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Q&A: How smart modeling is making fragrance ingredients safer—without animal testing
RIFM's pilot study demonstrates how physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling effectively addresses regulatory data gaps in fragrance ingredient safety assessments, reducing the need for animal testing while ensuring compliance with modern safety standards.
Must Read: The top 5 CDU articles of Q3 2025
Discover the top five consumer-driven beauty industry stories of Q3 2025, including Dove's menopause wellness launch, OTC Reform Bill impacts on sunscreen, California's SB 54 packaging regulations, the rise of "comfort capital," and Youthforia's closure due to foundation controversy.
September Launch Pad: Strategic shelves & science-backed skin care
Major beauty brands, including Space Camp Wellness, Mooncat, Beekman 1802, Sally Hansen, K18, BIRKENSTOCK, and Sincerely Yours, are launching innovative, exclusive products in major retailers such as Target, Sephora, and Amazon, featuring unique formulations and themes tailored to diverse consumer needs.
Across the CD-Verse: September 2025
Discover September 2025's pivotal beauty industry developments, from Blackstone's investment in K-beauty, innovative AI tools, and palm oil alternatives to groundbreaking research and space-certified products, highlighting global trends and regulatory shifts across the CD-Verse.
Aveda and Keracol have developed a pioneering molecular method to track hair dye fade, offering new insights into colour retention and formulation for longer-lasting, healthier hair colour.
Aveda and Keracol have developed a pioneering molecular method to track hair dye fade, offering new insights into colour retention and formulation for longer-lasting, healthier hair colour.
Study finds oral fish collagen and L-cystine supplement may support skin health in both mature and younger women
A new clinical trial published in Cosmetics reveals that the Naticol-CySkin supplement, combining fish collagen peptides and L-cystine, may enhance skin health by improving signs of aging in mature women and reducing imperfections in younger women, highlighting its potential in the beauty-from-within market.
Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging
Shellworks' launch of the first fully home-compostable pipette dropper revolutionizes sustainable beauty packaging by addressing the "last-mile" problem with their innovative Vivomer material, which simultaneously mimics glass, rubber, and plastic properties.
Mintel: US skin care innovation slows, K-beauty brands capitalize
Korean skincare brands are dominating the US market through innovative, science-backed products and agile development strategies, while US brands face challenges in maintaining market share due to slower innovation and changing consumer expectations.
7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September
September's beauty marketing campaigns spotlighted immersive pop-ups, influencer collaborations, brand refreshes, and innovative service launches from industry leaders like Lush, Curlsmith, Maybelline, Garnier, TRESemmé, method Haircare, and Sally Beauty.
‘You can’t retrofit skin care’: Why this indie brand is betting on high-pressure processing biotech
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we learn how HPPY Skin leverages High-Pressure Processing (HPP) to innovate skin care formulation by preserving whole-berry actives for full-spectrum antioxidant protection, challenging traditional beauty R&D with biotech.
The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty
Dr. Marie Drago, founder of Gallinée, discusses the emerging science of the gut-skin-brain axis, emphasizing the interconnectedness of gut health, skin condition and mental well-being. She highlights the role of probiotics, prebiotics and metabolite pathways in beauty-from-within products and addresses regulatory challenges in marketing these innovations. Drago notes that consumers are increasingly aware of the gut-brain connection, facilitating the marketing of related supplements. She advocates for more proof of concept in microbiome research to substantiate ingredient efficacy.
Analysis: Barrier ingredients surpass retinol in consumer satisfaction
Barrier-supportive ingredients, such as ceramides and niacinamide, are surpassing traditional actives like retinol in terms of consumer satisfaction due to their superior tolerability, efficacy, and alignment with the growing trend towards minimalist, pro-aging skincare routines.
Indie Insights: How Bend Beauty is building a future in ingestible beauty with sustainable science
Bend Beauty leads the ingestible beauty market with sustainable, science-backed marine collagen products, focusing on transparency and education to differentiate itself in a growing $14.5 billion industry.
‘Avobenzone is safe,’ says toxicology assessment
A recent study published in Critical Reviews in Toxicology confirms the safety of avobenzone, a key UVA filter in sunscreens, emphasizing its low absorption and the absence of significant toxicity markers, which provides reassurance for North American manufacturers amid ongoing FDA reviews.
Skin Moderne targets gut–skin axis and cellular health in nutricosmetic debut
Skin Moderne has launched a new nutricosmetic supplement, i/O Beauti, targeting the gut-skin axis and cellular health, marking its entry into the beauty-from-within category. The formulation includes two key ingredients, CoreBiome and Yüth, chosen for their systemic health benefits, including gut barrier integrity and mitochondrial health. CEO Richard Purvis emphasizes the scientific backing and research-driven approach behind these ingredients, moving away from traditional supplements like collagen. The brand aims to educate consumers on the benefits of this innovative approach to beauty and wellness.
The rise of the Wellness Index: How beauty’s small luxuries have evolved beyond lipstick
The Wellness Index is replacing the Lipstick Index as consumers prioritize restorative beauty products that offer emotional grounding, resilience, and scientific efficacy in uncertain times, according to CDU guest author Ebru Karpuzoglu.
Financial Focus: Navigating the impact of tariffs on the cosmetics industry
CDU guest author Ragini Bhalla examines how tariffs on Chinese imports are driving up costs and causing supply chain disruptions in the cosmetics industry, prompting brands to adapt by increasing prices, absorbing costs, or revising their supply chains to remain competitive.
Longevity and skin health: what’s coming next?
The longevity skincare movement is shaping the future of skincare. This November, a brand-new summit in London will bring together some of the industry’s biggest players—including Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal—to explore what’s next for this increasingly hot topic.
Q&A: Experts provide legal analysis of PFAS-related regulations, research, and lawsuits for beauty industry stakeholders
As the cosmetics industry grapples with evolving PFAS regulations, legal experts from MG+M The Law Firm highlight emerging compliance challenges, litigation risks, and strategic mitigation steps for manufacturers and suppliers.