At-home skin rejuvenation treatment claims industry first status

31-Oct-2012 - US based company, Amway claims its’ new skin rejuvenation system is a first for the industry in terms of at-home kits as it has the ability to delve down and...

U.S. prestige fragrance showcases sweet smell of success

31-Oct-2012 - The U.S. prestige fragrance industry has shown robust sales despite economic uncertainty, and there is still room for further improvement as long as consumers see value.

Japan and Korea help drive big sales growth at Nu Skin

31-Oct-2012 - Global direct sales players Nu Skin has reported a significant jump in its third quarter revenues, underlining the fact that strong sales in South Korea and Japan made the Asia...

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Inter Parfums signs fragrance agreement with Karl Lagerfeld

31-Oct-2012 - The latest addition to the Inter Parfums fragrance and cosmetics portfolio is fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld after the two companies signed a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement.

'Nanotechnology market to expand by 19 percent by 2014', says expert

30-Oct-2012 - According to the latest research from Reportlinker, increased applications of nanotechnology in sectors like cosmetics will propel global growth which is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of about 19...

Bob McDonald says innovation will help P&G face current challenges

30-Oct-2012 - As Procter & Gamble continues to battle against shrinking market share world-wide, CEO Bob McDonald emphasizes how his vision for increased innovation will help the company face up to its...

Wipes company repositions itself as cosmetics provider

30-Oct-2012 - The Wisconsin-based Triad Group, which specializes in the manufacture of alcohol wipes, says it plans to re-open its business as a cosmetics maker following bankruptcy procedures.

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Avon webcast and Q3 release postponed following Hurricane Sandy impact

30-Oct-2012 - Avon Products has made the decision to postpone its third quarter earnings release and webcast originally scheduled today, in light of Hurricane Sandy and its impact on New York City. ...

Avon anti-aging claims attract US lawsuit

29-Oct-2012 - Avon has found itself in hot water once again after a US law firm filed a class action lawsuit against the beauty behemoth over claims made about its anti-aging products;...

Recall recap: a look at cosmetics being pulled from the shelves this year so far..

29-Oct-2012 - In recent months Cosmetics Design has reported on various manufacturers having to pull their products from shelves due to one thing or another. Here we round up the who, what...

Favorable Revlon results clouded by concern in overseas markets… again

29-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics maker Revlon has announced its third quarter results but despite a growth in revenue, it seems to have lost ground to its competitors in Europe, the Middle East and...

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L’Oréal targets US hair salon sector with acquisition

29-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics giant L’Oréal is looking to strengthen its position in the American hair salon sector with the purchase of Emiliani Enterprises.

New metabolic pathway to provide more ecological packaging for the industry

25-Oct-2012 - Global Bioenergies (GB), one of the few companies developing processes to convert renewable resources through fermentation, says it has created a metabolic pathway to convert renewable resources to propylene, a main hurdle...

Market researcher notes Brazilian surfactants market to reach US $1.90 billion

25-Oct-2012 - Market researcher Frost & Sullivan has estimated that the Brazilian surfactants market will reach $1.90 billion in 2018 due to the support, it says of an expanding personal care market and...

NAD finds ‘natural’ sunscreen claims hold up, but ‘moisturizing’ does not

24-Oct-2012 - McNabb Nutraceuticals has received the backing of the advertising industry’s investigative unit that its Sunology Sunblock is a natural or chemical free sunscreen, although it has been told to discontinue...

Rise of marine-based ingredients leads to questions over sustainability

23-Oct-2012 - In recent years marine-based cosmetic ingredient have become increasingly popular on the back of huge interest in natural products, but researcher Organic Monitor believes this trend could throw up questions...

Color & Pigments 2012 kicks off in Miami

23-Oct-2012 - Estée Lauder, BASF and Merck are just some of the big name companies participating in the Color & Pigments 2012 conference event, which is taking place in Miami, Florida from...

Niche and jewelry brands boost US prestige fragrance sales: NPD

23-Oct-2012 - Prestige fragrance sales in US department stores increased 7 percent to $1.6bn between January and September 2012, with particularly strong growth among niche and jewelry brands according to The NPD Group.

Energizer Holdings recalls Banana Boat due to burn injury risk

22-Oct-2012 - The manufacturer of the Banana Boat sunscreen line has notified the FDA and issued a voluntary recall of nearly half a million sun care products after five reports of people...

Time to tone down those marketing claims says FDA

22-Oct-2012 - Following a string of challenges over marketing claims made by cosmetics companies, the US Food and Drug Administration is warning manufacturers to tone down their adverts or risk further punishment.

