Social media has been an industry buzzword for a long time, and as many companies have begun to get involved, some are still not maximising its full capabilities. Having seen the platform develop and appear as a mainstay in modern marketing strategies,...
New York-based subsidiary L’Oréal USA is to acquire Clarisonic owner Pacific Biosciences Laboratory (PBL) moving in to the electronic at-home beauty devices market.
Solid trading in personal care and health care has left Croda in a strong position after third quarter trading was announced on September 30, 2011, and commented on this week by company chairman Martin Flower.
The second Beauty From Within conference got underway yesterday focusing on the huge potential in the Western markets within the category, particularly highlighting how the industry must shy away from making bold beauty claims and explain the health benefits...
Record breaking attendance of cosmetic executives at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2011 is down to the fact that industry leaders are searching for innovative ideas from other industries to provide that all-important head start in the market.
Quick Response (QR) codes are one of the ways that packaging can do a mobile marketing job by providing consumers with added information and engaging them with the brand.
As the nutricosmetics market is predicted to grow, brands from this niche sector can look no further than social media as the perfect marketing tool for these products to build an understanding and develop relationships with the consumer.
The Chinese color cosmetics market is forecast to continue to grow all the way in to 2015, increasing in value year-on-year, but slowly as it is likely to be hampered by low product penetration in comparison to other cosmetics sectors.
Incorporating therapeutic skin care products into their range may be the key for future success as the market sees significant growth, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
Despite the scepter of the global economic downturn, the number of men’s grooming product launches worldwide has risen sharply since 2008, according to the latest data from Mintel.
The maker of a nutrition/ energy bar is dipping its toe in the beauty from within pool by launching a new bar that promotes healthy skin, striking the balance between nutrition and beauty.
As consumers become increasingly aware of the power of active ingredients in personal care formulations demand is consequently rising for products with improved performance.
The second Beauty From Within conference will open its doors in Paris on October 27th and here we draw attention to some of the main highlights and how you can reserve your place.
The second annual Beauty From Within Conference will open its doors again at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris on October 27th, focusing in on the latest opportunities, trends and challenges in nutricosmetics.
The natural cosmetics market in the Middle East is growing steadily, albeit from a small base, thanks to an increasing awareness of synthetic ingredients.
Thanks to a ramped up marketing drive to celebrate skin care brand Nivea’s 100th anniversary, Beiersdorf’s Consumer business has shown a return to growth following a release of its figures.
Market researcher Kline is to broadcast a number of webinars to highlight some of the key findings in its most recently launched reports for the cosmetic and personal industry.
The nutricosmetics market in the US has been handed a big boost, as market research firm RNCOS claims it will grow more by 2012 thanks to increased consumer awareness.
At the recent HBA Expo in New York, CosmeticsDesign caught up with Karen Young, CEO of The Young Group to discuss relevance of sensory connection in cosmetics products.
The market for natural and organic personal care products in North America has recovered in 2010 after a stagnant 2009, according to market research company Organic Monitor.
Total US beauty sales are up in both the prestige and mass markets for the first quarter of 2011, suggesting that after a cautious 2010, the beauty industry has shaken off the recession.
Procter & Gamble has filed a lawsuit against cosmetics company Vi-Jon in the US alleging that Vi-Jon is violating its intellectual property in regards to one of its mouthwash products.
B3 - Biogenese Beauty Balance has chosen Lumson to manufacture the packaging for its latest anti-aging range using its TAG system, which is the first airless system produced with a glass bottle.
Adapting to limited budgets and sharp price increase in 2009, Mexican consumers of beauty and personal care products changed their purchasing patterns, leading to manufacturers to adopt more sophisticated marketing and distribution strategies, according...
The Mentholatum Company has refreshed the packaging for its lip care range Softlips, including new graphics, new logo and a new ‘Softlips. So You’ marketing campaign in time for the summer season.
Increased disposable income, constant concern over personal appearance and continuing product innovation and a wider distribution reach is driving growth in the Brazilian beauty and personal care market, according to Euromonitor International, with the...
Henkel reports significant gains for its first financial quarter, a result that was driven by major revenue increase in both its cosmetics division and emerging markets.
Rising consumer confidence, aggressive promotional activity, and technological advances have helped sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the US to rise above pre-recession levels, according to market research company Kline.
As disposable incomes rise for emerging market consumers, sun care will become more affordable to many, urging Euromonitor to advise that sun care manufacturers should look to grow sales in poorer countries.
Dow Microbial is meeting consumer interest head on with the launch of its two new preservatives, Jose Mosquera told CosmeticsDesign.com USA in an exclusive interview.
The in-cosmetics show returned to Milan in 2011, with sustainability as the key theme, and more products than ever being introduced in the innovation zone.
Increasing awareness among consumers, an aging population, and an inclination towards less invasive beauty treatments, will help to drive the nutricosmetics market in the next few years, according to a report.
Beauty marketers looking to boost sales in a climate of conscious consumer spending are tapping into the trend for at-home beauty treatments, a 2010 consumer packaged goods report by Symphony IRI Group has highlighted.
Sustainability is emerging as a key trend in luxury packaging as luxury marketers look to promote their environmentally responsible credentials through their choice of packaging materials, a recent report from the UK-based market research company Pira...
The professional skin care market has taken a boost thanks to demand particularly from medical care brands, who have posted the strongest growth in the segment for 2010.
Innovation will be key to beauty brands gaining consumer confidence in spending on beauty products in 2011, thanks to the economic picture and frugal spending habits picked up over time, according to Mintel.
International Stem Cell (ISCO) has announced that it’s wholly owned subsidiary Lifeline Skin Care and its new stem cell skin care line has exceeded sales expectations since its trial launch at the tail end of last year.
Procter & Gamble CFO Jon Moeller says the company still aims to increase its market share significantly in the course of the year, despite the spectra of rising costs.
Skin care company Borba has selected Fusion Packaging to design and supply the packaging for its new product range, which will complement the company’s nutricosmetic range.
Packaging company MWV has said that the recently launched biobased product label from the USDA, for which products such as lip balms and hand creams are eligible, could mislead consumers.
Procter & Gamble is starting to win back market market share it lost during the financial downturn as consumers shifted to value products and private label.
The power of blogs, Twitter and Facebook to drive marketing strategies and influence purchasing decisions is undeniable; but, companies need to remember that legally the same rules apply online as offline.