CosmeticsDesign-Europe

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Demands for more support for UK biotech sector by 2035

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.
Topical DHA and EPA has pro-resolution effects on skin inflammation, says new research

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.
Revolution Beauty lowers profit forecast despite business restructure

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.
Misleading hair colour with PPD alternatives: a ticking timebomb for manufacturers

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).
Swiss scaleup to open 500-tonne-per-year plant to repurpose plastic

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.
Which beauty brands are most popular in the UK?

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

For the report, the global media monitoring, analysis and intelligence company analysed the ‘media volume’ of beauty companies in the UK in February 2025, across around 10,211 editorial articles and around 27,310 social media posts, and compared the results to February 2024. One of its key findings was that makeover content was increasingly relevant this year and that it made up nine percentage points more of overall content than it did in 2024.
New skin range claims to “reduce wrinkles in 10 minutes”

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

Spanish skin care brand Germaine de Capuccini has just launched a new anti-aging facial skin care range, Timexpert Wrink·Less, which includes a Pro-Collagen Serum, Pro-Collagen Eyes and Lips, Pro-Collagen Cream, and Pro-Collagen SPF 30 Day Cream, in both Soft and Rich consistencies.
Why is REN Clean Skincare closing?

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

REN Clean Skincare, which was founded in London by Rob Calcraft and Antony Buck in 2000, was an original pioneer for clean beauty standards. Many industry experts would say the brand essentially invented the ‘clean’ beauty sector. Its skin and hair care formulations were free from petrochemicals, parabens, sulphates, synthetic fragrances and dyes a long time before ‘free from’ became a fashionable marketing term.
Eurofragrance: “unprecedented growth” due to UAE, Saudi & emerging markets

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

Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance said it saw “unprecedented growth” in 2024, with sales up by 27%, reaching €180m on a like-for-like basis. Its Fine Fragrance category experienced a 28% upswing, while the Home and Personal Care segments saw a 20% increase. The company has invested in its infrastructure and innovation, which it said has fuelled global expansion.
Beauty industry trends to watch for 2026 and beyond...

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

Going to the In-Cosmetics Global show is the closest thing we have to a crystal ball that gives us a glimpse into the future of the beauty and personal care industry. With the world’s biggest suppliers and most innovative startups all gathered under one roof, the show allows us to see what’s new and therefore likely to impact formulations a year from now and beyond. So without further ado, here’s what we saw and took note of...