New hair care launches round-up: in-cosmetics preview

29-Mar-2013 - The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much...

P&G’s vast category coverage may be its downfall as it falls behind BPC competitors

28-Mar-2013 - Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble could be falling behind its Beauty and Personal Care competitors due to its involvement in too many different categories, according to market researcher Euromonitor.

NuSil Technology enters into the skin care category

28-Mar-2013 - Silicone specialist NuSil Technologies has confirmed that it is entering into the skin care market with the launch of a new silicone-based ingredient brand.

Tapping into men’s grooming means encouraging product switching, research claims

28-Mar-2013 - With men increasingly using a wide range of personal care products, latest research shows that a marketing strategy that encourages existing users  to switch products may be most effective as...

Have you herd the moos? FDA re-opens comment on cow intestines in cosmetics

28-Mar-2013 - The Food and Drug Administration has reopened the public comment period on a 2005 directive allowing certain previously prohibited cattle parts to be used in cosmetics.

in-cosmetics Innovation preview: Beauty drinks focus

28-Mar-2013 - As with years gone by, in-cosmetics is pleased to announce its Innovation Zone, showcasing the latest in creative inspiration, providing an area to catch up on all the latest products...

Sephora introduction and rise of internet could make Brazil big in premium fragrance

27-Mar-2013 - With beauty retailer Sephora entering the Brazil market, and the rise of the internet giving reach to more consumers than ever before, Brazil could become a premium fragrance market for...

Valdata launches new software to cost formulations

27-Mar-2013 - Software provider to the cosmetics industry, Valdata, has launched a new recipe management program that emphasizes both costing calculations, as well as a Cloud hosted version.

New skin care line claims to be the first ever ‘rotation therapy’

27-Mar-2013 - Skin care range 7* Days of wonder is a new approach that provides a combined therapy to fight lines and wrinkles while also tackling firmness and dehydration.

Biosil targets North American active ingredients expansion

27-Mar-2013 - Fine chemicals provider Biosil Technologies is targeting expansion into the North American market after securing a distribution deal that will see its portfolio of active ingredients expanded into the Canada...

IBISWorld claims emerging markets and aspirational shoppers will boost global industry

27-Mar-2013 - Demand from emerging economies and the increase in aspirational shoppers will keep the Global Cosmetics Manufacturing industry growing throughout 2013, having helped it maintain healthy levels over the past five years.

Physician questions whether cosmetics go a claim too far?

26-Mar-2013 - A physician has hit out at the cosmetics industry for using misleading claims in their advertising of anti-aging products and has called upon the lawmakers to put additional regulations in...

Senté expands newly launched cosmeceutical line in the US

26-Mar-2013 - The San Diego-based cosmeceutical company has entered into a strategic partnership in an effort to expand its line of skin care products featuring proprietary glycoprotein technology that combats aging skin.

Luxe Pack New York expands exhibition space and conference program

26-Mar-2013 - The organizers of this year’s Luxe Pack New York are promising the biggest ever event, with expanded exhibitor space and a more comprehensive conference program.

Pack Peek: A look into the latest launches in cosmetics packaging

26-Mar-2013 - With so many packaging shows complete, and many still to take place, the year is well underway in cosmetics packaging. Here is a look at some of the latest launches...

Amway benefits through working with Chinese officials, although business is slowing

26-Mar-2013 - Michigan-based Amway has manufactured its own success story in an unlikely market, although its sales growth looks to be slowing in China as competition increases, and counterfeits become a bigger...

US bill to give FDA authority to set safety standards for cosmetics

25-Mar-2013 - Representatives of congress have introduced the 'Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act', which they propose will close major loopholes in the federal law that currently allows companies to use ingredients...

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Lucas Meyer eyes Asia Pacific and the Americas for future growth

25-Mar-2013 - Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Hair Care/ Color brands connect to consumers with Instagram

25-Mar-2013 - Instagram is one of the fastest-growing emerging platforms, registering 10 percent month-over-month growth between December 2012 and January 2013. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at the top 10 hair...

