Following consumer reliance on eco-labels, including natural and organic logos, to identify sustainable cosmetic products, a shift is now expected in the coming years as consumers use smartphone technology to get real-time information when buying cosmetic...
A new study funded by BASF Beauty Care Solutions has found that an extract of the common yarrow plant found in the Northern hemisphere can increase epidermal thickness and improve the appearance of wrinkles and pores.
As global payment giant PayPal launches an application for the Facebook platform, beauty brands should still concentrate more on managing their representation and engaging consumers than trying to monetize social media platforms, according to a Euromonitor...
Social media has been an industry buzzword for a long time, and as many companies have begun to get involved, some are still not maximising its full capabilities. Having seen the platform develop and appear as a mainstay in modern marketing strategies,...
As the nutricosmetics market is predicted to grow, brands from this niche sector can look no further than social media as the perfect marketing tool for these products to build an understanding and develop relationships with the consumer.
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has ramped up its use of social media platforms in a bid to connect with the consumer and is displaying the benefits of executing digital strategies through the various platforms.
Dove Hair Care has launched its Make Friends with Your Hair campaign in the US inviting women to share their hair stories on Twitter, Facebook and its website.
Love Life Skin has utilized the expertise of digital innovation company Indelible, to launch and position the brand in the luxury ‘cosmeceuticals’ market with a social media campaign that is proving to be a success.
Scientists from Rice University in Texas have found a new method for making synthetic collagen that could be used for cosmetics applications as it mirrors some of the properties of natural collagen.
Last month packaging and brush supplier Qosmedix launched its official Twitter account and is now utilizing it to connect with consumers by encouraging interaction and highlighting newly launched products.
As social media evolves, more retailers need to look at integrating it into their online stores and turn them into entertainment destinations, or they may be missing a trick, according to data analyst Verdict.
At the recent HBA event in New York, we caught up with Euromonitor senior researcher Virginia Lee who spoke about both the benefits and pitfalls associated with social media.
CosmeticsDesign touched base with Ross Glick in New York to discuss social media, the business benefits, and how the cosmetics industry is developing to the new tools available.
New skin care company Bionee vows to tackle the problems pregnancy related problems in women with its latest dedicated product range which is certified organic.
Particularly strong growth in both the emerging markets and fine fragrance and beauty have helped International Flavors & Fragrances to achieve revenue of $714m in the first quarter of this year; nine per cent up on the same period of last year.
Companies must look at packaging from a supply chain point of view if they want to reduce costs and environmental impact by focusing on sustainable packaging, according to market researcher Accenture.
Dr. Straetmans is paving the way for ingredients with more sustainable and eco-friendly credentials, claims key executive Fernando Ibarra in an exclusive video interview.
Increasing awareness among consumers, an aging population, and an inclination towards less invasive beauty treatments, will help to drive the nutricosmetics market in the next few years, according to a report.
Naturex will expand again in 2011 with several “€5-20m” targets, 1.5 years after completing the €110m integration of Spanish supplier Natraceutical that made the French botanical extracts supplier the biggest in the world.
Unigen and Estée Lauder have announced they have signed an exclusive product license and supply agreement granting the cosmetics company the rights to any groundbreaking discoveries.
The global beauty firm’s US subsidiary has made inroads to reduce the environmental impact of its beauty product packaging by introducing two new assessment tools to its package design process.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and NaTrue have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.
As three leading certification players vie to dominate the US market for natural and organic cosmetic products, competition is set to hot up in tandem with market growth.
Symrise exceeded its sales and earnings for fiscal year 2010 thanks to the global economic recovery, strong boost in demand and a solid positioning in emerging markets.
NSF International has voiced its views on its partnership with Natrue and responded to the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) claims that the collaboration is confusing.
Global cosmetics firm Revlon announced its fourth quarter and year results, reporting an overall increase in net sales despite problematic currency fluctuations in Latin America.
Canada-headquartered Botaneco has launched an organic emulsifier based on its oleosome technology, in partnership with contract manufacturer Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC).
A group of shareholders of Alberto Culver have reached an agreement with the company stemming from its proposed acquisition by Unilever, in which it claims the best deal was not sought by the beauty care firm.
Global consumer products company Unilever has revealed its new sustainability strategy which aims to halve the company’s environmental impact, but double the size of the business by 2020.
Global packaging company Sonoco is now offering its proprietary sustainable packaging design software to help customers reduce the environmental footprint of its packaging.
Global beauty company Coty has selected Klöckner Pentaplast’s new renewable resource TerraPET films for the packaging of its men’s Adidas fragrance range, in a bid to meet the company’s sustainable packaging goals.
Global beauty products firm Elizabeth Arden has released its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010, citing strong momentum in international business for an increase in sales figures.
The latest report from market research company Mintel has found that sales of women’s fragrances in Food, Drug and Mass outlets, excluding Walmart, (FDMx) show a significant decline since 2005.
Brazilian-based ingredients brand Beraca says that deforestation is one of the worst enemies to the planet and the beauty industry must act to ensure this problem is minimized.
As more companies follow the natural trend, search for natural emulsifier alternatives and seek to remove silicone from their formulations, the development of natural sensory ingredients has taken on increased importance.
All four of L’Oreal divisions have recorded strong growth in the first nine months of financial year 2010, reaffirming the strength of the company’s recovery.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) has announced it has created a customized threaded ferrule for one of its existing pumps, in order to meet demands for environmentally responsible solutions.
In previous years, it was expensive for companies to market products effectively; however the increased use of social media in the personal care industry is changing the face of cosmetics marketing.
Packaging firm AptarGroup posted better-than-expected Q3 results helped by strong growth in its beauty & home and closures segments; but predicts a difficult end to the year.
Are beauty from within products covered by the health claims regulation? Eversheds lawyer Owen Warnock explains the grey area between beauty and health – and why the lack of clarity may eventually go to court.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.
Taking antioxidant oral supplements can help enhance the skin’s natural protective properties as well as having beautifying properties, according to Lycored’s wellness and cosmetics director David Djerassi.
Contract manufacturer Maesa has designed and created the packaging for a retro-inspired cosmetics collection from Icing Stores (Claire’s Stores) that is targeted at young women in their 20’s.
Johnson & Johnson said sales for its US consumer products division were hard hit by a series of recalls during the period, but other divisions helped to boost the group result.
Claims made about a package’s degradability could be misleading to consumers if the product is usually destined for a landfill or for incineration, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
