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Q&A: Beautycare Brazil eyes US push for export growth

By Cassandra Stern

In its efforts to further penetrate the US cosmetics and personal care product markets, internationalization project Beautycare Brazil enjoyed a successful first year at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day that topped over $1 million in international sales.

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Lawyers on what the cosmetics industry needs to know about MoCRA

By Cassandra Stern

From the FDA’s new mandatory recall authority to reporting and record-keeping requirements for serious adverse events, we caught up with attorneys from Perkins Coie on the key aspects of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act.

Natura aims for bigger footprint in North America

Natura aims for bigger footprint in North America

By Simon Pitman

As a major force in the Latin American cosmetics and personal care market, Natura is firing up its strategy for domination in the Americas by turning its attention to North America.

Cosmetics Design's top LATAM stories

Cosmetics Design's top LATAM stories

By Simon Pitman

We are bringing you some of the highlights from our recent Latin American beauty market coverage, which includes interesting moves from brands and suppliers, industry expos and market trends.

Cosmetics Design Latin America wants to hear from you!

Cosmetics Design Latin America wants to hear from you!

By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team is dedicating itself to providing the most cutting edge and informative news for the cosmetics and personal care industry throughout Latin America, so, naturally, we want to hear about all the news from your business in the region!

Colgate-Palmolive wins in-cosmetics NA Formulation Lab Challenge 2017

Colgate-Palmolive wins in-cosmetics NA Formulation Lab Challenge 2017

By Simon Pitman

Four of the biggest beauty players in the market took up on this year's in-cosmetics North America Formulation Challenge. The four teams were Estée Lauder, Unilever, Shiseido and Colgate-Palmolive, The four teams fought a keen battle during the 90-minutes...

Euromonitor analyst highlights the key trends in Latin America

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Euromonitor analyst highlights the key trends in Latin America

By Simon Pitman

Euromonitor research analyst Elton Morimitsu spoke to Cosmetics Design about what is happening in the Brazilian beauty market now that it is clearly in recovery, and also points out some of the key trends in the rest of the Latin American market, including...

Mintel highlights the most exciting global beauty launches

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Mintel highlights the most exciting global beauty launches

By Simon Pitman

At last week’s in-cosmetics Latin America the Mintel Innovation Zone platformed some of the most interesting new product launches worldwide. In this video, Mintel’s Vivienne Rudd demonstrates some of the most interesting and trend-setting products on...

Trends Update: A conversation with Stylus  at Cosmoprof NA

Trends Update: A conversation with Stylus

By Deanna Utroske

In this video interview from Cosmoprof North America, Shannon Davenport, head of US advisory at Stylus, talks with Cosmetics Design senior correspondent Deanna Utroske about next-generation packaging, the trend toward minimal packaging design and clean...

The hottest fragrance brands at Cosmoprof North America

The hottest fragrance brands at Cosmoprof North America

By Simon Pitman

During last week's Cosmoprof North America we combed the Discover Scent aisle, where we spoke to Scott Morgan, founder of Skunk Mandarina, a cannabis-inspired fragrance, as well as Jennifer McKay Newton, founder of Defineme Fragrance, which has just...

Cosmoprof North America 2017, in photos

Cosmoprof North America 2017, in photos

By Simon Pitman

Cosmoprof North America 2017 has closed it doors and the Cosmetics Design team was in full force, combing the aisles for the latest product launches and industry innovations. A focal point of the show floor were the 'Discover' areas, which included...

Cosmoprof North America raises the bar on green products

Cosmoprof North America raises the bar on green products

By Simon Pitman

This year’s Cosmoprof North America event will highlight best in green, eco-friendly, clean, organic and natural products, giving a dedicated platform to one of the industry’s most important categories.

Personalized skin care brand Curology shares acne survey data

Personalized skin care brand Curology shares acne survey data

By Deanna Utroske

The company, founded by dermatologist David Lortscher, has just release data from a first research survey on the social, emotional, and practical consequences of this blemish causing condition and in the converse, the value of effective skin care and...

US colour cosmetics paves the way for global trends

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US colour cosmetics paves the way for global trends

By Simon Pitman

The colour cosmetics market is probably the fastest moving beauty category thanks to new looks with each fashion season. But in recent years it has been the US market that has provided the inspiration.

L’Oréal USA rolls out executive leadership changes

L’Oréal USA rolls out executive leadership changes

By Deanna Utroske

This week the cosmetics company announced four appointments and a couple of departures. The men taking on new leadership roles across professional products, brands, and HR have all been working with L’Oréal for years.

Mintel analyst identifies the next generation skin care formulations

Mintel analyst identifies the next generation skin care formulations

By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmeticss Latin America event, Cosmetics Design caught up with Mintel analyst Vivienne Rudd who, among several key trends, identified how the next generation of skin care products is shaping up to be light in texture and ulta-hydrating,...

Dow Chemical highlights the importance of customization

Dow Chemical highlights the importance of customization

By Simon Pitman

Alongside the all-defining sensorial and wellbeing trends, Dow Chemical's Thelma Bayout spoke to Cosmetics Design at the recent in-cosmetics Latin America about how customization is also playing a significant part in formulation development at the...

in-cosmetics LATAM director discusses growth of the event

in-cosmetics LATAM director discusses growth of the event

By Simon Pitman

Despite the crushing economic crisis in Brazil, the in-cosmetics Latin America event has gone from strength to strength. Cosmetics Design caught up with the show director to find out about just how much bigger this year's event was and discover how...

Allies of Skin shakes up skin care with out of the box product claims

Allies of Skin shakes up skin care with out of the box product claims

By Simon Pitman

Allies of Skin got a lot of attention at the recent Cosmoprof North America. We caught up with company founder Nicolas Travis to find out more about his new skin care range and the highly creative product claims that seemed to catch everyone's eye. 

Avon Products Q1 results

Avon Products Q1 results

By Deanna Utroske

The company made its first quarterly financial report today since having sold the North American business to Cerberus Capital Management.

Oriflame coming to US and Brazil

Oriflame coming to US and Brazil

By Deanna Utroske

The direct-sales beauty company is scouting out new growth markets and has plans to launch operations in both North and South America.

State of Florida considering cosmetics regulations update

State of Florida considering cosmetics regulations update

By Deanna Utroske

Every two years cosmetics made, packaged, or labeled in the state have to be registered with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Separate bills, currently under consideration by the Senate and the House, would change that mandate.

Estée Lauder promotes three top executives

Estée Lauder promotes three top executives

By Simon Pitman

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced  the promotion of three top level executives as part of an ongoing restructuring of its management team.

Avon North America will be a privately held company in 2016

Avon North America will be a privately held company in 2016

By Deanna Utroske

This morning, Avon announced its acceptance of a $605m equity investment from Cerberus Capital Management that will help the direct-sales beauty company develop further internationally, deliver value to shareholders, and (for now) let the North American...

China tops Kline’s chart for global beauty device innovation

China tops Kline’s chart for global beauty device innovation

By Michelle Yeomans

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.

Berlin Packaging acquires Diablo Valley Packaging

Berlin Packaging acquires Diablo Valley Packaging

By Simon Pitman

Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisition of Diablo Valley Packaging, a company specializing in glass solutions for a host of consumer industries, including cosmetics and personal care.