Beauty 4.0 by CosmeticsDesign-Europe
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May 4, 2022
The future of beauty tech? The metaverse, NFTs and blockchain, says Mintel
Beauty tech is developing at a fast pace and there are plentiful opportunities for brands to play into this space, from smart consumer devices to metaverse engagement and blockchain for traceability, says Andrew McDougall, director of BPC at Mintel.
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Aug 31, 2021
Perfect Corp SVP: AI-driven personalisation the ‘biggest opportunity’ in beauty
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for the personalisation of beauty products is a golden opportunity for industry, particularly within a modern omnichannel model, says Wayne Liu, senior VP and general manager of Perfect Corp.
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Jul 26, 2021
#tiktokmademebuyit: How TikTok has ‘democratised’ creativity and inspired a diverse and worldwide beauty rush
International video entertainment platform TikTok has soared into the beauty spotlight, driven by a plethora of highly engaged creators, and beauty brands will continue to jump aboard up as this rush continues, says Antonia Baildam, brand partnerships manager for beauty at TikTok.
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May 31, 2021
Tools + topicals is where the ‘real innovation lies’ in beauty - designer
Combining beauty tools with topicals for enhanced efficacy and improved usability is a gap in the market with plenty of promise that brands haven’t quite found yet, says Jo Barnard, founder and creative director of Morrama.
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May 11, 2021
Skin care 4.0: 'Transparency' and 'inclusivity' must be the digital future
Advancing digital tools that help men and women select suitable skin care products is a huge opportunity and brands should be doing everything to be as transparent and informative as possible, says Estella Benz, founder of Skin Match Technology.
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Mar 11, 2021
Real personalised beauty: ‘Technology is the only way to be able to help customers at scale’
Technology is required to provide beauty consumers true personalised offerings at scale, and brands and retailers need to be smart about tailoring the shopper experience because consumer demands are certainly there, says Nidhima Kohli, founder of Beauty Matching Engine.
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Feb 25, 2021
High-res imaging for diverse skin tones can propel NPD and build efficacy claims: Avon
High-resolution 2D facial imaging is a powerful tool when integrated into clinical trials or product development projects, particularly when working to cater to diverse skin types and tones, says Lisa DiNatale, senior manager for clinical efficacy and claims at Avon.
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Feb 11, 2021
Mobile momentum? Beauty apps that ‘fail to create value’ will fail to succeed
Beauty apps have fast become the go-to tool for mass consumers looking to better understand products and routines, but industry has made some obvious design mistakes and needs to re-shift thinking to grow long-term engagement, says Maria Semykoz, co-founder and CEO What’s In My Jar.
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Jan 28, 2021
The future of beauty design? Think 3D printing, lab-grown ingredients, and real-time devices
Beauty 4.0 will see smart, sustainable and ultra-personalised devices and formulations come to the fore, as industry shifts thinking and priorities towards improved user experience and planetary good, says Mike Webster, director of 3D structure and experience at 1HQ.
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Jan 14, 2021
Retail expert: COVID-19 has ‘turbo-charged’ the digital beauty experience
The future of beauty retail will see a unified commerce approach connecting online and offline that relies on data to provide highly tailored shopper journeys, experiences and products, says Simon Hathaway, EMEA MD of retail strategy agency Outform.
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Dec 16, 2020
Reflecting on beauty in 2020: CTPA chief talks COVID-19, Brexit and The European Green Deal
The beauty industry has faced a challenging year, shaped by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, regulatory changes under Brexit and incoming sustainability legislation at EU level. But industry has learned so much and remains innovative and driven in its approach to gain ground and grow in 2021, says CTPA chief Dr Emma Meredith.
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Nov 4, 2020
PODCAST: A global beauty view on COVID-19 – business resilience, learnings so far and future strategies
The beauty and personal care world has faced significant upheaval on a global scale during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it has also emerged as resilient and innovative despite consumer and retail trends morphing at great speed.
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Apr 28, 2015
Croda: ‘As East meets West we see oil-based product popularity soar’
Oil-based products have soared in popularity over recent times and cleansing oils are part of this upsurge, taking influence from Asia in what ingredients supplier Croda is calling the ‘East meets West’ trend.
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Apr 27, 2015
DSM: ‘You need to inspire your customers by being close to the consumer’
It is a trend we are seeing a lot these days from ingredients suppliers – conducting their own consumer research – and it is important to do this to ensure you are meeting specific demands and offering customers the most relevant solutions.
