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

OCA continues campaign against ‘mislabelled’ organic cosmetics

14-Jan-2010 - The Organic Consumer Association has continued its campaign against what it believes to be mislabelled ‘organic’ cosmetics products with a complaint to the USDA National Organic Program (NOP).

iPhone application helps consumer avoid ‘dangerous’ ingredients

13-Jan-2010 - A new iPhone application promises to inform the consumer of which products should be avoided using a database of INCI names and the ingredients allotted safety profile.

Innovation leads to anti-aging color cosmetics for eyes

13-Jan-2010 - As consumers opt for products that address the signs of aging and demand more convenience from their daily routine, companies continue to innovate in the cosmetics-skincare hybrid category with color cosmetics boasting anti-aging claims.

Kline launches new research initiative for personal care

13-Jan-2010 - Kline Group has launched KlinePulse, a new research tool aimed at gathering more targeted insights into consumer trends and patterns for personal care.

Tria’s light-based acne device approved for over-the-counter sale

13-Jan-2010 - Aesthetic device developer Tria Beauty can now market its light based hand-held acne treatment product to consumers following FDA over-the-counter approval.

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Skinvisible secures Walgreens licensing agreement

13-Jan-2010 - Skinvisible has secured a licensing agreement that will see its Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant distributed in Walgreens stores throughout the US.

Collagen combined with glutathione for skin health supplement

12-Jan-2010 - A new dietary supplement containing collagen and glutathione promises to both fight against skin aging and to lighten skin tone.

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P&G to launch Olay anti-aging body wash in North America

11-Jan-2010 - Procter and Gamble is continuing to push its Olay brand by launching a body wash designed to target skin aging as part of the Total Effects range.

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The battle is on to prove luxury cosmetics are worth it

11-Jan-2010 - There is nothing like a recession to push consumers away from prestige cosmetics towards cheaper alternatives as a means of stretching the household budget.

Old Navy lends its name to personal care

11-Jan-2010 - Old Navy has become the latest in a string of mass market clothing retailers to lend its name to the personal care category.

Celebrity scents: still strong but fewer new names

08-Jan-2010 - Celebrity fragrances are still in favour but manufacturers are erring on the side of caution and are less likely to launch scents under new names.

Optigenex signs distribution agreement for cosmecueticals ingredient

07-Jan-2010 - US-based Optigenex, a developer of anti-aging ingredients, has signed a licensing agreement with Promethean Corporation for the distribution and marketing of branded cosmeceutical and dietary supplement products containing AC-11.

Certification open for NSF’s organic standard

07-Jan-2010 - Companies can now certify to the NSF/ANSI 305 standard for organic personal care and beauty products.

ASA steps up vigilance over enhanced images

07-Jan-2010 - The UK-based Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has renewed its efforts over advertising claims that are backed up by enhanced images, having targeted two major cosmetic players recently.

Anti-glycation agents proving popular in skincare

06-Jan-2010 - Continuing the trend for skincare products that target glycation, Wellness Formulations has launched Dermal Renu, a skincare line that claims to contain more anti-glycation agents than any other product currently on the market.

Consumers may stick with cheaper cosmetics, survey suggests

06-Jan-2010 - The trading down to cheaper cosmetic and toiletry products that has characterized the economic downturn may be here to stay, a new survey suggests.

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National Blends launches natural products for private label

06-Jan-2010 - Florida-based National Blends has made its natural formulations, which it claims to be designed to treat skin conditions such as acne and eczema, available for private label.

Carbon neutral fragrance line launched

05-Jan-2010 - Fragrance company Sweet Anthem has partnered with Blue Marble Energy to create a carbon neutral fragrance line.

Shiseido to launch DQ brand in Chinese drugstores

04-Jan-2010 - Japanese cosmetics company, Shiseido, will launch its new DQ (Dermal Quotient) skincare brand in China from March 2010.

Anti-aging technologies come to the fore in 2009

23-Dec-2009 - A number of new anti-aging technologies have come to the fore in the course of this year, as research and development teams chase new opportunities in this still fast-growing category.

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Mobile storefront offers brand exposure

23-Dec-2009 - Estée Lauder has partnered with mobile entertainment site Myxer to create a web and mobile storefront through which consumers can send gift ideas to friends and family during the holiday season.

Legislation deficiency hindering growth of Indian ingredients market

23-Dec-2009 - The deficiency of proper legislation has hindered the growth of the Indian personal care ingredients market, both internally and abroad, according to recent research from Frost and Sullivan.

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to take place in New York

23-Dec-2009 - Examining topics such as green marketing, eco-labels and ethical ingredient sourcing, Organic Monitor’s New York Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will take place on 24-26th March next year.

New Colgate sensitive toothpaste gets global roll-out

23-Dec-2009 - The recently launched Colgate Pro-Relief has been given its global rollout, as the company targets the market for sensitive teeth.