February’s top news stories

Dove launched new collection DermaSeries for dry skin

Unilever’s personal care brand Dove launched skincare collection DermaSeries.

The range features a non-foaming, milky face wash and an intensive balm that are claimed to provide instant relief and comfort to users with dry skin.

The formulations focus on skin cleansing and replenishment of skin-natural lipids.

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Unilever launched fragrance disclosure initiative in Europe

Consumer goods supplier Unilever planned to disclose the fragrance ingredients used in its homecare and personal care products sold in the UK and France.

The company intended to launch the new fragrance disclosure initiative across all European countries by the end of this year as part of its transparency initiative, which was first launched last year.

Under the transparency initiative, Unilever introduced a “What’s in our Products” section on its website to support consumers with allergies in selecting suitable products.

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ASAP introduced new at-home skincare programme

The Advanced Skin Application Platform (ASAP) launched new skin health programme Skinworkout.

The programme utilises the ASAP Micro-Infusion System to apply a combination of the firm’s microchannel technology with specially formulated pure hyaluronic acids and proprietary components that are claimed to support skin’s health.

Designed to infuse specialised topicals for skin complexion needs, the serum applicator features 20 24K gold microchannels (0.20mm).

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Coty to launch app-free mobile-web virtual try-on tool

US-based beauty firm Coty’s brand Covergirl was set to launch a mobile-web virtual try-on tool with augmented reality (AR) features.

The tool can be accessed on web browsers on smartphones without the need to download an app.

The try-on experience features five new beauty looks from Coty’s Spring ’18 collection, including Perfectly Matte Lip, Smoky Eye, No Makeup Makeup, Doe-Eyed and Bold Brow.

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Water Pik introduced new portable Sidekick water flosser

US-based personal healthcare producer Water Pik launched the Waterpik Sidekick water flosser, a portable oral care device.

Packaged in an ultra-compact collapsible unit, the Sidekick is designed to eliminate concealed plaque between teeth and below the gum line.

Waterpik director Brian Woodard said: “Sidekick will become standard travel gear, just like a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, and shaver.”

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Foreo’s UFO face mask device prototype debuted at NYFW

In partnership with Victoria Beckham, beauty brand Foreo’s Ur Future Obsession (UFO) facial device prototype debuted at the Autumn/Winter 2018 show at New York Fashion Week.

The face mask was used to provide models with a full facial treatment.

UFO was previously launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The skincare device’s Make My Day treatment combines LED light therapy with cryo-therapy, thermo-therapy and T-Sonic pulsations.

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Nestlé Skin Health introduced new skincare products

Nestlé Skin Health and its medical solutions affiliate Galderma expanded the acne solutions portfolio of their brand Differin with the launch of new facial skincare products Daily Deep Cleanser and Oil Control Moisturizer.

The new cleanser is designed to offer the benefits of benzoyl peroxide with less skin discomfort.

With a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30, the moisturiser is an oil-free lightweight hydrator.

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Shiseido, JAXA and National Research and Development Agency conducted research on stress

Japanese multinational personal care firm Shiseido Company collaborated with the National Research and Development Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to research the effects of stress.

The research was expected to help Shiseido develop beauty solutions designed to reduce the effects of stress on the skin and body.

Shiseido researcher Dr Junichi Hosoi has been involved in a study of the relationship between stress, the skin and the immune system.