Revlon’s second quarter results struggle under the weight of charges, currency translations and falling sales in Europe and Asia, but strong results in the Americas help fend off bigger losses.
BioCell Technology has published the first human skin study demonstrating the efficacy of its orally ingested BioCell Collagen in improving the visible signs of skin aging.
The Japanese company announced it has bought 25 percent of Biogenic, a firm specializing in cosmetic material technologies in an effort to expand into the cosmetics industry.
Solar protection is the key driver behind the fast-growing sun care market in Canada and is expected to aid further growth in the next four years, according to a new report.
Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has used his public status to criticise cosmetics companies involved in animal testing, accusing them of abandoning ethics in order to sell products in China.
The tenth Cosmoprof North America show reported a healthy 9 percent rise in visitors to the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas compared to last year.
Burberry and Inter Parfums have announced that after months of negotiations, the two companies will not renew their fragrance and cosmetics licensing agreement.
In celebration of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and wishing Team USA a great start, Procter & Gamble and its brand Gillette celebrated the Olympic Games by creating a massive hologram lightshow of two of USA’s medal hopefuls,...
Microbiology testing provider Nelson Laboratories has announced the opening of a new building it recently acquired adjacent to its current facilities that will support the development and production of safe cosmetics.
The economic downturn has left its mark on the US beauty and personal care packaging market as sales dropped in 2011, according to analyst Companies & Markets.
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced it is to revise the requirements of two color additives for cosmetic products in response to a petition filed by Sun Chemical Corporation.
The high demand for products containing natural and renewably sourced ingredients is expected to drive the US cosmetic and toiletry market along with demand for anti-aging products.
The Personal Care Products Council has waded into the phthalates debate, reiterating that cosmetics products are safe and that a recent study carried out at Brigham and Women’s hospital linking them with diabetes had no causal link.
Blue Marble Biomaterials says its foray into cosmetic fragrances and extracts made from recycled materials could grow exponentially as the applications for its technology expand.
Shiseido Americas Corporation (SAC), the US subsidiary of Tokyo-based Shiseido has announced the appointment of Jeanette Garner as vice president of E-Commerce.
In a recent report, the FDA has revealed that issues relating to cosmetics and cosmetic-like drug products were amongst those discussed at a recent Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) meeting.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show have released the educational programme for the upcoming event in Bangkok, highlighting hair care and regulation as the key talking points in the region.
Strong Burberry sales during its second quarter put fragrance player Inter Parfums in a strong enough position to raise guidance for the fully 2012 financial year.
We bring you all the news from the Cosmoprof North America 2012 show, in Las Vegas. This gallery of photos depicts some of the highlights of the event, which included an emerging beauty products show case, an innovation pavilion, a selection of country...
The National Advertising Division has sided with a personal care rival of Gillette and called the description of one of its leading female razors ‘misleading’.
With Mintel forecasting a rise in products which increase the interactivity between the virtual and real world like QR codes and mobile apps, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the unique ways brands are connecting to the consumer.
The Personal Care Product Council is to hold a Science Symposium on the 3rd and 4th of October in New Jersey that is to include a safety workshop which will focus on ‘current issues in safety assessment.'
According to Organic Monitor, the second Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit to be held in Hong Kong this November is to tackle some of the major ethical and ecological issues facing the industry in that region.
Natural cosmetics player Burt’s Bees is breaking into a new category with the launch of its new Burt’s Bees Baby range though a licensing agreement with children’s brand builder Ayablu.
Procter & Gamble has filed an infringement lawsuit in the US against Team Technologies, claiming the company is violating the company’s intellectual property rights.
As bioplastics become increasing popular for the packaging of cosmetics and other consumer goods, the forthcoming European Bioplastics Conference will focus on how it is emerging in the mass market.
With the anti-aging sector poised for rapid growth amongst an industry forecasted to rise to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016, Cosmetics Design takes a look at advances within the sector so far in 2012.
The Procter & Gamble executive board says it will stand by its CEO Bob McDonald, while activist shareholder Bill Ackman claims that his newly acquired stake in the business makes him influential.
Having been in the spotlight over skin health claims made, Swiss company Nutrilinks has now seen two of its claims regarding hair loss reduction and hair strength reinforcement rejected by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Johnson & Johnson announce a drop in sales for its second quarter, as the company struggles against tough market conditions in the US and negative currency translations.
British fashion brand Burberry continues to discuss the future of its fragrance and beauty licensing agreement with Inter Parfums, which may result in the termination of the contract at the end of this year.
With the global fragrance market expected to reach $15.7 billion by 2017, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what brands have been enjoying the sweet smell of success so far in 2012.
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.
Cosmoprof North America, one of the biggest industry events in the Americas, will open its doors in Las Vegas this weekend and the Cosmetics Design team will be there to report on all that’s new.
The demand for protection is driving the sun care market and a strong performance for the category in Brazil could lead to Latin America taking the number two spot in the global industry.
New Jersey-based CCA Industries has reported strong financial results for the second quarter as it continues to focus on niche products for the US market only.
As the packaging sector evolves, the industry continues to cross over to the greener side. In light of this, Cosmetics Design looks back over the year so far to note the progress brands have made in a goal to be more sustainable.
Inter Parfums has announced that since December 2011, the fragrance company and its subsidiary, Burberry have been engaged in discussions on the creation of a new operating model for the business.
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has published a draft document containing opinions on kojic acid, benzisothiazolinone and nitrosamines used in cosmetic products by request of the European Commission.
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association is holding a presentation on the back of next week's Cosmoprof event in Vegas that will focus on the top three challenges facing industry professionals today.
A new study has suggested that phthalates found in many cosmetic products could increase the risk of diabetes in women, although the industry has moved quickly to refute these claims.
With China poised to accept its first ever non-animal test method for cosmetics by late summer, Dr. Brian Jones of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) says don’t be surprised by how quickly the autorities accept and implement more.
