The information and media firm’s IP & Science business unit just published its 2016 State of Innovation report, listing the top beauty brands and exploring growth across various cosmetics and personal care categories.
Scent maker Givaudan has branded fragrance as one of the most important factors in a consumer’s decision to buy a product, be it any type of cosmetic, at an Open Innovation event held by Beiersdorf for new concepts for its Nivea brand in Hamburg.
P&G, consumer goods giant, has appointed a new country CEO for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, in what appears to be a further bid to strengthen its innovative capacity in the region.
The beauty technology segment has been picking up some speed of late and market analyst Kline confirms that creative and price-accessible devices from China have contributed to its record-breaking growth of nearly 15% globally.
Croda’s US division, part of the world’s largest cosmetic ingredients operation, says that significant investment at its laboratory facilities is helping to raise the bar on response times and product claims.
Amid a wave of growth in the specialty chemical sector, the manufacturer is relocating its New Jersey facility to enlarge its capacity on multiple fronts.
Shiseido has entered into a new collaboration agreement with the dermatology research centre at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US for collaborative research into skin biology as well as efforts to communicate important information about skin protection...
The natural skin and hair care company is positioning itself for innovation and growth with this latest appointment; Jackel most previously led one of the fastest growing cosmetic businesses in the mass category.
At a time when all the big players in the cosmetics and personal care space have faced a market slowdown, Beiersdorf CEO Stefan Heidenreich says that manufacturers must strategize for the long haul and not panic.
P&G has announced third quarter results in line with expectations, but the company’s grooming and beauty divisions were overshadowed by a strong performance from the fabric and home care division.
The US nail color and care market has battled through the recession and is tipped to see sales reach $4 billion in 2017. Here, Mintel rounds up some of the most innovative nail care products dominating the US markets..
The in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will give attendees the opportunity to gain an insight on the latest hair care developments. Take a look at the ingredients set to be showcased at the event next week, right here.
Traditionally cosmetics companies have adopted a ‘not invented here’ attitude, but big benefits can be gained from changing to a ‘proudly found elsewhere’ mindset and being open with external partners, says Beiersdorf’s head of research and development.
Cosmetic industry association ICMAD is looking for entries for its Cosmetic Innovator of the Year, and is also readying for its Younger Designer Event, which will be held in Santa Monica, next week.
The organisers of Luxe Pack Monaco say this year’s event will have an even greater focus on the all-important area of packaging thanks to its its innovation forum.
As men’s toiletries catches up and looks to overtake the shaving category this could open up new opportunities to manufacturers to provide innovative products and challenge Gillette for the top spot.
The global market for deodorants is full of intense competition, with the big personal care players all jostling for position; and it appears that new product innovations and technologies are the way to get ahead.
There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor global head of Ingredients Research, as he outlines the key 2013 beauty...
Applied Minerals and HCT Group have announced the signing of a letter of intent to form a joint venture to develop and market an all-natural line of specialty skin care products based on Dragonite Halloysite Clay.
The first day of the Health and Beauty America Global Expo is tomorrow and will include a comprehensive conference program, the annual packaging awards as well as a busy show floor.
The global market for deodorants is projected to reach $13.8bn by 2017 thanks to the introduction of new and technologically advanced products for mature markets in the US and Europe.
GreenAngel Energy Corp is teaming up with research company Mazza Innovation and investing in the latter’s work developing extraction technology for phytochemicals from plants that can be used in cosmetics.
L’Oreal has inaugurated a global hair care research centre near Paris dedicated to the development of products designed for the hair care profession, following a €100m investment.
Dow Corning has confirmed its commitment to growing its business in the ASEAN/ANZ region by opening a new Business and Technology Center (BTC) in Singapore.
Johnson & Johnson has announced it is halfway to meeting its 2015 ‘Healthy Future’ goal to innovate better products with smaller environmental footprints by adding a range of new products to its Earthwards portfolio.
The way people connect and communicate with each other through social media has affected the way business is done and is a great source of innovation, according to Germany-based Beiersdorf.
Specialty chemicals firm Evonik has strengthened its research and development efforts in Greater China as it looks to boost local innovation, by investing €18m in expanding its centre in Shanghai Xinzhuang.
Beauty firm Coty has picked up an award for being the ‘Most Innovative Company in 2011, with products under its Rimmel and Sally Hansen brands recognised as stand out products.
Brazil-based Natura has invested in GenSight Project Portfolio Management with the goal of speeding up business efficiency, specifically for its product innovation process.
Estée Lauder announced today that Carl Haney will join the company as executive vice president, Global Research and Development (R&D), Corporate Product Innovation, Package Development.
US-based Nu Skin Enterprises has announced confirmation of plans for its new $85m innovation centre in Utah, in a move which expands its current corporate headquarters.
Skin care giant Beiersdorf is launching its Pearlfinder Initiative, an open innovation platform which aims to drive growth by capturing new ideas from external players.
Delivery systems can differentiate products in a crowded market place and partnering with innovative start-ups can help large corporations keep ahead of the game, according to a recent market report.
Alcan Packaging Beauty has specialised in mascara packaging for over 30 years, but now two new innovations have been launched with the aim of revolutionizing the segment.
The Innocosmetics event will open its doors in Berlin this October, aiming to highlight some of the key areas in industry innovation and product development, as well as focusing in on key high growth categories and market trends.
Companies in the cosmetics packaging industry should not cut corners when it comes to innovation, according to Rexam’s director of new product development for make-up, Gerald Martines.
Changing consumer needs and an increasingly diverse population are driving cosmetics innovation, according to a discussion at this year’s in-cosmetics show in Paris
Key to this year’s PCD Congress being held in Paris on 26 and 27 January 2010 is the showcasing of new innovations by various players in the perfume and cosmetics packaging industry.
ICMAD has presented the awards for the Cosmetic Innovators of the Year (CITY), an annual event that rewards innovation among independent beauty companies.
Swiss fragrance giant Givaudan has opened a new Consumer Products Fragrance Creative Center in East Hannover, New Jersey, aimed at creating innovative and multi-functional fragrances.
German-based Symrise has reorganised the innovation management of
its Scent and Care division in an attempt to become the innovation
leader in the industry.
A packaging innovation that helps consumers time how long their
cosmetic treatment should last and even alerts them as to the time
and date of their next treatment has turned heads at this week's
Health & Beauty America show...
Unilever has opened a $23 million research and development center
aimed at consolidating its capabilities for skin care alongside
those for laundry products, reports Simon Pitman.
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.
Seeing off a drop in sales for the first three quarters of 2003, US
flavours company Technology Flavors & Fragrances (TFF) drives
further into new product development in the area of cosmeceuticals,
announcing a new link up with...
