All news articles for July 2016

Cosmetics and fragrance help lift LVMH sales

Cosmetics and fragrance help lift LVMH sales

By Simon Pitman

A strong performance from cosmetics and fragrances, as well as retail division Sephora, helped buoy group sales that have been hit by poorer sales in the domestic market, France.

Coty names Camillo Pane CEO

Coty names a new CEO

By Deanna Utroske

The appointment won’t take effect until later this year, once the Coty P&G deal is formally closed. Fittingly, the new executive has experience integrating acquisitions in and beyond the US.  

Spending on beauty up in China, despite cooling economy

Spending on beauty up in China, despite cooling economy

By Lucy Whitehouse

Chinese consumers are still keen to spend on beauty in China, according to newly released research from Mintel, with the majority of those surveyed stating they spent more on facial skin care in 2015 compared to 2014.

fragrance and beauty company Inter Parfums Q2 numbers and Coach launch

Inter Parfums Q2 numbers

By Deanna Utroske

The fragrance and beauty innovator announced its most recent financial figures, showing impressive net sales. And now Inter Parfums is looking ahead to the second half of the year and the company’s first launch of a Coach branded scent.

This year’s beauty industry job market looks good for talent

This year’s beauty industry job market looks good for talent

By Deanna Utroske

At last night’s CEW event in New York City, job experts from 24 Seven and The Estée Lauder Companies shared insights about the current state of hiring and employment among cosmetic and personal care brands and manufacturers.

Walmart chemical watch list: formaldehyde, phthalate, paraben

Walmart announces chemical watch list

By Deanna Utroske

This month the retailer asked suppliers to change product labeling and eventually reformulate to remove eight ingredients of concern. While the focus is on household goods for now, proponents of ‘clean beauty’ see it as a step in the right direction.  

Executive leadership changes Estée Lauder Companies, Origns, Jo Malone

Executive leadership changes at Estée Lauder Companies

By Deanna Utroske

This month the cosmetics maker announced two in-house appointments to strengthen the global reach of its Origins and Jo Malone London brands. One is already in effect, while the other is set to take place this fall.

Women rising in the ranks at Markwins Beauty Brands

Women rising in the ranks at Markwins Beauty Brands

By Deanna Utroske

The private cosmetics company owns popular labels such as wet n wild, Black Radiance, Bonne Bell, Lip Smacker, and Physicians Formula; and now, in a move to restructure Markwins’ leadership, in-house promotions are being announced.   

L’Oréal will acquire skincare, makeup company IT Cosmetics for 1.2 bn

L’Oréal will acquire IT Cosmetics

By Deanna Utroske

Friday afternoon, the self-proclaimed world’s leading beauty company announced the signing of a deal to purchase skin care and makeup brand IT Cosmetics for over $1bn — validation of IT Cosmetics’ hard-earned reputation for innovation and consumer loyalty.  

Eye on the Trends in Asia: customisation

Eye on the Trends in Asia: customisation

By Lucy Whitehouse

Four key trends are tipped to define the skin care market in Asia in the coming years, according to research from Euromonitor International. In this series of specials, Cosmetics Design takes a closer look at each, starting here with customisation.

New sites are introducing retailers to sustainable indie beauty brands

New sites are introducing retailers to sustainable indie beauty brands

By Deanna Utroske

Independent and niche personal care is all the rage, and stores looking to meet consumer expectations and negotiate wholesale relationships with desirable, reliable brands are turning to sites like Kind Eye for Business. To find out more, Cosmetics Design...

Marie Thadal talks about taking over as NYSCC chair in 2017

Marie Thadal talks about taking over as NYSCC chair in 2017

By Simon Pitman

Marie Thadal will be next year's Chair for the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. We spoke with Thadal to find out about her reaction to the appointment and what she has planned for the organization in the year ahead.

Little MAC color cosmetics is big beauty in small travel size packages

Big beauty, small packages

By Deanna Utroske

To keep up with consumer demand for practical, portable makeup, MAC has launched a color cosmetics collection in small, travel-sized packages—a strategy being used to sell more product in the indie beauty space as well.

Ray Ordiales talks about his stint as chair of the NYSCC

Ray Ordiales talks about his stint as chair of the NYSCC

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design recently caught up with Rey Ordiales, the out-going Chair for New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetics Chemists. During the conversation he spoke about the challenges that the role has presented in the course of the past years, his...

Evolution of sensation – why sensory matters so much now

Evolution of sensation – why sensory matters so much now

By Belinda Carli, Institue of Personal Care Science

Touch has such a big impact on human emotions. Have you ever noticed how the feel of your personal care products can have a similar effect? In this guest article from an industry expert, Belinda Carli takes a look at the evolution of sensation in beauty.

Skinny & Co director gives the low-down on the coconut oil craze

Skinny & Co director gives the low-down on the coconut oil craze

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Monique Wallace, director of sales and partnerships at Skinny & Co, to find out all about the big trend for coconut oil. In this video interview Wallace talks about why consumers are buying it, how the company sources...

Is beauty from within set to make a comeback?

Is beauty from within set to make a comeback?

By Simon Pitman

Beauty from within never went away in Asia, but in Europe initial enthusiasm waned, while in the US it never really took off in a big way. So is the time now ripe for firms to be investing in the area again?

Epsom salt: the private-label natural no store should miss

Epsom salt: the private-label natural no store should miss

By Deanna Utroske

It’s a wellness subcategory all to itself, according to Laureen Schroeder, principal consultant at the health, beauty, and wellness firm Bespoke Beauty Partners, who talked with Cosmetics Design about the product’s growth potential in the mass market.

Shampoo brands Prell, Denorex, & Zincon bought by Scott’s Liquid Gold

Prell, Denorex, and Zincon bought by Scott’s Liquid Gold

By Deanna Utroske

The three mainstay consumer hair care brands, previously owned by Ultimark Products of Pennsylvania, were acquired for several million dollars and will be folded into Scott’s existing health and beauty portfolio.

Croda acquires cosmetic ingredient encapsulation tech from Inventiva

Croda acquires encapsulation tech from Brazil’s Inventiva

By Deanna Utroske

The team, technology, and territory of the company founded by Renata Raffin and Candice Felippi, which specializes in nanotech encapsulation of cosmetics actives, will add to Croda’s business in and beyond personal care.

Meri Baregamian accepts CEO role at beauty company Bliss

Meri Baregamian accepts CEO role at beauty company Bliss

By Deanna Utroske

Late last week the company announced that Baregamian has joined Bliss as CEO, and it’s expected that she will grow the brand for a bigger and better future in the beauty, skin care, and spa space.

FDA approves OTC skin care ingredient Differin Gel 0.1% to treat acne

FDA approves new OTC skin care ingredient to treat acne

By Deanna Utroske

Friday, the Administration announced that a retinoid, previously available by prescription, received FDA approval and can now be included in over-the-counter skin care products. It’s the first such approval since the 1980s.