The return of the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will see a range of companies showcasing their latest products and exclusive show launches in one place in skin, hair, deodorants and much more. Here, we round up the hair care ingredients and conditioners...
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble could be falling behind its Beauty and Personal Care competitors due to its involvement in too many different categories, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Silicone specialist NuSil Technologies has confirmed that it is entering into the skin care market with the launch of a new silicone-based ingredient brand.
With men increasingly using a wide range of personal care products, latest research shows that a marketing strategy that encourages existing users to switch products may be most effective as a means of encouraging greater use.
The Food and Drug Administration has reopened the public comment period on a 2005 directive allowing certain previously prohibited cattle parts to be used in cosmetics.
As with years gone by, in-cosmetics is pleased to announce its Innovation Zone, showcasing the latest in creative inspiration, providing an area to catch up on all the latest products and exclusive show launches in one place. Here, we look at the beauty...
Skin care range 7* Days of wonder is a new approach that provides a combined therapy to fight lines and wrinkles while also tackling firmness and dehydration.
With beauty retailer Sephora entering the Brazil market, and the rise of the internet giving reach to more consumers than ever before, Brazil could become a premium fragrance market for the future, according to Euromonitor.
Fine chemicals provider Biosil Technologies is targeting expansion into the North American market after securing a distribution deal that will see its portfolio of active ingredients expanded into the Canada market.
The rising demand for airless packaging solutions has led Mega Airless to announce a new production site in Villingen, Germany, in order to handle the influx in orders, says the company CEO Lucyna Silberstein.
Software provider to the cosmetics industry, Valdata, has launched a new recipe management program that emphasizes both costing calculations, as well as a Cloud hosted version.
Demand from emerging economies and the increase in aspirational shoppers will keep the Global Cosmetics Manufacturing industry growing throughout 2013, having helped it maintain healthy levels over the past five years.
The organizers of this year’s Luxe Pack New York are promising the biggest ever event, with expanded exhibitor space and a more comprehensive conference program.
The San Diego-based cosmeceutical company has entered into a strategic partnership in an effort to expand its line of skin care products featuring proprietary glycoprotein technology that combats aging skin.
A physician has hit out at the cosmetics industry for using misleading claims in their advertising of anti-aging products and has called upon the lawmakers to put additional regulations in place.
With so many packaging shows complete, and many still to take place, the year is well underway in cosmetics packaging. Here is a look at some of the latest launches from the past month.
Michigan-based Amway has manufactured its own success story in an unlikely market, although its sales growth looks to be slowing in China as competition increases, and counterfeits become a bigger problem.
A new laser treatment targeting sunspots has been given the seal of the approval by the US FDA, paving the way for further growth in the fast developing area of cosmetic devices.
Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.
Representatives of congress have introduced the 'Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act', which they propose will close major loopholes in the federal law that currently allows companies to use ingredients in cosmetics known to damage...
Instagram is one of the fastest-growing emerging platforms, registering 10 percent month-over-month growth between December 2012 and January 2013. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at the top 10 hair care and color brands using the platform.
Skin care maker Murad has followed in the footsteps of many other big cosmetics players and taken to mobile commerce in a bid to better serve consumers.
Despite Americans receiving conflicting messages about the state of the economy, a recent Harris Poll EquiTrend study has found various luxury brands to have made gains in brand equity over the past year.
The global market for deodorants is full of intense competition, with the big personal care players all jostling for position; and it appears that new product innovations and technologies are the way to get ahead.
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened nine opinions and one addition on four cosmetic and six hair dye ingredients for public comment.
The National Advertising Division has determined that the US subsidiary of L’Oreal has acted properly in working toward the discontinuance of certain in-store advertising, after a competing mascara maker complained about advertising.
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has announced it has just completed an ‘antitrust’ suit against cosmetic giants like Beiersdorf, L'Oréal and Procter & Gamble for anti-competitive information sharing.
How make-up is used and applied can affect age perception according to a new study by Chanel Research and Technology dedicated to skin related issues and facial appearance.
The significant growth shown in the surfactants and polymers categories in personal care ingredients should see the market boosted in the future according to research firm Kline.
Organisers of the event exclusively dedicated to the make-up segment reckon this year will be the best one yet on seeing industry giants such as Fusion Packaging, Oekabeauty and Yonwoo sign up with six months still to go.
US packaging firm Sonoco is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Celaya, Guanajuato Mexico to meet growing demand in the personal care industry amongst others.
Fresh from its New Year acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, French beauty packager Albéa has utilised its new expertise to launch its latest range of airless tubes and pumps.
The Personal Care Association Cosmetics Europe has questioned whether the science and alternative methods are ready to replace animal tests for cosmetics ingredient; a week after the ban has come into play.
The Public Access to Sunscreens (PASS), Coalition has kicked off a campaign to fight the growing skin cancer epidemic in the United States by ensuring Americans have access to the latest effective sunscreens ingredients.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is expected to grow over the next five years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific.
With various cosmetic companies feeling the wrath of the FDA over misleading marketing claims of late, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors association is focusing on helping the industry to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Cosmetics and fragrance player Ulta Beauty posted strong fourth quarter 2012 results with a big boost in sales, however expected earnings are expected to be below Wall Street predictions and this has seen shares down 17 percent.
Biochemicals used in skin care products and lotions, amongst other applications, could hold the key to reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and create jobs and opportunites for U.S. industrial biotech, but needs to be acted on soon.
HBA Global Expo is opening up nominations for the International Packaging Design Awards, the winners of which will be announced at the event in New York City, at the end of June.
Avon Products has announced that it has completed refinancing activities in a bid to manage its large debt and improve the health of its balance sheet, which has been through a torrid time.
The venture with the global beauty retailer will see aesthetic device developer Tria Beauty’s light based hand-held acne treatment and line of topical skin care products launched in select US stores.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna hosted the 24th edition of the International Award organised by Accademia del Profumo; recognising the leading perfume innovations of the year. Here, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at the winners…
According to the market researcher’s global new products database (GNPD), demand for dry shampoo is building momentum in Europe with the UK leading the way, where nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of women are invested in the segment.
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions claims that visitors numbers for the first day of the event were up 42 percent and packed aisles were a testament to this claim.
Three companies have come together to design, develop and manufacture what they say, will be the next-generation of peptides for anti-aging and hair loss prevention cosmeceutical products.
Fragrance player Inter Parfums saw fourth quarter sales exhibit a double-digit decrease in the company’s key European market, leading to an overall drop for the period; although full year saw record results.
This week marked a big turning point for the cosmetics industry as the final sales ban for animal tested cosmetics was implemented in Europe; and it appears that US consumers want their nation to follow suit, a survey reveals.
Aging male baby boomers as well as younger men are warming more to the idea of maintaining a youthful look, and this is seeing a rise in skin care and cosmetic products for this market.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is forecast to continue growing over the coming years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets and innovative product launches.
A district court judge has prohibited the California-based company from marketing or selling its star product in the US, after a rival claimed 'unfair competition in the marketplace.'
