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Gucci created a Gucci Garden Experience on Roblox offering virtual “digital twins” of its products during the pandemic.

Beauty Brands Can Lead the Way to the Metaverse

The ultimate vision for the metaverse isn’t quite here yet but we’re already seeing examples of digital spaces that blur the lines between real and virtual living.

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What’s the secret to true inclusion in the beauty industry?

Consumers looking for the right products for curly hair or deep skin tones are settling for combinations of products to achieve the definition, hydration and look that they want. BASF aims to change that by enabling inclusive beauty solutions for all.

The Gen Z consumer is also highly distinct from millennial counterparts. During Beauty Accelerate 2022, Olivia Stelmaszczyk, research analyst, Euromonitor, will explain how.

Euromonitor Breaks Down Gen Z Beauty Growth Opportunities at Beauty Accelerate 2022

Gen Z consumers are highly distinct from their millennial counterparts. Learn how during Beauty Accelerate 2022—and how beauty brands can leverage these unique perspectives.

Social trends such as “clean beauty” has made a spark in the vegan cosmetics market.

Data: Vegan Cosmetics to Reach $21.5B by 2028

Numerous new brands have come into this category over the last few years, further propelling vegan cosmetics market growth.

While the overall trend for color cosmetics has been positive, a return to pre-pandemic levels appears to be progressing slowly.

Lipstick Forecasts Not So Rosy, FDA Color Additives Report Reveals

Many trend agencies and news outlets are reporting an increase in lipstick sales for 2022 but those numbers may not paint the full picture. Here's what the latest FDA Color Additives report reveals, as outlined by industry expert Kelly Dobos.

Beauty Accelerate will make 'Beauty Better' with expertise from an all-star cast of thought leaders from Estée Lauder, Olaplex, Frederic Fekkai, BeautyStat, GOOP, Flamingo (Harry's) and more. Registration is now open.

Beauty Accelerate 2022: First Look

Live Sept. 28 and 29, 2022, Beauty Accelerate will make "Beauty Better" with expertise from an all-star cast of thought leaders from Estée Lauder, Olaplex, Frederic Fekkai, BeautyStat, GOOP, Flamingo (Harry's) and more. Register now.

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Editor’s Note: Devoted to Sustainability

There’s no doubt about it, sustainability is here for good—it’s both here to stay and it pushes us to think about the bigger picture. Our latest issue is devoted to sustainability: from upcycled and zero waste, to low carbon footprint, naturals and more.

This 'Expert Opinions' feature focuses on topics such as certifiable, fermented and transparent to zero waste and more topics from industry experts.

Expert Opinions: Certifiable, Fermented and Transparent to Zero Waste and More

This "Expert Opinions" feature focuses on topics such as certifiable, fermented and transparent to zero waste and more topics from industry experts.

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Trending: Collagen Serum

Consumers are also looking for skin care products with ceramides, another trending skin care ingredient (+11.3% YoY).

A free webcast on June 28, 2022, sponsored by Evonik, will address this demand for sustainable solutions by presenting ester quats as eco-friendly hair conditioning ingredients.

Plant-based, Sustainable to Grow Hair Care to US $152 B by 2028

Vegan and plant-based hair care formulas are expected to skyrocket as consumers seek niche, eco-friendly claims that matter to them. In relation, on June 28, Evonik will present a free webcast on ester quats for eco-friendlier hair conditioning.

Colored hair was one of the top 6 hairstyling trends of 2022. Color can be further retained with Croda's Pre-shampoo Color Protection Primer, and style can be retained by Soft and Shiny Curl Jelly.

Croda Outlines 6 Hairstyling Trends with Featured Formulas

During a recent online webinar, Croda discussed emerging hairstyling trends and demonstrated live panel tests from the company's hair salon in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Anti-Aging Products' Effects on Self-Esteem

Researchers discovered a negative correlation between psychological morbidity and self-esteem when using anti-aging cosmetics.

The Cutera research discovered that 90% of moderate to severe acne sufferers said that having acne-free skin would dramatically change the way they live their life.

Cutera Releases Acne Survey Results and AviClear Device

The Cutera research discovered that 90% of moderate to severe acne sufferers said that having acne-free skin would dramatically change the way they live their life.

Consumers are also looking for non-prescription versions of estrogen face cream, which reveals an opportunity for beauty brands to deliver lower dose options where possible.

Trending: Estrogen Face Cream

The lack of market leaders coupled with the low competitive space indicates a potentially lucrative opportunity for brands to become a market leader in the estrogen face cream market.

In the United States, mascara was found to be the most-used and top-selling makeup product purchased in the past year.

NPD Finds 70% of Makeup Users are Back to Pre-pandemic Routines

In the United States, mascara was found to be the most-used and top-selling makeup product purchased in the past year.

The global sales of the anti-fatigue cosmetics market exceeded $15 million by the end of 2020, Fact.MR reports.

Data: Anti-Fatigue Cosmetics to Reach $25.1M by 2031

Sales of anti-fatigue cosmetics market are expected to accelerate at a CAGR of 4.7% across the 2021-2031 forecast period.

Additionally, rising awareness of hair-related issues due to climate change, air pollution and other environmental conditions are driving market trends.

Specialized Needs Drive Hair and Scalp Care Growth

The shampoo segment is expected to dominate but the hair colorant and conditioner segments may witness rapid adoption rates. In relation, an upcoming webcast describes a novel amodimethicone crosspolymer to raise hair conditioning to new levels.

There are 1,700 searches on average every month for color correcting foundation, which is very low volume relative to other searches for makeup products, but a growth of +113.9% in searches since last year.

Spate: US Consumer Trends in Color Correcting Foundation, Overnight Lip Mask & Hair Gloss

Per Spate, there are 61,200 searches on average every month for hair gloss, a growth of +8.8% in searches since last year.