TNT Group The company presents the result of its collaboration with the Mercedes-Benz group’s Haute Parfumerie brand: the box (except wooden base) for the 6 x 100 ml box of the Maybach private collection of mixed fragrances, and the 6 x 1.5ml and 3 x 1.5ml boxes of its samples.The sample boxes contain an elegant … Read more

Syensqo is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Guar Initiative. With COSSMA, Marie Arzel from Syensqo talks about past challenges and 
future opportunities.

Cosmetic manufacturers are facing heightened scrutiny under evolving standards, such as the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022. To preserve market share and stand apart from competitors, cosmetic manufacturers need to quickly assess and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by December 29, 2025. Achieving GMP standards by incorporating cleanroom technology is revolutionizing beauty salons, spas, and cosmetic manufacturing facilities. This shift is not just about compliance; it’s about leading the market with enhanced quality, safety, and innovation. Here are the 5 things you need to know to meet changing regulations.

Luxury packaging has always been about storytelling. The gleam of a gold-accented cap, the satisfying weight of a glass jar, or the whisper of silk ribbon around a perfume bottle – each element carefully designed to seduce the senses. 

Issue 6 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Less is more:Skinminimalism: the minimalistic skincare trend Legal: Navigating regulatory changes in the cosmetic industy Luxury:Balancing aesthetics and eco-friendliness in packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 6 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more

Customers are opting for brands that are sustainable due to increased concerns about ethical sourcing and the environmental footprint of skincare products. Through 2028, the organic skincare products’ market is projected to grow by US$ 2.98 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. Due to the trend towards products developed using non-synthetic and herbal products, the skincare industry is set to drive the coming years.

Figures from the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW), show that the volume of cosmetics sold to women and men is continuously increasing. Even the coronavirus crisis has clearly not affected this trend and it is expected to continue in the future. However, the range of products and treatments on offer is subject to constant change. What can we expect in detail?

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Issue 5 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: All natural:Trends in organic skincare Popular: Care products and cosmetics for babies Progress:Renewable raw materials for packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 5 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: All natural:Trends in organic … Read more

Every year there are countless trends. Trends for the beauty industry as a whole and those trends for each segment like ingredients, packaging etc. Here in COSSMA’s new trend series, we try to collect as many trends for 2025 as possible. And not just any trends – your most important ones. Which ingredients can not be ignored? How to pack your products now? What tools help to develop the best products? How can we use KI to our advantage? Throughout the year we hopefully will get answers to all those questions… and many more! Let’s stay up to date!

Although they are the smallest target group for the cosmetic industry, they require greatest ­attention in research and development, production and vigilance: newborns, infants and toddlers.

Every year there are countless trends. Trends for the beauty industry as a whole and those trends for each segment like ingredients, packaging etc. Here in COSSMA’s new trend series, we try to collect as many trends for 2025 as possible. And not just any trends – your most important ones. Which ingredients can not be ignored? How to pack your products now? What tools help to develop the best products? How can we use KI to our advantage? Throughout the year we hopefully will get answers to all those questions… and many more! Let’s stay up to date!

Social media’s impact on the beauty industry has been nothing short of remarkable. Brands are increasingly relying on digital platforms for quick and easy product launches, mass popularity, and near instant virality. Sometimes, all it takes is one influencer or a clever, eye-catching piece of marketing content to send a product skyrocketing across the globe. Leonora Eckley, Account Director, FMCG, Luxury, and Beauty at CARMA talks about how brands canmaster the art of balancing social and traditional media.

For beauty brands navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of cosmetic products, 
understanding the emotional dimension of packaging remains essential. Successful packages don’t merely contain products, they 
create moments of connection that strengthen loyalty. Jo Stephenson, Managing Director at Think B2B Marketing, talks about the 
importance of personalized packaging.

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Issue 4 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Select:Personalized packaging – tailored solutions Slow: The counter-trend to fast cosmetics: slow beauty Skin Barrier:Focus on ingredients an trends for strong skin barrier Get an e-paper subscription Issue 4 – 2025 Here is what you can look forward to in this … Read more

As the beauty industry navigates a period of slowed innovation, brands have a unique opportunity to align with the slow beauty trend and meet evolving consumer expectations.

Roziani Zulkifli, Event ­Director of in-cosmetics Global, talks about AI driven formulations and 
how events can adapt to the new challenges from the ­changing industry.

Gen Z are the next generation of consumers who are reshaping the beauty industry with their unique preferences and values. It is important to explore and understand their attitudes towards suncare and the growing demand for mineral UV filters. It is also important for us at Croda to look at what the formulation challenges are when developing suncare products but also to seek and advise on solutions with science backed data.