Coty said it recorded double-digit sales growth in China in the second quarter, driven by its growing presence in luxury make-up, skin care, travel retail, and the rising interest in fragrance. “Our Q2 prestige sell-out grew over 30% which is six times the growth rate of the prestige beauty market, while in overall calendar 2021, … Read more
Digging into scientific studies always provides insightful reading in the field of beauty. Within this, scientific or literature reviews are key to enriching and documenting our existing understanding on very specific topics as well as forecasting needs in terms of innovation and development. In this round-up piece, CosmeticsDesign-Europe looks back at our coverage of scientific … Read more
Home beauty treatments went from one option to the option during the pandemic. The transition was painful for some (reluctant self-waxers), but it also popularized the DIY face mask—one of the most satisfying (and practical) skin-care options around. Whether you have access to a spa or salon or not, a homemade face mask using simple … Read more
After a covid-ravaged 2020, the beauty industry was restored to in a beautiful state in 2021. Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) and chairwoman Jill Scalamandre, president, bareMinerals, presented the State of the Beauty Industry Report 2022 during a virtual event on February 9th, 2022. Beauty industry executives discusssed trends, consumers—and sales. Scroll down to take a … Read more
Millions of American women have exited the workforce during the Great Resignation due to pandemic-induced constraints like lack of appropriate childcare and inflexible working conditions. The decline in female employment across the country, dubbed the “she-cession,” has encouraged many women, especially women of color, to take their entrepreneurial aspirations to the next level. However, … Read more
Botanical extracts and ingredients run the gamut, from oils extracted from seeds, vitamins from fruits and vegetables, antioxidants from algae, and so much more. One area that the beauty industry has long used as a source of skincare inspiration is flowers, those delicate things you keep around your home and garden. This is because flowers—rose … Read more
[Ed note: For those unaware, Korea has a universal, single-payer healthcare system, and in-office treatments are far more affordable than they are in America.] Skin-Deep Treatments About five years ago, skin-care technology started to advance, and acne patients started adding laser treatments and radiofrequency-charged microneedling to their weekly visits, Dr. Ban says. Gold photothermal therapy … Read more
If anyone knows good ingredients, it’s Monique Rodriguez. The Mielle Organics founder has built her hair and skin care brand around natural products, taking a holistic approach to the way we see beauty. “Anytime I see an ingredient that’s trending that’s great for the body, I think about what are the health benefits for the … Read more
What’s cooking in beauty care in general and skincare in particular? Fermentation! When most people hear the word “fermentation,” they think of processed foods and beverages. But fermentation isn’t just a cooking technique, it’s also significant in beauty product creation. In the West, the demand for organic skincare, as well as Korean beauty regimes (popularly called K-beauty), has … Read more
Nearly two years into the global coronavirus outbreak, few can say their lives, routines and shopping habits look the same as they did in December 2019, or even early 2020, for that matter. Say what you will about the 2020s, but so far, this new decade has certainly been one to remember. When Covid-19 cases … Read more