Procter & Gamble has licensed its global reliability
engineering analysis and optimization systems to Zarpac, a company
specializing in performance-enhancing software for processing and
packaging. The move is part of aims by the...
Dermacia says it has raised $10 million since commencing private
funding and that Gemini Partnersa Los Angeles-based investment
banking group, has been engaged to explore additional opportunities
to finance Dermacia's rapid growth...
Proctor & Gamble has moved closer to sealing it €57 billion
acquisition of Gillette after a subpoena issued against the deal
received a serious blow in the law courts and the company confirmed
the date for its shareholder meeting...
US cosmetics giant Estee Lauder has signed a licensing agreement
with Missoni, the Milan-based fashion house in a deal that aims to
create and market fragrances and related products through its
Aramis and Designer Fragrances division,...
Tapping into fast-growing sales revenue from its websites, the Body
Shop has made a significant investment in software designed to
increase the efficiency and sales options available for on-line
transactions, reports Simon Pitman.
Candie's has made a long-term worldwide license agreement with
Toronto-based Riviera Concepts to develop a signature fragrance for
its Badgley Mischka brand. The move marks the company's first
venture into fragrances, and...
Parlux Fragrances says it made an exclusive worldwide license
agreement to develop and market a line of cosmetics for Paris
Hilton, in a bid to further capitalize on the incredible brand
power already created by the fashionist and...
Two weeks after settling the first subpoena bought about by
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin, the senator is
again knocking at Gillette's door, this time trying to contend that
the razors and personal care giant...
The Alberto-Culver Company has signed an agreement in principle to
purchase the Nexxus brand of hair care products. Increased
investment in the brand aims to significantly increase sales and
expand distribution into international...
Now Foods has completed the acquisition of a contract manufacturer
of personal care and cosmetic products. The deal will allow the
company to broaden its portfolio and forms part of a continuing
trend whereby the line between food,...
Dermacia has launched a version of its Lycogel camoflague make-up
on to the mass market world-wide. Lycogel has been used by burn
patients and reconstructive surgery patients and following
extensive medical studies a comparable cosmeceutical...
Decas Botanical Synergies has introduced NutriCran Organic, a 100
per cent organic cranberry powder, another ingredient to add to the
growing list claiming to have exceptional antioxidant and colorant
properties reports Simon Pitman.
Elizabeth Arden has entered into an exclusive co-marketing
agreement with Allergan, to re-launch a newly formulated Prevage
anti-ageing formula on a global basis. The move forms part of
Elizabeth Arden's aims to increase its...
Reflecting the huge purchasing power of the fast-growing Hispanic
population in the United States, Jafra Cosmetics has launched a new
Spanish language version of its website, reports Simon
Pitman.
With the market for natural- and organic-based cosmetic and
personal care products constantly growing, the latest body care
launches for this category reflect consumers' desire for safety
combined with efficacy, reports Simon...
Nevada-based Bio-Vel Technologies says it has launched the first
anti-aging skin care system designed and marketed exclusively for
men onto the US market. The range includes a number of innovative
ingredients aimed at tapping into...
Sales of Beauty products in the US are mustering only small
increases at the moment. But as the face of US retail changes, it
is the specialty and discount stores that are winning market share
from the more traditional department...
US-owned AXM Pharma has signed two distribution agreements for its
Whispers feminine hygiene products, marking the company's continued
expansion onto the fast-growing China market. Following on from its
domestic ambitions, the...
Direct sales player Oriflame has announced a significant drop in
its first quarterly profits despite a healthy increase in sales.
The results reflect last year's IPO and refinancing expenses,
reports Simon Pitman.
The number one network television show in the US is drawing a
significant amount of sponsorship from the industry, with three of
the leading stars reported to be putting their names to new lines,
reports Simon Pitman.
The FDA has reminded US cosmetic companies about new labelling
requirements for products containing ingredients that have not been
proven safe, further evidence that that the body intends to crack
down ingredients in the coming months,...
In the battle to prevent the signs of skin aging a digital
high-resolution imaging technology is becoming the preferred choice
for many beauty salons. Visia Complexion Analysis can be used to
predict how the skin will age in the future,...
Procter & Gamble has announced that its current company
director is resigning as well as confirming the defining
adjustments to its business operations with Wella for the Global
Prestige & Professional Care division, reports...
