On the back of specialty chemicals provider Clariant further developing its ‘Secret Code of Beauty’ portfolio, we sat down to discuss how the brand’s investment in innovative technology is enabling it to provide more efficient ingredients.
Unilever Personal Care president Dave Lewis has outlined the company’s desire to build its personal care portfolio and develop a premium portfolio having built a solid product base.
Nu Skin reveals first quarter results showing continued signs of very strong growth, but the company says that forecasts for the full year are difficult following the ban on sales in China.
Germany-based personal care manufacturer Henkel has reported good growth in revenues, particularly in emerging markets, but gains were undermined by the negative effects of foreign exchange rates.
Alliance Boots is taking its business into the Latin American market with the acquisition of pharmacy retailer Farmacias Ahumada, which has a big presence in both Mexico and Chile.
Chemicals giant Merck has confirmed that it is pulling out of the consumer care category with the sale of its consumer care division to Germany-based Bayer.
The Nivea skin care maker announces a change in its management for the research and development division as Dr May Shana’a steps in to replace Professor Klaus-Peter Wittern.
Symrise has revealed first quarter results that point continued gains from its cosmetic and personal care focused division, while it also raises the outlook on account of the planned acquisition of Diana Group.
Unilever is investing robustly in the Middle East and North Africa region, a move which follows recent industry expert predictions for strong growth in the region for beauty and personal care.
South Korean firm LG Household & Healthcare has been taking more international steps of late, particularly in cosmetics, what with considering to buy Elizabeth Arden and now making plans to further expand in EMEA.
Following a US study revealing bogs in County Offaly, Ireland, to have the highest organic matter of all bogs worldwide, premium skin care brand Ógra is capitalising on Irish peat, with the first full line to feature the rejuvenating material.
Avon Products says it has reached a preliminary deal with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities Commission that should put an end to years of investigation into its overseas practices.
Cosmetics Design was invited to Oriflame’s facility in Dublin where Senior Vice President of research and development revealed the importance of laboratories being involved in the end vision of a product.
Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever saw a 6.3% decline in turnover in its first quarter but stabilizing sales in Europe and a robust Personal Care performance has given the company a solid start to the year.
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.
Sweden based cosmetics company Foreo has big aspirations to brighten the surface of the moon - not with concealer, but with a goal to reflect slightly more sunlight onto Earth, making the night sky brighter.
L'Oréal first quarter sales dropped 2.2% as demand for mass market products and brands such as Garnier and Maybelline slows, but company CEO Jean-Paul Agon is confident that the French firm will bounce back as quickly as next quarter.
DSM has ended speculation about acquiring Chinese vitamin C supplier Aland by acknowledging it is in talks with the firm, but asserts no deal has been signed.
Gattefossé achieved gold for its Emulium Mellifera at in-cosmetics last week. Here, Cosmetics Design talks to the company about winning and the other rewards it has seen for its innovation efforts of late.
The rumour mill is in full swing but it is not too ridiculous to suggest that Estée Lauder could be ripe to join the acquisition trail given its history and the current state of the market. It is not exactly out of character for the big players either…
Cosmetics ingredient producer bitop has added two established distributors to its partners as it looks to strengthen its active business in the industry, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Two global beauty brands, L'Oréal and Shiseido, have been announced as winners of the 2014 ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’ award for the health and beauty category.
Nigerian beauty brand House of Tara (HOT), which is set to launch 20 new studios nationwide in the near future, has announced it is now also gearing up to establish 100 new stores across sub-Saharan Africa.
According to natural ingredients supplier Naturex, in order to maintain consumer loyalty, manufacturers need to rely on a strong partner that has complete control over all aspects of the ingredient production process.
A team of three students were recently announced as the winners of the Singaporean national heat of L'Oréal's global ‘Brandstorm’ competition, whose focus on male grooming confirms the ongoing rise of men in the beauty scene.
European cosmetic companies, including L'Oréal and Beiersdorf are keeping an eye on the current political crisis in Ukraine, but are reporting no disruption to their operations in and exports to the country.
Germany-based Oxea has expanded its manufacturing reach in the Americas as it starts work on the construction of a new facility for the production of Propanol in Bay City, Texas.
Unilever, global consumer goods giant, has issued a ‘green bond’ for £250m (€300m), with which it will finance projects to further the company’s sustainability.
A probe by China's authorities into the direct seller Nu Skin’s business practices in the country could result in the possibility of fines or sanctions, the company has confirmed, but analysts believe the business will pull through.
Unilever has selected seven digital companies to each pair up with one of its brands, in a start-up accelerator scheme with which the multinational consumer goods company hopes to advance its digital profile.
Flavours and fragrance player Symrise has announced a big rise in both its annual revenues and its profits, as the care and scent business grows, while emerging markets also continue to expand.
In a video planted across the web, L’Oreal’s has released a new ‘brand manifesto’ which looks to re-imagine the company’s identity as a more accessible brand for consumers, in its latest marketing move.
German chemicals firm Schülke & Mayr has scooped the Zemea Innovation Award with its sensiva PA 40 additive; an antimicrobial stabilizer blend used in skin care products.
Germany has seen unexpected positive retail growth so far this year across the board, with particularly strong sales in the cosmetics sector, according to the country’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
Global consumer goods manufacturer Unilever has partnered up with the University of Cambridge to further the university’s Sustainability Leadership programme (CPSL) with the recent launch of its first seminar in Asia.
Cosmetics contract manufacturer Joko has changed its to Nuco, a move its says reflects the fact that it has re-focused its business strategy through increasing its footprint in the R&D area.
UK-based personal care contract manufacturer Swallowfield says that after returning the business to profitability, it is now refocusing its strategy on high growth areas.
Science-based research company DSM has announced a change in its personal care unit leadership, with Wilfrid Gambede set to take on senior vice president and executive committee member roles for DSM Nutritional Products.
In a mutually beneficial agreement, Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido has announced the sale of two of its luxury beauty brands, Carita and Decléor, to French beauty brand L’Oréal.
Revlon’s management reshuffle continues as Chris Elshaw has left his post as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to pursue other interests.
Food giant Nestlé has something of a sweet tooth for skin care it appears, having acquired full ownership of the Galderma brand from L’Oréal and announces its skin health focus.
Less than a year after it announced the acquisition of wooden components manufacturer Technotraf, cosmetics packaging developer Quadpack has purchased fellow Spanish company Krampak, a provider of decoration services to the beauty industry.
The cosmetics world is mourning the loss of one if its most passionate and innovative figures, after the passing of Horst Rechelbacher from pancreatic cancer.
Cosmetics ingredients suppliers Seppic, Gattefossé and Nusil scooped awards in the Cosmetagora formulation competition, which recognised the most creative cosmetics formulas in terms of concept and texture.
Avon released fourth quarter results showing that sales continue to slide at an alarming rate, just as it also announces a big hit from its bribery investigation.
US-based skin care company Restorsea has filed a lawsuit again Norway-based Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) claiming it breached a businsess contract, allegations ABT says it will fight against.
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