Time for hair care to invest in digital rather than in declining channels

04-Mar-2013 - The hair care and color market needs to break away from investing in traditional media and distribution channels and look to the opportunities digital marketing can offer if it is...

P&G focuses on Latina spending power with Orgullosa program

04-Mar-2013 - Procter & Gamble is targeting the all-important Latina spending dollar with its Orgullosa Progam, which rounds up prominent Latina media figures as ambassadors for the company’s broad brand portfolio.

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

28-Feb-2013 - Euromonitor’s latest findings comes as good news to the cosmetic giants investing in emerging markets like P&G and Estee Lauder, as the market researcher predicts emerging countries to be three of...

Time for ingredient firms to focus on consumers and the consumption phase

27-Feb-2013 - Organic Monitor feels that the consumption phase of cosmetic products is often being ignored by the industry in comparison to the focus on raw materials and production process, which can...

Personal care a key opportunity for new online grocery shoppers, researcher says

27-Feb-2013 - The move online is not moving as quickly for grocery e-tailing as for other industries, but personal care products are a key opportunity sector for attracting first time shoppers.

PCPC Annual Meeting 2013

26-Feb-2013 - The Personal Care Products Council opened its doors to the 2013 Annual Meeting at The Breakers Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida yesterday, for the first day of a three day program covering trends...

Multi-functional products freshen the U.S. oral care market as sales approach $5bn

25-Feb-2013 - The oral care market freshened up 2012 with U.S. retail sales approaching $5 billion as consumers pay more attention to health concerns, as well as striving for whiter teeth and...

Skin damage caused by sunbeds ups use of anti-ageing products

22-Feb-2013 - A new study from Cancer Research UK shows that skin damage in British sunbed users is leading twice as many of these individuals to use anti-ageing products in an attempt at...

Cosmetics Design gears up for the third SkinCare Ingredients Virtual Trade Show

21-Feb-2013 - Put the date in your diaries: June 12th 2013, marks the return of the SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show and conference and the third year running for this fast growing...

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

21-Feb-2013 - The US nail color and care market battled through the recession and is tipped to see sales reach $4 billion in 2017 thanks to the at-home trend as well as...

Market researcher finds beauty industry divided in the Americas

21-Feb-2013 - According to Euromonitor, The Americas remains a divided beauty market as mass products continue to drive growth in Latin America and prestige beauty fuels growth in the north.

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

20-Feb-2013 - A new market report points to category leading growth for the global cosmeceutical market as advancements in ingredients technology leads to more innovative and effective products.

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

18-Feb-2013 - Market analysts say demand is high and continuing to grow for beauty products in Brazil, and with consumption reported as nearing that of America and the UK, more and more...

Emotional engagement drives up value of luxury cosmetics

14-Feb-2013 - As times change and consumers expect more from their products, emotional engagement is becoming the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty.

At-home skin care devices show huge growth potential in 2013

14-Feb-2013 - The market for at-home skin care devices suggests a great opportunity for growth as it is largely under-penetrated despite booming in 2012.

US consumers said to be regaining a taste for luxury

13-Feb-2013 - With the US said to be bouncing back from the recession of late, certain consumers appear to be spending more freely again, particularly in the area of luxury cosmetics.

Eastern influence could see beauty drinks quench thirst in the West

13-Feb-2013 - Compared to the likes of Asia and even Europe, the US has been a bit slower on the uptake of nutricosmetics; however the Eastern influence couple with the numerous launches...

US prestige beauty exhibits robust sales in 2012

11-Feb-2013 - The turn of a new year gives us the perfect chance to give a complete review of the previous one, and market analyst NPD Group has announced that 2012 was...

Recession hits Canadian cosmetics but there may be light at the end of the tunnel

07-Feb-2013 - The economic downturn has taken its toll on the Canadian cosmetic manufacturing industry with revenue only growing a meager 0.7 percent per year to an average $1.7 billion in the...

Media and consumer attention on certain ingredients could stifle innovation, Euromonitor

07-Feb-2013 - Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

News in brief

AXE to launch new face care range for men

06-Feb-2013 - Unilever’s AXE brand is broadening its grooming portfolio with the launch of a new range of products which includes a face wash, shave gel and hydrator.

‘Brand positioning is so important in the men’s arena,’ barks Bulldog

06-Feb-2013 - It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the...

Innovation is key to 2013 survival for ingredient suppliers despite recession

06-Feb-2013 - There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor...

Building a brand that men can relate to and trust brings loyalty

05-Feb-2013 - The men’s grooming market has traditionally moved at a slower pace due to perception and demand, but as the segment begins to boom, engaging and understanding the consumer is as...

Global fragrance market to reach $15.6 billion by 2019

05-Feb-2013 - According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both...