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20 January 2020
Is L’Oreal personalised make-up and skincare prototype worth it?
L’Oreal has revealed its personalised beauty prototype called Perso at the CES; this innovative beauty gadget will mix foundation, lipstick and a skincare regime personalised and bespoke to its owner....
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8 January 2020
Asia and Australasia offers most potential for microbiome-friendly beauty trend
In the beauty and grooming industry, the skin and scalp microbiome refers to the micro-organisms that reside in these areas. Microbiome-friendly products are those which can clean away 'bad' bacteria...
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27 September 2019
Inclusivity is more than skin deep at Superdrug
According to a survey by Superdrug, two-thirds of black and Asian women agreed the high street failed to "cater for their beauty needs”.
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31 July 2019
Cannabis offers opportunities for beauty industry
In a beauty industry saturated with “natural” and “organic” claims, Cannabis offers opportunities for brands to differentiate natural product offerings.
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4 April 2019
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty bronzer offers unprecedented shade range
Fenty Beauty has recently announced it will launch a new compact bronzer in April 2019, in an unprecedented shade range including eight colours. This launch, called Sun Stalk’r Instant Warmth...
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16 November 2018
South Korea’s ‘Escape the Corset’ movement challenges the cosmetics industry
South Korea is widely viewed as the epicentre of beauty innovation. The term ‘K-beauty’ was even coined in recognition of the huge global influence of South Korean-inspired beauty trends. But...
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15 November 2018
Personal care brands should push natural credentials when conveying quality
The importance of natural credentials is strong within the personal care space, and one which brands cannot ignore.
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31 October 2018
Solid soap makes a comeback amid plastic debate
The current anti-plastic climate may in fact spur a renaissance for one particular personal hygiene item – the humble bar of soap.
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28 August 2018
Boy de Chanel: Chanel’s first male-specific makeup range
French fashion and luxury goods giant Chanel has just unveiled its first makeup line created specifically for men, reaffirming the continued growth and evolution of male beauty, and more specifically,...
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8 August 2018
Sun-smart UAE presents opportunities for skincare and beauty brands
The hot climate of the United Arab Emirates creates unique opportunities for suncare brands as well as for beauty players across categories to integrate suncare features into their product portfolios.