Breaking News on Cosmetics Formulation & Packaging - North America EU edition

Heilix BioMedix expands distribution of skin care into Asia

11-Mar-2010 - Cosmeceuticals player Helix BioMedix has expanded distribution of its bioactive peptide skin care lines in key Asian markets.

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IFF and Coty to help present symposium on ‘scent as design’

11-Mar-2010 - International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) and Coty are partnering with various institutions to present Headspace – a symposium on scent as design.

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Marketing software helps Paula’s Choice double revenues

10-Mar-2010 - Online cosmetics company Paula’s Choice claims to have doubled its email marketing revenue through the use of Lyris HQ software.

Maesa Group develops cosmetics range for shoe retailer

09-Mar-2010 - Contract manufacturer Maesa Group will be developing a personal care range for shoe and accessories retailer PaylessShoe Source.

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Why the US needs private organic cosmetics standards

08-Mar-2010 - Organic certification creates an even playing field for the industry, it provides answers for consumers, and it supports credible exports; broadening the marketplace for both American-produced cosmetics and for organic raw materials.

Estée Lauder announces global expansion plans for Coach Beauty

08-Mar-2010 - Estée Lauder has announced that its BeautyBank and Aramis & Designer Fragrance divisions have signed an exclusive agreement to expand the beauty line of US brand Coach.

L’Oreal becomes member of The Sustainability Consortium

04-Mar-2010 - Beauty giant L’Oreal is continuing its commitment to sustainability by becoming a member of The Sustainability Consortium.

Realistic product claims are key to nutricosmetics success

04-Mar-2010 - Companies looking to move into the nutricosmetics market should focus on realistic product claims and selling in a market category consumers can trust, according to Grail research client service manager Kate James.

Eau Faux contest pokes fun at fragrance industry

03-Mar-2010 - Fragrance blog Now Smell This is accepting entries to its 2010 Prix Eau Faux competition, designed to poke fun at clichéd fragrance marketing campaigns.

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Endorsements from professional bodies - a dangerous game for the elite

03-Mar-2010 - Displaying the seal of recommendation from a professional body on your label may seem the perfect way of lending weight to your product; but, what is the value of winning if the competition is not open to all? And what does it do to the reputation of the endorser?

Use of online beauty tutorials and make overs set to increase

03-Mar-2010 - Online applications helping beauty brands to establish deeper relationships with consumers by replicating and enhancing the traditional in-store experience are growing in popularity, according to Grail Research.

Johnson & Johnson scores well on female exec opportunities

03-Mar-2010 - Johnson & Johnson was the only US-based business involved in the personal care arena to be named amongst the top ten businesses for female executives.

Navigating regulation and administration key to targeting China market

02-Mar-2010 - Getting a foothold on the ever-expanding China market requires dedication, product focus and the means to navigate regulation, says expert.

Colorado’s safe cosmetics bill dismissed

02-Mar-2010 - The Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act that would have banned cosmetics containing ‘cancerous’ chemicals has not been passed.

New Zealand may reclassify some fluoride toothpastes and anti-dandruff shampoos

02-Mar-2010 - Proposed updates to medicine regulations by the New Zealand Ministry of Health could cut the red tape surrounding some fluoride toothpastes and anti-dandruff shampoos.

Aspiration is a key trigger to fragrance purchase, research suggests

02-Mar-2010 - New research points to the fact that women often buy fragrances that represent what they want to be rather than one than representing what they are about, research suggests.

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to explore green marketing challenges

01-Mar-2010 - Companies looking to target ethical consumers with sustainability claims need to take a holistic approach, according to Darrin C Duber-Smith, president of strategic planning firm Green Marketing Inc.

Jafra Cosmetics opens Mexican manufacturing plant

25-Feb-2010 - California-based Jafra Cosmetics International has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Mexico as a result of rising consumer demand for its products.

Raw materials now certifiable under the NaTrue label

25-Feb-2010 - From March 2010, suppliers of raw materials for cosmetics and personal care products will be able to certify their ingredients under the NaTrue label.

Yves Rocher receives ‘not tested on animals’ label from One Voice

24-Feb-2010 - Cosmetics company Yves Rocher has been awarded a ‘not tested on aninals’ label for its products from French animal rights organization One Voice.

Shiseido ups security and logistical efficiency with new software

24-Feb-2010 - Global cosmetics giant has completed a project to install new software from Lumension aimed at improving both logistics and security throughout its business operations.

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ReefSafe sun care modifies packaging

24-Feb-2010 - Tropical Seas which manufacture ReefSafe sun care products have switched to all plastic pumps to aid recycling.

Younger consumers will lead beauty foods growth says Datamonitor

23-Feb-2010 - Targeting younger consumers could be the key to success in the beauty foods sector, according to market research company Datamonitor.

Developer of crystal-based spray deodorant secures patent

23-Feb-2010 - Verdan, a supplier of natural crystal deodorant products, has received a patent for a technology it has developed that allows crystal deodorant formulation to be sprayed on.