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The Future Laboratory highlights trends for society in 2024

By Kirsty Doolan

Market intelligence and trends forecasting company the Future Laboratory has advised on the topics that are set to impact the social landscape for the year ahead, and therefore impact consumers' expectations from brands, with a special focus on using...

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Trend forecaster: Beauty product NPD for consumers with ASD and SPD

By Cassandra Stern

As more people are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder yearly, cosmetics and personal care product ingredient manufacturers, suppliers, and formulators can draw inspiration from products developed for consumers with...

Unilever acquires personal care brand Schmidt’s Naturals

Unilever acquires personal care brand Schmidt’s Naturals

By Deanna Utroske

This week the multinational consumer goods company completed the deal to acquire Schmidt’s Naturals—a deal that was first announced just weeks ago and advances Unilever’s position in the clean, green, and natural beauty business.

What will it take to turn around The Body Shop? Part II

What will it take to turn around The Body Shop? Part II

By Simon Pitman

Once the darling of the cosmetics world, The Body Shop has lost its sparkle in recent years. So what will it take to reinvigorate the business and who is best positioned to take on the challenge?

Cosmetics Design Anti-Ageing Special Newsletter

Anti-Ageing Special Newsletter

Cosmetics Design Anti-Ageing Special Newsletter

By Simon Pitman

Welcome to this special edition newsletter on anti-ageing, covering all the latest trends and scientific breakthroughs in what is one of the most vital and inspiring categories in the industry.

Hair straightening no longer a one-size-fits-all category

Hair straightening no longer a one-size-fits-all category

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Innovative technologies and products have revolutionised the hair straightening category and made it one of the most dynamic hair care categories, driven by demand for hair control and lifestyle changes.