Leading Japanese cosmetic producer has posted stronger than
expected nine month results, putting it in a better position as it
gears up for a final tender in early December.
The UK market - one of the most progressive and dynamic in western
Europe - is set for significant growth in the future as consumers
buy into increasingly complex anti-aging formulations as part of
their daily skin care routine, targetting...
New York-based Kiss My Face has teamed up with Old Navy to launch
Onbody, a line of natural-based body care product that will be sold
in Old Navy retail outlets throughout the US.
US chemicals player Lonza has launched Geogard Ultra, a product
that aims to meet the growing demand for alternative cosmetic
preservatives that are free of potentially harmful and toxic
properties. The product is also said to be...
Botanica BioScience Corporation has set up Cortex Scientific
Botanicals, a new division specializing in the development and
processing of high quality botanical ingredients and
clinically-tested formulas for the cosmetics industry.
The consumer lobby group Environmental Working Group has launched a
new website that gives brand-by-brand safety ratings for some
14,500 cosmetic and personal care products currently sold on the US
market - a move that industry representatives...
The Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association is about to revise
guidelines for the testing of cosmetic and toiletry products for
dermal irritation and eye irritation.
Flamboyant goth rock star Marilyn Manson says he is in final
negotiations with a major cosmetics company to launch his own
perfume brand, which he hopes to follow up with a cosmetics line.
California's state government has brought to an end months of
uncertainty after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a Bill on
Saturday that will require cosmetics manufacturers to disclose
which of their products contain potentially...
Leading UK retailer is extending its range of lipsticks and nail
varnish, aiming to keep apace with the impending new ranges that
will be the focus of high-street fashion in the coming season.
Today Revlon announced plans to overhaul its entire ColorStay
make-up range utilizing new polymer technology, which it believes
will give it an advantage in the fast-paced cosmetics industry.
L'Oreal thinks its Asian customers are well worth it. The global
beauty giant is opening a new R&D center in China to carry out
research into the structure and behavior of Asian skin and hair,
which it plans to use to develop...
The number of colour cosmetics launched on to the worldwide market
grew by 25 per cent in 2004. The latest figures from the Mintel
reveal that almost 60 new products were launched in the category
each day, with colour variety and...
Brazilian personal care ingredients specialists Beraca Ingredients
has been involved in a government-led expedition to search
Amazonian rain forests for ingredients that can be used in cosmetic
formulations.
Advances in materials testing means that guaranteeing the
consistency of lipstick has never been more accurate. We spoke to
Lloyd Instruments to find out how.
Calvin Klein has hooked up with Markwins to launch a new line of
color cosmetic and skin care products under the ck Calvin Klein
Beauty brand, a move aimed at bridging the gap between the
company's apparel and accessory lines.
Recently the country on everybody's lips has been China, but with
the economy in Brazil also booming, South America's largest market
for cosmetics and toiletries has grown at 15 per cent annually over
the past three years.
Advantage Research Lab has been established with the aim of
developing cosmetics products formulated for the individual
requirements of ethnic products. Differing hair and skin types
according to ethnicity means that the market for...
As the rapidly evolving market for consumer products continues to
grow in the face of huge economic expansion huge progress in the
retail sector is helping to shape a cosmetics industry that has
changed almost beyond recognition in...
Hyaluronic acid has made the jump into the global cosmetics market
with the launch of the Estee Lauder's Perfectionist skin care
range. With the ingredient already proving a hit in the US market
for cosmetic, nutritional and...
A two-day symposium held at the American Chemical Society's annual
national meeting last week has unveiled a series of commercially
important ingredients and delivery technologies featuring
nanotechnology - evidence of the growing...
Recently there has been a spate of male personal care products
embracing feminine values, now the other end of the spectrum is
receiving more attention, with companies targeting products
specifically focused on the traditionally male...
As people spend more time away from home but want to maintain their
personal care routines, the market for products used on-the-go is
set to increase by 70 per cent in Europe and the US over the course
of the next five years, signifying...
With the US personal care market still struggling to increase sales
volumes in a mature market, the retail sector has been equally
challenged as traditional outlets such as department stores and
super markets see their sales margins...
