News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
US-headquartered Lipo Chemicals had its new skin care product named the best ingredient by a panel of judges at the in-cosmetics show in Milan, where it is being showcased for its ‘innovation.
France-based luxury goods company LVMH has made several acquisitions in 2011 that will enhance its cosmetics and perfumes business segment, which generated sales of €3.1bn in 2010, an increase of 9 per cent.
At this year’s In-Cosmetics in Milan, Italian green biotech company IRB is launching Marrubium vulgare Stem G, a plant stem cell ingredient that is claimed to maximize the self-protection of the skin from environmental stresses.
Ariel Laboratories, which develops custom products for the cosmetics market among others, has developed an invisible loose setting powder that is claimed to work with all skin tones, from light to dark.