Unilever’s personal care play powers up women in sports partnerships

Deloitte, a multinational services network, has reported a rise in women’s elite sports that is set to generate US$1 billion in revenue in 2024 due to higher fan engagement, a 300% increase from the...

Hwahae launches global website to expand K-beauty reach

The move comes as the demand for Korean beauty products grows, notably in markets like North America, where exports have reportedly hit new highs in the first half of 2024.Features and functionsThe...

Proactiv launches four skincare products for acne-prone skin

These products are intended to complement Proactiv’s existing acne treatments by offering expanded solutions for acne, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin texture. Each product is developed to address...

Olaplex reports decline in Q3 2024 sales, lowers full-year forecast

For Q3 2024, Olaplex’s net sales were US$119.1 million, down from US$123.6 million in Q3 2023. The Professional channel, a crucial part of its business, saw a decline of 12.6%, bringing in US$42.2...

CMA drops year-long greenwashing investigation of Unilever following undisclosed claim changes

Instead, a Unilever spokesperson expressed satisfaction with the investigation closure to Personal Care Insights, saying: “We are pleased that the CMA has confirmed they are closing their...

US FDA to increase fees for color certification: stakeholders brace for market impact

Since the manufacturing price will increase, smaller businesses brace for potential added financial pressure, whereas more prominent manufacturers are likely to accommodate this change while...

RoC Skincare celebrates National Retinol Day with retinol stick launch

The company collaborated with dermatologists and plastic surgeons to develop the stick, which delivers retinol, firming tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine and antioxidants directly onto areas like...

Converting carbon into crude chemicals: BASF and Acies Bio develop fermentation tech

Diego Ghislieri, project manager at BASF, tells Personal Care Insights that BASF “expects commercial quantities of fermentative ingredients to be available by 2029/2030. Mass-balanced products with...