All news articles for April 2015

Analysing the motivations behind sun tanning and UV exposure

Analysing the motivations behind sun tanning and UV exposure

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In Europe and the West, tanned skin can be seen as desirable and a sign of good health or wealth, and even beauty, and according to a university researcher, the motivations behind tanning can be influential between using safer product alternatives or...

Federal microbead-free bill set for May 1st hearing

Federal microbead-free bill set for May 1st hearing

By Simon Pitman

The proposed Microbead-Free Waters Acts aiming to limit the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetic and personal care formulations at a Federal level is set to be heard this Friday, May 1st.

MopTop hair care for curls goes retail

MopTop hair care for curls goes retail

By Deanna Utroske

The salon-centered brand is moving beyond the professional market and launching a new line of products to be sold across the US in grocery and discount retail locations.  

Innovative brands are advancing multifunction sun care

Sun Care Special Newsletter

Innovative brands are advancing multifunction sun care

By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design checked in with a couple of experts to discover how the latest products in this category are driving sales by inspiring more consumers to use sun care products every day while simultaneously meeting some basic cosmetic and skin care requirements.

Has Estée Lauder forgotten about advertising?

Has Estée Lauder forgotten about advertising?

By Simon Pitman

Estée Lauder was powering ahead of its competitors with breakneck speed until recently, but an analyst’s note underlines the need to spend more on promotional activities to secure a return to growth.

The lowdown on global sunscreen regulation

Sun Care Special Newsletter

The lowdown on global sunscreen regulation

By Simon Pitman

When it comes to regulation, cosmetic and personal care professionals will often cite sun care as one of the most challenging categories to gain global compliance. We spoke Carl Geffken, president of Carl Geffken Consultants to discover the key areas...

Navigating the Personal Care Products Safety Act

Navigating the Personal Care Products Safety Act

By Simon Pitman

The act has just been introduced and with backing from industry giants such as Revlon and L’Oreal, as well as the Personal Care Product Council, it now looks set to become law.

Gold Rush: skin care with nanomaterials

Gold Rush: skin care with nanomaterials

By Deanna Utroske

The California-based company KollagenX launched in 2008 with a focus on nanogold technology and now sees demand for its skin care products expanding beyond wholesale to include retail consumers.  

Inter Parfums sales slump on currency translations

Inter Parfums sales slump on currency translations

By Simon Pitman

Inter Parfums has become the latest in an increasingly long list of cosmetic players that have been hard hit by the continued buoyancy of the US dollar against international currencies.

Research shows magnolia scent has unique sex appeal

Research shows magnolia scent has unique sex appeal

By Simon Pitman

Magnolia scent could become the next hot fragrance ingredient after research underscored the fact that it is a unique pheromone receptor – a much sought after quality in this competitive category.

Trend watching at the in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations

Dispatches from in-cosmetics

Trend watching at the in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations

By Imogen Matthews

If it featured and was trending at the in-cosmetics Barcelona event, there is no doubt that it was noted by beauty consultant and blogger, Imogen Matthews. Attending the Marketing Trends programme throughout the three day event, Imogen picks out her key...

The flip side of synthetic biology

The flip side of synthetic biology

By Deanna Utroske

Local farm economies voice concern over the globally unregulated biotech industry and its impact on the people and ecosystems in developing countries.

Kimberly-Clark sees gains dashed by currency headwinds

Kimberly-Clark sees gains dashed by currency headwinds

By Simon Pitman

Kimberly-Clark has become the latest in a long line of US-based international cosmetic and personal care players to feel the heat of negative currency translations on the back of a strong US dollar.

New TRESemmé hairspray packaging stands tall

New TRESemmé hairspray packaging stands tall

By Deanna Utroske

The Unilever brand in partnership with Crown Aerosol Packaging of North America launched a line of new hairsprays in cans sensibly designed to catch the attention of consumers.

‘Tis the season for sun care launches

‘Tis the season for sun care launches

By Deanna Utroske

As summer approaches, skin care brands are launching new products. Some hope to stand out as sun care specialists. Other brands are innovating multifunctional products that incorporate sun protection.

Kline talks multicultural product innovation..

in-cosmetics coverage

Kline talks multicultural product innovation..

By Michelle Yeomans

As the multicultural beauty product segment continues to outpace the overall U.S. market’s growth for cosmetics, mainstream brands are investing in varied ranges to cater to this demand.

L’Oréal double-digit sales growth boosted by weak euro

First Quarter Sales

L’Oréal double-digit sales growth boosted by weak euro

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The weak euro provided a ‘very positive currency impact’ for L’Oréal’s first quarter sales after the market slowed in Europe, with acceleration expected later in the year.

Coty appoints food boss Elio Leoni Sceti as CEO

People On The Move

Coty appoints food boss Elio Leoni Sceti as CEO

By Simon Pitman

Coty has confirmed Elio Leoni Sceti, currently CEO of Iglo Foods, as its new chief executive officer, in an appointment that aims to build on his significant experience heading up fast moving consumer goods companies.

Trilogy skin care of NZ launches in US market

Trilogy skin care of NZ launches in US market

By Deanna Utroske

The company has seen its fair share of success in the global natural skin care market, and will now be readily available to consumers in the States through online marketplaces and at specialty retailers.

in-cosmetics Barcelona 2015 photo gallery

in-cosmetics Barcelona 2015 photo gallery

By Simon Pitman

in-cosmetics has just closed its doors on the biggest and most eventful show in its 25 year history at the Fira Gran Via expo hall. And here we bring you some of the show highlights in our latest photo gallery.

Weighing the pros and cons of nano ingredients

Weighing the pros and cons of nano ingredients

By Simon Bendle

Use of nanomaterials is now widespread in the cosmetics industry - but what are the potential risks? We asked Jaydee Hanson, policy director for the International Center for Technology Assessment and an expert on nanotechnology.

P&G looks to expand its anti-pollution skin care offerings

P&G looks to expand its anti-pollution skin care offerings

By Simon Pitman

In Asia, Procter & Gamble is already at the forefront in providing anti-pollution skin care solutions. In the second part of this exclusive interview we take a look at the development of products that aim to stretch those offerings worldwide.

Is Avon North America for sale?

Is Avon North America for sale?

By Deanna Utroske

The renowned direct-sales beauty company is considering every reasonable strategic option to improve its global business.

Will cosmetics manufacturers pay more for pigments?

Will cosmetics manufacturers pay more for pigments?

By Deanna Utroske

New data analysis from IBISWorld puts the average price of pigments in 2014 at nearly 65% higher than the price ten years earlier as well as forecasting price increases and spikes in the coming years.