Laser treatment for sunspots gets FDA approval

25-Mar-2013 - A new laser treatment targeting sunspots has been given the seal of the approval by the US FDA, paving the way for further growth in the fast developing area of...

Murad makes a move for a slice of the m-Commerce pie

21-Mar-2013 - Skin care maker Murad has followed in the footsteps of many other big cosmetics players and taken to mobile commerce in a bid to better serve consumers.

Study finds luxury brands on the rise despite flagging economy

21-Mar-2013 - Despite Americans receiving conflicting messages about the state of the economy, a recent Harris Poll EquiTrend study has found various luxury brands to have made gains in brand equity over...

Staying one step ahead key to conquering deodorants market

21-Mar-2013 - The global market for deodorants is full of intense competition, with the big personal care players all jostling for position; and it appears that new product innovations and technologies are...

SCCS makes progress on cosmetics opinions

21-Mar-2013 - The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened nine opinions and one addition on four cosmetic and six hair dye ingredients for public comment.

Advertising body rules in L'Oreal's favor despite complaints from rival

20-Mar-2013 - The National Advertising Division has determined that the US subsidiary of L’Oreal has acted properly in working toward the discontinuance of certain in-store advertising, after a competing mascara maker complained...

Surfactants and polymers to lead the way in 2013 for cosmetics ingredients, says Kline

20-Mar-2013 - The significant growth shown in the surfactants and polymers categories in personal care ingredients should see the market boosted in the future according to research firm Kline.

Make-up matters: Contrast of facial features is a sign of aging

20-Mar-2013 - How make-up is used and applied can affect age perception according to a new study by Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related issues and facial appearance.

Cosmetic giants fined due to 'anti-competitive information sharing'

20-Mar-2013 - Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has announced it has just completed an ‘antitrust’ suit against cosmetic giants like Beiersdorf,  L'Oréal and Procter & Gamble for anti-competitive information sharing.

Coalition kicks off campaign for innovative sunscreen ingredients to combat skin cancer

19-Mar-2013 - The Public Access to Sunscreens (PASS), Coalition has kicked off a campaign to fight the growing skin cancer epidemic in the United States by ensuring Americans have access to the...

Sonoco invests in molding plant in Mexico to meet demand

19-Mar-2013 - US packaging firm Sonoco is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Celaya, Guanajuato Mexico to meet growing demand in the personal care industry amongst others.

MakeUp New York event to be best yet as top players sign up

19-Mar-2013 - Organisers of the event exclusively dedicated to the make-up segment reckon this year will be the best one yet on seeing industry giants such as Fusion Packaging, Oekabeauty and Yonwoo...

Industry association questions if science is ready as animal testing ban comes into play

19-Mar-2013 - The Personal Care Association Cosmetics Europe has questioned whether the science and alternative methods are ready to replace animal tests for cosmetics ingredient; a week after the ban has come...

Asia-Pacific to drive the global fragrance market in next 5 years

19-Mar-2013 - The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is expected to grow over the next five years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific.

ICMAD helps the industry to avoid misleading product claims

18-Mar-2013 - With various cosmetic companies feeling the wrath of the FDA over misleading marketing claims of late, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association is focusing on helping the industry to...

USDA and Milken Institute join forces to unleash power of bio-economy of US

18-Mar-2013 - Biochemicals used in skin care products and lotions, amongst other applications, could hold the key to reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and create jobs and opportunites for U.S. industrial...

Solid Q4 for Ulta Beauty, but weak guidance sees shares drop

18-Mar-2013 - Cosmetics and fragrance player Ulta Beauty posted strong fourth quarter 2012 results with a big boost in sales, however expected earnings are expected to be below Wall Street predictions and...

Avon completes refinancing plan in bid to balance the books

14-Mar-2013 - Avon Products has announced that it has completed refinancing activities in a bid to manage its large debt and improve the health of its balance sheet, which has been through...

