Celebrity fragrances prove to be the big winner for Elizabeth Arden

31-Jan-2013 - A big rise in second quarter sales comes off the back of significant growth in the company’s celebrity endorsed fragrances sales worldwide, but the performance still came in below expectations,...

Is Vogue selling its' Organix Hair Care brand?

31-Jan-2013 - The brand of Florida-based hair care company, Vogue International is up for sale in a deal that could be worth $800 million or more, according to Reuters.

ACI reiterates triclosan safety amidst misleading murmurs

31-Jan-2013 - The American Cleaning Institute has reiterated the safety of soaps and cosmetics in the wake of a recent study on triclosan, and warned that some information presented in the research...

Avon makes key appointment as part of restructuring targets

31-Jan-2013 - Avon has appointed David Powell to the position of senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain, a role that will be play a crucial part in the...

Stepping out of the Stone Age: Male grooming booming as men up their interest

31-Jan-2013 - The modern man is concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime and this, in turn, is driving the growth of...

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‘Animal testing ban signals a great victory in Europe, and should see other markets take note’

30-Jan-2013 - There seems to be continued talk in the cosmetics industry of the proposed animal testing ban that comes into place on March 11, 2013, and whilst it has been a...

Viviscal doubles fish protein extract in supplement to promote hair growth

30-Jan-2013 - Dietary supplement specialist Viviscal has launched its latest natural hair growth and nourishing product with 50 percent more fish protein extract in it than before.

MWV personal care remains strong, despite a tough quarter for the group

30-Jan-2013 - Although MWV group reported rising volumes for personal care during Q4, many of the company's other business operations had to face a very tough quarter.

Omni Scents signs fragrance agreement with men’s magazine brand Maxim

30-Jan-2013 - Newly established fragrance provider Omni Scents has added to its Miss Universe fragrances with the signing of a licensing agreement for men’s magazine brand Maxim.

Zyleris develops screening technology for cosmetic development

29-Jan-2013 - The Illinois-based research service company has developed a high-throughput skin permeation testing service to help with the development of cosmetics and personal care products.

Inter Parfums reports sales down for all-important Q4

29-Jan-2013 - Inter Parfums has reported a drop in Q4 sales, stating that the comparable figures to the previous year were set against a backdrop of unprecedented product launches and lower European...

Consumer demand for sustainability leads to green focus for chemical industry

29-Jan-2013 - As consumers become more interested in greener products, this demand is filtering down the supply chain, resulting in the global chemical industry focusing more on sustainability.

Kimberly-Clark posts improved full-year and Q4 results

29-Jan-2013 - Kimberly-Clark has finished off a good year with strong Q4 results, but the company predicts modest gains for the year ahead on the back of weaker sales in Europe.

Prestige make-up kisses the recession goodbye as sales increase

29-Jan-2013 - Sales of prestige make-up have recorded double-digit growth in value sales year-on-year, beating the recession as products are viewed as affordable luxury.

Green tea supplements may benefit skin from within

28-Jan-2013 - Oral supplements containing extracts from green tea may help protect against sunburn and the longer-term effects of UV damage, says a new study from the UK.

Ashland addresses skin care advances at Symposium

28-Jan-2013 - Personal care industry professionals gathered at a recent Ashland symposium to discuss advances in skin aging, epithelial biology, skin imaging and polymers in formulation alongside leading research professionals and academics...

P&G sees profits jump on the back of restructuring and sales gains

28-Jan-2013 - Procter & Gamble has seen a big rise in its profits for the latest quarter, as savings from the company’s restructuring plan start to take effect alongside modest sales growth....

Avon closes US facilities as cost-cutting campaign continues

28-Jan-2013 - Cosmetics firm Avon has continued its cost-cutting campaign into the New Year, this time in the US, as distribution facilities in Atlanta, Georgia, and Pasadena, California, will be closed.

Yves Rocher grandson takes family behind the brand into billionaire status

25-Jan-2013 - Despite only taking over his grandfather’s French beauty firm three years ago, Bris Rocher has brought the family behind the cosmetics giant to billionaire status, as sales top $3 (€2.3) billion...

Yes To Carrots hits back over claims that it is hiding business ties to Israel

24-Jan-2013 - Various media and consumers have been posing the question if Yes To is hiding or downplaying its ties to Israel. Cosmetics Design has taken a deeper look into the matter.

Scientists create 'super helical polymer gel' with cosmetic potential

24-Jan-2013 - Scientists at Radboud University Nijmegen are looking into ways a gel they have developed that claims to retain moisture a hundred times better than other gel, can be applied to...

