Market & Trends
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.
Parudeesa, reinventing a simple gesture into a lavish ritual
After four years of research and development, Parudeesa (Pa-roo-dee-sah), a new beauty indie based in London, is launching into the body care market with an eco-conscious and luxurious deodorant that claims to be as effective as an anti-perspirant. (We've tested it! It works wonders.) Rooted in a "
Trial learnings & next steps from the refill coalition in the UK
Following a successful trial period, the Refill Coalition has proved the viability of its refill and reuse solutions and is looking forward to sharing the extensive learnings with industry through an Industry Webinar and White Paper with accompanying independent LifeCycle Assessment (LCA) to be published in May. The Refill Coalition
Adaptation & resilience of companies in the face of climate change - a new report
As extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, businesses face increasing risks to their assets, supply chains and long-term viability. Climate-related disasters have tripled over the past 25 years, causing over $200 billion in damages in 2023 alone. Supply chain disruptions, rising insurance costs and regulatory shifts are compounding
Positive Luxury on the "return on sustainability investment"
Positive Luxury, the leading sustainability expert in the luxury industry, has released a new briefing report that outlines a compelling business case for sustainability, revealing 12 key commercial benefits that brands cannot afford to ignore. “We are entering a new era—the climate era. A period of rapid and accelerating