EU industrial policy points to bioplastics as the packaging material of the future

19-Oct-2012 - The European Commission has published a communication on industrial policy stressing the belief that biobased products will help to trigger sustainable growth and business opportunities.

As socially responsible consumers emerge, so must socially responsible companies

18-Oct-2012 - Sustainability is no secret in the cosmetics industry but with consumers becoming more socially responsible and social networks offering a platform for increased communication, companies must react to people longing...

Investment world gives the thumbs up to Estée Lauder

18-Oct-2012 - Estée Lauder’s strong revenue growth, solid financial position and rising profit margin is giving the company a good reputation with the financial world.

P&G comes out as one of the world's best multinational companies to work for

18-Oct-2012 - Sweden-based research group Universum has published its list of the most attractive global companies to work for, and it’s Procter & Gamble that comes out as the top rated cosmetic...

P&G turns to innovation as part of its bid to boost growth

17-Oct-2012 - At last week’s annual shareholders meeting Procter & Gamble CEO Bob McDonald said that innovation would play a big part in the company’s aims to return to growth, something that...

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Croda celebrates 75 years of continuous manufacturing at New Castle facility

17-Oct-2012 - Ingredients supplier Croda celebrated an historic milestone of 75 years of continuous manufacturing and innovation at their production facility in New Castle, Delaware.

Avon becomes latest FDA target on anti-aging claims

17-Oct-2012 - Avon Products has become the latest in an increasingly long list of cosmetic players to receive warning letters from the FDA, this time concerning claims made for its Anew anti-aging line....

LVMH results show soaring luxury cosmetics and perfume sales

17-Oct-2012 - France-based luxury goods maker LVMH has reported a rise in sales for the first nine months of the year, underlining a strong performance in every business segment, including perfumes and...

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Becca eyes expansion with Sephora partnership

16-Oct-2012 - Becca Cosmetics has looked to expand its reach by setting up a strategic retail partnership with the US arm of beauty LVMH retail chain Sephora.

A drop of tea? It could combat excessive hair loss…

16-Oct-2012 - An Augusta-based scientist who has concentrated much of his career on the study of green tea and how it can combat certain disorders and conditions, has developed a shampoo to...

Lonza targets compliance for EU regulations on preservatives

16-Oct-2012 - Fine chemicals specialist Lonza says it is looking to support multinational cosmetic companies to help reformulate in the light of new European regulations that will affect US companies exporting to...

Western Europe continues to set the trends for natural cosmetics

16-Oct-2012 - Western Europe still shows strong growth for natural cosmetics despite the economic downturn, with Germany, Italy and France displaying some of the most interesting trends.

Skin care reputation boosts Neutrogena’s sunscreen position

15-Oct-2012 - A solid foundation in the skin care market has helped Neutrogena boost its position in the sunscreen field and familiarize these products with consumers.

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Natural ingredients focus: Newly launched ingredients and latest M&A

15-Oct-2012 - This focus piece takes a look at some of the latest developments in the still fast growing natural ingredients markets, underlining the increasingly broad selection of exotic natural extracts, while...

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Designer perfume innovator dies aged 77

15-Oct-2012 - Perfume developer George Friedman, who worked for a number of designer fragrances, has sadly passed away from a heart attack at his New York home, aged 77.

Cosmetic demand drives global fatty esters market and APAC is due a boost

15-Oct-2012 - The rising demand from the personal care and cosmetics sectors for fatty esters is tipped to drive the global market with Asia-Pacific set to grow likewise.

New EU cosmetics regulation in place next year: A closer look

11-Oct-2012 - As upcoming industry events in Europe and beyond turn their attention to the new EU cosmetics regulations being exercised next year, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the...

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Mary Kay pays its respects to Sharon Coburn

11-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics firm Mary Kay has paid its respects to Sharon Coburn after the executive senior sales director died following a long battle with cancer. 

Ashland opens technical facility in India to improve skin and hair offerings

11-Oct-2012 - US specialty chemicals company Ashland is expanding its personal care reach in India by opening a new Specialty Care technical center in Mumbai.

Burberry extends fragrance licensing agreement with Inter Parfums

11-Oct-2012 - British clothing brand Burberry has extended its lucrative fragrance and cosmetics licensing brand with Inter Parfums by another three months, to ensure an adequate transitioning period.

Natural Sourcing launches Amazonian Andiroba oil targeting dry skin conditions

11-Oct-2012 - Connecticut-based Natural Sourcing has launched Andiroba oil, an extract of the Andiroba nut that contains active properties that make it suitable for a range of dry skin conditions.

J&J’s Aveeno Organic Harvest baby care product loses USDA NOP certification

10-Oct-2012 - The USDA has confirmed that one of the products in the Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno Baby Organic Harvest has lost NOP certification status on account of its formulation containing an...

