Tag Archives: Green

The green and brown M&Ms swap sexy heels for comfier shoes in a brand makeover

What does your taste in shoes say about you? Quite a lot, apparently — especially if you’re representing a popular candy brand. M&M’s, the iconic chocolate treat that’s part of the privately-held Mars, Inc. portfolio, announced this week that it’s updating the look of its colorful, anthropomorphic characters. The goal is to offer a “fresh, modern take” that underscores “the …

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Beauty science 2021 shows focus on active skin care, essential oils, protective beauty and green NPD

Digging into scientific studies always provides insightful reading in the field of beauty. Within this, scientific or literature reviews are key to enriching and documenting our existing understanding on very specific topics as well as forecasting needs in terms of innovation and development. In this round-up piece, CosmeticsDesign-Europe looks back at our coverage of scientific reviews published in 2021, highlighting …

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Green beauty product testing finds more than 60% have PFAS indicators

Green cosmetic makers know their audience. One manufacturer, in addition to the standard lines about how long-lasting and colorful their product is, says that their lip tint is “cruelty-free,” vegan, and made from wholesome ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter. Missing from the product description is any reference to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS” — although one tube of …

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