Elizabeth Arden is making clear moves on the China market for
cosmetic and fragrances, with a 50 per cent jump in sales in the
past two and a half years spurring the company on to buy up its own
distributor in the region.
Focusing on the growing demand for make-up that caters to women of
color, privately-owned Azania has launched on-line shopping service
for its newly developed cosmetics line.
L'Oreal has had complaints against adverts using model Claudia
Schaffer to promote anti cellulite and anti wrinkle products upheld
in the UK. The decision means that the television ads will have to
be withdrawn there and pressurizing...
Leading cosmetics packaging provider O Berk has launched a number
of new packaging lines that reflect the growing demands for
sophistication and diversity to help make products appear more
distinguishing on retail shelves.
A number of cosmetics entries to this year's Dupont's Annual Awards
Competition, one of the best recognised in the industry, have
proved a success as innovation and design go rewarded.
L'Oreal says that shop shelves will soon see the world's first
cosmetics products to incorporate stunning new colour effects that
rely on light refraction and not pigments, reports Simon
Pitman.
Vibrating personal care items seem to be making a splash in the US
market this summer, with the launch of vibrating soap, vibrating
toothbrushes and vibrating razors.
Swiss-based Lonza has received European Union approval for one of
its antimicrobial products, Lonzagard Benzethonium Chloride, as a
cosmetic preservative for leave-on personal care products,
writes Simon Pitman.
Nanotechnology creates substances with new chemical properties that
we do not yet understand. A science with such huge potential
deserves closer attention to the possible risks, before it falls
the wrong side of belated discoveries...
Ensuring a constant supply of seasonal natural ingredients is one
of the most challenging aspects for businesses within this
category. Simon Pitman reports on how Brazilian rain forest
ingredients specialist Beraca Ingredients has...
Personal care manufacturer Helen of Troy Limited has announced a 27
per cent fall in its first quarter profits as administrative,
selling and general expenses all mount significantly, Simon
Pitman reports.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is asking for
comment from industry members on soon-to-be published guidelines
for specific microbiology applications aimed at making personal
care products safer, reports Simon Pitman.
The Care Specialties division of Germany-based Degussa has been
awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy
Leadership Award for its product portfolio of active ingredients to
the cosmetics industry, reports Simon...
With a recent market report estimating that the value of the RFID
global market will grow more than ten-fold in the next ten years,
there are still a number of problem areas for this fledgling
technology. Simon Pitman looks at an...
Essie Cosmetics has made the unusual step of teaming up with the
US-based Cruise Lines International Association, to launch a new
line of nail varnishes for specialty retail outlets worldwide.
Another hurdle has been cleared as part of Senator Carole Midgen's
attempts to pass Bill 484 with Californian legislatures. If passed,
it will mean greater transparency for cosmetics labeling, against
industry claims that it...
US-based Rohm and Haas says that it now has worldwide approval for
its key preservative Neolone. Simon Pitman reports on an
ingredient that is being billed as a viable option to the often
controversial parabens family.
Continued strong growth in the US market for natural personal care
market saw it reach an estimated value of $5 billion in 2004 as
consumers seek out chemical-free alternatives, reports Simon
Pitman.
Rexam's beauty packaging division has developed an expanded
portfolio dedicated of spray components that cater to the
ever-expanding and increasingly sophisticated market for men's
fragrance and personal care products, reports...
With voting due to take place for the controversial California
Senate Bill 484 on June 28, both lobby groups and industry are
readying to fight over legislation that, if passed, could have
serious repercussions for cosmetic formulation...
The growth of the Australian cosmetics and toiletries industry has
dipped for a second year in a row, mirroring growth in the general
economy and the slower retail environment. But with income levels
still high the latest market report...
Yet another market report is published this week suggesting that
senior consumers are increasing their use of cosmetic products -
but this time it is older males that are singled for potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
Proctor & Gamble has announced that its on-line cosmetics
business, Reflect.com has been closed down. The decision comes
after six years in business, during which time the predicted retail
dot.com never quite lived up to expectations...