Market & Trends
Creating the Nespresso of professional hair colour
The professional hair colour industry is getting a digital upgrade. YUV, the new salon system from eSalon founder Francisco Gimenez, promises precision, personalisation and far less waste. A glimpse into how technology can make beauty both smarter and more sustainable.
Eye Care made into luxury refill with Clarins and Aptar
Developing a smooth and well working refillable beauty product for the luxury segment, is no small task. Aptar Beauty, a global leader in dispensing systems, has partnered with Clarins to unveil the new Total Eye Lift. It is an enhanced version of the brand’s best-selling eyecream - now housed
Positive Luxury Open House: Transparency in the new Luxury
Luxury is redefining itself through transparency and trust. From supply chains to storytelling, brands are learning that honesty has become the most valuable form of exclusivity.
RecyClass launches certification process for recycled plastics
In line with the PPWR - Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - which will come into effect as soon as 2030, materials recycling streams will need to be working and "economically viable" to ensure effective circularity of materials in the European supply chain. Creating a certification process will
MakeUp in NewYork reveals beauty innovations with record breaking edition
MakeUp in NewYork, which was held on 17-18 September in the Big Apple, was the biggest edition to date, in number of visitors and exhibitors. The event was buzzing. From NewYork-based make-up artists like Daneyssa Mericks or Katie-Jane Hughes - with each of their eponymous colour ranges - walking up
Nostalgia Beauty! When Old is the new Gold
Talk about sustainable beauty! When Nostalgia is at the forefront of fashion and beauty icons, following the trends pushed by Hollywood movies and musical artists, bringing back 70s, 80s and 90s styles, and giving beauty icons a well-deserved comeback or revamp.
Aromatic Oils in a Warming World: A Call to Conserve - Part Two
by Colleen Quinn, Formulation & Clinical Trial Strategist • Cosmetic Chemist • Clinical Aromatherapist • Author & Educator.
Aromatic Oils in a Warming World: A Call to Conserve - Part One
by Colleen Quinn, Formulation & Clinical Trial Strategist • Cosmetic Chemist • Clinical Aromatherapist • Author & Educator.
C-Derma - making CBD beauty "sexy" again - is launching in the UK
C-Derma by Céline, a Swiss cosmetics line, is expanding to the UK through selected channels, following its success in Switzerland. Founded in 2021 by Céline Stäubli, the brand offers a "Clean Beauty" range primarily for young skin, combining CBD benefits with a twist, while following sustainable practices. CBD,
Refillable Beauty. What does the market say?
The pharma-recharge consortium, as well as the FEBEA have both published their recent surveys about refillable beauty. Pharma-Recharge is a group of companies that was developed by 5 French companies for the retail segment of pharmacies, allowing consumers to refill their beauty products on demand. Pharma-Recharge, a refillable beauty initiative
Taiki has developed dissolving skincare with a true wow effect
Taiki has developed a new technology for skin patches and nanodrops with simpler formulas and smarter delivery.
An eco-rating for beauty products to support more conscious consumption
The EcoBeautyScore, a not-for-profit organisation, has been developing a standardised, science-based environmental impact scoring system for cosmetic and personal care products over the past three years.