Revlon misery rolls on as it pays $9.2m settlement over share exchange

10-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics maker Revlon has had to hand out over $9.2 million over investors’ claims that they had been short-changed in a deal dating back to 2009.

Vantage buys up jojoba ingredients specialist Desert Whale Jojoba

10-Oct-2012 - Specialty chemicals player Vantage has purchased Desert Whale Jojoba, serving to expand its existing portfolio of personal care products marketed under the Lipo brand.

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Postconsumer PET recycling figures reach an all-time high in the US

10-Oct-2012 - The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced that the2011 U.S. recycling rate for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic containers has stayed...

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Gevo awarded patent for fermentation technology that produces isobutanol

10-Oct-2012 - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded Gevo U.S. Patent No. 8,283,505, which protects its Integrated Fermentation Technology.

The Body Shop slams 'rumours' that it is up for sale

10-Oct-2012 - On reporting Lush founder Mark Constantine's claims that L’Oreal wanted to sell the global chain yesterday, a representative for The Body Shop promptly contacted Cosmetics Design to rubbish what it...

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CEW women and men in beauty networking and speaker event

09-Oct-2012 - The CEW is holding its next women & men in beauty event in New York on October 25th, featuring presentations from trhee top industry professionals.

All eyes on P&G for its annual shareholders meeting

09-Oct-2012 - With Procter & Gamble executives under pressure to perform like never before, the company’s annual shareholders meeting focuses on how its plans to turn around a lack luster performance....

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Empress Haircare Products drops fragrance lawsuit against Diddy

08-Oct-2012 - A lawsuit filed against Sean Diddy Combs at the beginning of the year by Empress Haircare Products has been dismissed after gjust ten months.

Unilever to invest $30m to expand personal care production facility

08-Oct-2012 - Unilever has announced a significant investment to expand manufacturing at its personal care production facility at Raeford, North Carolina.

Andrea Jung to step down from Avon helm

08-Oct-2012 - Andrea Jung has said she will step down as executive chairman and board member at Avon Products at the end of this year, maintaining a position as a senior advisor...

Intelligent nanoparticles could enhance anti-aging cosmetics

04-Oct-2012 - A group of researchers in Spain say they have tested a nanodevice treatment that incorporates intelligent nanoparticles to selectively release ingredients to target aging cells.

Croda unveils sustainability initiative at biggest production facility

04-Oct-2012 - Croda International has platformed a $70 million investment at its Atlas Point production facility in Delaware that has been highlighted by significant advances in green energy and work efficiencies.

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Innospec renames business segment to reinforce industry position

04-Oct-2012 - Innospec is renaming one of its business segments; the current Active Chemicals business segment, will now be called Performance Chemicals.

Nest Fragrances announces new line on the back of investment partner

03-Oct-2012 - Nest Fragrances has announced an extensive range of new fragrances, as it breaks into the luxury cosmetics category on the back of a new equity investment partnership.

MAC turns to employees to provide human touch to social media

03-Oct-2012 - Estée Lauder has been a long time front runner when it comes to social media in the cosmetics industry, and it has now upped the ante with its MAC Cosmetics...

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Arkema strengthens South America presence with emulsion acquisition

03-Oct-2012 - French chemicals company Arkema has completed the acquisition of Resicryl's acrylic emulsions production site in São Paulo as it looks to increase its presence in high-growth countries, particularly in Latin...

Private equity company invests in Nest Fragrances

02-Oct-2012 - Private equity investor Tengram Capital Partners has invested in Nest Fragrances in a move to further expand the company’s growth.

P&G activist investor continues to criticize, but concedes more time needed

02-Oct-2012 - Procter & Gamble activist investor William Ackman has given a public interview in which he has continued to criticize inefficiencies at the consumer giant, but admits the management needs more...

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Regis continues to exit international markets with Provalliance sale

02-Oct-2012 - Hair care provider Regis has continued its move away from international markets with the sale of its European hair salons business Provalliance.

Consumer poll suggests mass market cosmetic brands can rival prestige

02-Oct-2012 - A new US consumer survey by Harris Poll EquiTrend suggests that many mass market cosmetics brands can give premium brands a serious run for their money.

Analyst predicts gloomy future for Avon following catalogue of calamity

01-Oct-2012 - As if the last year hasn’t been tough enough, cosmetics company Avon is now being tipped to have another torrid twelve months.

Mintel to present on key packaging trends at Pack Expo

01-Oct-2012 - Market researcher will be discussing key packaging trends such as brand enhancement, environmental concerns and designing for seniors in a series of presentation at next month’s Pack Expo.