Skincare Dupes That Deliver Premium Results Supermarkets are increasingly seeking ways to differentiate their beauty sections and capture greater value through their private label offerings. One of the most effective strategies is to introduce skincare dupes—products that offer similar effectiveness and appeal as leading brands, but at a more accessible price point. At Cosmewax, in addition to offering custom product development and...
ODM vs OEM Skincare: Differences and which is better for you In the cosmetics industry, selecting the right production model for your products is crucial for the success of your brand. That's why we are going to talk about ODM AND OEM skincare.The ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) and OEM skincare (Original Equipment Manufacturing) approaches are popular options for brands looking to...
WHAT DOES THE GEN ALPHA SKINCARE ROUTINE LOOK LIKE? Born from 2010 onwards, Generation Alpha is not only the first cohort to grow up entirely within the digital age but also one that shows a keen interest in skincare from a young age.This early enthusiasm for Gen Alpha skincare presents unique challenges for businesses, as their continuous exposure to digital...
BEAUTY CERTIFICATIONS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR COSMETIC MANUFACTURER In today's fast-paced beauty industry, choosing the right cosmetic manufacturer can be the key to your brand's success. In the cosmetics industry, quality, safety, and sustainability are key to gaining and maintaining consumer trust. Various beauty certifications help manufacturers meet stringent regulations and demonstrate their commitment to excellence, the environment and social...
MoCRA: Draft Guidance on Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Facilities and Products On 7 August 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, issued draft guidance on cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). The draft guidance will assist stakeholders with cosmetic product facility registration and product listing submissions to FDA,...
CMR substances: New Regulation for Cosmetic Products What are CMR substances in cosmetics? CMR substances are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction. In the EU they are classified under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 into: Category 1A (known human evidence), 1B (presumed from animal data) and 2 (suspected). These classifications are used across chemical legislation and are the basis for cosmetic...
MoCRA cosmetics - the "biggest" regulation change in the US On 29 December 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation. Act, “MoCRA”, is the first major update to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) cosmetics authorities since 1938 and introduces significant changes. MOCRA'S KEY PROVISIONS Sec. 605 Adverse Effect Adverse effects caused by the use of...
At Cosmewax, our R&D&I team works with a “client first” philosophy that allows us to develop tailor-made cosmetic formulations while working under a flexible and customised system. Discover how our market-leading cosmetic formulation development process works, all the way from receiving the customer brief to industrial scale-up. ...
What does Generation Z expect from today's cosmetic industry? According to the Cosmetic Executive Women’s 2021 report, Generation Z is the most fluid and diverse group. This group of consumers constantly challenges standards of traditional beauty and is very mindful of brand sustainability and transparency.Cosmewax has analysed this generation of consumers born at the end of the 90s and the beginning...
On 1 February 2022, the European Commission released Regulation (EU) 2022/135 amending Cosmetic Regulation as regards the use of Methyl-N-methylanthranilate in cosmetic products....