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Gillette's Heated Razor is Changing the Shaving Game

"We know men love the sensation of a hot towel shave and now they can enjoy that same luxurious experience every day in their bathroom."

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Gender-fluid Brand Design

From color to messaging, beauty and personal care brands can free themselves from the burden of gender and open up their markets in new, exciting ways.

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Ungendered Beauty

By mixing the senses and fulfilling the need for consumers to feel respected, designers find new ways to express scent, color, design and motion.

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California Bill Targets Tiny Toiletries

Assembly Bill 1162 would require hotels and resorts to replace small plastic toiletries with bottles and dispensers larger than 12 ounces by January 1, 2023.

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These are the Top 10 Consumer Trends You Need to Know for 2019

From age agnosticism to conscious consumers and their desire for a plastic-free world, these are the trends driving markets around the world in 2019.

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The Top Indie Brands in France

Indie beauty brands are expanding at a rapid pace, with reports indicating that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up more than 80% of all cosmetic manufacturers in France.

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China Adds 9 More Animal-Free Tests

In a noticed issues March 22, 2019, the country’s National Medical Products Administration announced its acceptance of nine test methods, including Direct Peptide Reaction Assay (DPRA) for skin sensitization (OECD TG 442C) and Short Time Exposure Assay (STE) for eye irritation (OECD TG 491).

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Kline Offers Insights on Booming Personal Care Ingredients Market

In its study "Personal Care Ingredients: Global Market Analysis," the consulting and research firm anticipates the market grew 3% in 2018.

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Shiseido x Alibaba—Companies Strike Joint Business Plan

The plan aims to strengthen the long-term partnership between the companies, marrying Shiseido’s innovation capabilities and Alibaba’s big data and consumer insight to reinforce product development, brand marketing, e-commerce, CRM and more.

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Marine Mammals Brings Seaweed-based Cosmetics to China

According to the company, these are Korea’s first cosmetic products containing seaweed extracts.

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[update] California Moves to Ban 'Harmful' Cosmetic Ingredients

Citing health concerns, the California legislature has introduced a bill that would ban several cosmetic ingredients, spanning pigments, preservatives and parabens.

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2019: The Year of the 'Adventurous Consumer'

Innova Market Insights points to "adventurous consumers" as the driver for food and beverage trends in 2019. Are these one in the same with cosmetic consumers? Read on to see.

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PBA Backs Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

The act, which was introduced in Congress February 25, 2019, would extend the current 45(b) FICA tax tip credit to salon and spa owners.

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Croda Backs Proposed Updates to FDA Sunscreen Regulations

The proposed update would reclassify TiO2 (titanium dioxide) and ZnO (zinc oxide) as GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) category I. Previously, none of the 16 active ingredients currently on the market were considered GRASE.

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Ned Sharpless to Serve as Acting FDA Commissioner

The announcement comes following the resignation of Scott Gottlieb, who devoted his tenure to addressing youth e-cigarette use and modernizing food safety.

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9 Trends Defining China's Beauty Identity

Chinese beauty trends straddle tradition and innovation, creating a unique beauty identity. Nine such trends stood out at PCHi 2019, such as clean beauty, infant care and increased interest in color cosmetics.

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Inclusive Beauty Continues to Drive Brand Innovation

The rise in inclusivity across the beauty spectrum is indicative of how traditional stereotypes are being challenged not only at an individual level but by society as a whole.

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Are E-sports Stars the New Influencer?

"With our history of partnering with the best in class in sports and entertainment around the world, and as an early non-endemic brand playing in the gaming and esports space, Gillette is proud to take this next step with Twitch and align with the best streamers from around the world."