/chemical-business-association-says-sustainable-supply-chains-are-key-for-beauty-industry-amidst-globalisation-and-climate-crisis-2.jpg)
![Estée Lauder Companies is due to close its acquisition of fashion major Tom Ford early next year [Getty Images]](jpg/estee-lauder-companies-tom-ford-acquisition-for-2.3bn-to-increase-competition-in-beauty-says-globaldata-2.jpg)
![Weleda has created a small internal startup to build out fresh innovations across packaging and formulation [Getty Images]](jpg/weleda-r-d-head-says-circular-green-beauty-possible-with-sustainable-definitions-and-beauty-collaboration-3.jpg)
![The team are aiming to quantify emotional responses to fragrances, ultimately empowering formulators to predict impact and design to influence [Getty Images]](jpg/university-of-lisbon-brain-activity-fragrance-research-aims-to-map-and-quantify-emotional-responses-3.jpg)
![The European dairy industry produces around 75 million tonnes of whey each year and the cheese sector is considered the 'most polluting' [Getty Images]](jpg/ingreen-eu-project-identifies-cheese-whey-as-having-cosmetic-active-ingredient-promise-says-ineuvo-ltd-2.jpg)
![L'Occitane says the extract is high in antioxidants and thus can reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin and limit protein carbonylation [Getty Images]](jpg/l-occitane-korean-chili-pepper-extract-research-for-skin-radiance-promising-2.jpg)
![Consumers and retailers are demanding greater transparency and ways to prove product authenticity, green claims and wider supply chain stories [Getty Images]](jpg/eu-digital-product-passports-good-for-green-beauty-future-says-map-emulsion-and-sorga-founder-2.jpg)
![Microphyt works with a patented process to create a range of microalgae varieties in a low-carbon, controlled environment [Getty Images]](jpg/l-oreal-acquires-minority-stake-in-microphyt-microalgae-biotech-specialist-for-green-sciences-2.jpg)
![A beauty citizen could be considered 'an individual who is conscious of their role in society and is keen to protect the beauty of nature as to improve their own sense of beauty' [Getty Images]](jpg/b-corp-beauty-coalition-wants-to-drive-concept-of-beauty-citizen-for-sustainable-change-3.jpg)
![Consumers across the UK and Europe use beauty and personal care products as a means to boost self-esteem and confidence and this needs to be communicated more [Getty Images]](jpg/cosmetic-toiletry-and-perfumery-association-ctpa-talks-2023-sustainability-and-essentiality-importance-4.jpg)
![L'Oréal has unveiled two prototype smart makeup application devices - one for lipstick and another for brows - both designed to make the category more inclusive and accessible [Getty Images]](jpg/l-oreal-and-johnson-johnson-launch-smart-inclusive-beauty-devices-at-ces-tech-tradeshow-2026.jpg)
![The beta-glucans and polyphenols in mushrooms are particularly interesting for the cosmeceutical and nutraceutical spaces [Getty Images]](jpg/mushrooms-offer-cosmeceutical-nutraceutical-promise-around-skin-health-immunity-and-wellness-finds-review-2.jpg)
![Beauty for 'taboo' topics like acne, menopause and sexual wellness will be one important trend to watch in 2023 [Getty Images]](jpg/nielseniq-beauty-trends-2023-highlight-retail-shift-taboo-beauty-and-at-home-salon-treatments-as-key-2.jpg)
![A team at the University of Tours researched natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and the potential to use these in cosmetic creams and gels [Getty Images]](jpg/university-of-tours-france-research-on-nades-extracts-from-microalgae-for-multifunctional-cosmetics-promise-2.jpg)
![As the sustainable beauty space booms, building and maintaining trust with consumers will be key for brands [Getty Images]](jpg/sustainable-beauty-executives-say-brands-must-rethink-marketing-to-include-certification-value-for-money-and-education-efforts-2.jpg)
![The British Beauty Council will be supporting industry members in 2023 amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis, political uncertainties and continued need to drive sustainable change [Getty Images]](jpg/british-beauty-council-2022-report-outlines-challenges-ahead-for-beauty-industry-and-2023-goals-2.jpg)
![Leading beauty and personal care brands on three emerging markets it is keeping an eye on. [Getty Images]](jpg/all-eyes-on-three-emerging-markets-to-watch-for-beauty-and-personal-care-growth-in-2024.jpg)
![The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at last month's COP15 should provide a stronger means for implementation of finance and strategies to protect biodiversity [Getty Images]](jpg/un-biodiversity-conference-cop15-in-montreal-results-in-historic-deal-to-protect-people-and-planet-2.jpg)
![Campomanesia leaves are just one plant extract identified as offering UV protective properties because of an array of active constituents in this part of the plant [Getty Images]](jpg/botanicals-likely-to-be-the-future-of-sunscreens-review-2.jpg)
