News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period on guidance which could require cosmetics research to secure an Investigational New Drug (IND) before carrying out clinical trials.
Analysts predict e-commerce purchasing to dominate 70% of all goods bought by 2020. With the rise of this platform comes the opportunity for packaging customisation, but the industry has yet to tap into this, says a RHIEM expert.
Beauty brand MAC Cosmetics is the latest in a run of cosmetic manufacturers taking up the CC cream trend, with the launch of its new ‘Prep + Prime CC Colour Correct’ range.
California-based skin care manufacturer Murad has been advised to modify claims made in its adverts for the Environmental Shield products so that the message is clearer for consumers.
Healthy gains in skin care and make-up helped to boost the U.S. prestige beauty market as it grew 5% in dollar sales in 2013.