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The NMPA measures prohibit 12 types of claims on cosmetic labels, including the use of forged or unverifiable research results, statistical data, survey results, abstracts, quotes and other misleading information.

Asia Update: Label and Claim Rules, CBD, Microbeads, Naturals and Men's Cosmetics

Cosmetic label requirements and prohibited claims, CBD rules, standards for microbeads, natural and organic rules and the "explosive" growth of male cosmetics have all emerged on the Eastern regulatory front in recent weeks. Here's a roundup, per ChemLinked.

Colors within the natural hair color range are most popular for hair dyeing.

Mintel x Sensient Survey Finds Clean, At-home Dyeing is Here to Stay

Sensient and Mintel collaborated on a survey about at-home hair dyeing and what it means to consumers. Results indicated more consumers are opting for cleaner products, reading ingredient labels, have no particular brand loyalty and are even opting out of salons for dyeing services.

Asian Americans’ buying power and influence will continue to factor heavily in the omni world.

Asian Americans Are the Most Influential U.S. Beauty Buyers

NielsenIQ has reported that Asian American consumers are outspending the general U.S. population by 22.75%.

If consumers spent 2020 researching professional treatments, they may well be spending 2021 finally getting them.

Beauty's 2021 Resurgence: By the Numbers

"Treatments such as microneedling, brow laminations, and botox lip flips have already become mainstream, and will have an impact on the type of beauty products that consumers use (or don't use)," says Spate co-founder Yarden Horwitz.

Photo: For Hims.

Hims & Hers x Alex Rodriguez Launch Blur Stick Concealer

The concealer is available in eight shades.

All Blesswell products are infused with 300 mg CBD.

DJ Khaled x Endexx Corporation Debut Blesswell

Blesswell features 100% U.S. grown and processed hemp in body, beard and face products.

The United States prestige beauty industry generated $4.2 billion in sales.

U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales Reach $4.2B in Q1 2021

Prestige beauty in the United States saw an 11% increase in sales over Q1 2021.

Kylie Skin ranked among the top five brands in two categories. Photo: Kylie Skin's Facebook.

[Update] Top Beauty Brands Among Influencers: Traackr

Influencers are gravitating toward inclusive brands such as Rare Beauty and Fenty Beauty.

Brazilian cosmetics hope to expand in markets such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Beautycare Brazil Continues Reach to the Middle East

Beautycare Brazil has expanded plans to help Brazilian cosmetics, toiletries and fragrance (CT&F) companies stand out on retail shelves in the Middle East and promote their internationalization.

100% Pure, Antica Farmacista, Nuria Beauty, and Radha Beauty have all gained traction in the China market leveraging Alibaba.

U.S. Businesses Sell More Than $54 Billion on Alibaba Platforms

In 2020 U.S. brands, retailers and SMEs sold more than $54 billion worth of products through Alibaba’s platforms.

Jove Edmond is bringing his grooming expertise to HUE for Every Man.

Jove Edmond x HUE for Every Man: Grooming’s Next Chapter

Michael B. Jordan's personal barber talks grooming innovation and the needs of male consumers.

(Left to Right) The Lawn Mower 4.0 Below-the-Waist Trimmer and Ultra Smooth Package Groin Shaving System.

Manscaped Launches New Men's Grooming Products

The latest launches include a tool and new formulations, debuting May 5, 2021.

Hank Skincare's Shield Beard Balm and Primo Cleanser.

Hank Skincare Debuts with Holistic Launch

The brand has launched with skin care and hair products for men.

Women of all ages like to see a mix of ages in advertising.

AARP Releases 2021 Women's Reflections Survey

Under stress from the coronavirus pandemic, women have placed a renewed emphasis on inner health, well-being, and self-care.

The barbershop offer men's hair and beard services. Photo: Old Spice Barbershop.

Old Spice Opens Flagship Barbershop

The barbershop features celebrity barbers and content studio.

The AI tool matches men with a personalized four-step skin care routine with Beast's products.

Skin Match Technology Partners with Men's Grooming Brands

Skin Match Technology combines data from cosmetic retailers and brands with the needs of consumers to deliver personalized product information.

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Universal Design and Beauty for the Blind

Akriti Pradhan and Gabriela Daniels recently reviewed assistive technologies and the outcomes of a survey of cosmetics for visually impaired and blind consumers. Learn what they discovered in this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry.

Verisk Financial offers a state-by-state and channel-specific snapshot of the U.S. beauty market one year into the pandemic.

Snapshot: What Does Beauty's Recovery Look Like?

U.S. in-store beauty sector sales for the week of March 20, 2021 was up 213% year-over-year.