China’s Tmall is betting that a picture is not only worth a thousand words, but that it will convey a thousand smells. The new Scent Visualizer digital tool will help consumers see what a fragrance smells like. Will this boost sales in a country where estimates indicate only 5% of the population is a fragrance user?

How can Artificial Intelligence impact the fragrance industry? Research into consumer demand is driving technology and with it, the innovation to develop new aroma molecules, new delivery systems and even emotional scents which will impact our daily life. Feel-good fragrances are just a spritz away.

What are Forever Chemicals and why are they used in Beauty? Turns out they help make a product long-wearing or waterproof, and they break down very slowly in the environment, hence their nickname. They have come under fire recently as being harmful both to users and to the environment, but are the concerns legitimate? A cosmetic chemist and toxicologist weigh in on this hot topic.

COVID and economic issues may have caused China’s luxury market to slow down in 2022 but analysts are expecting a rebound as restrictions ease and consumer confidence improves. The taste for high end goods hasn’t diminished and it’s one reason why luxury brands must provide superior service and stellar experiences everywhere and every time.

Called a disruptor, self-taught perfumer and brand founder Carina Chaz shares her thoughts on sustainability, consumer behavior and the concept of a signature scent in addition to her secrets on building a challenger fragrance brand.

Color, emotion and scent align in Givaudan’s new trademarked algorithm which capitalizes on a decade’s worth of academic research into brain imagery and Artificial Intelligence. The new technology interprets olfactory connections with color, ultimately bringing fragrance creation closer to sensory perception, and strengthening the emotional response in the process.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but is the current dictionary definition outdated? The folks at Coty think so and they are on a mission to change it. The new #UndefineBeauty campaign seeks to change dictionary terms that are considered ageist and sexist in the hopes of moving towards more inclusive terminology.

In a frightening opening sentence, it is made clear that natural ingredients can actually be harmful to our skin because there is a risk of allergic reactions, irritation and even infection. It’s a misnomer that synthetic ingredients are “bad” and in many cases they are actually more planet-friendly than naturals! Get the lowdown on naturals, organics and synthetics in this enlightening article.