First ever skin care line launched containing 4-AR molecule

24-Jan-2013 - Utah-based Rejuvination Labs claims it is the first ever skin care company to launch an anti-aging product line that includes the gene-activating 4-AR molecule.

Katie Holmes becomes spokesperson and co-owner of Alterna Haircare

24-Jan-2013 - A-list Hollywood star has been confirmed as the new co-owner and global spokesperson for luxury hair care provider Alterna, a move aimed at boosting the brands appeal and message.

Life after Coty: Kenneth Cole inks deal with Parlux to further fragrance business

24-Jan-2013 - Kenneth Cole Productions has entered into a new licensing agreement with perfume player Parlux as it looks to further its fragrance business; ending its decade-long partnership with beauty firm Coty.

Health Canada updates sunscreen monograph for the industry

23-Jan-2013 - The federal department responsible for assessing the safety of drugs and consumer products in Canada has revised its’ ‘Sunburn Protectants Monograph’ in a bid to provide up to date information...

Time for certification and ensured safety in natural & organic as market grows

23-Jan-2013 - US personal care manufacturer Herbalix has urged for more certification of ingredients used in products, particularly as consumers become more aware and the market for natural & organic continues to...

People On The Move: The latest industry appointments

23-Jan-2013 - This month we have three high profile appointments, including a new vice president at Vantage’s personal care business, a new director at Berry Plastics and a new CEO at Arcade...

Hair’s to a good year for Unilever

23-Jan-2013 - Thanks to a strong fourth quarter in the hair care segment, Unilever signed off a good year of growth in Personal Care, as well as its other consumer categories, with...

L’Oréal reiterates importance of sustainability AND safety of plastic packaging

23-Jan-2013 - Sustainable packaging has long been spoken about in the cosmetics industry and whilst one of beauty’s big players has pledged its commitment to the cause, L’Oréal has also reiterated the...

News in brief

Calysta gets grant for research into cosmetic lipids

22-Jan-2013 - Calysta Energy has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)  grant to support development of a production platform for a new class of modified lipids.

Scientists develop understanding of skin response to UV light

22-Jan-2013 - Scientists have strengthened their understanding of how skin cells sense and react to ultraviolet light and protect themselves with melanin; which has implications for skin care products and leave-on treatments...

PPC packaging conference to clue in on key industry trends

22-Jan-2013 - The Paperboard Packaging Council is to hold the 2013 Outlook & Strategy Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring key note speakers who will highlight the most pressing industry trends.

How to stay ahead in the green cosmetics game

22-Jan-2013 - In many ways market entry into the natural and organic cosmetics category is easier these days but success will not come without integrity, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

Shiseido furthers expansion of American operations

22-Jan-2013 - The Japan-based Shiseido group has announced the next leg of manufacturing expansion for its American operations as it continues to expand its global footprint.

P&G and L’Oréal battle it out for Canadian supremacy

21-Jan-2013 - It is as surprising as the Coke and Pepsi, McDonalds and Burger King, and the Oilers and the Flames rivalries, but Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal continue to duke it...

Scientists not app-y with novel cancer detecting skin care technologies

21-Jan-2013 - Despite raising awareness and highlighting the need for proper skin care, researchers have issued a reminder that smartphone applications claiming to evaluate a user's photographs of skin lesions for the likelihood...

Impact Colors touts environmental credentials of its microbead alternative

21-Jan-2013 - Amidst growing awareness of the environmental risk of plastic microbeads, ingredients company Impact Colors has drawn attention to its environmentally friendly alternative.

High recognition on the cards as Nivea redesign draws on classic blue tin

18-Jan-2013 - Skin care brand Nivea has taken a trip down memory lane having undergone a redesign based around the classic blue tin from the 1920s incorporating the blue Nivea colour and...

Omni Scents set to announce second fragrance license

17-Jan-2013 - Omni Scents founder and CEO Neil Katz says he is ready to build on the Miss Universe fragrance license with a new agreement, due to be announced next week.

Avon tipped to disappear in 2013...

17-Jan-2013 - As global analyst 24/7 Wall St singles out the US firm as one likely to ‘disappear’ in 2013, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what happened to the company in 2012.

Study suggests deodorant use could be genetically tailored

17-Jan-2013 - Research shows that 75 percent of people who carry a specific version of a gene meaning they don’t produce under-arm odor, wear deodorant anyway.

New Year sees a new boost for Nu Skin

17-Jan-2013 - Manufacturer Nu Skin has been handed a little boost thanks to strong performance over the last nine months, leading it to upping its revenue quite significantly in the fourth quarter.

