As people spend more time away from home but want to maintain their
personal care routines, the market for products used on-the-go is
set to increase by 70 per cent in Europe and the US over the course
of the next five years, signifying...
Elizabeth Arden is making clear moves on the China market for
cosmetic and fragrances, with a 50 per cent jump in sales in the
past two and a half years spurring the company on to buy up its own
distributor in the region.
With the US personal care market still struggling to increase sales
volumes in a mature market, the retail sector has been equally
challenged as traditional outlets such as department stores and
super markets see their sales margins...
Cosmetics companies have won their fight to ensure that the USDA
maintains a certification program for organic personal care
products. The authority decided to reverse its decision to drop the
certification system following a concerted...
Leading tennis stars Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have
launched cosmetic and fragrance products this week - a move that
highlights the growing importance of female sports figures in the
fashion world.
Despite years of soft market conditions due to market maturity, the
leading players in the US cosmetics and toiletries market are
continuing to make steady gains, leaving the top three players -
Proctor & Gamble, L'Oreal...
An international cosmetics supplier of hair care products operating
in North America has upgraded its supply chain in an effort to
improve efficiency. As a result supply chain specialist Bax Global
has helped the company shift from...
This year's Cosmoprof North America event closes its doors having
attracted just over 25,000 visitors - the same level as last year's
event. With beauty professionals from over 34 countries, the show
centered on bringing...
The much heralded 'metrosexualization' of the cosmetics sector is
really happening, as the latest market report points to the
emergence of far more complex and demanding male consumer values.
But fear not, macho values are...
International cosmetics companies will be eyeing further
opportunities in the China cosmetics market as growth in the skin
care sector continues at unprecedented levels. And with the
continued increase in spending power being backed...
Looking good is no longer just about what you put on your skin;
these days, it's about what you put in it too, as supplement
makers broaden out their mission from promoting health to
appearance benefits.
CoverGirl, the make-up brand owned by Proctor & Gamble, has
called super model Christie Brinkley back in to promote its new
line of make-up aimed at women aged 30 and above.
Focusing on the growing demand for make-up that caters to women of
color, privately-owned Azania has launched on-line shopping service
for its newly developed cosmetics line.
International consumer goods maker Sara Lee has confirmed that it
is selling its direct sales cosmetics business to Tupperware for
$577 million. The move forms part of the company's bid to redefine
its over-stretched product...
With some 90 per cent of P&G sales derived from women it is
about time to expand into the men's market. The proposed merger
with shaving name Gillette later this year should do much to
redress the balance and so should the...
Bearing witness to the growth in innovative products in the oral
care category, Colgate-Palmolive has launched its Luminous
Toothpaste in the US - billed as a premium toothpaste that combines
health and beauty properties, reports...
With growth in the oral care category being strongly driven by
innovative and niche products, a look at the latest launches in the
toothpaste category reveals that consumers are increasingly looking
for functionality, variety and...
Vibrating personal care items seem to be making a splash in the US
market this summer, with the launch of vibrating soap, vibrating
toothbrushes and vibrating razors.
PediaMed has launched what it calls a Mobile Compliance Program -
8TDAZE, for its Tazorac acne treatment, aimed at motivating
teenagers to use the product regularly to ensure best results using
a proven method of communication, reports...
The global market for men's grooming is set to continue with steady
growth in the course of the next five years, as a widening
acceptance of men's toiletry and cosmetics products is fostered
through media exposure.
Nanotechnology creates substances with new chemical properties that
we do not yet understand. A science with such huge potential
deserves closer attention to the possible risks, before it falls
the wrong side of belated discoveries...
The American Academy of Dermatology has given its approval to new
laser and light therapies as a means of safely and quickly treating
a variety of skin conditions, including sun-induced wrinkling,
reports Simon Pitman.
Bremenn Research Labs says that the almost immediate retail success
of its newly launched Hylexin treatment for dark circles under the
eyes suggests it could be the biggest thing since StriVectin,
reports Simon Pitman.
Calvin Klein is preparing to launch a new women's fragrance and
skin care brand, to be called Euphoria. The renowned designer's
fragrance and beauty division has been quiet for a while, but the
launch is said to mark a new...
