The UK Advertising Standards Agency has again clamped down on a
print media campaign by leading beauty retailer Boots, stating that
claims for a No 7 anti-cellulite treatment were misleading. The
ruling follows a similar one against...
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.
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.
Recently there has been a spate of male personal care products
embracing feminine values, now the other end of the spectrum is
receiving more attention, with companies targeting products
specifically focused on the traditionally male...
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...
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.
Leading Dutch lactic acid supplier is believed to be in discussions
to expand its presence in the East with plans to build a plant for
the production of lactic acid.
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.
Although the company's sales for the quarter only grew by 1 per
cent, the performance was boosted by favorable exchange rates, as
the company announces a future focus on color cosmetics and seniors
to maintain the momentum.
Gone are the days when a men's toiletry bag extended to little else
than toothpaste, soap and shaving foam. With an increasing emphasis
on enhancing physical appearance, a vast number of new products are
being launched to do...
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...
Researchers in the UK say they have found a way of isolating
bacteria that can prevent breath and feet odour - a discovery that
could eventually help in the formulation of more effective
treatments, reports Simon Pitman.
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...
L'Oreal says that shop shelves will soon see the world's first
cosmetics products to incorporate stunning new colour effects that
rely on light refraction and not pigments, reports Simon
Pitman.
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...
NuSkin Enterprises, the Utah-based cosmetics and supplements maker,
has announced record quarterly revenue. Results were given a big
boost by the performance of its supplements division, which
detracted from the performance in the...
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.
Latest EU figures show that seizures of counterfeit cosmetics and
perfumes increased by 800 per cent in the period 2002 - 2003,
prompting the European Commission to draft new legislations aimed
at reducing the problem, reports Simon...
Swiss-based Lonza has received European Union approval for one of
its antimicrobial products, Lonzagard Benzethonium Chloride, as a
cosmetic preservative for leave-on personal care products,
writes Simon Pitman.
Clothing retailer Gap is to launch a new line of fragrance and
personal care products, enlisting the help of Inter Perfums for the
job. The project aims to launch the retailer's sagging sales by
tapping into some of the industry's...
Italian company Indena has developed a new method that allows for
the identification and direct quantification of the active
properties found in bilberry plant material and extracts -
technology that could be applied to a variety...
Colgate-Palmolive, the leading liquid hand soap maker in the US,
has broadened its selection of Airspray-powered foam dispensers
with the launch of the manufacturer's first adult anti-bacterial
instant-foam product, reports Simon...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is asking for
comment from industry members on soon-to-be published guidelines
for specific microbiology applications aimed at making personal
care products safer, reports Simon Pitman.
UK ingredients supplier Croda Personal Care has launched a new hand
and nail care ingredient on to the market. Based on hydrolysed
keratin, ProSina is said to combine properties that enable stronger
nails, while rehydrating skin,...
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.
Botaniex says it has received financing of $1.5 million that will
be used to fund the construction of a new production plant in
Guandong Province, China, for the extraction of botanical and
herbal ingredients to supply the global...
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.
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.
Certain of P&G's smaller dental care operations are being
divested as the company readies to seek anti-trust approval in both
Europe and the US. But as acquisition deadlines draw ever closer,
opposition in Gillette's...
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...
Proctor & Gamble has announced that its on-line cosmetics
business, Reflect.com has been closed down. The decision comes
after six years in business, during which time the predicted retail
dot.com never quite lived up to expectations...
The Australian Tea Tree Industry (ATTI)says it is confident that it
can convince EU authorities over the safety of tea tree oil for use
in cosmetics products. The announcement comes following a European
Commission report asking for...
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.
Brazilian cosmetics and personal care company Beraca Ingredients
has launched a new line of active ingredients sourced primarily
from the Brazilian rainforests and said to be completely natural,
reports Simon Pitman.
UK company Malvern has supplied researchers at Particle Sciences in
Pennsylvania, US, with a nano particle characterisation system as
part of efforts to improve the formulation of its recently
developed encapsulated form of retinol,...
Both the CTFA and Colipa have defended their different stands on
the use of phthalates in cosmetics and personal care products in
the light of a new study linking the family of chemicals to birth
defects in baby boys, reports Simon...
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.
Janson Beckett Cosmeceuticals has developed what is claimed to be
the first antioxidant to precisely blend two key vitamin C sources
- magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and sodium ascorbate - in an
anti-ageing treatment that capitalizes...
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchinson Whampoa has made a £221.9
million offer for the Merchant Retail Group, a UK specialist
perfume retailer. The deal will see AS Watson, Hutchinson Whampoa's
retail division, take on one of...
Focusing on the growing trend towards natural ingredients, Lessonia
has capitalized on the success of its micronized cranberry extracts
by launching a range of cranberry-based cosmetic products aimed at
the spa market, reports Simon...
Vion Pharamaceuticals has formed a new global licensing agreement
for its Melasyn technology with B&P Company. The deal will see
the ingredient further extended into a range of cosmetics products,
including cover-up and self tanning...
Swiss ingredients company Lonza has been awarded with Personal Care
Chemicals & Intermediates Technology Innovation of the Year
Award at the third annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies
Banquet, reports Simon Pitman.
Researchers at the University of Washington have revealed that
over-the-counter products sold with the promise of making lips
fuller fail to live up to manufacturers' promises, reports Simon
Pitman.
Sharomix™ EG10, a versatile broad-spectrum antimicrobial liquid blend for preserving personal care products, ensures safety at usage levels ranging from...
Acme-Hardesty’s latest expansion into Canada includes Resplanta®, Botaneco®, and BYK from our partners Sharon Personal Care and Eckart Effect Pigments...