Tria Beauty partners with Sephora in widespread US retail campaign

14-Mar-2013 - The venture with the global beauty retailer will see aesthetic device developer Tria Beauty’s light based hand-held acne treatment and line of topical skin care products launched in select US...

Mintel notes dry shampoo segment gaining momentum in EU markets

14-Mar-2013 - According to the market researcher’s global new products database (GNPD), demand for dry shampoo is building momentum in Europe with the UK leading the way, where nearly a quarter (23...

Cosmoprof presents the perfume Oscars

14-Mar-2013 - Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna hosted the 24th edition of the International Award organised by Accademia del Profumo; recognising the leading perfume innovations of the year. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at...

PCHi 2013 opens its doors in Guangzhou to a huge increase in visitor numbers

14-Mar-2013 - Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions claims that visitors numbers for the first day of the event were up 42 percent and packed aisles were a testament to this claim.

Concerns over aging and skin imperfections are leading US men to make-up

13-Mar-2013 - Aging male baby boomers as well as younger men are warming more to the idea of maintaining a youthful look, and this is seeing a rise in skin care and...

US collaboration to advance next-generation peptides for cosmeceuticals

13-Mar-2013 - Three companies have come together to design, develop and manufacture what they say, will be the next-generation of peptides for anti-aging and hair loss prevention cosmeceutical products.

As Europe implements animal testing ban US consumers urge the same in the States

13-Mar-2013 - This week marked a big turning point for the cosmetics industry as the final sales ban for animal tested cosmetics was implemented in Europe; and it appears that US consumers...

Double-digit sales drop in Europe leads to Q4 blip for Inter Parfums

13-Mar-2013 - Fragrance player Inter Parfums saw fourth quarter sales exhibit a double-digit decrease in the company’s key European market, leading to an overall drop for the period; although full year saw...

Product launches and emerging markets to drive global fragrance market

12-Mar-2013 - The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is forecast to continue growing over the coming years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets and innovative product launches.

Athena Cosmetics forbidden from selling RevitaLash Conditioner in the US

12-Mar-2013 - A district court judge has prohibited the California-based company from marketing or selling its star product in the US, after a rival claimed 'unfair competition in the marketplace.'

Arizona Chemical announces multi-million dollar research expansion

12-Mar-2013 - Arizona Chemical is looking to bolster its bio-based business in the US with the expansion of its science and technology center in Georgia.

Industry heralds animal testing ban emphasizing development of science

12-Mar-2013 - The complete ban on the sale of cosmetics developed through animal testing in the EU which came into play on March 11, should ensure we will see greater collaboration between...

Amway recognizes scientists leading the way in R&D

11-Mar-2013 - Beauty product company Amway has acknowledged and rewarded four of its scientific leaders for their efforts in the area of research and development.

WWF embraces RSPO International Standards on palm oil in Peru

11-Mar-2013 - Nature conservation organization, WWF’s Peru operation has endorsed the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) International Standards, for addressing this situation which is taking place across tropical rainforests around the...

Trading company targets cosmetic ingredient distribution in lucrative Brazil market

11-Mar-2013 - General trading company Sumitomo has seen its America and Brazil operations enter an agreement to form a joint cosmetic ingredient distribution business with ingredients supplier Cosmotec, as it looks to...

Accord director says ‘no. 1 issue’ is to tackle over-regulation in Australia

11-Mar-2013 - In a presentation given at last week’s Personal Care Product Council annual meeting in Florida, the head of Australia’s cosmetics industry association stressed how tackling regulation is the biggest priority....

Europe’s alternative test lab publishes skin sensitization strategy

08-Mar-2013 - The European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM) has just released its strategy on how to achieve an animal-free solution for assessing chemicals for skin sensitisation.

Avon invests in new packaging systems to offer 'superior' products

07-Mar-2013 - The Mexican division of the cosmetics giant has teamed up with a label system specialist to create a shrink sleeve solution for its lipsticks, mascaras, and eyeliners in an effort...

