Is salt the next big thing in luxury perfumery?

While sugar continues to inspire perfumes, salt is making an interesting breakthrough. Culinary, marine, or more imaginative, this salty olfactory trend is ushering in a host of new and original […]
Targeted ingredients show haircare’s ‘skinification’ trend is no passing fad

Haircare and scalp-care formulas are moving beyond repair to target prevention. The latest ingredients to come from the labs at Givaudan Active Beauty and Croda Beauty are testimony to this […]
Climate adaptive beauty, the next big thing?

How are luxury beauty brands responding to today’s environmental shifts in their formulas and marketing claims? We Out Wow Founder Monia Merabet weighs on an issue that is sure to […]
From byproduct to beauty: Advancements in sustainable ingredients and transparent sourcing

Explore the latest in ingredient upcycling and transparency advancements as the cosmetics industry redefines sustainability with digital traceability and innovative, waste-derived ingredients. As environmental sustainability cements itself as a core […]
Reimagining skin care: How bio-based succinic acid could transform cosmetics

In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we speak to the experts for a closer look at how the use of renewable resources is reshaping the production of essential skin care ingredients like […]
Nutricosmetics, skincare, beauty tech, spa rituals… Holistic beauty, a total offer

Is holistic beauty trying to be all things to all people? The two principles that define the approach—“inside,” with dietary supplements, and “outside,” with topical skincare—remain difficult to combine. Although […]
How to win over… Beauty consumers in the era of longevity

Exclusive insights from L’Oréal, Justhuman, Taimana Beauty, and more experts shed light on the beauty industry’s quest to master longevity and how it is changing the landscape as we know […]