Avon Products’ comprehensive restructuring scheme appears to be having the intended affect as the company posts better than expected figures for its all-important first quarter.
According to the latest research from ‘Diagonal Report’, the success of beauty devices have created a mega category and are transforming the skincare market, particularly in the US, China and Europe.
A research team from Stony Brook University in New York have revealed research suggesting that pure gold nanoparticles used in a range of personal care products could lead to accelerated aging and wrinkling, as well as slowing in wound healing.
According to Irina Barbalova, Global Head of beauty and Personal Care research at Euromonitor, the industry needs to take note of the overuse of multifunctionality and BB labelling, as it can lead to the dillution of the original concept of the products,...
Avon Products has confirmed that its non-executive chairman, Fred Hassan, has resigned from the board of directors, while announcing his replacement with immediate effect.
Plandai Biotechnology, a producer of highly bioavailable plant extracts, has entered into a license agreement with Phyto Nutricare, a UK company, to develop Phytofare extracts for nutricosmetic applications.
A group of scientists has urged the UN to take action on chemicals used in consumer products that may pose serious health risks, despite cosmetics repeatedly branded as safe.
Ingredients supplier Croda has developed its range of Solaveil Sensation products with a focus on the sensory benefits, thanks to new in-house testing, and presented these findings at the in-cosmetics show in Paris.
The in-cosmetics 2013 show closed its doors in Paris last week to become the most successful event in its 23 year history. Here we look at some of the biggest stories that Cosmetics Design bought to you from the three day event.
Procter & Gamble continued to post stronger quarterly results, with profits also bouncing back, but both beauty and grooming sales are down as the company continues to fight in order to maintain its market share in these categories.
A lack of synergy between the different categories in Procter & Gamble’s portfolio may mean divesting from color cosmetics and fragrances to improve business performance, a leading analyst claims.
Swizterland—based Induchem took top prize at the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient award, with its newly launched anti-ageing ingredient Neodermyl.
It is the largest segment in terms of size and value in the cosmetics and toiletries market, and skin care will continue to add significant growth in the future thanks to further advancements and innovation.
Fragrance player Inter Parfums has posted a big hike in its first quarter sales on the back of a particularly strong performance in the European market, as the door is finally closed on the Burberry licensing agreement.
According to the market researcher, global plastic high-density polyethylene used in cosmetics amongst other consumer goods will see revenues rise dynamically to almost US$70 billion by 2019.
According to the market researcher, the US cosmetics and toiletries market continues to perform well, posting 3.4 percent growth in 2012, with sales signifying success for both key and niche industry players.
Reed Exhibitions says that this year’s in-cosmetics event, held in Paris last week, was the most successful in the show’s 23 year history, breaking all previous attendance records.
Unilever says that its business in the United States has hit zero waste to landfill targets at all 26 of its manufacturing and non-manufacturing headquarter facilities in the region.
The evolution of the BB cream category has been nothing short of incredible, giving way to the CC cream category. But now US-based Julep is set to launch what is claimed to be the world’s first DD range.
Kimberly-Clark has announced steady group sales, with gains in the North American and International business divisions negated by currency exchange rates and the restructuring of its European business.
in-cosmetics Paris 2013 closed its door this week and became the biggest and best attended show to date. This photo gallery includes some of the highlights of the event, including the packed aisles, some of the most eye-catching booth designs and the...
At in-cosmetics in Paris this week the ingredient supplier launched its delicate crystalline flower extract, in a bid it says, to cater to the trend of lightening, iridescent and delicate make-up products.
Netherlands-based Purac has published the latest clinical trial results for its dry skin ingredient Purasal NH/COS, underlining its efficacy for reducing associated dry skin conditions.
Air Products, owner of Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, is launching its new Dermohydrine cellular active at the in-cosmetics event in Paris taking place this week.
At the 2013 edition of in-cosmetics taking place in Paris this week, Momentive Performance Materials is to launch two ready-to-use, multi-functional silicone formulations: Silsoft E-Pearl PF Emulsion and Velvesil Mul-T Gel.
Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.
Having invested in research centers in India and Indonesia, and a new portfolio of luxury products launched in China, L’Oréal has been giving Asia-Pacific special focus and says it will continue to do so in the future.
Animal rights group Cruelty Free International says it wants to follow up on the impetus from the complete ban on animal testing in Europe by launching a new campaign targeting the US market.
As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international industry professionals.
The La Roche-Posay annual research awards have this year recognized a wide range of skin research in North America, with the top price being awarded to research into skin inflammation conditions.
HBA Global Expo in New York City is officially open for registration as this year’s conference promises to offer more key insight and opportunities for beauty brands to grow and increase sales.
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s leading baby and child personal care brand, says its approach to sustainability remains true to the company’s original business philosophy as well as the consumer.
An anti-aging serum advert has been told to discontinue claims that it rivals an anti-wrinkle prescription despite an appeal; however it was found to have supported all other claims at issue.
A whole range of texturising agents, anti-ageing actives and hair care formulations have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2013, with the winner to be announced at the show in Paris.
The Center for Professional Advancement is holding an online training course developed to help skin care professionals develop targeted products designed for ethnic skin.
Apparently there is a macho method of using bar soap and if anyone is going to exploit that than it will be Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice brand as it launches its latest line of manly-scented products.
Olay maintains its dominant position at the top of the BrandFinance Cosmetics 50 table, but a slight value fall coupled with a surge in competitor growth has seen L’Oréal eat away at that lead.
Financial experts have applauded the latest round of cost cutting, announced at Avon Products earlier this week, while the investment world has also reacted positively, as share prices rise.
AkzoNobel claims it has developed an industry leading technology for the eco-friendly extraction of naturally-derived cosmetics ingredients - a technology that serves to make a significant impact on a product's carbon footprint.
Hair care and color brands L’Oréal Paris, Aveda and Redken have all been labelled ‘Genius’ for their digital competence by the latest L2 ThinkTank report.
According to a Norwegian Scientific Committee, antiperspirants containing aluminum contributes the most, in terms of exposure to the Norwegian population.
More needs to be done to educate the general population of the risk of sun and UV exposure, and to influence sunscreen use, after a study revealed that even some melanoma survivors are still not protecting themselves as well as they could.
Northstar Bioscience, which until now has been a skin care research and development company, has launched into the acne skin care category with a new line of products.
With technology as the hot topic in ingredient formulation right now, Solazyme’s senior director discusses how technology can accelerate microalgae's ability to produce many different types of renewable oils for personal care products, amongst others.
Having endured a turbulent 2012, Avon Products has spent most of this year restructuring and balancing the books, and this has seen 400 jobs cut worldwide in a bid to create greater management flexibility and efficiency within the business operations.
The Food and Drug Administration is set to hold a public meeting on May 8th, in a bid to give the public a platform to offer their input on various topics pertaining to the regulation of cosmetics.
Despite being in a good financial position and maintaining its position as one of the leading cosmetics companies, L’Oréal has continued to seek out growth, in what has already been an active 2013.