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The Body Shop invests in stronger foundations with suppliers as the brand expands

07-Mar-2013 - After re-launching the brand a year ago in an effort to bring it back to its heritage, The Body Shop has taken further steps to solidify its global presence by...

Ashland initiative develops skin care products addressing microflora ecology

07-Mar-2013 - Ashland Care Specialties has launched its Skin’s Ecology initiative in support of new products that help normalize microflora on the surface of skin.

Kline to collaborate with the PBA to fill void in hair care sector

07-Mar-2013 - The US-based market research firm has teamed up with The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to source and provide detailed, highly accurate and actionable market information on the hair care sector...

Avon planning bond offering to refinance debt, report claims

07-Mar-2013 - Avon Products, which is facing the problem of sliding sales and mounting debts, is said to be planning a three-part bond offering in an attempt to refinance the debt.

Fareva eyes expansion into the North American packaging market

07-Mar-2013 - France-based cosmetic contract manufacturer Fareva is planning expansion in its cosmetics packaging capabilities with the expansion of its recently purchased facility in Richmond.

US Sustainable Cosmetics Summit : focusing on sustainable formulation

06-Mar-2013 - The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will open its doors in New York City, 16 – 18 May, with a key focus on various aspects of green formulation, including green novel ingredents.

NGO calls on the FDA to ban anatase titanium dioxide in cosmetics

06-Mar-2013 - Friends of the Earth US and Australia are calling on the FDA to ban the use of a potentially hazardous form of anatase titanium dioxide in sunscreen and cosmetics.

Fast expanding brand Julep raises $10 million in financing round

06-Mar-2013 - The Seattle-based cosmetic company set up by former Starbucks executive Jane Park just a short 18 months ago has managed to raise $10.3 million in a Series B financing round.

L’Oréal scoops award for ethical practices

06-Mar-2013 - The world’s biggest cosmetics company has scooped the top prize for its ethical practices, having been listed as one of Ethisphere’s 2013 World’s Most Ethical companies.

Different strains for different gains: increasing microbes with skin cream could cure acne

06-Mar-2013 - A new study has found that increasing the body’s friendly strain of certain microbes with a skin cream or lotion may help calm spotty or imperfect complexions and protect the...

Beiersdorf profits up and emerging markets hold the key for 2013

06-Mar-2013 - Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf reported an increase in profits for full year 2012 with all of its core brands showing strong growth, and will continue to focus on success...

NPA certification rate up 50 percent since 2011

05-Mar-2013 - The Natural Products Association says that its rate of certification rose by 50 percent during the last year, hitting a new milestone with the 1,200th product certification.

Sustainability a thing of beauty in Brazil… but not if it costs more

05-Mar-2013 - Brazilian consumers have long led the way when it comes to green behavior and being sustainably-conscious, however they are not prepared to pay through the roof for products that meet...

Symrise acquisition targets expansion into US fragrance market

05-Mar-2013 - Germany based flavours and fragrance manufacturer has acquired US fragrance business Belmay as part of plans to extend its business footprint into the North America market.

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...

Signum Dermalogix seals partnership with Elizabeth Arden

04-Mar-2013 - US biopharmaceutical company Signum Dermalogix has sealed a partnership with prestige beauty products firm Elizabeth Arden concerning a semi-exclusive global license for its cosmetic functional ingredient Arazine.

Entia Biosciences awarded extended organic certification

04-Mar-2013 - The company specializing in solutions for the beauty industry amongst others has received an expanded organic certificate to extract and process two new mushroom-based ingredients.

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.

Beiersdorf believes beauty companies will have to overcome big challenges in 2013

01-Mar-2013 - Beauty behemoth Beiersdorf believes that with animal testing bans coming into play, differing regulations around the world, and growing public concerns, 2013 could be a challenging one for the cosmetics...