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Retailers and brands should see sustainability as an opportunity to differentiate,” says Wendy Liebmann, founder of WSL Strategic Retail.

[Waste-free Beauty] Part 4: Beauty Retailers: Sustainability Sells

Shoppers say they will pay more for products that benefit them.

Beauty ingredients have gone to the next level in 2021.

[Waste-free Beauty] Part 3: Sustainable Ingredient & Formulation Advancements

From biobased to biodegradable, beauty’s palette is getting greener.

Sustainable beauty faces increasing scrutiny around claims; photo by Anthony Tran for Unsplash.

[Waste-free Beauty] Part 1: Sustainability Under Scrutiny

Why transparency matters more than ever.

“Packaging often plays a key role in a company’s sustainability initiatives, and research shows that consumers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly options,” says Berlin Packaging.

3 Sustainable Packaging Trends

Sustainable packaging matters to beauty consumers now more than ever.

Clean ingredients and sustainable packaging are at the forefront of the beauty industry in 2021.

6 Clean Ingredient Trends

Consumers are continuing to favor clean ingredients in their cosmetics and personal care products.

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Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?

What's old is new again, according to cosmetic industry expert Akshay Talati. While this puts a creative spin on tried-and-true ingredients, are we stick in a chemistry loop? Talati explores this further in the following commentary.

This 'Read the Label' looks at Elemis's Daily Defense Shield SPF 30, which is said to provide UV protection and long-lasting hydration on the skin with a blend of coconut, jojoba oils, panthenol, melanin and more.

Read the Label: Elemis Daily Defence Shield SPF 30

This "Read the Label" looks at Elemis's Daily Defence Shield SPF 30, which is said to provide UV protection and long-lasting hydration with a blend of coconut, jojoba oils, panthenol, melanin and more.

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Discover Baralan’s Maria Jar line

Discover Baralan’s new Maria Jar line, the newly designed, sophisticated series of glass jars developed for ease of use with Skincare products.

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Introducing a new hair care superhero - JD Jojoba Hair Complex [sample request]

A unique complex of natural oils and vitamins, proven to boost hydration and protect hair and scalp from frizz and heat, resulting in a beautiful, healthy head of hair.

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Need a brand facelift? Berlin Packaging offers design services

Berlin Packaging provides brand owners of beauty & personal care products with stock and custom packaging solutions and design services to help them succeed in the marketplace.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be a soap-free hand wash with a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.

Read the Label: Nursem's Caring Hand Wash

This "Read the Label" looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be soap-free and contains a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.

Post-pandemic, Brand Advocacy is Everything

Data-driven strategies will help beauty companies focus on the right advocates to represent their brand and spread awareness of their products.

Consumers have put an emphasis on using hair care products with natural ingredients.

4 Hair Care Ingredient & Packaging Trends

The hair care segment is seeing crossover from trends in the skin care industry.

U.S. prestige makeup sales were down 34% year-over-year in 2020, per NPD data.

Mindful Color

How makeup’s comeback dovetails with sustainable, wellness-minded innovation.

As consumers continue to wear masks, the focus has shifted to eye makeup.

6 Makeup & Packaging Trends

These trends emerged at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and have continued to make an impact on how suppliers work with companies.

Indie brands are reportedly leaning toward sustainable practices and products.

4 Indie Brand 2021 Trends

Companies that work directly with indie brands have noticed several trends emerging in 2021.

77% of consumers consider themselves intermediate to advanced users of skin care.

Survey: Consumers & Beauty Delivery Systems

Understanding shoppers’ preferred product formats in skin care, makeup and more.

The adaptations and time at home led many consumers to reevaluate their hair care routines.

Hair at Home

Without a doubt, the at-home hair care game has been forever transformed. Here’s why that’s not such a bad thing—even for salon-centric brands.