Over the past four years, the colour cosmetics industry has evolved dynamically. Consumer demands for innovation, personalization, and sustainability have shifted towards more sophisticated and eco-friendly offerings.

As manufacturers strive to merge aesthetic appeal with eco-conscious practices, This month's panel:

Mallory Huron,  Senior Strategist for Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops, the global trend forecasting agency.

Justyna Jastrzebska  Manager Sustainable Formulation & Nail Product Development at AVON. 

Kreso Sach, Product Manager at Visage Technologies .  The developers of Arbelle the leading provider of face tracking, analysis, and recognition technology. 

discuss where the opportunities for growth and innovation lie.

Are concentrated formulas the future of personal care products?

Concentrated formulas require:

• Fewer raw materials

One might say a compelling solution to the industry’s sustainability problems.

So why are manufacturers slow to adapt?

This month's panel:

• Mallory Huron, Senior Strategist for Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops, a leading global trend forecasting agency.

Discuss the hurdles and opportunities in creating sustainable personal care products as we move into 2024.

The escalating climate crisis has elevated sun protection from a seasonal consideration to a daily necessity.

This presents boundless possibilities for innovation within the sun protection product market.

This month's panel:

Sara Dudley, CEO of The Sunscreen Company, and Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing Director, Technical Marketing Innovator, and Content Creator, discuss how this pivotal industry challenge lies in balancing affordability and inclusivity with ease of application while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring profitability.

The big question we're addressing in 2024 is how we create cosmetics now—considering a potential political change on the horizon, the rise of global sustainability legislation, and a more hazard-driven approach to ingredient selection. The industry is on the cusp of significant transformation.

This month, with the help of my guests:

Arnita Wofford - Global Marketing Director, Technical Marketing Innovator, and Content Creator.

Dominika Minarovic and Elsie Rutterford, Co-Founders of BYBI Beauty, the natural, certified vegan, and cruelty-free skincare brand from London.

Dr. Carol Treasure, Founder & CEO at XCellR8, offering animal-free safety testing services for the cosmetic and chemical industries.

We will delve into these topics by addressing the challenges facing our industry while also highlighting the opportunities in this new era for skincare innovation.

The big question we're addressing in 2024 is: How do we now create cosmetics?

The cosmetics industry is adapting to two significant yet seemingly conflicting social forces: the digital revolution and climate change. These forces reshape how products are created and brought to life through innovation.

In this episode, with the assistance of my panel:

• Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist at Fashion Snoops, a global trend forecasting agency.

We will explore how companies are navigating these changes and what they mean for the future of hair care.

We started this year by asking one crucial question: Is 'circularity' achievable in the cosmetics industry?

Throughout the year, with the help of industry experts, we've explored how companies integrate this concept into their operations.

This month, with the help of my panel

Richard Cope, Senior Trend Consultant at Mintel

Jessi Baker, Founder & CEO at Provenance

Jo Chidley, Founder at Reposit & Beauty Kitchen

We discuss the practical steps the industry can take to implement change.

The skin is home to a diverse ecosystem of bacteria, essential for maintaining skin health.

In recent years, the beauty industry has recognised the importance of the skin microbiome, leading to innovative product developments and new marketing strategies.

Yet, as this area grows, the question remains: how will the industry ensure it respects and supports the natural plant ecosystems?

This month

Harold Van der Hoeven, Director of Product Design and Development at CLR Berlin

Elsa Jugman, Founder & CEO at HelloBiome

Mallory Huron, Beauty & Wellness Strategist at Fashion Snoops

Discuss the complexities of product development for the skin microbiome.

In an era of sustainability, the fragrance industry is making waves by turning to eco-friendly, circular solutions that captivate our senses and respect our planet.

This month, with the help of my panel: 

Frances Shoemack, Founder & CEO at Abel, A New Zealand-based 100% natural fragrance house.

Nick Vaus, Partner and Creative Director at Free The Birds, a UK-based independent brand and communications agency.

We explore the innovations and inspirations behind this transformative movement.

Hemp plants flourish with astounding speed, requiring only a modest plot of land and minimal pesticides. Their roots delve deep, sourcing water and nutrients well below the topsoil, and they possess the remarkable ability to purify the air by absorbing heavy metals.

Hemp products seamlessly align with the contemporary consumer’s preference for sustainable, health-centric, and wellness-based beauty products, which gained traction in the post-COVID era.

However, it is peculiar that despite the vast potential and burgeoning growth in regions like North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa, the beauty sector in Europe and Asia appears to be in retreat.

This month with the help of my panel,

Mallory Huron, Senior Strategist of Beauty & Wellness at Fashion Snoops

Nicole Brennan, Co-founder of Biogenic CBD

Angela Mustone, Founder of High on Love

We delve into the regulatory hurdles that are hindering expansion in this category.

In previous episodes, we have discussed the concept of the Circular Cosmetics industry, mainly regarding the impact on ‘People & Planet’.

This month with the help of my panel,

Dr Julia Baines Science Policy Manager at PETA

Dr Carol Treasure, the Founder & CEO at XCellr8

Vic Wood, the Founder of  greanerbeauty.com

we discuss the impact a circular industry could or should have on the animal kingdom.