Skin science: Top five stories on cosmetics science and formulation
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring innovations in skin care, makeup and fragrances from L’Oréal, Kao, Shinsegae and more.
Archives for April 6, 2023
Fragrance innovation: ‘Newness is down overall’, says Circana
Whilst the fragrance category has continued to show dynamism and growth in the past year, the number of new concept launches has stagnated, with growth instead coming from existing lines extensions and flanker brands, says market trends firm Circana.
‘Tedious and costly’ halal-certification processes still a barrier for international beauty brands – analyst
South East Asian cosmetics brands continue to be influential in the halal beauty space, despite attempts by international firms to gain a bigger slice of the pie, says a leading analyst.