With over 12 years experience in the industry, working with global cosmetic companies within skin & hair care, makeup and lifestyle brands such as COTY Inc, MAD Beauty, Emolyne, SLEEK Makeup and Odylique (formerly known as Essential Care Organics). I have a greater understanding of what is required to create and market both mass and niche products.
I can formulate, develop and market a diverse range of skin, hair, makeup and body care products with an in depth understanding of the challenges faced within the market.
I love them; they do wonders for my oily combo skin in terms of regulating and balancing sebum production; moisturising; clarifying as well as antioxidant & anti aging properties. What I look for – Oils that are cold pressed and unrefined; so maintaining as much of their properties and functions as possible. Oils that are…
I’ve been using Paula’s Choice skin perfecting 2% BHA liquid for a couple of months now, but always in and out of routines when I feel my skin needs a little more radiance or when I’ve noticed some visibly enlarged pores. But first, for those who are not aware of the brand; Paula’s Choice is…
Firstly, you SHOULD and I mean SHOULD wear at least SPF 30 or over daily. This is your first line of defence against aging and damaging UV rays. Ingredient listing Aqua, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Benzophenone 3, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulphonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Mangifera…
♦️4 Vitamins – £50. 4*25ml bottle; and a daily use of each would last approx 3 months!!! ♦️I couldn’t recommend this enough; I’ve been using the Vit C for over a year – a staple in my routines; the A is a gateway for anyone trying to incorporate retinoids in their daily routines – effective…
The European Commission has updated its cosmetics products regulation, imposing a maximum concentration of o-phenylphenol, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. A maximum concentration of 0.15 percent has been mandated for leave-in products while rinse off products are permitted up to 0.2 percent. Labels must also carry a warning directing the consumer to…
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has granted the cosmetics industry to use a new nano filter in sun care products. Bisoctrizole compound methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) can now be used in its nano form as a UV-filter and at a concentration of 10%. However, companies, must follow guidelines in order to use…
The European Commission has published a communication on preparing for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. It outlines the current preparations and looks at all the possible outcomes of Brexit, given the current uncertainty. “While the EU is working day and night for a deal ensuring an orderly withdrawal, the UK’s withdrawal will undoubtedly cause…
California lawmakers have taken a united stand against animal testing for cosmetics, after voting unanimously in favour of a ban. The Senate Bill 1249, the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, was approved in the State Assembly on 31 August. The bill, which was introduced earlier this year, would make it illegal for cosmetics manufacturers to import or…
Global sales of collagen products are expected to reach $9.3 billion by 2023 and the market for nutricosmetics will be worth $7.4 billion by 2020 driven, in part, by an aging population and a growing acceptance of functional foods, according to a report by Transparency Market Research Company. This column will briefly review benefits of collagen…
In the 1990s, the launch of new make-up lines has revolutionised the Beauty Industry by focusing on “skin illumination” and no more on “skin coverage”, initiating the new trend of a radiant complexion. Since then, a bright skin and fresh complexion became the sign of a healthy mind and body, pushing the consumers to have…