Robust sales during the holiday period has helped to boost the global fragrance market, as it continues its return to glory after being hit hard in the economic downturn.
It was another big year for the European cosmetics industry with issues such as; what constitutes as natural and organic ingredients, animal testing practices, and nanotechnoloy in sunscreens amongst others, put under the spotlight. Here, we take a look...
The European Food Safety Authority has rejected health claims that a supplement containing a combination of lycopene, vitamin E, lutein and selenium “helps to prepare and activate tanning.”
In the words of a well-known beverage company, the ‘holidays are coming’, and this presents an opportunity for cosmetics manufacturers to not only sell their products traditionally, but also utilize popular technology available to them to reach the consumer.
Global fragrance and flavours player Bell has asked its worldwide marketing teams to come up with the biggest trends for next year, with nostalgia, big films and relaxation all proving to be big factors.
The 2013 edition of the Cosmoprof event in Bologna will boast a new layout as it bids to take a look at all the distribution channels available to the cosmetics industry.
According to a study by market researcher Come & Stay, 67 per cent of French women buy their cosmetics online, confirming that consumers are developing an increasing confidence towards shopping online.
Industry expert Imogen Matthews takes a good long look at cosmetic innovation and dares to ask the question, just how much truely new innovation is coming on to the market these days.
Cosmetics Design is readying its third annual SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 12, 2013, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
The US leads the pack when it comes to penetration and innovation in e-commerce, but there is now an opportunity for beauty brands in Europe following years of underinvestment in the channel.
Whilst some corporations and business groups primarily from Europe were pressed for more action at the Summit, dozens particularly from the cosmetics industry, were noted for voluntarily pledging to become more planet-friendly and transparent in their...
Cosmetics and personal care wipes continue to see big demand in the US and a continued improvement in the economy is set to see projected growth in the category outpace overall growth in the cosmetics market in the next few years.
The Organic & Natural Beauty Show is being launched in London next year looking to address the growing demand for natural and organic beauty products, and discuss regulation and harmonisation in the cosmetics industry.
According to ‘Aquafinca Saint Peter Fish’ - a Honduras-based fish hatcheries company, demand from the European cosmetics industry alone for tilapia (fish skin processed for the production of collagen) will see its exports reach USD 600,000 (€458,000)...
The time is now to raise the bar for sustainability in the Asian cosmetics industry in every aspect, say several industry experts who discussed the topic at this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong.
The desire for personal care products in Ghana and Nigeria is driving palm oil production in Africa and has even led to palm oil being imported as the local markets fail to keep up with the demand.
On the recent announcement of UK clothing line Superdry expanding into the industry, Cosmetics Design wondered just what it takes to successfully translate a fashion brand to one of beauty in such a diverse and fiercely competitive market?
Next year’s in-cosmetics event in Paris will take a close look at how water is used in the cosmetics industry with a range of seminars and sessions looking at consumption and responsibility.
According to Harriet Kingaby, sustainability strategist at Ogilvy Earth, despite many cosmetic brands utilising social media to better connect consumers to their brand - particularly in view of their sustainability efforts, few have an effective strategy.
As marine extracts become increasingly important with cosmetic manufacturers, algae are receiving much attention due to their renewable nature. Arizona-based Heliae is one specialist company currently catering to this demand that says the organism group have...
For many cosmetic companies, implementing a sustainable strategy that applies to all areas of the business whilst also encouraging consumers to get involved along the way has been at the forefront of many ‘to do’ lists in recent years. Here, a Beiersdorf...
The holiday season is expected to bring joy to men’s grooming manufacturers, as shaving sets and grooming products are seen as perfect gifts at this time of year.
As the natural cosmetics market continues to evolve, co-founder Simon Duffy of UK male grooming brand Bulldog reveals the ins and outs of building a successful international distribution network, as the company continues to successfully expand its presence...
Although skin whitening has played a major role in the Asian color cosmetics category in recent years, this selection of latest off-the-wall launches show not a hint of the trend.
The economic slowdown in Europe is beginning to take its toll on natural and organic personal care brands, as the market stutters, forcing companies to focus on distribution.
Skin care and deodorants have driven the growth of the men’s toiletries category and will see it overtake the traditional top performer, men’s shaving, in the male grooming segment.
The 2013 edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show in China promises to be the best and most well attended edition yet according to conference organizer Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE).
The demand for surfactants from beauty and personal care will see sector outperform total ingredients in the segment between 2011 and 2016, according to a market forecast.
The latest bioplastics industry developments and progress, environmental communication and recycling were just some of the topics explored at this year’s European Bioplastics Conference.
Growing demand for personal care products in Ghana and Nigeria is triggering increased demand by local manufacturers for crude palm oil, according to a new report from market research company Frost & Sullivan.
The male grooming category has demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the recent years of economic instability, leading to a top analyst from Euromonitor to suggest it is seemingly recession-proof.
The organisers of in-cosmetics have announced the launch of the show’s first-ever App to allow visitors to navigate and source the latest exhibition information.
Croda has opened up on its approach to sensorial properties in formulation, an area that works towards giving consumers the exact texture and feel they expect from new products.
A new study in the UK has revealed that consumers have begun to question the efficacy of organic beauty products, with a majority stating these products are normally overpriced.
According to market researcher Lucintel, the global personal care products industry is to reach $630 (€487) billion by 2017, with a CAGR of 3.4 per cent over the next five years.
Cosmetics titan L’Oréal is using the strong strategic importance and solid foundation it has in India as a gateway to other markets in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Prestige fragrance sales in US department stores increased 7 percent to $1.6bn between January and September 2012, with particularly strong growth among niche and jewelry brands according to The NPD Group.
In recent years marine-based cosmetic ingredient have become increasingly popular on the back of huge interest in natural products, but researcher Organic Monitor believes this trend could throw up questions about sustainability.
The rise of internet shopping in Russia is driving cosmetics sales and more impressively the natural cosmetics market, according to an industry expert.
Sustainability is no secret in the cosmetics industry but with consumers becoming more socially responsible and social networks offering a platform for increased communication, companies must react to people longing for more social and economic fairness.
The perfume and cosmetics arena is a difficult one to conquer due to the specialised expertise required to produce the products, so whilst some believe Burberry has gained control of its brand by parting ways with Inter Parfums, it may prove a struggle...
Western Europe still shows strong growth for natural cosmetics despite the economic downturn, with Germany, Italy and France displaying some of the most interesting trends.
Industry expert and blogger Imogen Matthews takes a look at the type of retail options that are out there for niche start-up cosmetics brands in the trend-setting UK market.
A solid foundation in the skin care market has helped Neutrogena boost its position in the sunscreen field and familiarize these products with consumers.
The Advertising Standards Authority is working in response to a UK government report, to ensure that the sexualisation of children in perfume adverts and others are eradicated.
Industry trade show in-cosmetics 2012 has won the ‘Best Trade Exhibition’ award the Event Awards ceremony thanks to its global reach and nine per cent growth In visitor attendance despite difficult economic times.
