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Final Trends for 2021

After such an unpredictable year amid the pandemic, consumers began to resume their normal routines. However, due to the volatility of the virus, it seems we are not completely in the clear. If anything, consumers are increasingly more cautious of what is to come. This level of unpredictability is evident throughout the whole supply chain ranging from the struggles of sourcing raw materials to the consumer directly. Bearing this in mind, ultimately there are some hot topics, such as sustainability, which continue to be at the forefront of the mind of the consumer, as well as new behaviours emerging as shown in recent trends with self-care and wellbeing taking priority.

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Here's what we found at SCS Formulate 2021

Earlier this month we attended SCS Formulate in Coventry, in search of the latest trends and up and coming innovations in cosmetics science and the beauty and personal care industry. SCS Formulate is a two-day exhibition and is the UK's largest event of it's kind focusing on raw materials, ingredients and formulation services in personal care and cosmetic products. As a prime manufacturer, these types of events are super useful for our innovation and lab teams to attend.

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Future of Beauty 2021 - Design Plus Quarterly Innovation Update

At Design Plus we update our partners and customers on a quarterly basis on trending ingredients and innovation within the health and beauty industry. Having used tools such as Mintel and WGSN, we’re able to report on key trends that have affected health, beauty and personal care throughout the pandemic. Our expert team have compiled the latest reports and trends so we can help you with your new product launches and development.

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Design Plus at Cosmetics Business Live 2021

Design Plus will be exhibiting at Cosmetics Business Live 2021 from 10th-14th May. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s event is a virtual edition and will provide an online platform for brand owners, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of the Beauty Industry.

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Design Plus Quarterly Innovation Round up

Each quarter our innovation team bring an update on all things trend related in the industry. For quarter 3 we've been looking at consumer behaviours and attitudes whilst also keeping track of Covid-19 and how it's continuing to have an affect on the health and beauty industry through out 2020 and beyond. Using the best industry platforms such as WSGN and Mintel,

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Post Covid Beauty & Skincare Trends

The huge shift in behaviour and attitudes driven by the pandemic has reshaped the demands of consumers in just a few short months. The beauty industry has discovered a new role to play as brands are forced to adapt and reshape their product offerings to meet the post- Covid-trends of beauty and personal care.

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