UK cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has hosted its own event focusing on the key challenges and expectations for the future, and to re-emphasise its individuality and uniqueness in business.
Japanese cosmetics company Kao has provided its support to the areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, supplying the areas with necessary daily products.
As part of a comprehensive seminar programme at the forthcoming in-cosmetics event, formulation expert Judi Beerling will be holding a work shop to explain the latest developments in surfactants and emulsifiers.
The professional skin care market has taken a boost thanks to demand particularly from medical care brands, who have posted the strongest growth in the segment for 2010.
It is just two weeks until Europe’s biggest event for cosmetics and personal care suppliers, in-cosmetics Milan 2011 opens its doors. And the Cosmetics Design team will be there reporting on all the big news.
The French beauty company has made a bold advertising step by deciding to publish what is claimed to be the world’s first unretouched make up advertising campaign.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and NaTrue have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.
As three leading certification players vie to dominate the US market for natural and organic cosmetic products, competition is set to hot up in tandem with market growth.
The huge rise in the number of international and regional standards for organic and natural cosmetics in Europe is leading to confusion and division, according to market researcher Organic Monitor.
Innovation will be key to beauty brands gaining consumer confidence in spending on beauty products in 2011, thanks to the economic picture and frugal spending habits picked up over time, according to Mintel.
French cosmetics company Laurence Dumont has launched what is claimed to be the first organic perfume line in supermarkets and hypermarkets, Seveline Nature.
NSF International has voiced its views on its partnership with Natrue and responded to the Natural Products Association’s (NPA) claims that the collaboration is confusing.
The market for men’s grooming products is set to explode on the back of increasing spending power that is most likely to be channeled into skin care products – according to market researcher RNCOS.
L’Oreal will build its largest ever factory in Indonesia, expected to be operational this year, in an attempt to take advantage of the growing Asean market, according to press reports.
Sales of perfume and cosmetic products in France have recovered, rising above pre-recession levels, although Christmas sales were disappointing, according to market research company NPD Group.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) has responded to the announcement that Natrue and NSF International are working together to develop the first American natural standard for cosmetics by branding it ‘confusing’.
The success of beauty and fragrance products in the travel industry looks set to continue and will urge retailers to change the way they approach the market, according to market research company Verdict.
South Korean cosmetics manufacturer AmorePacific will look to boost its presence in the expanding Chinese cosmetics market this year, according to a report by a South Korean market research organisation.
Mascara, fragrance and foundation are key accessories in British women’s handbags, although they do not seem to be aware of the value of these products.
Brands using natural ingredients and antioxidants are likely to help boost sales in the men’s grooming segment in 2011, according to market research company Mintel - proven by the fact that new products with these features were among the best sellers...
International law firm Steptoe & Johnson has scheduled a webinar that aims to address all areas regarding compliance with phase two of the REACH legislation.
As part of the build up to this year's-cosmetics event in Milan next month, organisers Reed Exhibitions have gone live with the integrated digital planning tool, Connect.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is phasing out its Compact for Safe Cosmetics that it designed as a voluntary pledge for safety and transparency in the industry.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned Yves Saint Laurent’s latest perfume advertisement, amid complaints that the woman’s actions in the video simulated drug use.
The power of blogs, Twitter and Facebook to drive marketing strategies and influence purchasing decisions is undeniable; but, companies need to remember that legally the same rules apply online as offline.
Drug-like chemicals that are being sold as bath salts have nothing to do with real products made by reputable manufacturers, the US cosmetics trade association has said.
This year’s in-cosmetics show will be larger than ever, inspired by the success of last year’s event and will also include a more comprehensive programme of workshops and seminars.
Univar is looking to expand its personal care business by signing an agreement with chemical manufacturer Huntsman to distribute its surfactants in the Middle East and North Africa.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) will be installing solar panels into a beauty and grooming plant in Germany, moving towards its target for 100 per cent renewable energy.
Chemical company Symrise has launched its new website as it attempt to improve its internet presence with increased functionality and information access.
RSSL Pharma Training is diversifying away from training for professionals by launching a new course about regulation specifically for the cosmetics industry.
Lonza has revealed full year results showing sales gains that helped to drive strong profit growth, despite the impact of REACH and negative currency exchange rates.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched its flagship brands Head & Shoulders and Olay in Brazil, in an attempt to grow its presence in the market.
France-headquartered cosmetics group Pierre Fabre will be appealing a decision from a Paris court that its trademark Argane no longer stands, according to press reports.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a certification program for products made with renewable, biological material and consumer goods carrying the label are expected this spring.
Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has taken steps to grow its digital media output, by naming EHS 4D as its global digital agency for the Dove deodorant portfolio.
Personal care brand eos has launched a new medicated anti-bacterial lip balm as flu season arrives and it seeks to combat the spread of germs on the lips and mouth.
3Rx Skin Therapy is preparing the launch of a new skin care range developed to repair and relieve dry skin compromised by treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation, as well as other dry skin issues caused by medical conditions.