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19 March 2018
Can augmented reality revolutionise oral hygiene?
While augmented reality (AR) and oral hygiene appear to be an unusual pairing, the technology’s potential to revolutionise the category is becoming increasingly apparent as industry players harness this technology...
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22 January 2018
L’Oréal’s UV Sense allows users to monitor their sunlight exposure
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, L’Oréal debuted UV Sense – claimed to be the world’s smallest wearable electronic device, designed to continuously monitor the level...
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20 July 2017
How augmented reality is transforming the beauty industry
While augmented reality and beauty appear to be an unusual pairing, its potential to revolutionize the beauty industry is becoming increasingly apparent as large industry players are harnessing the technology...
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10 July 2017
Cosmetics brands are finding innovative ways to address global water shortage
Water scarcity is becoming a global issue.
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9 June 2017
Activated charcoal: What’s old is new again in beauty and personal care
The uses of activated charcoal as both a skin beautifying and health enhancing ingredient have been widely publicised in the media recently, as consumers are encouraged to drink it (in...
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21 May 2017
Johnson and Johnson have discovered athleisure’s untapped segment
Baby care manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, is tapping into the flourishing ‘athleisure’ trend taking the personal care sector by storm with the launch of its ‘active kids’ shampoo range.
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24 February 2017
Are beauty innovations shrinking the UK’s cosmetic surgery market?
The rise and now omnipresence of internet technology has been held liable for an increasingly image-conscious society, penetrating beyond the selfie generation and impacting consumers across a much wider age...
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13 February 2017
Move over UV, digital dependency is driving new lifestyle-related beauty concerns
As concerns over the impact of the external environment on appearance gain traction, appearance-conscious consumers are seeking to take greater control of the potential damage caused by lifestyle habits and...
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13 February 2017
Individualistic millennials drive the growing male ‘beauty’ industry
Unlike the sophisticated grooming routines of Asian men, such as those of South Korea, men’s regimes in the West have traditionally lacked complexity, largely hampered by the social barriers surrounding...