All news articles for August 2017

Acquisitions boost IFF fragrance results

Acquisitions boost IFF fragrance results

By Simon Pitman

IFF has reported strong growth for its second quarter results, with the fragrance side of the business benefiting from recent acquisitions and organic sales growth.

Botaneco opens US innovation facility

Botaneco opens US innovation facility

By Simon Pitman

Canada-based seed oils specialist Botaneco has unveiled its newly opened innovation facility dedicated to skin, hair and sun care, in Lambertville, New Jersey.

DuPont and Dow all set for huge merger

DuPont and Dow all set for huge merger

By Simon Pitman

DuPont and Dow Chemical Company have confirmed that they are all set to complete on one of the biggest ever mergers in the history of the chemicals industry - a $147 billion deal.

Specialty stores tap into digital for growth

Specialty stores tap into digital for growth

By Simon Pitman

Specialty stores such as Sephora and Ulta have been ruling the beauty retail channel in the US in recent years, and a new report by Kline Group shows that digital technology is boosting their growth.

Avon struggles continue as losses mount

Avon struggles continue as losses mount

By Lucy Whitehouse

In a continuation of its recent poor performances, Avon again announced a quarterly loss with its most recent, second-quarter statement.

Latest formulation buzz: enhanced delivery

Latest formulation buzz: enhanced delivery

By Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science

The cosmetics industry is full of fantastic cosmeceutical actives to address all sorts of skin conditions, from acne in teenagers to anti-ageing of mature skin. But, with so many actives to choose from, how can a brand make their product work better than...

Trends Update: A conversation with Stylus  at Cosmoprof NA

Trends Update: A conversation with Stylus

By Deanna Utroske

In this video interview from Cosmoprof North America, Shannon Davenport, head of US advisory at Stylus, talks with Cosmetics Design senior correspondent Deanna Utroske about next-generation packaging, the trend toward minimal packaging design and clean...

Buxom Cosmetics’ new ecommerce and digital strategy

Buxom Cosmetics’ new ecommerce and digital strategy

By Deanna Utroske

Under the direction of Serena Giovi, senior vice president of global for Buxom at Shiseido Americas Corporation, the prestige color cosmetics line is positioning itself to be a digitally driven brand.

Colorescience announces new funding and new board member

Colorescience announces new funding and new board member

By Deanna Utroske

The beauty brand, known for its color products that function like skin care and sell primarily in the pro channel, has just completed a series C funding round and is welcoming Adele Oliva to its board.

Starlet Satin: A sleeping beauty brand awakes

Starlet Satin: A sleeping beauty brand awakes

By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design checked in with Lisa Damron, co-founder of Starlet Satin, to discuss the ins and outs of reviving a dormant indie beauty company in a time when new innovations and just-launched brands are in the spotlight.

Paper and packaging company WestRock acquires Hanapak

Paper and packaging company WestRock acquires Hanapak

By Deanna Utroske

Both companies serve the cosmetics and personal care industries (among others). But this deal advances WestRock’s business in Australia, where Hanapak is well established in the consumer packaging market.

Ginkgo Bioworks new partnerships focus on enzyme production

Ginkgo Bioworks new partnerships focus on enzyme production

By Deanna Utroske

In recent days the biotech company has announced deals with two enzyme producing businesses. While the bulk of what these companies develop and make will be directed to the food industry, there are implications and opportunities here for cosmetics and...

Biossance skin care prepares to launch in Canada

Biossance skin care prepares to launch in Canada

By Deanna Utroske

The skin care brand, made by the biotech ingredient company Amyris and sold at Sephora here in the US, is gearing up for its next market—a move that promises to be a first step toward an international Biossance business.

Trilogy enters into ownership deal with Lanocorp

Trilogy enters into ownership deal with Lanocorp

By Natasha Spencer

Scented candle and beauty product manufacturer, Trilogy, is set to purchase a controlling share of Australian and New Zealand natural skin care cosmetics competitor, Lanocorp.