News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The turn of a new year gives us the perfect chance to give a complete review of the previous one, and market analyst NPD Group has announced that 2012 was a strong one for the US prestige beauty industry, despite facing a number of challenges.
Procter & Gamble has denied it markets fragrances for children in response to a request from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to halt the launch of a D&G perfume for infants, due to the potential exposure of hazardous substances.
Patriach Partners, which holds controlling stakes in Stila Cosmetics and Jane Cosmetics, has appointed the investment company's founder Lynn Tilton to head up the two businesses.
Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.