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Mar 24, 2014
Sustainable palm oil is the only answer for cosmetics industry
As we look to tackle deforestation and the consumer increasingly demands a more sustainable industry, Chris Sayner explains that the answer lies in sustainable palm oil.
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Feb 18, 2014
Mibelle Biochemistry unveils anti-ageing snow algae extract
An extract of snow algae can protect the skin against environmental stress factors and improve the barrier function and has been developed by Mibelle Biochemistry. Here, Dr Fred Zülli gives Cosmetics Design an exclusive insight.
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Sep 30, 2013
Merck launches new skin care actives
Ingredients supplier Merck has launched new cosmetics actives and invited CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com down to give us an exclusive insight on the skin care ingredients.
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Sep 11, 2013
Colour cosmetics innovation must come from demand says Merck
It is vital to listen to customer demand and the latest trends when developing pigments for the cosmetics industry according to ingredients supplier Merck KGaA.
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Apr 23, 2012
The consumer wants a closer relationship with a product, says Pukka Herbs founder
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist, Sebastian Pole after delivering a presentation on 'Niche brands building for success' at in-cosmetics in Barcelona.
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Mar 27, 2012
Swallowfield goes back to basics as it continues success across emerging markets
The UK-based cosmetics manufacturer has seen great success in the last 3 - 5 years, here CosmeticsDesign catches up with the company's CEO for an update on its developments.
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Feb 20, 2012
Open innovation gives companies competitive advantage, says expert at PCD
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Paul France vice president of open innovation at MeadWestvaco after his presentation at PCD on how industry professionals can gain the competitive advantage through open innovation.
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Feb 13, 2012
Electronic skin care devices to be a market trend in 2012, says expert at PCD
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Bruno Clamens, general manager of international company, Jackel Group that has successfully crossed from the baby care industry into cosmetics with electrical and mechanical devices designed to “multiply the efficiency of a brand’s existing product.”
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Oct 20, 2011
Baralan eyes further expansion in the skin care market
Already a world leader in the market for glass nail varnish and fragrance parckaging, Baralan is eyeing the expanding market for skin care packaging as a means of expanding its footprint in the category.
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Oct 20, 2011
Mibelle chief explains how latest technology has industry in a spin
Dr. Fred Zŭlli, business unit manager for Mibelle Biochemistry explains how the company's latest technologically advanced offering has been difficult for some in the industry to fully digest.
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Oct 19, 2011
Seidel targets upscale packaging detail to stay ahead of the competition
In a fiercely competitive market providing packaging with added value is vital to staying ahead of the competition. We spoke to Christian Maassen, manager customer relations, to find out about the strategy Seidel has adopted.
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Jun 6, 2011
Bedroom to boardroom: Wingman reflects on breakthrough year
From an idea that was developed in a university dorm room and initially marketed at student clubs, Wingman has flown to new heights in its first year, achieving national success and gaining external investment.
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Apr 14, 2011
GreenPalm issues sustainable palm oil production plea
At the recent in-cosmetics show in Milan, CosmeticsDesign caught up with Bob Norman of GreenPalm to discuss the need for cosmetic companies to support the sustainable production of palm oil.
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Mar 30, 2011
CosmeticsDesign team mulls the highlights of in-cosmetics show
On the second day of the in-cosmetics event in Milan the CosmeticsDesign editorial team has swapped notes on some of the most eye-catching trends and innovations on the show floor.
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Mar 21, 2011
L'Oreal executive lifts the lid on latest aerosol trends
Following on from the recent Aerosol Forum in Paris, we spoke to L'Oreal's director of operations for packaging development, Isabelle Lepeltier, to find out what the big trends are in this area.
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Dec 9, 2010
Puig ramps up production to meet success of Paco Rabanne 1 Million
Following the phenomenal success of Puig's Paco Rabanne 1 Million fragrance, Olivier Boutaud, director of the company's production facility at Chartre, France, explains how production was ramped up to meet the demand.
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Nov 29, 2010
Lifting the lid on the point of sale display category
The market for point of sale display materials is a surprisingly vibrant category that faces the same challenges as any packaging cosmetics packaging company, explains Olivier Zoccheddu, from the company EZY PLV (Global Concept PLV).
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May 31, 2010
Knoll Packaging unwraps the costs and benefits of sustainable options
New sustainable materials and technologies need to be evaluated to really understand what they can bring to a product, according to luxury rigid box manufacturer, Knoll Packaging.
