Launched last summer, Google+ hangouts has fast been gathering momentum as an online platform for showcasing beauty brands and their products; but how does it work and what’s the value? Cosmetics Design investigates.
Whilst data reveals a rise in aerosol filling figures in antiperspirants of 5.8%, personal care overall was found to have reduced, albeit very slightly by just under 1% year on year.
Plastics last forever – but only when protected against effects of heat and light. Therefore, stabilizers are indispensable for many products made from plastic, ensuring safe processing and preventing premature ageing and weathering.
A recent survey conducted by Paris-headquarted beauty giant L’Oreal has highlighted consumer demand is not currently being met in the area of products for pore size control.
June 18th is the date all skin care professionals need to mark in their diaries, as this is when the Skincare Ingredients 2014 event will open its doors for the fourth year.
The FIFA World Cup in Brazil is getting people all around the world excited even the cosmetics industry, which has been looking to score a few goals of its own by creating products that coincide with the games.
Dove’s ‘Real Beauty Sketches’ marketing campaign has scooped the top prize at the Effie Awards, a national competition honoring efforts in branding and consumer-engagement.
The World Perfumery Congress is readying itself for its return to France next week, when the doors open to the fragrance industry at Centre International Deauville.
In order to achieve a sustainable palm oil industry and tackle the deforestation issue worldwide, actions must be taken quickly and the consumer demand will follow, says Dr Alan Knight OBE.
Univar says that it is using its first time exhibiting at the forthcoming MakeUp Paris event to demonstrate a rapidly emerging trend for specific textures in colour cosmetic products.
Although few consumers have invested in at-home beauty devices, those that have bought them are overwhelmingly pleased with the outcome, research from Kline Group shows.
Consumers are more concerned about the ingredients in their cosmetics, driving up the demand for natural and organic products, meaning more manufacturers are reacting and certification figures are on the rise too.
The FIFA World Cup in Brazil this summer is getting people all around the world excited, and cosmetics brand Benefit is looking to score a few goals of its own by setting up a pop-up ‘beauty pub’ dedicated to the beautiful game.
As the Chinese buyer market prepares to become the new reference point for industry, product safety concerns drive sales of imported brands, and the guarantee of quality is paying the biggest dividends.
Marc Rosen’s career trajectory has been remarkable. Not only has he made a name for himself as one of the world’s leading fragrance packaging designers, he has also managed to stay at the top for 35 years – a rare feat in this fast-changing arena.
The China Beauty Expo has surpassed the competition to be officially crowned the biggest industry event in Asia, according to organisers Shanghai Baiwen and Informa.
It is no secret that anti-ageing is such a lucrative segment of the skin care market, but while the natural trend may be driving the market, intense competition could be hindering some.
The natural beauty trend is continuing and as consumers seek out these cosmetics products around the world, the segment is still posting positive progression.
UK consumers wanting the ‘natural’ look has seen sales of styling products stall, increasing just 0.3% between 2012 and 2013 to reach a value of £294 million in 2013, says Mintel.
This month we're focusing on the rise of the scalp care market in Asia, where our expert, Florence Bernardin, says consumers place treatment of this area on the same level of skin care. After all, she says, the skin of the scalp is connected to the...
Market analysts at Bain & Co have stated that 2014 will see growth of the global luxury goods market diminish, calling up weaknesses in Europe, Russia and China as the key reason behind the slowdown.
The organisers of Makeup Paris are planning to build on both the strength and size of this event for the colour cosmetics category by this year introducing three tailor-made workshops.
“Make creams more fun for kids,” advised beauty industry trends forecaster Antoinette van den Berg at the recent in-cosmetics industry event, urging sun care manufacturers to meet specific consumer group demands.
The use of salicylic acid, a multifunctional ingredient that addresses many of the systemic causes of blemishes, is on the rise in acne treatments and related cosmetics, and, according to a new report, this growth is set to continue.
The 2014 edition of Beautyworld Middle East, which is taking place in Dubai from 27-29 May, is set to be the show's biggest yet according to event organizer, Epoc Messe Frankfurt.
Although research continues to conclude that the paraben preserving agents used widely in cosmetics pose no threat to human health, consumer enthusiasm for products able to make ‘paraben-free’ claims remains robust, and brands are making the most of the...
Scientific, regulatory and marketing issues are on the agenda of the 4th international Anti-ageing Skin Care Conference, which is set to take place at the Royal College of Physicians in London from 3-4 June 2014.
The uptake of certified sustainable palm oil has seen a 49% increase in the first quarter of 2014 compared to last year which many believe is a positive landmark for the industry that has been threatening to destroy rainforests in Indonesia and around...
China has been highlighted as the most opportunistic market for beauty device marketers, as well as for brands that address a myriad of beauty issues, according to market researcher Kline.
Beiersdorf, the manufacturer of skin care brand Nivea, is angling to profit from the lucrative male grooming sector in Indonesia, stating it wants to see 20% growth in the sector within the country.
Lush, well-known for the heady scents and visual identity of its high street outlets, is now attempting to translate its very physical retail offering onto the web.
In a presentation given by market research company LS:N at the first ever CEW Future Focus summit in New York City last week, analyst Lucie Greene highlighted the belief that the concept of beauty is becoming increasingly ageless.
Beauty brands are responding to the rise in adult consumers suffering from acne, with the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology noting that 54% of women over 25 now have at least ‘some facial acne’.
According to recently released figures from Cosmetica Italia, as the domestic market in Italy continues to decline, the country still stands to profit from cosmetic exports.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will gather industry and NGOs from across the UK and Europe to launch new dialogue on shared responsibility and the supply chain.
This month we are focusing on the anti-ageing skin care market in Asia, where our expert, Florence Bernardin says global brands must take heed in approaching consumers that view getting older very differently from the West.
Consumers are becoming more aware about sustainability issues and expect companies to respect biodiversity, according to the 2014 Biodiversity Barometer.
Gillette’s newest razor is set to ditch the segment’s traditional emphasis on cartridges (blades), and focus instead on revamping the handle, in a move which goes against some opinion that innovation in the segment is limited.
According to a survey conducted by IMRG, one in ten retailers expect more than 50% of their online sales to come from a smartphone or tablet device by the end of this year.
The annual SCS Symposium will open its doors in Oxford, England at the end of the month, with a full conference programme that will focus on how scientific advances are shaping up the industry’s future.
Cosmetics brands need to make it their mission to ensure that the word ‘green’ is used correctly and does not confuse consumers and lose its meaning, according to Estée Lauder’s Aveda brand.
L’Oréal, Estée Lauder and Procter &Gamble are the owners of the most digitally competent hair care and color brands by establishing direct relationships with consumers online.
With a new show in Sao Paolo just around the corner, in-cosmetics shone the spotlight onto the Brazilian beauty industry at this year’s show in Hamburg.
The touch and feel of a formula is becoming more important in order to satisfy demand and meet consumer needs, which is why it is a top priority for ingredient suppliers.
At last week's in-cosmetics Hamburg event Cosmetics Design spoke to Euromonitor International's head of beauty and personal care, Irina Barbalova to find out what are the latest developments in the emerging markets, particularly in Brazil and...
Neocell’s Keratin Hair Volumizer and Pukka Herbs’ Active Oil were the big winners when the Natural and Organic Awards 2014 were announced at the Novotel London West, after the close of business of the first day of the Natural & Organic Products Europe...
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