HAPPI

Goldn, Evonik Announce Strategic Partnership in Cosmetics Industry

The integrated solution provides the supply and demand sides a one-stop-shop platform to create innovative personal care products.

12.07.21

Skin Care

cbdMD Starts Preclinical Human Study with the University of South Carolina

Exploring the effects of its proprietary cannabinoid blend and support product efficacy.

12.06.21

Cosun Expands Distribution Agreement with Essential Ingredients

Now includes personal care products in North America.

12.03.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

New Ingredients, Online Search Drive China’s Beauty Industry

A shifting consumer appetite for beauty and wellness, and increasing confidence in local skin care, hair care and personal care products.

Ally Dai, Freelance Writer 12.01.21

Covid Concerns & Industry Events

Some trade show organizers take covid guidelines more seriously than others.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 12.01.21

Cosun Biobased Experts Expands Distribution Agreement with Essential Ingredients

Will handle personal care product line in North America as well as household and I&I ingredients.

11.30.21

Prime Matter Labs Acquires Custom Formulation House Beauty.Art.Science

Jennifer Hurtikant is named incoming chief science officer.

11.30.21

Household Cleaning

Croda's Scott Tuchinsky Brings Industry Experience To ACI Board

He was elected during the association's recent meeting in Washington, D.C.

11.30.21

BASF Honored for Sustainability

Selected for work its on sustainable palm and APG surfactants.

11.24.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Mary Kay Continues Work for Prevention and Elimination of Global Gender-Based Violence

Beauty giant joins Generation Equality Action Coalition on Gender-Based Violence.

11.24.21

Happi Podcast with Clara Vigo-Xancó, Global Product Manager for Provital

The Barcelona-based company specializes in the development of natural active ingredients and botanic extracts for the cosmetic industry.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 11.19.21

Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

Edgewell Personal Care Accelerates Climate Goals

Announces further reduction of GHG emissions and commits to carbon neutrality across its global operations by 2030.

11.19.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care | Sun Care

Contract Manufacturer Prime Matter Labs Expands Reach with Acquisition

Torrance, CA-based Cosmetic Development Laboratories will become Prime Matter Labs West.

11.17.21

Skin Care

PCHi Technology Summit 2021 Attracts 1,300 in Shanghai

More than 60 people spoke at the event covering the latest industry trends, research and development on cosmetic formulations and more.

11.17.21

Hair Care

Beauty Industry Mourns TGIN Brand Founder

Indie brand CEO Chris-Tia Donaldson was 42.

11.17.21

Hair Care

Farouk Systems, Inc. Receives Leaping Bunny Certification

The certification adds Farouk Systems, Inc. to a prestigious list of verified companies that ensure its products are not tested on animals.

11.16.21

Household Cleaning

Cleaning Product Industry Trends to be Discussed at American Cleaning Institute's 2022 Convention

‘Wall Street to Main Street: Cleaning Products in the Post-Covid Era’ will take place Feb. 3 during ACI’s Convention Week.

11.16.21

Packaging

Pantone Rolls Out Latest Version of Pantone Connect Color Technology

Color expert for beauty and fashion streamlined platform as digital tool.

11.15.21

Art of Business, East Coast Salon Services Merge To Become Ethos Beauty Partners

A new website will launch allowing shoppers to order from the united catalog.

11.15.21

Fine Fragrance

The Fragrance Foundation Announces New Scholarship Program Benefitting the Fashion Institute of Technology

The Fragrance Foundation FIT Diversity Scholarship is a $100,000 academic award that will benefit FIT’s Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing programs.

11.11.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Oral Care

Top Trends Shaping the Oral Care Industry in 2021

COVID-19 inhibited trips to the dentist. Oral hygiene companies and dental care providers are enhancing their efforts to attract customers.

Online Exclusives Nandini Roy Choudhury, Fact.MR 11.07.21

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Introduces New Innovative Cosmocaps

The encapsulation technology combines perfume within a vegetable matrix made of natural waxes.

11.05.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care | Testing

AHPA’s Hemp Lexicon Seeks to Bring Clarity to Cannabis Industry

Defining standard terminology is important to the hemp and CBD industries for regulations, consumer understanding, and product manufacturing and marketing.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 11.04.21

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Skin Care

The Estée Lauder Companies Releases 2021 Social Impact and Sustainability Report

The company made significant progress against its goals and commitments in key areas including packaging, climate and energy, product formulation and more.