Florida's WII Group has signed a license with adult film producer
Vivid Entertainment Group to produce and market a complete line of
Vivid Girl make-up and skin care products.
Croda Personal Care has launched a number of naturally-derived
ingredients for skin and hair care with an emphasis on providing
formulators with simplicity and cost savings, reports Simon
Pitman.
Parlux Fragrances has signed a five-year, worldwide license
agreement with up-market soft toy maker GUND to develop,
manufacture and distribute a line of babyGUND branded fragrances.
Women between the age of 15 and 24 in India are currently providing
the backbone to significant growth in the cosmetics industry,
reports Simon Pitman.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International says its Kinerase brand of
skin care products - previously only available through
dermatologists, plastic surgeons and spas - will be available
directly to consumers through beauty retailer Sephora...
Courtney Cox, Pamela Anderson and Celine Dion are amongst the
latest big names to sign up for sponsorship deals with cosmetics
players in the last week, proving that star endorsements are
continuing to remain a driving force behind...
Jason, a leading natural personal care products is using the
Earth's Best brand to introduce Earth's Best Baby Body Care, a line
of six hypo-allergenic formulas using natural and organic
ingredients, due to be launched on...
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has slammed
moves by the French government to partially lift the ban on the
testing of cosmetic products on animals.
Microdermabrasion, the process of removing dead skin by abrasion
has become the latest rage, looks set to become the next big
cosmetics procedures as more and more people plumb for ways of
reducing ageing without going under the knife,...
With personal care and cosmetics products still dominating the
non-food new product launches in the US last year, enhanced
performance, variety and a focus on youth will continue to drive
new product launches for the category in the...
French hair loss treatment Alphactif is being launched onto the US
market following its success in Europe. The all-natural formula
will be available in outlets through the US from April, reports
Simon Pitman.
Teeth whitening products and anti-aeing products dominated the top
new product launches in the US, according to a new market report.
The findings provide further evidence that enhancement of physical
attributes continues to be the...
With the value of cosmetics sales booming, Russia it the next
market for interntational cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers to
try and muscle in on. Rising consumer spending power combined with
an increasing preoccupation with...
The US FDA is threatening to crack down on safety labeling of
cosmetics products - a move that could have serious repercussions
for the industry, reports Simon Pitman.
Leading direct sales cosmetic company Mary Kay has been ordered to
pay €26.4 million following a Wilmington District Court ruling that
found three patents owned by TriStrata Technology were infringed.
The value of the market for hair care products fell marginally to
€7.6 billion in 2004, a trend that is prompting companies to
explore new niche growth markets.
Vista Group is to launch a new natural skin care line on the US
market that is manufactured in Costa Rica. Rainforest Preserve
utilizes features clays unique to the lava fields of Central
America - a formula that aims to feed the...
Although the US market for fragrances has shown a distinct downturn
in recent years, an upturn in 2004 was driven by rising demand from
the Hispanics market, combined with the continued strength of big
name endorsements. Simon Pitman...
Basic Research has said it is working with the FDA following a
warning letter sent by the goverment regulation body stating that
marketing claims for its anti-wrinkle treatment, StriVectin-SD,
could mean the product's status...
Dermo-Expertise, L'Oreal's skin care treatment division, says it
will launch what is claimed to be the first comprehensive men's
anti-aging line to hit mass market retailers in the US.
Rohm and Haas has selected the site for its new China research and
development center in Shanghai, as part of its move to increase the
development of specialty material products for a number of Asia
Pacific industries, including personal...
The investment world has given its seal of approval to P&G's
proposed $57 billion acquisition of Gillette, with analysts
recommending Gillette shares as a good buy, but experts are
expecting that the deal will bring headaches...
L'Avenir, specialists in problem solving skin care products, is
launching a new line of products at the US mass market featuring
its Ovasome Technology - which allows the inclusion of whole eggs
in topical cosmetic formulations,...
Noveon has appointed Lipscomb Chemical Company as the distributor
for a number of its leading derivative ingredients in the US
market. The move forms part of Noveon's aim to broaden its
portfolio for the personal care category.
Campaigns for cosmetic and toiletry products are leading a major
surge in advertising expenditure in China, latest research
information shows. The findings reflect the continued growth and
investment in an industry hotly tipped for...
