Latest in Research & Development

Why Unilever thinks quantum computing could be the future of beauty innovation

Unilever is researching quantum computing’s potential in R&D in the hopes it could compute ambiguity in data that current models are unable to do

Find out more
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

How L’Oréal and The Perfume Shop’s multi-brand fragrance refill station works

Customers can get refills on Armani, Mugler and YSL fragrances at the beauty giant’s station in The Perfume Shop’s Nottingham, UK, store
See more

Exiled scientists honoured at L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards 2023

The annual awards programme provides financial rewards and recognition for women and their contribution to society in various scientific fields

How to thrive in the market as an up-and-coming beauty brand

Cosmetics Business guides emerging beauty brands to market success

The science of beauty and happiness: exploring mood-boosting beauty

Cosmetics Business Roundtables is back for its second webinar, taking place on 6 July 2023

Getting ahead of the curve with cosmetic ingredients

Our award-winning publications can guide your business in remaining compliant and adapting to consumer needs
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

Packaging spotlight: Refillable cosmetic pens add sustainable fun to April’s picks

Refill pens and paper-content tubes are among this month’s edit of new packaging solutions

Staying on top of trends is crucial to remain competitive

Cosmetics Business publishes a monthly subscriber exclusive Trend Report which can act as your go-to-guide on trends that are shaping the industry.
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

The robots changing the face of beauty: Inside Unilever’s Materials Innovation Factory

How automated robots, AI and quantum mechanics are being used at the giant’s facility to deliver game-changing beauty formulations for brands such as Dove and TRESemmé

Do you want access to the worldʼs leading beauty business resource?

For 1 day only, enjoy 15% OFF any Cosmetics Business subscription

Latest posts in Research & Development

Meet the UK and Ireland L’Oréal-UNESCO Rising Talent fellows

Recognised under the For Women in Science 2022 programme, this year’s fellows describe their research goals

Pure Beauty is the authority on the global beauty industry

Subscribe to the print magazine to stay up-to-date with market trends and NPD

L'Oréal invests in temporary tattoo start-up Prinker Korea

The beauty goliath recently partnered with Prinker to develop the L'Oréal Brow Magic applicator, revealed at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show

Colgate commences countdown on new mission to space station

The personal care company was the first to send a private sector oral care experiment to the International Space Station in June last year

How to navigate the beauty industry as an independent brand

The industry is daunting for small businesses. Cosmetics Business has a number of resources that can help

How beauty giants can stay ahead of the competition

The beauty industry can be complex for larger scale corporations, but Cosmetics Business has a number of resources that can help.

Kao to develop system to select cosmetics based on skin RNA

A joint initiative with istyle aims to assess 10,000 people and create a database by end of 2023

3D printed human tissue project among Lush Prize winners for animal testing alternatives

The ethical beauty brand has awarded two UK scientists for their groundbreaking work in new non-animal testing methods
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

Founder of EX1 Cosmetics Farah Naz turns ‘archaic’ skin classification on its head

Beauty entrepreneur has reinvented the way that consumers can classify their skin with ‘world’s first’ digitally produced system

Henkel expands Asia foothold with new J-beauty innovation hub

Henkel said the new hub is the latest milestone in the integration of Shiseido Professional, which it acquired in 2022.
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

L’Oréal, LVMH and Estée Lauder Companies back ‘green’ chemistry at National Beauty Science Institute

The masterclass, held at London’s Royal Institution, heard from the biggest names in the business and how they are leaning on sustainability to drive innovation

MPs push to move away from animal testing

All-Party Parliamentary Group is urging the UK government to bypass animal tests, due to their high failure rate, in place of human relevant research

Sponsor content

Personal Care Regulatory Ltd has been awarded at the Southern Enterprise Awards 2023

The company has earned the title of Best National Cosmetic Products Compliance Services Provider 2023

"The Science of Age-Defying Hair Care: Unlocking Youthful Tresses with Innovative Formulations"

Ageing is an inevitable part of life, and just like our skin, our hair goes through changes as we mature. While genetics play a role, environmental factors can...

The next generation of skin formulations

In 1990, there was the initiative called the Human Genome Project that took 13 years to sequence the human genome, the building blocks of human life. Those same results...

Here2Grow adds mixer investment to extend formulation capabilities

A recent investment in a Silverson heavy-duty laboratory mixer will enable award-winning product development specialist, Here2Grow, to produce small-batch formulations in...

Meet with Delfin at in-cosmetics Global in Barcelona

Delfin Technologies is a Finnish health technology company that manufactures scientifically validated and portable instruments for skin testing and research. Delfin will...

SGS proderm webinar

Ophthalmologic product safety and efficacy

MyMicrobiome Consultation Hour

Taking place on 2 March 2023, the event aims to answer scientific questions from the beauty industry

Here2Grow’s CEO & founder to present at SCS Formulate

Dr Henry Brew, CEO and founder of award-winning contract formulation specialist, Here2Grow, will be speaking at the forthcoming SCS Formulate exhibition, being held on...

Proactive quality systems that reduce risk

The presence of opportunistic microorganisms in products that are applied directly to the body is hazardous to consumer health and has potential for severe consequences

Customised R&D services: Designing unique solutions for your R&D needs

AntalGenics is a biotechnological company with more than 15 years of experience in Sensory Neurobiology. Stimuli detection and integration by neurons make the cutaneous...

Clinical testing of neurocosmetics

The proderm webinar on Oct 26, 2022

Case study: Skin cleansing formulations development to meet trends and claims

In this article Daniela Del Ciotto and Martin Mackenzie-Smith, owners of The Cosmetic Experts, offer an insight into the latest trends in cleansing products and propose an...

Featured companies

The Red Tree is the UK's leading international beauty brand consultancy. We develop and steer your ideas, challenge your thinking, and deliver results. We have an unparalleled... Covalo is the data platform for the consumer goods industry. With more than 80k ingredients listed just in Personal Care, Covalo is making the industry more sustainable,... Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. Our global team of... Founded in 2005, twelveNYC creates expertly designed and thoughtfully curated merchandise stories and experiences. We are proudly 100% women-owned, with a 94% female makeup...
See more