It has been a tough year for the North American cosmetics industry, which has meant that more than ever innovation, the key trends and faster growth in the emerging markets have been the top reasons why you the readers have clicked on the news stories...
A survey shows that many black American women are avoiding the gym because it may mess with their hair, suggesting that there are hair care and styling opportunities for innovative product designers targeting this segment of the population.
2012 has seen a big focus on animal testing in the cosmetics industry particularly with the proposed marketing ban coming into play in Europe next year. Whilst companies want to get rid of the practice from industry, it still needs to ensure the safety...
As December rounds off what has been a tough year for Avon between declining sales and shares, bribery investigations and its CEO stepping down, media reports speculate that Coty may bring its acquisition offer to the table once more.
The fragrance supplier has announced the appointment of Peter Malton to its creative perfumery team where he will be responsible for developing new fragrances, both for its expanding its' external customer base and PZ Cussons brands.
Following the success of the 10th edition of Luxe Pack New York last year, its organizer says that the 2013 event is set to be the biggest to date, with a record number of exhibitors and more exhibition floor space.
In the words of a well-known beverage company, the ‘holidays are coming’, and this presents an opportunity for cosmetics manufacturers to not only sell their products traditionally, but also utilize popular technology available to them to reach the consumer.
Public interest group, the EcoWaste Coalition, has announced that despite efforts to rid the Philippine markets of mercury laden cosmetics, nine Chinese drug stores and beauty shops in Manila were found to be selling contaminated skin whitening products.
Following a string of facilities opening around the world, French firm L’Oréal has opened an Advanced Research Centre in A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) to plug into the research environment in Biopolis and Singapore.
Kanebo Cosmetics has recently unveiled a major new business structure and vision that aims to set the company on course for significant global expansion leading up to 2015 as the domestic market continues to remain subdued.
France-based industrial group Minafin has announced the acquisition of a majority holding in Pennsylvania-based fine chemicals player Pressure Chemical Company.
Skin health company Own has developed a mobile app that allows users to measure and track skin health by analyzing a photograph of the user and providing a clinical evaluation of the major signs of aging.
Global fragrance and flavours player Bell has asked its worldwide marketing teams to come up with the biggest trends for next year, with nostalgia, big films and relaxation all proving to be big factors.
Skin care maker Senté has entered into an agreement with group purchasing organization Aesyntix Physician Network, as it looks to expand the distribution of its products based on glycoproteins.
Medical Marijuana, a US biotech company, has teamed up with its portfolio company, Phytosphere for its 2013 harvest as it plans to further develop over-the-counter hemp product applications for cosmetics in the coming year.
An international team of scientists has revealed it is getting close to developing a technology that will transform essential oils into high-value and sustainable alternative ingredients for a range of cosmetic applications.
Scientists at the University of Bath have created innovative compounds that will be the first of their kind to provide on-demand protection against sunlight-mediated skin ageing and damage.
Avon Products has announced it will pull out of the South Korea and Vietnam markets and cut 1500 jobs worldwide as it continues to look for ways to stabilize the business at a turbulent time.
In a battle that has spanned the last two years; a group of congress members have written a letter to the US Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns over the lack of progress or action taken against hair straightening treatments that contain...
Ashland Specialty Ingredients has developed and launched a new ingredient that is designed to help maintain moisture levels not for the skin, but for the mouth.
The lobby group has compiled a report based on its’ ranking of retailers that it believes to be doing well, and not so well in terms of their commitment to cosmetics safety.
The US cosmetics company has recently developed a lip plumper that increases volume by up to 40 percent, as an alternative to lip augmentation surgery.
French firm L’Oréal has opened its $100 million dollar hair colour manufacturing facility in Villa de Reyes, Mexico, which will serve both the North American market and the fast-growing Latin American market.
Cosmetics Design is readying its third annual SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 12, 2013, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
The US leads the pack when it comes to penetration and innovation in e-commerce, but there is now an opportunity for beauty brands in Europe following years of underinvestment in the channel.
A new generation of anti-ageing products could be developed after researchers stumbled upon the anti-inflammatory properties of cheese whilst trying to discover the secret behind the French paradox puzzle.
That expert is Philippe Milazzo, global cosmetic & perfumes marketing manager at packaging specialist DuPont, who tells this publication that the notion that Asia’s sustainable goals not being as high up on the list as Europe’s packaging brands for...
Brazil-based ingredients supplier Beraca has signed a deal with L’Oréal which aims to foster the sustainable sourcing of raw materials from the Amazon.
In a refreshing change, online retailer Beauty Encounter has decided to add a traditional bricks and mortar channel to its online presence with opening of a new flagship store in Orange County.
Delaware-based Impact Colors has signed an agreement with Golden Business Class (GBC) to distribute the pigment producer’s line of color products in Colombia.
Uncovering unconscious consumer habits could be the key to success for cosmetics companies this year, as a new study into consumer behavior has shown how point-of-sale positioning can influence someone’s purchasing decision.
The importance of international collaboration to the research and development of non-animal tests for the cosmetics industry has been highlighted by the scientific arm of the European Commission.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland has developed a patent-pending 'HydroSheer' sun care formulation that can now be applied on wet skin, for product makers on a global scale.
The food giant has delved into the world of cosmetics with its very own perfume that it describes as "boasting top notes of freshly baked, hand-tossed dough."
Beauty behemoth Coty has found itself in a spot of bother after being hit with a proposed class action lawsuit over misleading claims made about its Rimmel mascara.
Anthony Vargas, former vice president of Research and Development at Elizabeth Arden has branched out to create his own anti-aging skin care line based on his experience as a long time scientist and expert in the area.
Cosmetics and personal care wipes continue to see big demand in the US and a continued improvement in the economy is set to see projected growth in the category outpace overall growth in the cosmetics market in the next few years.
With packaging potentially playing such a critical role in shaping a beauty consumer’s product choice, cosmetics companies need to adapt to the trends in order to maximise this opportunity.
Eastman Chemical Company has expanded its distribution network for its sustainable cosmetics products by signing an exclusive agreement with Ross Organics.
Electronic specialist Sony has turned its focus to the cosmetics industry by developing a device that can analyze the condition of the skin whilst also being able to detect blemishes before they appear, thanks to cleverly placed image sensors.
French peptide producer Rousselot presented the latest scientific findings regarding its anti-aging product Peptan proving its efficacy at the SupplySide West trade show.
After being landed with a second lawsuit in recent weeks, the Kardashian sisters have hit back at claims that their ‘Khroma’ color cosmetic line is guilty of trademark infringement.
L’Oréal USA has expanded its plant in Kentucky to meet the rising demand for hair care products and with it will create over 200 new jobs over the next three years.
Applied Minerals and HCT Group have announced the signing of a letter of intent to form a joint venture to develop and market an all-natural line of specialty skin care products based on Dragonite Halloysite Clay.