L’Oréal and Nivea top of the pops on Facebook

17-Jan-2013 - Cosmetics brands L’Oréal Paris and Nivea are the most ‘liked’ on social networking site Facebook in the EU-5; the five main markets in Europe.

Non-GMO labeling – the next cosmetic certification trend?

16-Jan-2013 - Naturals skin care company Andalou Naturals has become the first personal care company in the US to bear the non-GMO certification label – posing the question as to whether this...

Affordable indulgence boosts professional nail care market

16-Jan-2013 - The affordable indulgence of getting your nails done is driving consumer demand and aiding the segment in outperforming all other cosmetics categories.

University of Minnesota utilises birch bark for cosmetics

16-Jan-2013 - Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found a way to utilise birch bark that they say will be particularly beneficial to the cosmetics industry.

Researchers warn of health risks of dyes used in face products

16-Jan-2013 - Researchers are urging formulators to remove two dyes from skin care products and after-shave as they pose a health risk to consumers.

Croda buys emollient technology business

15-Jan-2013 - UK-based Croda International has confirmed the acquisition of New York-based Innovachem, a company specializes in technologically advanced emollient solutions.

Mango Madness and Beach Organics forge retail partnership

15-Jan-2013 - US skin care players Mango Madness and Beach Organics have signed a partnership deal that will see the two companies tapping into mutual retail distribution channels.

Countdown is on for DuPont Tate & Lyle formulation contest

15-Jan-2013 - Cosmetics and personal care formulators featuring DuPont Tate & Lyle's Zemea Propanediol ingredient in their products have two weeks left to enter it's Innovation Award program.

Proof of safety boosts Sirona Biochem’s entry into growing skin lightening market

15-Jan-2013 - Biotech firm Sirona Biochem has released results of an industry standard safety test of its skin lightening compounds that, coupled with previous tests on efficacy, should help the US firm...

L’Oréal’s new R&D facility is part of plans to quadruple Indian sales

15-Jan-2013 - L’Oréal has inaugurated a new Mumbai research hub at the end of last week, which is part of plans to target significant growth in the India market, the company says....

Paul Mitchell pledge furthers Cruelty-Free campaign

15-Jan-2013 - Cruelty Free International, the organization founded by the BUAV, has announced a new partnership with luxury hair care brand Paul Mitchell, with the latter pledging that its products will not...

Research uncovers how to utilize photosynthetic microalgae

14-Jan-2013 - Researchers in Europe have developed a high-performance technology that mass produces microalgae, which now makes it possible to grow fragile species in controlled conditions - with potential applications for cosmetics.

Persuade younger men into buying cosmetics by getting them online!

14-Jan-2013 - New research points to the fact that the majority of younger men aged 18 to 34 prefer to make their beauty purchases online, citing technology, ease and anonymity as the driving forces.

Organic Monitor focuses first ever US masterclass on greenwashing

14-Jan-2013 - Organic Monitor is looking to tackle the issue of greenwashing in the American personal care industry with its first ever masterclass dedicated to the topic in California later this month.

Scientist seeks to broaden awareness of hair and skin mimicking ‘supermolecule’

14-Jan-2013 - Having studied dendrimer chemistry for many years, a chemist from the University of Copenhagen has vowed to heighten awareness of the macromolecules and their useful application in many industries including...

Scientist develops method to make cosmetics from rice bran

11-Jan-2013 - A Vietnamese scientist has developed a method in which to make Gamma Oryzanol from rice bran, that can then be used in cosmetics and anti-ageing supplements.

Analysts give Procter & Gamble positive longer-term forecast

10-Jan-2013 - It seems that the restructuring plan implemented by Procter & Gamble CEO Bob McDonald last year is now giving financial analysts reason to believe the company's longer term future is...

CP Kelco to increase CMC production to meet demand

10-Jan-2013 - Georgia-based producer of specialty hydrocolloids CP Kelco has announced plans to increase capacity at its production facility for carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) used in cosmetics, in Finland over the next 12-18...

Botanical beauty from within product gets US patent

10-Jan-2013 - New York-based Opus Skincare says it has secured a US patent for its beauty from within anti-aging supplement which targets hair, skin and nails.

News in brief

New Rieke foamers fit airport security regulation containers

10-Jan-2013 - Rieke has launched its latest line of Mini Foamers for cosmetic and personal care applications featuring a 30mm closure, are ideal for smaller size containers, including packs of 100ml or...

