P&G has confirmed that it will start producing fine fragrances
for Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana in an effort to
muscle in on the global market, where it is currently the second
largest player.
Tupperware Corporation has changed its name to Tupperware Brands
Corporation to reflect the company's increasing product diversity
following its recent acquisition of Sara Lee's international direct
sales cosmetic business,...
Although spending on ethical purchases such as organic, Fairtrade
and recycled goods is on the up in the UK, a new survey finds that
consumption of cosmetic products guaranteed not to have been tested
on animals actually fell during...
With teenage cosmetics making the headlines on a number of
occasions in recent weeks, CosmeticsDesign.com thought it was time
to have a look at some of the latest launches that are helping to
fuel significant growth in this category.
US lobby group the Breast Cancer Fund, says analysis it has carried
out on some popular teenage cosmetics products highlights a number
of health risks - a problem that the body says brings further
attention to the lack of regulation...
As 2005 has been marked as a year of transition for the packaged
goods market, experts believe that 2006 will be a very active year
for new launches, with key trends within the cosmetics and
toiletries category to look out for including...
Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals has launched DermaExcel 7, a
peptide-based skin care product that is described as an intense
spot-wrinkle treatment that offers the same sort of solution as
Botox dermal filler.
Health and cosmetics marketer Mentholatum says it is building on
its acne skin care product range with the acquisition of the
pHisoderm brand name from the Tennessee-based Chattem business.
Pro-Line International has launched its first complete hair care
line for African-American men, as a means of targeting a variety of
specific hair care requirements under one brand name and tapping
into rising demand.
The dates for the Health & Beauty America show have been
revealed for 2006, and will coincide with that of its European
rival exhibition Cosmeeting, held in Paris.
France-based Ales Group has become one of the first companies on
the market to launch a line of anti-aging hair care products - a
category that experts believe is set to grow significantly in the
future.
The prestige end of the market is looking a good bet for US
manufacturers of shower and bathroom products aiming to ease their
way out of a decade-long slump, according to market experts.
Latest research from the Asian market suggests that
metrosexualization of younger men is leading to a rising demand for
unisex cosmetic products. CosmeticsDesign.com searched Mintel's
GNPD to find out if this is happening in...
It comes in a cut glass crystal flacon topped off with a large
diamond, an 18-carat gold collar and contains half a litre of
perfume. The fragrance will be sold exclusively at top store
Harrods and costs nearly €170,000, a price-tag...
US fragrance company Coty has again teamed up with Spanish
confectionery group Chupa Chups for the creation of a new perfume
line that targets teens with its metallic colours and lively
images.
Shampoos and conditioners targeted at the nation's black population
are positioned to enjoy good growth as more and more consumers in a
growing ethnic group opt for products specially designed for their
hair type, said a report...
Sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the US remained essentially
flat for 2004, with the industry still suffering from the
after-effects of a recent mild economic recession, according to
Euromonitor International. But there are signs...
The latest group of product launches from Mintel's GNPD testify to
the growing range of anti-age skin care products introduced over
the past year, in the ageing consumer's fight to maintain healthy
and wrinkle-free skin.
Consumers are increasingly opting for cosmetics products that
combine beauty with health and wellness based on a spreading belief
that beauty starts from within, according to a recent report by
market researcher Euromonitor International.
Hair colouring products for men and teenagers look likely to prop
up an otherwise declining market, according to a recent report by
market analyst Mintel.
Coty's latest fragrance hits European and Asian shelves this
Monday, featuring the image and name of football hero David
Beckham, following a deal that was penned with his wife Victoria
Beckham back in February.
Phenomenal growth rates in the US children's personal care segment
are expected to continue into 2010 on the back of projected
increases in the birth rate. Fuelling this, cartoon characters and
natural ingredients aim to please...
The biggest event during 2005 has proved to be the announcement of
P&G's merger with Gillette. But a new report also points out
that with Coty's acquisition of Unilever's fragrance division,
combined with continuing...
With strong market growth continuing to characterize the market for
cosmecuetical products, a new report stresses that women aged over
50 will continue to be the core market as graying baby-boomers
search out natural anti-aging solutions.