11.02.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

P2 Science Co-Founder Anastas Wins 2021 Volvo Environment Prize

One of the world’s most respected scientific awards.

11.01.21

GlobalData: Cosmetics Industry Exploring Synthetic Biology Applications

The shift in consumer interest towards scientifically-backed ingredients has prompted consumer businesses to explore synthetic biology, the data company says.

11.01.21

BASF Care Chemicals Announces Significant Price Increases

Move impacts all materials and is effective December 1 or as contracts allow.

11.01.21

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Hair Care | Skin Care

Birchbox Acquired and To Shift Focus to Personalized Skin & Healthcare

$45 million deal announced by new healthcare platform FemTec Health.

10.29.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Household Cleaning | I&I Marketplace | Laundry Care

BASF, Clorox, Gojo Execs To Speak at 2022 ACI Convention Industry Leadership Panel

Panelists will discuss issues impacting the cleaning products supply chain, from megatrends, to post-COVID impacts on the industry, sustainability and more.

10.28.21

Professional Beauty Industry Is Recovering & Moving Toward Digitalization

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10.27.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

Leading Beauty and Wellness Industry Associations Create Cross-Industry Thinktank

Under the banner ‘Unite As One,’ activities will include addressing misperceptions about beauty and wellness professions among others.

10.26.21

Preservatives | Skin Care

New Microbiome-Friendly Botanical Preservation System for Skin Care

Synergio to showcase novel botanical preservation system at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day.

10.25.21

OTC/Medicated | Skin Care

Solace Eczema Cream To Be Sold as OTC Product in US

Resilia Pharmaceuticals licenses treatment with palmitamide MEA from Pelle Ventures.

10.25.21

Actives | Hair Care

Replenology Hair System Prevents Female Hair Loss

Trial increased total scalp hair density by 33.9 hairs/cm2 and 18.6% more than the placebo.

10.22.21

Myntra, Revieve Partner to Launch Industry-First, In-Depth Digital Skincare Advisor Experience for Indian Consumers

With the Digital Skincare Advisor, consumers will be able to set and achieve personal skincare goals and receive handpicked routines that meet all their unique needs.

10.21.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Ulta's Future Includes Skin Care

Beauty retailer will add new stores, digital options and a media business.

10.20.21

Ecovia Intelligence Announces Sustainable Beauty Award Finalists

Categories include new sustainable product, sustainable ingredient, sustainable packaging, and sustainability pioneer and leadership finalists.

10.18.21

YouCam Makeup App Offers Photo Editing Effects for Halloween 2021

Company has largest collection of AR-powered Halloween beauty looks.

10.18.21

Fine Fragrance

The Fragrance Foundation Launches #FragranceForwardTFF To Advance Industry Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

New initiative officially launches on Wednesday, Oct. 20 with free webinar featuring perspectives from industry voices.

10.15.21

The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation and Icy Hot Create 'Comebaq Courts' for Underserved Communities in Las Vegas and Newark

For each product sold up to $300,000, $1 will be donated to create Comebaq Courts to restore run-down basketball courts in Las Vegas and Newark.

10.13.21

Croda Asia Pacific Announces Inaugural Virtual Exhibition for Consumer Care

‘Croda Connects: Mind, Body & Earth’ will be held from Nov. 16-18.

10.13.21

Hair Care

Procter & Gamble Beauty’s New Clinical Study Reveals Consumers are Losing More Hair

The International Journal of Cosmetic Science published clinical research revealing a controllable cause and proven treatment for excessive hair loss.

10.12.21

Disinfectants | Household Cleaning

ACI’s Communications Named PR Daily’s 2021 Nonprofit Team of the Year

The company was recognized for its innovative and effective efforts to ensure consumers’ hygiene practices during the Covid-19 pandemic.

10.12.21

Zurko Research Becomes a Shareholder with Capillary Technology Center

CTC -- now Zurko-CTC -- will continue to develop its clinical evaluation activity in Barcelona with its team of experts, under the management of Zurko Research.

10.08.21

Scent Beauty, Inc. Closes Series A Funding to Leverage International Growth of Beauty + Lifestyle Brands Through Digital Space

Leading the raise was Boston-based KSV Global, a growth stage investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs passionate about transformative growth.

10.07.21