Polish beauty player Inglot has laid out its plan to raise its market share in India, increasing its market presence in the country from 14 stores to 100 by 2020.
Estee Lauder’s UK & Ireland operation has appointed Janet Saunders to the newly created position of Commercial Vice President/ General Manager, as it looks to leverage further opportunities across its portfolio.
This, according to new data from the social platform known for visually appealing content. And, market research firm Millward Brown confirms that site users reliably buy cosmetics and personal care products not only online but also in store, based on...
Fourth quarter results for fragrance and luxury cosmetic player Inter Parfums missed the mark, with sales hit by currency translations and profits missing forecasts.
Avon Products has confirmed that it is shifting its international headquarters to the UK and is to reduce its workforce by 2,500 as part of its transformation plan for the ailing business.
Welcome to this latest Cosmetics Design Special Newsletter, which focuses on some of the most pressing trends and challenges currently facing the fast-paced colour cosmetics segments.
The two US chemical corporations jointly filed a preliminary registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission this month, outlining plans for leadership, work streams, synergies, and finance.
The company’s LA County offices and product distribution warehouse were completely destroyed early last week following an explosion and fire at the site—one employee died on the scene.
A study conducted by the Mote Marine Tropical Research Laboratory in Florida draws on science to prove that Reef Safe sunscreens are harmless to corals and cause no visual impact.
A team of scientists at the Pennsylvania State University is studying what happens to chemical compounds from a variety of sources, including personal care, if they remain in waste water.
A new study carried out in France has found that Raman spectroscopy represents an analytical, non-destructive, and dynamic method to evaluate the permeation of actives in the skin layers.
This week the global beauty retailer named 8 North American beauty companies—specializing in skin care, cosmetics, and tech—that will be participating in Sephora’s inaugural business incubator program.
Research from Berkeley University highlighting the potential effects of certain cosmetic chemicals on the skin of teenage girls’ skin could spark renewed interest in natural and organic products, experts believe.
At the behest of the nonprofit animal rights organization PETA, e.l.f has stopped using animal hair to make its beauty tools and hopes other industry brands will follow suit.
Connecticut-based Dermalogique Cosmetic Laboratories (DCL) says it new range of skin, body and hair care products will improve skin health and take the cosmeceuticals category to the next level.
Although widely found to be safe, a recent study by researchers in China has found that silicon dioxide, or silica, may have the potential to negatively affect our genetic material.
A Florida state legislative move to overhaul out of date cosmetic manufacturing rules has received two important industry endorsements that are expected to help move it forward.
This week Kim Harley, associate director of the Center for Environmental Research and Children's Health at the University of California, Berkeley, published her findings in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal.
The continued growth of the US cosmetics and personal care industry and its resilience to economic downturn positions it well for future growth, according to a new report.
Johnson & Johnson, P&G, Unilever, and Colgate-Palmolive all received unfavorable assessments from the environmental NGO for their palm oil supply chain practices.
Microbiota plays an important role in skin health as it helps nourish and also protect against foreign microorganisms, meaning it is a good place to start if you want beautiful skin, according to a leading expert at L’Oréal.
Madame C.J. Walker Beauty Culture is a brand that takes its name and inspiration from a women well known as a self-made millionaire in the US—a beauty entrepreneur innovating at the turn of the twentieth century.
Late last week the mass-market brand, announced its recall of a cuticle treatment product. The move is preemptive; Bari hopes to sidestep any legal issues before they arise.
As the demand for halal-certified cosmetics ingredients grows chemicals company BASF announces that 145 of its products for personal care manufactured at its Düsseldorf and Illertissen site comply with international halal standard HAS 23000.
As part of its continued efforts to refocus and tighten its brand portfolio, Procter & Gamble has announced the divestment of its Hipoglós in Latin America, adding to a catalogue of sales worldwide.
The company’s newly launched mass-market hair care brand qilib is meant to address the needs of both women and men with thinning hair as well as hair loss and to appeal to consumers that are passionate about wellness.
Switzerland-based biotechnology ingredient player Mibelle Biotechnology has established a USA division, recently opening up its headquarters in White Plains, New York.
Following publication of a study of how hydrolyzed salmon roe proteins exfoliate in contrast to glycolic acid, the New York City–based skin care company Restorsea has seen an uptick in press coverage, including a Q & A with company founder Patti Pao...
German manufacturer looks to target the hair care market in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, after acquiring a portfolio of brands from Procter & Gamble which all target these regions.
Brand innovations, cosmetics industry expertise, and interactive beauty presentations converge at this annual show where professionals scrutinize hundreds of products vying for a CEW Beauty Insider Award.
The Seaweed Standard, a joint project of the ASC and MCS, would leverage science-based regulation to protect the environment and promote ethical business.
As personal care and cosmetics companies evolve to better reflect the diverse US consumer population, multicultural initiatives like #100PorCientoTu are being tested in the marketplace.
Today, more and more brands respond to direct consumer feedback, and the Arizona-based clinical skin care company is no exception. Theraderm just launched a collection of twice-daily products following user requests.
German manufacturer Henkel says it will look to emerging markets particularly in China and online to continue its growth for the whole business as well as the beauty segment in years to come.
The privately owned North American Avon business is a done deal this month as Cerberus Capital Management takes a majority stake in the beauty company—a transaction meant to make Avon profitable again.
The fashion brand’s latest project takes a cue from the presentation packaging and careful distillation processes commonly associated with spirits, a strategy the company founder believes will capture the attention of discerning men.
Scientists at University College London have identified the gene for greying hair for the first time, as well as the genes influencing hair shape and density and this could have a big impact on products to delay the ageing process.
The safe-enough-for-kids indie naturals brand developed for people of color launched a campaign on the crowd-funding site Kickstarter yesterday and by midnight was very nearly halfway to its goal.
The Johnson & Johnson facial skin care brand just launched a multichannel content campaign around the tag line “see what’s possible” meant to foster conversation among women encouraging one another to achieve their creative, athletic, and educational...
New research from Beiersdorf has shown that the daily use of skin care products containing licochalcone A (Lic A) and 4-t-butylcyclohexanol in patients with rosacea improves the overall skin appearance and the quality of life of these patients.
