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From the metaverse to synthetic biology to holistic solutions that address sleep as a beauty need, brands and suppliers have new opportunities to engage beauty and personal care consumers, according to a Mintel trend report.

3 Beauty & Personal Care Trends Shaping 2023

The rise of synthetic biology-derived ingredients, diagnostic tools, holistic care and phygital experiences will shape beauty in the year to come, according to a new report from Mintel.

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Packaging concepts in beauty continue to push the envelope on design and functionality.

Debut Sustainable Packaging for Beauty

The latest batch of sustainable packaging breakthroughs introduced around the world protects formulations while meeting the needs of eco-conscious consumers.

From carbon-capture fragrance materials to microbiome rebalancing to biodegradable technologies, 2022 has featured significant advancements in beauty ingredients.

Next-wave Beauty Ingredients

From exposomal exposures to hand-harvested actives, suppliers are adding new innovations to the palette.

Univar Solutions has launched Brands Concierge, a development service that can take all size clients from concept to formulation launch.

Univar Solutions: Accelerating Brand Development & Growth

A new concierge service helps brands at every stage grow organically and exponentially—from concept to formulation to launch.

Futuristic packaging research is on the horizon, but the industry already has a wide range of sustainable options at its fingertips.

Sustainable Packaging Innovation: the Future is Now

The implications of recent beauty partnerships will reshape packaging in the years to come; but viable innovations are available today.

Photo by Andrey Zvyagintsev at Unsplash

Color Cosmetic Growth Drivers

From lip products to nails, the color cosmetic rebound is uneven.

The 2022 Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes ingenuity in cosmetics and personal care R&D into the spotlight. Here are the 2022 winners—and what the judges had to say about them. pictured: team from Miyoshi America

Here They Are: Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 C&T Allēs

The 2022 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes ingenuity in cosmetics and personal care R&D into the spotlight. Here are the 2022 winners—and what the judges had to say about them.

Interestingly, although body care issues weren’t consumers’ top skin concern, body lotion/butter was the most purchased product in the first half of 2022.

2022 Skin Care & Makeup: A Mid-Year Check In

4,700 U.S. beauty consumers share their behaviors so far for 2022.

Packaging concepts are being steered toward popular formats, including refillables and monomaterials; photo by Carlos Rodríguez at Unsplash.

Beauty & Personal Care Packaging in Uncertain Times

Whether responding to macroeconomics, climate change or other issues, suppliers are stepping up to meet the needs of the industry.

In Q2 2022, prestige hair care sales totaled $781 million, representing a growth rate of 24%.

Hair & Scalp Care: Targeted and Premiumized

What’s behind the dynamic growth of beauty’s fastest-expanding sector?