Kirsty Doolan

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

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Beauty and Wellbeing – a UK-based cross-party group of MPs – has launched an inquiry into UV safety in a bid to give the public more protection from UV damage. The group is issuing a call for written evidence from stakeholders across the beauty and healthcare sectors, as incidences of skin cancer continue to rise in the country.

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

According to market data company Statista, the revenue of the Southeast Asia beauty market amounts to around $5.60bn in 2025 and it’s projected to grow annually by around 4.22% each year for the next five years. The rapid growth in this market is being driven by social media, a rising middle class and demand for premium products. However, for brands expanding into the region, the biggest threat isn’t competition from rival brands, it’s identity theft.

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

Brussels-based cosmetics industry trade association Cosmetics Europe is now is calling for the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) to be re-assessed in the light of new evidence provided by the European Commission. Following a request for access to information, the new data released by the European Commission shows that the UWWTD “overestimates the contribution of cosmetics to the toxic load in urban wastewater by at least 15 times,” says Cosmetics Europe.

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

Irish entrepreneur Suzy Griffin Dunne founded cruelty-free colour cosmetics range Hildun Beauty to “bridge high-performance formulas with skin-first integrity.” The brand’s debut llaunch sold out within 48 hours of hitting the market and the range has already picked up multiple beauty awards and become a favourite among top makeup artists. We spoke to her about how she build the business and her new launch with celebrity makeup artist, Hannah Martin.

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

As we see more crossover between cosmetics and aesthetic medicine, the cosmetic injectables company Teoxane has put more focus on creating dermocosmetic products. The Swiss brand has just launched its first exfoliating scrub, Active Microscrub, a hybrid product (priced around €50 for 50ml) designed to hydrate and strengthen the skin’s barrier while removing dead skin cells.