Whether green is always best for the consumer and the environment will form the focus of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, confirming the rising profile of green concerns within the industry.
Taking place from 21-23 May 2014 in Rome, the 5th annual innoCos summit is set to bring together top-level executives from the cosmetics and personal care industry to discuss topics including marketing, consumer insights and product development.
Social media photo sharing platform Instagram is opening up a big opportunity for beauty brands to utilize user generated content and grow eCommerce channels.
In the midst of mixed results in different markets for a number of the cosmetics industry’s biggest players, the message is that manufacturers must adapt their products in order to make the most of growth opportunities.
Technical and scientific experts from the likes of L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson will discuss the most up-to-date issues the personal care industry is facing at in-cosmetics’ workshops in Hamburg this April.
For many people the desire to be bronzed and exhibit a ‘healthy glow’ is a normal one, but what if it might be psychological and could open us up to over-exposure and damage to our skin, asks a new study.
Despite the dominance of the aerosol format, roll-ons are sticking around thanks to variation in market demand across the globe, according to research firm Euromonitor.
BASF has become one of the first suppliers to the European cosmetics and personal care industry to offer its range of ingredients based on certified sustainable palm (kernel) oil, in accordance with the principles and criteria of the Roundtable on Sustainable...
Beauty brands in France may be missing an opportunity in the digital arena by focusing too much attention on emerging markets than ones closer to home.
A year ago, Unilever rolled out its sustainable deodorant concept for its female Sure, Dove and Vaseline brands; now the focus has turned to its men’s range, as Sure Men, Dove Men + Care, Lynx and Vaseline Men joined the compressed can club.
Cosmetics Vision introduces The Big Debate, part of its eclectic programme of interactive discussion and best practice sharing. enabling top-level executives to consider and discuss the big issues confronting the industry today.
As the founder of UK men’s grooming brand King of Shaves, Will King knows the ins and outs of this unpredictable category. And at next month’s Cosmetics Vision he will open up on what men really want out of their grooming products.
That expert is Jo Fairley, co-founder of the biggest consumer beauty survey, the basis of the first ever successful ‘Beauty Bible’ with the feedback of 20,000 women on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to cosmetics.
It is the question that is always at the forefront of industry executives’ minds, and beauty expert Jeanine Recckio aims to lift the lid on some of the innovations waiting in store for us at next month’s Cosmetics Vision Event.
A new generation of consumers who are “informed, educated, connected and engaged” are driving innovation in beauty, according to industry expert Michel Barrocas.
This hugely important question will be answered during a key presentation at next month’s Cosmetics Vision event, given by Annelie Struessmann, technical director at CONUSBAT.
The growing trend towards multifunctional personal care and cosmetics products, along with the growing demand for cosmeceuticals will see the UK become a hot spot, having already reaped the rewards of going digital.
An increase in technology, safety concerns and value are top of the trend list when it comes to consumers in Asia Pacific according to new research from Mintel.
A new aerosol packaging by developer Sleever has been announced, in a move which confirms that fast-moving consumer goods are moving into late differentiation in packaging.
With Chinese, Japanese and Korean males indicated to be the most active consumers of grooming products, preferences have long grown from aftershave and shaving foam staples and innovation in skin care is booming to cater to this demand.
Speciality chemicals manufacturer Innospec has appointed Johathan Treen as sales director of personal care for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
As more consumers opt for shopping online, cosmetic players like Estee Lauder and L’Oréal have recognised the importance of investing in the in-store experience, and Benefit is the latest to step up its game with a ‘one stop’ element..
The growing multifunctional and customisation trends are about giving consumers more choice and greater versatility, while providing manufacturers with a greater number of premium level SKUs.
The consumer dedicated division of the market researcher has compiled an interactive report exclusively for Cosmetics Design readers based on the key consumer insights and product trends currently impacting the global hair care sector.
Olay, L’Oréal Paris and Rejoice emerge as the top three digital beauty brands in China and are tipped to make this status count as the country’s digital and social use has seen growth in the last few years.
According to the latest data by market researcher Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), the German natural cosmetics segment is resuming its growth after a two year slowdown as consumers become more ethically motivated.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics event announced that this year’s European edition will put a big focus on Brazil seeing as it has grown to the third biggest cosmetics and toiletries market in the world.
The organisers of the PCHi event, which opens its doors in Shanghai next month, claim the event will be the biggest to date, with more exhibitors and numerous new elements to the programme.
The cosmetics packaging event is gearing up to open its doors next month where 3,400 brand experts and packagers will gather from 60 countries to network and see the industry's latest innovative and sustainable efforts.
The BRIC markets have been one of the main driving forces for the cosmetics and personal care market in recent years, particularly during the global economic slump, but the economist who first identified them believes new markets are set to steal the...
This year we’ve made every effort to keep you up to date on major advancements in emerging markets to what you can expect next in terms of trends and brand innovations. Here; we’ve rounded up the most impacting stories of the year..
There is no doubt that 2013 was another exciting year in the cosmetics industry with much happening, and here we select our top stories of the last 12 months, touching on the hot topics in the industry.
Well, probably not. But in this festive period, Cosmetics Design thought it would be good to take a look at gold, frankincense and myrrh, and see how each is used in the cosmetics industry.
As research reveals that deodorant is still one of the hottest sections for male grooming, European companies are increasingly investing in new technology both in packaging and formulation.
The growth of mobile technology has been noticed by beauty brands, which see the value of smartphones and tablets as research tools and m-commerce vehicles, although there is still work to be done to optimize the platform.
Natural personal care is continuing to grow at healthy rates worldwide even in the United States and Europe, where other categories have been less dynamic, according to new data from Kline.
Despite having their own online platforms and accounts, fragrance brands are increasingly leveraging star power by using celebrities to amplify the message themselves.
On the back of a presentation that Robert Passikoff, founder of Brand Keys, will give about consumer engagement at next year’s Cosmetics Vision event, we spoke to him to find out the best approach to cracking this vital nut.
For Asia's home grown brands that have been working tirelessly to change the “West is best" mind-set with cosmetic consumers, it appears their efforts have paid off as the tide begins to turn...
The L’Oréal Group has been highlighted as one of the best digital marketers in the business after three of its signature brands were labelled ‘Genius’ in a recent report.
The nature of social media means that information travels faster and whilst this is a great tool for brands to interact with consumers, it is also a great driver for change when you look at the new cosmetics regulation that has come into force.
A new global report from market researcher, Datamonitor Consumer highlights the fact that anti-ageing and anti-dandruff are becoming increasingly important sectors in hair care.
Despite the benefits brands positioning themselves as natural and organic can bring, they are likely to remain a small percentage of the market due to safety and efficacy issues, according to an analyst from the market research firm.
Increasing environmental awareness means that sustainable packaging is becoming a higher priority for both consumers and brand owners, as evidenced by the number of cosmetics firms opting for a greener option.
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