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Smaller beauty brands aiming to make a difference with sustainable packaging will encounter hurdles such as astronomical costs and a lack of reliably sustainable solutions, but two brand owners urge that overcoming the challenges are vital for the eco-movement.
What’s In My Jar co-founder: ‘Industry needs to rethink how we approach sensitive skin’
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Unilever to acquire supplement manufacturer SmartyPants
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Food allergens ‘prevalent’ in infant skin care should carry warnings, say researchers
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Bettina Cosmetics strengthens US market reach with Walgreens deal
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Earthy appeal: Aussie sun care brand tapping on regional sustainable beauty concerns with waterless ocean-safe sunscreen
Oceania
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Global ambition: Dr.Ci:Labo identifies travel retail as key to driving brand growth overseas
All Asia-Pacific
Indie Pioneers Podcast – ‘Representing the underrepresented’: Founders of Shade M Beauty on catering to diverse Muslim consumer base
All Asia-Pacific
China focus: Top 10 most-read stories on China’s booming beauty industry of 2020
East Asia
Skin science: Top 10 most-read stories on cosmetics science and research of 2020
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‘Beauty is back’: MyGlamm goes all out for growth by launching India’s largest experience-driven beauty store
COVID-19
Dermal drone: ‘Intelligent' encapsulation tech claims to be 860% more effective in improving skin elasticity
Anti-Aging / Skin Whitening
Colgate-Palmolive engaged in ‘very promising’ COVID-19 oral care clinical research
COVID-19
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