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New Innovation Centre, Sustainability Achievements, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late October 2013

Learn the latest from Lubrizol, Induchem, Oat Cosmetics, Kemin, Clariant and more, as well as launches from Sederma, DSM, KahlWax, Naturex and more.

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11 Microtrends in Beauty: Retinol Bodywash, Facial Tech, Tarte Cosmetics and DEI Controversy, Etc.

C&T's Consumer Pulse series on the socials highlights emerging searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Tarte Cosmetics and DEI controversy, facial tech, retinol bodywash, turmeric soap and more.

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6 Trends in Beauty: Rouge Decorté Lipstick, 'Unrecognizable' Makeup, Berry Beauty, Numbuzin Panthenol Skin Serum, Etc.

Cosmetics & Toiletries' Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers emerging searches and tags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Rouge Decorté Cream Lipstick, berry beauty, Numbuzin and panthenol skin serum...

Nail Care Knows No Bounds

The prestige nail category has undergone significant changes over the past few years, and the rise in popularity of the nail salon manicure has affected the perception and reality of the entire market.

Green is Sexy

Long-lasting, hydrating, high-tech, socially responsible and more—the market for color has brand new dimensions.

The Beauty of Latin America

Sustained growth in beauty in Latin America is turning the tables on traditional leading beauty markets.

Building the Beauty Industry: What to Expect in M&A in 2014

While the professional skin care market and beauty devices look primed for M&A in 2014, the opportunities are really endless for companies and brands with a well-defined niche.

Movement in Innovation, Notes from in-cosmetics Asia, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early November 2013

Get the latest on the newest innovation centers and production facilities, collaborations and partnerships, and testing developments, as well as launches from Croda, TRI-K, Evonik and many more

For the first six months of 2024, the U.S. lip makeup segment was a juggernaut, expanding by 21% in dollar terms and 23% in unit terms. But that's far from the full story for brands seeking innovation opportunities.

2025’s Makeup Trends Move Beyond Lips & Blush

Solutions for underserved mature and acne-prone consumers, as well as emerging trends in eye and brow products, offer innovation for brands beyond color cosmetics' superstar sectors.

BlackUp recently launched a collection of high-pigmented lipsticks, rich in natural active ingredients, in a redesigned package.

Ethnic Cosmetics Fit New Beauty Paradigm

Global multiethnic culture has driven the beauty business to reach out with product and marketing innovations.

'Innovation in design for recyclability is a major focus, prompting us to develop packaging solutions that prioritize sustainability,' says Stephanie Rowntree, international product manager, HCP Packaging.

The Competition for Sustainability in the Beauty Industry: Insider Insights

As sustainability becomes the driving force of the beauty industry, brands making environmental responsibility a part of their core philosophy stand a better chance of earning consumer loyalty and trust.

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The Next Generation of Beauty Packaging: Designing for Gens Z and Alpha

The companies that thrive will be those that treat packaging as a strategic business asset rather than simply a container.

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Getting the Gen Z Beauty Consumer Mindset

A checklist for these demanding, digital and diverse post-millennials.

Crossing Categories

As the multifunctional product trend rages on, beauty brand marketers need to be smart about what they are promoting in these products, as well as how they are developing them.

Feeding Her Insatiable Appetite for Nail Polish

An inside look at the 2014 PinkReport, “Nailed: The Allure of Color.”

Where Beauty Manufacturing is Going Next

From biotech without the research overhead to AI-driven product authentication, cosmetic manufacturing is moving into new territory.

The Simple Story of Wonderfully Complex Color Packaging

Innovation and attention to detail fuels the color cosmetics market, but without a combination of creativity and consumer insight, truly innovative packaging and products are impossible to design and develop.

From digitized product development tools to a laser focus on efficacy to an appreciation for minimalism and emotional well-being, brands have more tools than ever at their fingertips to succeed in beauty in 2024 and beyond.

8 Rules for Beauty Innovation in 2024 & Beyond

With competition from established multinationals, new challengers and indie brands scaling up success in a crowded marketplace requires discipline and emerging best practices.