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May 13, 2010
Estee Lauder exec explores how to create luxury packaging, sustainably
Sustainable packaging and luxury can be combined but it’s a multi-player game, requiring action from retailers, suppliers, brands and consumers, according to Estée Lauder packaging executive John Delfausse.
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Apr 21, 2010
3-D video microscope gets to the root of skin and hair care
Critt Analyse Et Surface, a small analysis laboratory in the Cosmetics Valley, has recently invested in 3-D video micrscope technology to expand its testing capabilities in both packaging and formulation.
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Apr 19, 2010
Record numbers at in-cosmetics suggests recession is over for industry
Interactive workshops and record numbers helped create a fitting twentieth anniversary celebration of in-cosmetics, according to the organisers.
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Apr 18, 2010
Mintel's Nica Lewis discusses innovation influences and formulation challenges
With influences for innovation in the cosmetics industry coming from many areas, market research company Mintel has identified four key beauty trends for 2010.
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Mar 29, 2010
Valois faces up to challenges of sustainability and tough economy
Leading beauty packaging provider Valois has taken on the joint challenges of sustainability and the continuing tough economic conditions.
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Mar 22, 2010
Turnkey packaging solutions help I Pack expand in tough climate
Custom fragrance packaging provider I Pack has weathered the economic crisis by providing turnkey packaging solutions that have helped to secure future expansion.
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Jan 28, 2010
Recycled PET bottles pave the way for eco-friendly caps
Pellets derived from recycled PET bottles are the secret to the latest in eco-friendly caps from France-based packaging provider VPI.
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Jan 27, 2010
France pushes for environmental labelling of consumer products
Labelling the environmental characteristics of a product, for example its carbon footprint and water consumption, is becoming increasingly popular in a number of markets.
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Jan 26, 2010
Pushing for sustainable packaging should not bypass materials we already have
Highlighting resource use of the packaging and pushing for more recyclable materials might be a step in the right direction but we should not forget petrochemical-based materials that already exist and may have a better environmental profile than those currently used, according to Alcan's Nicholas Thorne.
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Jun 17, 2009
Inneov calls for beauty supplement claims clarity
Inneov, the joint venture between Nestle and L’Oreal to develop beauty supplements, says regulatory clarity is needed in the area of beauty claims on non-topical beauty applications that in many cases fall between cosmetics and food law.
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Jun 11, 2009
Cosmetics Compact: Sunscreen shenanigans and questions over SPF tests
Cosmetics Compact brings you the highlights of the site’s top stories, in miniature. This week we shed some light on recent discussions over the rigour and reproducibility of the SPF test.
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Jun 4, 2009
Unlocking the potential of social media in cosmetics
Social networking sites like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are all places where companies can open up a dialogue with their consumers, but according to innovation agency Maddock Douglas few cosmetics firms are taking full advantage of their marketing potential.
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May 18, 2009
Organic preservatives come at a cost, but formulators are now willing to pay
At Suppliers’ Day in New Jersey last week CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Kris Kudrnac of K3 Corporation who explained how the industry is experiencing a “mad rush” for natural and organic preservatives.
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May 13, 2009
Organic ingredient launches only just starting to match marketing buzz
Organic alternatives to certain synthetic ingredients have been elusive. Peter Boncelet from Earth Supplied Products explains why organic cosmetics have yet to fully live up to the marketing hype but suggests that chemistry is starting to catch up.
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Mar 10, 2009
Beauty goes 3D at in-cosmetics 2009 in Munich
The relationship between the worlds of beauty and architecture is the "in-focus" for this year’s in-cosmetics, set to open its doors in Munich, April 21. Parallels between food and beauty, and cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, are familiar, but now it is architecture’s turn to come under the spotlight in the event that aims to foster product development and innovation. CosmeticsDesign-Europe spoke to exhibition director Lucy Gillam who said that even in a global recession when marketing budgets are tightening, visitor and exhibitor numbers for the event are looking good.
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Feb 12, 2009
Cosmetics Compact: Essential oils can transform into allergens
Cosmetics Compact brings you highlights of the sites' top science. This week, essential oils are in the spotlight as a Swedish researcher suggests they can become allergenic compounds on contact with air or skin enzymes.
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Oct 8, 2008
Your latest Podcast from CosmeticsDesign
Welcome to your latest news bulletin from CosmeticsDesign.com. In the next three minutes Katie Bird will take you through a distinctly green week in the world of cosmetics. The top stories include the new green chemistry bills in California alongside research on green consumer loyalty and fairtrade cosmetics.
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