Beauty Watch

The changing face of beauty tech

Personalised beauty has transformed in recent years as consumers want products tailored towards their individual needs – much like in nutrition and fitness. This trend has only been accelerated by the pandemic, with "try before you buy" no longer an option.

Cosmetics labelling and claims – a quick guide

The EU has historically had the world's most rigorous standards for cosmetics labelling and claims, requiring that cosmetic product claims fulfil the six "Common Criteria": legal compliance, truthfulness, evidential support, honesty, fairness and informed decision-making. Post-Brexit, suppliers and brands operating in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and on the EU-27 market will have to navigate this regime.

European Commission expands permitted CBD ingredients in cosmetics

Following the European Court of Justice's recent ruling that a particular form of cannabidiol (CBD) is not a narcotic, the European Commission has now added natural CBD to the permitted list of ingredients for cosmetic products.