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Thrift shopping has become a popular trend that is both budget-friendly and sustainability focused.

10 Global Consumer Trends of 2021

Nearly 70% of professionals expect consumers to be more concerned about sustainability than before COVID-19.

France is the first country in the EU to export its “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

'Ordinary' French Cosmetics Become the First to Bypass China’s Animal Testing Mandate

France has become the first country in the EU to export “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

Mibelle Biochemistry develops active ingredients for the cosmetic and food industries based on naturally derived plant compounds.

Mibelle Biochemistry and Nordmann Nordic Expand to Finland

“We [Mibelle Biochemistry] are thrilled to embark on this extended journey with Nordmann. A partnership with Nordmann not only gives us a competitive advantage in the Finnish market but increases our knowledge, expertise and resources available to execute our plans for significant growth in the region.”

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Mast Hair Launches Hair Care for Men

From styling paste to shampoo, the products come in a biodegradable pouch for on-the-go use.

Jack Henry created The Essentials Kit for men to easily meet their personal care needs with 'clean' products. The kit includes a cleanser, natural deodorant and a clay pomade.

Jack Henry Offers ‘The Essentials’ in a Men’s Care Kit

Jack Henry created The Essentials Kit for men to easily meet their personal care needs with "clean" products. The kit includes a cleanser, natural deodorant and a clay pomade.

A recent class-action lawsuit emerged with Unilever and Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo for containing DMDM hydantoin, which is believed to cause hair loss and scalp irritation for consumers.

Unilever’s TRESemmé Shampoo Alleged to Cause Irritation, Hair Loss

A recent class-action lawsuit has emerged against Unilever/Conopco Inc. for its TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Color Shampoo due to reports of DMDM hydantoin content allegedly causing hair loss and scalp irritation.

Consumers have had many months to experiment with in-home beauty treatments

Who is the Post-COVID-19 Beauty Consumer?

What thousands of consumers and hundreds of salon/spa professionals can tell us about the industry’s future.

90% of women noticed visible improvement in their hair after just eight weeks of using BNY’s hair treatments.

Women Over 40 Are Not an Afterthought

Better Not Younger hair care is changing the way women approach beauty.

Sytheon announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for the skin lightening ingredient Synoxyl AZ, which also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

Sytheon Obtains U.S. Patent on Synoxyl AZ

Sytheon announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for the skin lightening ingredient Synoxyl AZ.

Over half of career women said perimenopause made them feel invisible.

Gen M Releases Generation Menopause Report

The report details the neglect and disregard for the 13 million menopausal women in the United Kingdom feel.

Many habits acquired in 2020 will persist in 2021.

Top 10 Beauty Trends of 2020

While many of these trends are associated with this year of upheaval, many will persist and accelerate well into 2021 and beyond.

Stay-at-home beauty routines and hygiene ruled 2020.

2020 Google Beauty Searches

According to Google, "Average daily views of YouTube videos with 'haircut' and 'home' or 'how to' in the title increased by over 220 percent since mid-March..."

The mask is designed to fit around men's beards.

Indigo Man Launches The Beard Mask

The Indigo man mask is designed to fit a man’s face with a beard.

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[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Market Recovery and Opportunities in Brazilian Beauty

In this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, Gueisa Silverio, of Beautycare Brazil, describes how the Brazilian market has shifted to adapt to COVID-19, where opportunities lie and how cooperative organizations like Beautycare Brazil can help. Watch now.

Shoppers are highly motivated by sustainable packaging, free samples and customized shopping experiences, per new data from Gen Z and millennial consumers in the United States and United Kingdom .

What Makes Gen Z and Millennials Buy Beauty Online: New Data

According to the survey, 66% of participants were more likely to buy from brands that offer relevant product recommendations, while 63% favor brands that customize experiences around shopper histories.

The United Kingdom saw increases in sales while the cancellation of Octoberfest appeared to have an impact with higher sales decline in Germany.

UK and German Prestige Beauty Sales Trends: NPD

The United Kingdom saw a variety of increase in sales like skin care and e-commerce while Germany struggled with decreases in sales in all categories.

E-commerce gains are a positive turn for beauty

US Beauty Market Growing to $128.7 billion by 2030

Plus: prospects for the lipstick market.

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[podcast] Sexual Wellness and Tantalizing Connections to Beauty

Arousing results from a new clinical study connect masturbation with skin health benefits. In this exclusive video interview, Jamie Leventhal, founder and CEO of the sexual wellness brand clio/plusOne, explains.