22-Feb-2012 - The Society of Cosmetic Chemists has announced that formulation sustainability is amongst hot industry topics to be discussed at its annual scientific seminar program on the 31st May– 1st June.
22-Feb-2012 - Market research firm Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has predicted the global personal care products market to reach $333bn by 2015, driven by increasing product innovations, growing disposable incomes and better market penetration.
21-Feb-2012 - Demand from the cosmetics market is expected to drive the growth of the global surfactant market, particularly in Asia, according to a new market report.
21-Feb-2012 - French cosmetics maker L’Oréal has singled out online selling as a key area for growth in 2012 following a boost in internet business in the last year.
17-Feb-2012 - Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.
16-Feb-2012 - Following the first international conference in 2010 on the emerging global Halal cosmetics and toiletries sector, big players like Bare Minerals have started to introduce all natural ingredient products to their line.
15-Feb-2012 - Organic Monitor will look to delve deeper into the environmental impact of the cosmetics industry with a focus on green formulation and sustainable packaging at its next Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
14-Feb-2012 - Shoppers aged 50-54 lead the charge when it comes to purchasing health and beauty products online (52 percent), according to a recent survey by a market analyst.
14-Feb-2012 - Facial skin care products for men could hold huge rewards and drive the male grooming market according to market analyst NPD, but first firms must attempt to change men’s attitudes towards these products.
14-Feb-2012 - As the men’s skin care market picks up pace, men’s grooming brand Bulldog is introducing its new Eye Roll-On product in the UK following its successful launch in Sweden.
13-Feb-2012 - Beauty manufacturers are eyeing an opportunity in the tween and teen make up market, as young girls make more of an effort to look more mature.
13-Feb-2012 - Olay has expanded into new territory following the decision to team up with Gillette Venus and will produce the skin conditioning bars for the new product designed to moisturize the skin.
09-Feb-2012 - Multi-channel shoppers are driving the multi-channel distribution trend for breauty products. These shoppers continue to spend more than those consumers who are content with a single channel.
09-Feb-2012 - Cosmetic brands Clinique and Bobbi Brown have received an in-store makeover implementing Apple’s iPad products, as Estee Lauder looks to improve on its presence in department stores and enhance the customer experience.
06-Feb-2012 - As economic growth continues to sprint ahead in the Middle East and African markets, the market for color cosmetics in particular is forecast to explode.
02-Feb-2012 - Elizabeth Arden’s second quarter results go against the trend in an otherwise troubled quarter, as sales and net profit show significant gains.
01-Feb-2012 - A good year for both skin care and fragrance sales helped the total US prestige beauty industry post improved growth on last term, according to figures from the NPD Group.
31-Jan-2012 - It seems that the comeback era has extended to the cosmetics industry as global brand Bobbi Brown has launched a Facebook campaign to revive discontinued cosmetics.
25-Jan-2012 - As spending in the e-commerce arena continually increases year on year, companies need to start utilizing all the platforms available to create an evolved shopping experience.
25-Jan-2012 - In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”
25-Jan-2012 - In its latest marketing stunt, cosmetics giant L’Oréal has turned to video sharing site YouTube appealing to consumers to help promote its products.
24-Jan-2012 - Advances in Biomaterials and the photostabilities of anti-aging ingredients were amongst the topical industry issues for 2011 discussed at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists annual meeting.
24-Jan-2012 - Former ‘pussycat doll’ Kimberly Wyatt has joined the growing list of celebrities putting their support behind animal rights group as pressure builds for the EU to uphold the scheduled ban on the sale of cosmetics containing ingredients that were tested on animals in 2013.
23-Jan-2012 - This year’s HBA event will have a brand new feature called Splash, designed to highlight the latest in finished product innovations from emerging cosmetic and personal care brands.
20-Jan-2012 - The PCHi event is set to open its doors in Shanghai, China on 27th February, providing a window in on one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving cosmetic and personal care markets.