Body fragrance candy hits European shelves over holiday season

10-Jan-2013 - Receiving sweets and perfume over the holiday season is no great surprise as they are two of the period’s bestsellers, but thanks to an exclusive distribution deal for a US-Bulgaria...

Investment fund buys up Sun & Skin Care Research premises

09-Jan-2013 - Investment fund manager AIC Ventures has bought up the Florida production facility of Sun & Skin Care Research, Florida as part of a sale leaseback transaction.

Helen of Troy plans new distribution center and creates jobs in Mississippi

09-Jan-2013 - Consumer goods company Helen of Troy has announced it will build a new distribution center to serve the personal care industry amongst others, creating jobs in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Procter & Gamble makes changes to its executive board

09-Jan-2013 - P&G has announced that its current board director Johnathan Rodgers will not seek re-election, while Terry Lundgren is appointed to the board of directors.

Beauty boxes transform beauty marketing and e-commerce

09-Jan-2013 - Beauty boxes have revolutionised how consumers shop for beauty products, providing sensory elements to online shopping that was not present in the traditional retail format and this will continue to...

Brazil government hits Natura with tax fine

08-Jan-2013 - The Brazil-based cosmetics company has been given a hefty fine after the government accused it of tax avoidance, a move that has sent share prices tumbling.

Ulta Beauty revels in Happy Holiday sales hike

08-Jan-2013 - It was certainly a Happy Holiday for Ulta Beauty as it posted a 23.3 percent sales increase to reaffirm its fourth quarter outlook and keep it on course for the year.

MWV security solution enables open retailing

08-Jan-2013 - For years items such as fragrances, razor blades and luxury skin care items have had to be locked away in a glass cabinet, but a new packaging security solution by...

Ileos strengthens beauty packaging print with acquisition in the US

08-Jan-2013 - Cosmetics and beauty packager Ileos has stepped into the New Year by bolstering its footprint in the contract filling and samples segment with the acquisition of Le Papillon.

New Zealand company expands sunscreen line for golfers

08-Jan-2013 - New Zealand-based company Golfersskin is expanding its reach in international marketing through the sponsorship of golf tournaments, a strategy that is proving particularly successful in the US.

YouTube the new social target for big beauty brands

07-Jan-2013 - In the visual world of the beauty industry it should come as no surprise that video sharing platform YouTube is tipped as one of the largest sources of referral for...

Menasha Packaging expands US presence with Rand acquisition

07-Jan-2013 - Menasha Packaging says that its acquisition of New Jersey-based Rand Diversified will help give it a footing in the all-important East Coast region.

New Year, new analyst as Mintel appoints global skin care specialist

07-Jan-2013 - Market research company has begun the New Year with the appointment of a new Global Skin Care Analyst as it looks to continue to deliver valuable insights in the sector.

BASF ups production of hexanediol

04-Jan-2013 - Chemical giant BASF says it is ramping up production of 1,6-Hexanediol (HD0), a substance that is used in both cosmetic packaging and formulation.

New study raises questions over previous research into BPA

03-Jan-2013 - A new study on the chemical BPA, which is included in a variety of cosmetics packaging, highlights the fact that previous laboratory studies could not be replicated.

New Year, new deal for Beaute Prestige & Ferragamo Parfums in US

03-Jan-2013 - The turn of a New Year always brings with it a host of new business deals, and Beaute Prestige International USA is not one to miss out, having announced a...

Former Parlux boss sets up new fragrance company

03-Jan-2013 - Neil Katz, the former CEO of fragrance company Parlux has announced the first licensing agreement for his newly formed fragrance company, Omni Scents.

Hair of gold – now a possibility as nanoparticle use could lead to permanent hair dyes

03-Jan-2013 - Flowing locks of golden hair could become a permanent hair dye option after scientists reported the first synthesis of gold nanoparticles inside human hairs; a discovery that has big implications...

Inter Parfums secures licensing deal with Alfred Dunhill Fragrances

02-Jan-2013 - Fragrance provider Inter Parfums has secured the licensing rights to Alfred Dunhill Fragrances, taking the contract over from current licensee Procter & Gamble.

P&G predicts top hair care trends for 2013

02-Jan-2013 - P&G experts from its Wella brand have predicted the top hair care trends for 2013. And it seems that sound and color are going to have a big impact on...

Laura Geller eyes expansion following private equity firm’s backing

02-Jan-2013 - Color cosmetics company Laura Geller Beauty has partnered with Connecticut-based Tengram Capital Partners, LLC, as it looks to expand its reach in both local and global markets.