All news articles for June 2014

FDA warning for over the counter acne treatments

FDA warning for over the counter acne treatments

By Lucy Whitehouse

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against over the counter acne treatments, noting that severe allergic reactions can result from the usage of certain acne products, and these reactions have the potential to be lethal.

Sephora ups its game in US JC Penney

Sephora ups its game in US JC Penney

By Michelle Yeomans

Sephora continues its worldwide expansion with the opening of 13 outlets at JC Penney stores across the US this month.

Biomimetics present beauty brands with a great opportunity

Biomimetics present beauty brands with a great opportunity

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The opportunities in product development that biomimetics offer are exciting, but beauty brands also have to know how to talk to their customers about how these ingredients are helping to better their beauty products.

L'Oreal France chief details positive Cosmetics Europe outlook

Talks with the top: Loïc Armand details his positive cosmetics outlook

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As Cosmetics Europe announced that President of L’Oréal France, Loïc Armand, will take the reins as its President for the 2014 -2016 term, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com was given an exclusive interview with the new boss - and his outlook is very positive.

Natural shift as consumers opt for sensitive skin care

Natural shift as consumers opt for sensitive skin care

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is the common belief that most of us have sensitive skin, and now, according to Mintel's Global New Products Database (GNPD), ‘ultra-gentle’ face care products are the most sought after.

Inolex wins Frost & Sullivan award for natural emulsifier

Inolex wins Frost & Sullivan award for natural emulsifier

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company Inolex has been awarded the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Global Personal Care Product Innovation Leadership Award for its emulsifier, Emulsense, as the demand for ‘natural’ products continues.

TTIP US - EU trade talks look positive

EU-US trade talks look positive, and cosmetics is on the agenda

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The European Commission will host a sixth round of EU-US trade talks next month on a new trade and investment deal, known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP; and the outlook is positive as Europe is in a strong position.

A roundup of the latest methods in preserving cosmetics packaging

A roundup of the latest methods in preserving cosmetics packaging

By Michelle Yeomans

Flexible plastic packaging is gradually taking the place of traditional glassware in cosmetics. However; in some aspects the performance isn't as flexible. Here’s a look at some of the best ways to preserve cosmetics packaging. 

FDA dedicates section of website to paraben safety

FDA dedicates section of website to paraben safety

By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to answer whether there are safety concerns related to parabens in cosmetics, the FDA has set up a section on its website to address pressing questions from consumers. 

PASS urging industry to support the Sunscreen Innovation Act

PASS urging industry to support the Sunscreen Innovation Act

By Michelle Yeomans

The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition, representing the sunscreen ingredients companies is urging industry to support the Sunscreen Innovation Act as it presses for passage of legislation now under consideration in both chambers of Congress.

Datamonitor Top 10 Future Beauty Concepts

The Future of Beauty Innovation: Top 10 Concepts

By Imogen Matthews

Predicting the future is often pure guesswork. Should we look at the past to guess what happens next? Or is what’s happening around us a better predictor for future trends?

Kiehl’s launches new male moisturizer – into space

Kiehl’s launches new male moisturizer – into space

By Lucy Whitehouse

In a move designed to make a new moisturizing product appealing to an ‘adventure-seeking’ male demographic, beauty brand Kiehl’s has aimed to make the launch of its new Oil Eliminator explosive - by sending it into space.

AAK invests in innovation lab in San Jose

AAK invests in innovation lab in San Jose

By Michelle Yeomans

AAK has opened a new Personal Care Innovation Lab in San Jose, which the company say is designed to support growing demand for highly functional natural products. 

Cosmetics industry gets innovating to cash in on World Cup

Cosmetics industry gets innovating to cash in on World Cup

By Michelle Yeomans

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil is getting people all around the world excited even the cosmetics industry, which has been looking to score a few goals of its own by creating products that coincide with the games.

Illinois jumps on microbead ban wagon

Illinois jumps on microbead ban wagon

By Michelle Yeomans

Following in the footsteps of New York and California, Illinois is the latest US state to ban tiny plastic particles in personal care goods.

Mintel: a gallery of US color cosmetic innovations

Mintel: a gallery of US color cosmetic innovations

By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Mintel, the US color cosmetics market has battled through the recession and will continue to grow roughly 2-3% on a yearly basis. Here, we round up some of the most innovative products currently dominating that segment.