Multi-channel shoppers are driving the multi-channel distribution trend for breauty products. These shoppers continue to spend more than those consumers who are content with a single channel.
On the back of its fourth quarter 2011 results announcement last week, Unilever CFO Jean-Marc Huet has reiterated that the Personal Care business and emerging market push that helped boost those figures will remain key factors in the company’s future...
Cosmetic brands Clinique and Bobbi Brown have received an in-store makeover implementing Apple’s iPad products, as Estee Lauder looks to improve on its presence in department stores and enhance the customer experience.
Initially, hyaluronic acid was added to formulas to hydrate the skin from the outside. However, new technology now increases the skin's own synthesis of hyaluronic acid which aids in longer lasting hydration on the surface of the skin.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Estée Lauder, Kao and Hallstar.
Following the announcement of its second quarter results and the decision to moderate its advertising spend, Procter and Gamble has revealed it will get rid of 1,600 jobs in a cost-cutting exercise amidst investor pressure.
Skin care manufacturer, CoValence Labratories has launched ‘DewKist serum’ an anti-aging product which features a blend of active ingredients sodium hyaluronate, fiflow and bamboo extract.
Direct sales cosmetic and skin care player Nu Skin has announced a big rise in its quarterly revenues on the back of record revenues in Latin America and Asia.
Following strong fourth quarter results buoyed by a healthy performance in Personal Care, Unilever CEO Paul Polman has revealed his delight at the company’s position in in the US hair care market, thanks in no small part to its Alberto Culver brand.
With the goal of creating a social presence to connect with the public, NU-Life cosmetics has launched a new Facebook page to provide an inside look on the day to day happenings of the company and the anti-aging industry.
Cosmetic company, Beiersdorf has opened up the world’s first Eucerin skin institute in Hamburg. According to the company, the concept will help the Eucerin brand move closer to consumers and strengthen its position as the leading medical skin care brand...
The 8th edition of PCD dedicated to packaging innovation for perfumes and cosmetics kicks off tomorrow, the 8th of February for a two day exhibition in Paris.
Croda has launched two new materials; Syncrowax OSW (Oil Structuring Wax) and Syncrowax ORM (Oil Rheology Modifier) in response to global shortages and increasing prices of Montan wax that, according to the company, has left personal care formulators...
As economic growth continues to sprint ahead in the Middle East and African markets, the market for color cosmetics in particular is forecast to explode.
Scientist, Dr. Burt Ensley has developed Prolastil, a formulation that features active ingredient tropoelastin, a natural precursor to human elastin that confers strength and elasticity to the skin.
Estee Lauder was buoyed by a double-digit increase in second quarter earnings thanks to an unexpected boost from holiday sales and strong growth in emerging markets.
On the back of indifferent second quarter results Procter and Gamble has announced it will revise its multi-billion dollar annual advertising spend, and will use Facebook and Google to become more cost effective.
Beauty retailer and provider Sally Beauty has reported a strong rise in sales in the first quarter together with an increase in EBITDA margin, in turn beating analysts’ expectations.
Gransil EP-9 a concentrated elastomer powder emulsion has been launched by Grant industries to enhance the aesthetics and performance of cost-effective formulas including liquid foundations, BB creams and concealers.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found more than 700 antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in nine Chinese odorous frogs that can help in soothing problem skin conditions.
Unilever fourth quarter results show that sales continue to power ahead on a healthy performance in personal care and emerging markets, but profits are hit hard by rising costs.
Fragrance company Parlux is being sued by a shareholder who is claiming that chairman Frederick Purches has undervalued the sale price of the company to the proposed buyers.
A new method for increasing solubility, developed by a researcher at the University of Jerusalem, has yielded promising benefits as its process leads to a significant increase in solubility and dissolution properties of almost any active ingredient, while...
A good year for both skin care and fragrance sales helped the total US prestige beauty industry post improved growth on last term, according to figures from the NPD Group.
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has been landed in hot water once again over claims that digitally retouched images in its advertising misrepresent the results that can be achieved with its L'Oreal Paris anti wrinkle cream.
