A class action in California federal court targets Morphe Cosmetics for the sale and marketing of eyeshadows containing unapproved colors for eye-area use that three consumers say inflicted physical injury. They seek to represent consumers nationwide, citing breach of warranties, negligence, false advertising, and other claims.

“If you took all of these markets where people brush their teeth less than one time a day and just moved it to one time a day, you would increase the volume size of the category by 40%,” noted Colgate-Palmolive’s John Faucher in a 19 May presentation at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum.

DSM’s Quali Vitamin B12 and Biosyntia’s sustainably sourced biotin were among biotech-based ingredients at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Suppliers Day in New York. Other showcased products included antimicrobials, microbiome ingredients, and zinc oxide filters for sun protection.

L’Oréal is the most valuable beauty brand globally, according to consultancy Brand Finance’s annual report from its methodology ranking 50 most valuable brands in cosmetics, skin care, hair care and personal care. Estee Lauder ranked second.

Consumers’ return to the office, increased socialization and time spent outdoors in the second quarter translated to strong growth in Edgewell’s Sun and Skin Care division. Meanwhile, DTC women’s shave brand Billie – acquired last year for $310m – contributed more than five points of net top line growth in the quarter, company leadership said.

New York firm International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. aims to stand out in 2022 with an R&D pipeline that includes probiotics, plant-based protein and biodegradable fragrances, says CEO Frank Clyburn, speaking in his first quarterly earnings presentation since taking the helm in February.