New York-based Kiss My Face has teamed up with Old Navy to launch
Onbody, a line of natural-based body care product that will be sold
in Old Navy retail outlets throughout the US.
The Cosmetics Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the Soap and
Detergent Association have defended anti-bacterial soaps after US
health experts claimed that such products were no more effective
than regular soap and water.
The consumer lobby group Environmental Working Group has launched a
new website that gives brand-by-brand safety ratings for some
14,500 cosmetic and personal care products currently sold on the US
market - a move that industry representatives...
The global hair care market enjoyed steady growth, thanks mainly to
robust conditions in developing countries like Russia and Brazil,
backed up by sustained growth in buoyant developed markets such as
Spain and the UK. But increasing...
Pet personal care products are sweeping the world right now, with
an explosion of product launches that include nail lacquer in 12
colors, fragrances, fur highlighters and deodorants.
New research shows that strong growth in the US market for
medicated skin care products is expected to continue, but,
reflecting changes in the country's demography, personal care
companies should also be aware that product offerings...
Beiersdorf says that the recent launch of its Nivea branded men's
skin whitening range in the Asian market has been a significant
success, following in line with the boom in men's skin care
products throughout the region.
The growing emphasis on hand-cleaning is one of the factors that
has led to a big jump in demand for disinfectants and antimicrobial
chemicals in the US.
In a presentation given at the recent Health & Beauty America
show, a Johnson & Johnson marketing executive explained how
innovation and differentation has been key to the expansion of its
world-famous K-Y brand.
Avon International says it has agreed to buy two Cayman Island
companies for $154 million, according to a filing made with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in a move that also gives it
control of a major Colombian cosmetics...
Flamboyant goth rock star Marilyn Manson says he is in final
negotiations with a major cosmetics company to launch his own
perfume brand, which he hopes to follow up with a cosmetics line.
California's state government has brought to an end months of
uncertainty after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a Bill on
Saturday that will require cosmetics manufacturers to disclose
which of their products contain potentially...
Today Revlon announced plans to overhaul its entire ColorStay
make-up range utilizing new polymer technology, which it believes
will give it an advantage in the fast-paced cosmetics industry.
The cosmetics industry has demonstrated its commitment to fighting
breast cancer by raising $450 million towards research into the
devastating disease to date, according to the Cosmetic, Toiletry,
and Fragrance Association (CTFA).
Manufacturers of cosmeceuticals need to make sure they have a
clear, specific and measurable functionality, and focus as much on
prevention as on remedy, says a new report from market researcher
Datamonitor.
By highlighting the natural aspects of their products manufacturers
can tap into the healthy lifestyle trend and revitalize sluggish
sales, says market researcher Euromonitor International.
Private label cosmetics are growing at a rapid pace, increasing
their share of the global marketplace and eating into the market
share of brands according to ACNielsen.
A new study conducted by the American Society of Microbiology shows
that only 75 per cent of men wash their hands after using the
restrooms, a sure sign that there is still plenty of scope for soap
manufacturers to penetrate the...
Advances in materials testing means that guaranteeing the
consistency of lipstick has never been more accurate. We spoke to
Lloyd Instruments to find out how.
Recently the country on everybody's lips has been China, but with
the economy in Brazil also booming, South America's largest market
for cosmetics and toiletries has grown at 15 per cent annually over
the past three years.
Calvin Klein has hooked up with Markwins to launch a new line of
color cosmetic and skin care products under the ck Calvin Klein
Beauty brand, a move aimed at bridging the gap between the
company's apparel and accessory lines.
In an-depth look at the purchasing habits of women a bi-annual
survey from Avon reveals some interesting contrasts from
country-to-country, but with girls in the 14-24 age bracket stating
that they are already worried about signs...
As the rapidly evolving market for consumer products continues to
grow in the face of huge economic expansion huge progress in the
retail sector is helping to shape a cosmetics industry that has
changed almost beyond recognition in...
The rise of hyaluronic acid and cheaper supplies from China means
that the anti-aging protein is now starting to be incorporated into
a wider range of skin care products.
Internet-based direct sales cosmetics provider Southern
Cosmetics,is to supply skin care products by Naomi, a cosmetics
company endorsed by country and western singer Naomi Judd in an
effort to help boost sales.