Beverly Hills Aesthetics has launched a new mesotherapy-based
microinjection process, that is claimed to be an alternative to the
raft of non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments currently
flooding the market, reports Simon Pitman.
The global market for cosmetics and toiletries reached nearly $150
billion (€125m) in 2004, up by more than 4 per cent from 2003,
according to a new study that also highlights major growth in key
developing markets.
The maturity of the global oral hygiene market means that future
growth is becoming increasingly dependant on product innovation.
And with image becoming all the more important, the latest market
report suggests that it is the pursuit...
Essie Cosmetics has made the unusual step of teaming up with the
US-based Cruise Lines International Association, to launch a new
line of nail varnishes for specialty retail outlets worldwide.
Although internet sales of beauty products remain relatively small,
growth for the retail channel far out-paced any other last year,
leading experts to believe in its fast-developing potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
Gillette says it is to donate $800,000 towards preventing
homelessness in the Greater Boston area. The move comes amid rumors
that the company's merger with P&G could threaten hundreds of
jobs in the city as well as reports...
Another hurdle has been cleared as part of Senator Carole Midgen's
attempts to pass Bill 484 with Californian legislatures. If passed,
it will mean greater transparency for cosmetics labeling, against
industry claims that it...
Crabtree & Evelyn has won a significant contract to supply a
range of luxury toiletries to the Hilton Hotels, in what is
continuing to be a buoyant sector, reports Simon Pitman.
Continued strong growth in the US market for natural personal care
market saw it reach an estimated value of $5 billion in 2004 as
consumers seek out chemical-free alternatives, reports Simon
Pitman.
A recent study by the University of Minnesota has shown that Aldara
cream can help fight off the pre-cancerous skin condition known as
actinic keratosis, providing hope to many individuals suffering
from sun damaged skin, reports...
The aging boomers are set to trigger a huge growth in demand for a
spectrum of anti-aging products in the US, as the rush to cling on
to youthful looks and maintain good health gathers pace, reports
Simon Pitman.
The growth of the Australian cosmetics and toiletries industry has
dipped for a second year in a row, mirroring growth in the general
economy and the slower retail environment. But with income levels
still high the latest market report...
With increasing market research indicating that there is untapped
potential in the silver-haired generation, Lancome is hoping to tap
into this growing niche with the launch this fall of Platineum, a
new anti-aging moisturizer targeting...
Following the USDA's decision to drop the certification and
labeling of organic cosmetic and personal care products, one small
Californian company has decided to fight back. Simon Pitman
speaks to Bronner's Magic Soap to...
Yet another market report is published this week suggesting that
senior consumers are increasing their use of cosmetic products -
but this time it is older males that are singled for potential,
reports Simon Pitman.
McIntyre Group, a cosmetics ingredients company headquartered in
the US and UK, has launched four new pastilled conditioning
concentrates aimed at US, Latin American, Japanese and European
hair care formulations, reports Simon Pitman.
With the older generation now spending more time and money on their
looks, a new market report suggests that the over 50s age group
continues to be over-looked by the cosmetics and personal care
industry, reports Simon Pitman.
The Organic Consumers Association and Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps are
suing the USDA over its decision to stop certifying personal care
and non-food items. After significant industry investment to comply
with the program, the industry...
Crest is turning its product development process into a marketing
opportunity by holding a public forum to decide new toothpaste
flavors, reports Simon Pitman.
A look at some of the latest skincare products on the market bears
testimony to the growing demand for products that are both natural
and fragrance-free, reports Simon Pitman.
The phenomenal boom in the number of Chinese nationals traveling
the world could be key to increasing future revenues for the global
cosmetic travel retail sector, reports Simon Pitman.
With consumer incomes in both the US and Europe continuing to rise,
a new report suggests that the scope for premium cosmetic and
personal care products shows great promise, reports Simon
Pitman.
Dubbed the 'Botax', state initiatives to introduce tax on elective
cosmetic procedures such as Botox is causing controversy amongst
proponents of plastic surgery, reports Simon Pitman.
Mirroring the extraordinary growth of the organic food market, the
cosmetics market now looks set to undergo a similar revolution,
with the latest report suggesting that the UK and the US markets
are now the most advanced.