Kirsty Doolan

1 day ago | cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | Kirsty Doolan

In 2024, UK biotech sector raised around £3.5bn – a 94% increase from 2023 – and now biotech sector trade body, the BioIndustry Association (BIA), has published a 10-year vision statement for the sector. The BIA said the vision is based on 18 months of research and engagement with the industry and its members.

1 day ago | cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | Kirsty Doolan

The investigative study, which was funded by multinational FMCG company Unilever, has reviewed a range of studies, including internal Unilever research and data, PubMed/Medline studies and Google searches. The research encompassed over 55,000 articles published between 1857 until 2025 investigating the role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically DHA and EPA, in actively resolving skin inflammation.

2 days ago | cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | Kirsty Doolan

The UK-based cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty’s full year revenue reached around £141.6m, dropping from the previous year following the discontinuation of more than 6,000 SKUs as part of its strategy to streamline operations and focus on a core product ranges. The CEO Lauren Brindley plans to step down from the position on 31 May after 18 months in the role and will take a role at Ulta Beauty as chief merchandising and digital officer.

3 days ago | cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | Kirsty Doolan

Earlier this year the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) upheld a complaint from the UK beauty and personal care industry trade body Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA) about a hair colour product on the market that was claiming to be free from the chemical para-phenylenediamine free (PPD-free).

6 days ago | cosmeticsdesign-europe.com | Kirsty Doolan

According to the company, which was recognised as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, each year millions of tons of PET and polyester waste end up in landfills or are incinerated, yet sustainable recycling solutions still remain limited. The firm said it is scaling up as it plans to implement its technology that transforms plastic waste into virgin-quality raw materials without the use of fossil fuels.