The Natural Cosmetics Conference 2011 is set to open its doors on the 20th September in Berlin, Germany, and will highlight key trends including the next steps to take after making your business green.
According to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by Cancer Research UK (CRUK), over half of British men don’t bother applying sunscreen, in comparison to about a third of British women.
Identified by its aesthetically pleasing packaging, varied colors and pretty details, the color cosmetics category is consistently producing new and innovative packaging to keep the consumer hooked and satisfied. The first part of a series, CosmeticsDesign.com...
According to the latest report out by research analyst Euromonitor, consumers value skin care above other beauty purchases, as seen with the rise in the sale of anti-ageing and skin care products.
Following its research into natural and organic cosmetic brands which found that some companies do not meet their natural claims, Organic Monitor has announced that Intelligent Nutrients has scored the highest of brands in North America for its high level...
The second Beauty From Within conference will open its doors in Paris on October 27th and here we draw attention to some of the main highlights and how you can reserve your place.
A survey from one of Kao’s skin care brands in the UK has found that barely half of the women who moisturise their face pay any attention to their bottoms in their skin care routine.
The beauty industry is no stranger to the term sustainability, and according to market analyst Euromonitor it is going to stay high on the agenda in the coming years, and industry can use it to its advantage.
Nutricosmetics is a major global market within the cosmetics industry, in which Japan is the leader, but it is slowly but surely being adopted in North America and Western Europe. The market is expected to grow to be worth $2.5 bn by 2012, so we have...
Fragrance ingredients used in men’s grooming have seen a healthy increase and are expected to grow further in the coming years, thanks to product launches moving beyond more classic masculine scents.
Australian-owned skin care firm Intraceuticals is furth developing its expansion and growth in India by tapping into the region’s fast growing wellness services market.
It has been a big year for sunscreen with the long awaited announcement of the FDA monograph and numerous industry comments. So with summer in full flight, we take a look at some of the sunscreen and UV protecting ingredients and developments that have...
laViv is being marketed as a personalised injectable anti-aging treatment and is expected to have a global launch after receiving approval from the US FDA this week.
Personal care giant Beiersdorf’s global brand Nivea has been at the centre of much controversy over its ‘Look like you give a damn’ campaign, for its ‘Nivea for Men’ range.
The second annual Beauty From Within Conference will open its doors again at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris on October 27th, focusing in on the latest opportunities, trends and challenges in nutricosmetics.
Power-operated devices aimed at enhancing the skin’s appearance are set for exceptional growth rates in the United States market, according to a new report from Kline Group.
A drink supplement containing hydrolysed collagen, hyaluronic acid, borage oil and vitamins to target the anti-ageing category, Pure Gold Collagen, has been developed and launched by Minerva Research Labs.
The natural cosmetics market in the Middle East is growing steadily, albeit from a small base, thanks to an increasing awareness of synthetic ingredients.
A key difference to this year’s returning in-cosmetics Asia event for the cosmetics industry is the collaboration with the International Federation of the Societies of Cosmetics Chemists (IFSCC), which is taking place in the Thai capital Bangkok, from...
A UK company Doll Hair has developed a breakthrough technology that is based on carbon rods, which claim to ensure hair curling remains in place until the next time it is washed.
Anti-aging hair care products are a fast-emerging niche category and Good Housekeeping has judged the best products in the market, said to be backed up by a comprehensive scientific study.
Japanese companies Shiseido and Panasonic have formed a joint collaboration, for Panasonic’s Ultrasonic Beauty Device Handy Mist, a portable moisturising device.
Driven by an aging population looking for anti-aging solutions, the cosmeceutical market in the US is projected to grow at almost double the average rate for the cosmetics sector, according to the Freedonia Group.
As social media evolves, more retailers need to look at integrating it into their online stores and turn them into entertainment destinations, or they may be missing a trick, according to data analyst Verdict.
Although market researcher Demeter Group is predicting tougher times for the US cosmetics industry in the second half of 2011, there are a handful of key industry trends that are expected to cushion the blow.
A research project carried out by Organic Monitor to analyse the formulations of leading natural and organic personal care products finds that many fall short of their ‘chemically-clean’ claims.
So far this year, women in the US are looking for bold and bright eye and nail colors and soft lip shades when buying cosmetics, and this in turn is helping prestige beauty sales soar this summer.
The first Asia-Pacific Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is being held by Organic Monitor; the summit will take place in Hong Kong over the course of two days, 7-8th November 2011.
At the recent HBA event in New York, we caught up with Euromonitor senior researcher Virginia Lee who spoke about both the benefits and pitfalls associated with social media.
Whilst it is common knowledge that poor oral hygiene can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, a number of recent studies have found a link between gum disease and serious health conditions.
CosmeticsDesign touched base with Ross Glick in New York to discuss social media, the business benefits, and how the cosmetics industry is developing to the new tools available.
Beiersdorf is to expand its Eucerin Dermopurifyer range of skin care products in Germany, specifically targeting acne and blemishes, followed by plans to expand the range in other European countries.
Growth in the market for cosmetics and personal care products in India is forecast to continue booming on the back of increased income and consumer knowledge, according to market researcher RNCOS.
This year’s in-cosmetics Asia will feature an educational programme designed to give manufacturers a practical insight into how they can tackle common obstacles and improve their formulations, whilst dealing with different regulations.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has decided to ban Alberto Culver’s press and TV ads for the tresemme hairs care products, deeming them to be misleading to the consumer.
The retail chain’s Indonesian unit has declared it will exclusively source certified sustainable palm oil and implement the RSPO trademark on products in a bid to urge consumers to choose products from a sustainable source.
CosmeticsDesign.com USA caught up with Kline's Karen Doskow recently in New York to discuss the skin care devices market and how it is projected to grow in the coming years.
The market for aesthetic lasers is expected to see a huge surge in popularity in India, while manufacturers are stepping in to provide the technologically advanced equipment, according to new research from iData Research.