Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

With the world in constant flux, people are using their possessions to ground themselves. However, as certain types of physical goods become less commonplace, many are reflecting on what’s still worth owning in a sharing-enabled world. The evolving nature of digital ownership means that people often feel lik...

Italian brand Amarey is developing skincare products from upcycled coffee cherries. While conversations around eco-friendly cosmetics have been dominated by recyclable and refillable packaging, the brand is pushing for a more top-to-bottom approach to sustainability in beauty.

Japanese pharmaceutical company Zenyaku Kogyo has launched RÉALI de GELÉE RICH, a skincare line for men who want quick and simple routines. As brands rush to capitalise on the burgeoning demand for men’s cosmetics, there’s an opportunity to make skincare less daunting for the uninitiated.

Post-pandemic, people are paring back their skincare routines for several reasons; a lack of extra money, a lack of free time, and an increasing awareness that some ingredients damage the skin barrier. What does this insight mean for skincare brands and experts going forward?

Experiment is filling the eco-conscious skincare gap with innovative products like its Avant Guard mask – aligning with Gen Z’s conscious consumption ideals. As younger cohorts shop with their values and demand planet-positive products, how can beauty brands adapt and push for positive change?