Beauty 4.0 - Decoding the Business of Beauty

Indie fragrance brands and startups can glean insight into the ins and outs of negotiating brand partnerships, formulation trends, and more as we dive into the world of perfumery manufacturing.

The co-founder of Australian hair extension firm Muse has highlighted how its Shark Tank appearance had a game-changing impact on the brand’s visibility and growth.

Misleading marketing may drive clicks, but long-term trust builds brands—discover why self-regulation matters in our conversation with Laura Brett, Vice President of the National Advertising Division (NAD) at BBB National Programs.

CosmeticsDesign editors reflect on the key developments of 2024 and share their insights on the trends set to shape the beauty landscape in 2025.

Start-up MeNow is using artificial intelligence to better understand and preserve ancient medicinal knowledge, while bringing greater efficacy and better science to their use in cosmetics.

Discover the pivotal innovations that shaped beauty’s past and the emerging trends set to define its future in this insightful episode of Beauty 4.0 with Emma Kohring.

From biohacking to telomere health, this discussion uncovers the surprising ways science is redefining beauty from the inside out.

Beauty ingredient players DSM-Firmenich, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Sensient, and IMCD highlight climate-focused innovations, reflecting a growing demand for products that protect against harsher weather and climate change.

In the latest Beauty 4.0 episode, CosmeticsDesign explores the booming menopausal beauty market with Christine Staples, CEO of Cohere Beauty, discussing how ingredient innovation and sustainable formulation are tackling specific skin care, hair care, and fragrance needs for women navigating menopause.

In this month's episode from CosmeticsDesign, we're navigating the ethical considerations of a popular beauty industry trend with the CEO of New Laboratories, a Melbourne-based cosmetics and personal care product manufacturer. Listen in as we discuss formulation considerations, the legal implications of beauty dupes, and more.

The neurocosmetics sector shows tremendous potential as the line of beauty and wellness blurs, but progress in this space is hindered by a lack of testing methods.

Health and beauty (H&B) chains are increasingly driven to meet wellness demands of today’s consumer that is more invested in their overall well-being.

In this debut episode from CosmeticsDesign US, we explore the deep impact of the inflammaging skin care trend on the US beauty market with industry expert Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, who shares her insights and experience to unravel the trend's origins, the current market landscape, and what lies ahead for beauty manufacturers, suppliers, and brands.

Utilising voice, video, and vernacular effectively can help beauty brands navigate the overwhelmingly complex Indian beauty market successfully.

Smart packaging can help beauty brands align with a more environmental and socially conscious Generation Z consumer to create products that are more than just thumb-stoppingly attractive.

Blurred boundaries between beauty, wellness, and lifestyle are creating opportunities for brands to venture beyond traditional partnerships to more innovative and meaningful projects.

Skin care companies are turning to medical aesthetic treatments as a source of inspiration to develop novel solutions to skin care concerns, says Kenvue.

The founder of a beauty brand and former research consultant in the diamond industry says both sectors share striking similarities and can mutually benefit by exchanging insights in areas such as consumer transparency.

Asia Pacific’s beauty supplement market is undergoing notable shift with increasing diversification of product offerings including for hair growth and weight management, says an industry expert.

The US beauty market could potentially be fertile ground for Asian cosmetic brands which are valued for their efficacy, innovation, and unique approaches to beauty.

Beauty major Coty says it recognises the vast potential to create fragranced products that can enhance various aspects of consumers' lives beyond traditional perfumes and colognes, says a top executive.

The advancement of technology will drive personalisation to offer beauty products tailored right down to a ‘daily or weekly basis’, says the VP of a personalised beauty brand.

Brand collaborations within the beauty industry could help mitigate the unsustainable consequences of the excessive proliferation of beauty products, suggests one cosmetic chemist.