A big rise in second quarter sales comes off the back of significant growth in the company’s celebrity endorsed fragrances sales worldwide, but the performance still came in below expectations, forcing the company to lower its outlook.
The brand of Florida-based hair care company, Vogue International is up for sale in a deal that could be worth $800 million or more, according to Reuters.
Avon has appointed David Powell to the position of senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain, a role that will be play a crucial part in the company’s ongoing restructuring plans.
The American Cleaning Institute has reiterated the safety of soaps and cosmetics in the wake of a recent study on triclosan, and warned that some information presented in the research could be misleading.
The modern man is concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime and this, in turn, is driving the growth of the global men’s grooming market.
Davlyn Industries, a subsidiary of the Shiseido Company, says it has experienced a marked improvement in its manufacturing effeciencies after implementing Valdata software.
Although MWV group reported rising volumes for personal care during Q4, many of the company's other business operations had to face a very tough quarter.
Dietary supplement specialist Viviscal has launched its latest natural hair growth and nourishing product with 50 percent more fish protein extract in it than before.
Newly established fragrance provider Omni Scents has added to its Miss Universe fragrances with the signing of a licensing agreement for men’s magazine brand Maxim.
There seems to be continued talk in the cosmetics industry of the proposed animal testing ban that comes into place on March 11, 2013, and whilst it has been a long time coming, it represents a huge step, according to Cruelty Free International.
As consumers become more interested in greener products, this demand is filtering down the supply chain, resulting in the global chemical industry focusing more on sustainability.
Inter Parfums has reported a drop in Q4 sales, stating that the comparable figures to the previous year were set against a backdrop of unprecedented product launches and lower European sales.
The Illinois-based research service company has developed a high-throughput skin permeation testing service to help with the development of cosmetics and personal care products.
Sales of prestige make-up have recorded double-digit growth in value sales year-on-year, beating the recession as products are viewed as affordable luxury.
Kimberly-Clark has finished off a good year with strong Q4 results, but the company predicts modest gains for the year ahead on the back of weaker sales in Europe.
Procter & Gamble has seen a big rise in its profits for the latest quarter, as savings from the company’s restructuring plan start to take effect alongside modest sales growth.
Oral supplements containing extracts from green tea may help protect against sunburn and the longer-term effects of UV damage, says a new study from the UK.
Cosmetics firm Avon has continued its cost-cutting campaign into the New Year, this time in the US, as distribution facilities in Atlanta, Georgia, and Pasadena, California, will be closed.
Personal care industry professionals gathered at a recent Ashland symposium to discuss advances in skin aging, epithelial biology, skin imaging and polymers in formulation alongside leading research professionals and academics in the area.
Despite only taking over his grandfather’s French beauty firm three years ago, Bris Rocher has brought the family behind the cosmetics giant to billionaire status, as sales top $3 (€2.3) billion in 2012.
Various media and consumers have been posing the question if Yes To is hiding or downplaying its ties to Israel. Cosmetics Design has taken a deeper look into the matter.
Scientists at Radboud University Nijmegen are looking into ways a gel they have developed that claims to retain moisture a hundred times better than other gel, can be applied to cosmetic applications.
A-list Hollywood star has been confirmed as the new co-owner and global spokesperson for luxury hair care provider Alterna, a move aimed at boosting the brands appeal and message.
Kenneth Cole Productions has entered into a new licensing agreement with perfume player Parlux as it looks to further its fragrance business; ending its decade-long partnership with beauty firm Coty.
Utah-based Rejuvination Labs claims it is the first ever skin care company to launch an anti-aging product line that includes the gene-activating 4-AR molecule.
US personal care manufacturer Herbalix has urged for more certification of ingredients used in products, particularly as consumers become more aware and the market for natural & organic continues to grow.
The federal department responsible for assessing the safety of drugs and consumer products in Canada has revised its’ ‘Sunburn Protectants Monograph’ in a bid to provide up to date information for the industry on how to comply with governing statutes...
Thanks to a strong fourth quarter in the hair care segment, Unilever signed off a good year of growth in Personal Care, as well as its other consumer categories, with the announcement of its full year results.
Sustainable packaging has long been spoken about in the cosmetics industry and whilst one of beauty’s big players has pledged its commitment to the cause, L’Oréal has also reiterated the importance of consumer safety too.
Calysta Energy has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to support development of a production platform for a new class of modified lipids.
Researchers have uncovered increased amounts of triclosan in several Minnesota freshwater lakes that they are linking to a growing use of the chemical since being patented back in the sixties.
Scientists have strengthened their understanding of how skin cells sense and react to ultraviolet light and protect themselves with melanin; which has implications for skin care products and leave-on treatments for exposure.
In many ways market entry into the natural and organic cosmetics category is easier these days but success will not come without integrity, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
The Paperboard Packaging Council is to hold the 2013 Outlook & Strategy Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring key note speakers who will highlight the most pressing industry trends.
The Japan-based Shiseido group has announced the next leg of manufacturing expansion for its American operations as it continues to expand its global footprint.
Amidst growing awareness of the environmental risk of plastic microbeads, ingredients company Impact Colors has drawn attention to its environmentally friendly alternative.
Despite raising awareness and highlighting the need for proper skin care, researchers have issued a reminder that smartphone applications claiming to evaluate a user's photographs of skin lesions for the likelihood of cancer should not replace a...
It is as surprising as the Coke and Pepsi, McDonalds and Burger King, and the Oilers and the Flames rivalries, but Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal continue to duke it out for top spot in the Canadian cosmetics arena.
The Swiss company has joined up with the global supplier of amino acids to develop novel fermentation production routes to develop natural ingredients for application in personal care.
Skin care brand Nivea has taken a trip down memory lane having undergone a redesign based around the classic blue tin from the 1920s incorporating the blue Nivea colour and white Bauhaus lettering onto the capos and closures of its packaging.
Omni Scents founder and CEO Neil Katz says he is ready to build on the Miss Universe fragrance license with a new agreement, due to be announced next week.
As global analyst 24/7 Wall St singles out the US firm as one likely to ‘disappear’ in 2013, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what happened to the company in 2012.
Manufacturer Nu Skin has been handed a little boost thanks to strong performance over the last nine months, leading it to upping its revenue quite significantly in the fourth quarter.
The affordable indulgence of getting your nails done is driving consumer demand and aiding the segment in outperforming all other cosmetics categories.
