All news articles for November 2016

Mintel analyst identifies the next generation skin care formulations

Mintel analyst identifies the next generation skin care formulations

By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmeticss Latin America event, Cosmetics Design caught up with Mintel analyst Vivienne Rudd who, among several key trends, identified how the next generation of skin care products is shaping up to be light in texture and ulta-hydrating,...

China's cosmetics market grows

Domestic brands to lead China's growth

By Natasha Spencer

In a recent report, Euromonitor International predicts that China’s domestic players will contribute significantly to the beauty and personal care industry over the forecast period.

Harris Poll finds strong consumer demand for natural beauty products

Harris Poll finds strong consumer demand for natural beauty products

By Deanna Utroske

Data gathered at the behest of Kari Gran, for the eco-luxe skin care and color cosmetics brand’s second annual Green Beauty Barometer Survey, indicates that millennial interest in naturals is huge and the mass market is falling short of consumer expectations.

Dow Chemical highlights the importance of customization

Dow Chemical highlights the importance of customization

By Simon Pitman

Alongside the all-defining sensorial and wellbeing trends, Dow Chemical's Thelma Bayout spoke to Cosmetics Design at the recent in-cosmetics Latin America about how customization is also playing a significant part in formulation development at the...

Sustainable personal care packaging materials and design reconsidered

Special Newsletter: Sustainability

Sustainable personal care packaging materials and design reconsidered

By Deanna Utroske

Manufacturing in a sustainable way is undeniably good business for any industry that hopes to outlast the current moment. But what ‘sustainability’ is and how to make it an accurate description of the beauty product packaging supply chain is another matter...

Innovating ‘beyond dreams’: IFSCC opens its doors

Innovating ‘beyond dreams’: IFSCC opens its doors

By Lucy Whitehouse

The International Federation of the Society of Cosmetics Chemists has opened its doors for this years edition of its annual congress, inviting delegates to look ‘beyond dreams into new frontiers’.

Fragrance Foundation Pamela Baxter 2016 Circle of Champions award

Fragrance Foundation to fête Pamela Baxter

By Deanna Utroske

In New York City on Thursday, the non-profit membership organization is hosting an award event to recognize Baxter’s distinguished contribution to the fragrance industry.