Anti-ageing drinks and bread promoting health and beauty are amongst products gaining pace around the globe, according to Datamonitor's Product Launch Analytics.
Contract manufacturer Swallowfield has been recognised for its expansion into new international markets, while maintaining its manufacturing expertise in the UK.
An advert for Nivea Visage Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus cream has been criticised by the ASA due to it giving the impression the cream aided women to feel more beautiful than ten years ago.
Cadiveu, the maker of hair straightening product Brazilian Blowout Solution has had a lawsuit filed against it on behalf of consumers over formulation discrepancies.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has launched a logo that can be displayed on product packaging to inform consumers that the palm oil within has been sourced following RSPO rules.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says that evidence supporting the dietary intake of vitamin E as a way of helping to maintain normal skin, hair and nails is not sufficient.
Traditional advertising is not dead but needs to be combined with new online tools such as social media to be truly effective, claims digital marketing specialist.
All palm oil used in The Netherlands will be certified by the RSPO by 2015, as all the suppliers and buyers in the Dutch market have signed a manifesto and pledged to work towards this goal.
Aggressive new product launches along with increasing awareness about professional skin care products will enable the cosmetics market in China to grow significantly in the next two years, according to industry intelligence firm, RNCOS.
Skin care company Weleda has teamed up with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and used its tour of the U.S as an opportunity to raise awareness of the Safe Cosmetics Act.
The economic crisis has seen many research and development operations downsized, but with ingredient innovation remaining key to ensuring market share, investment in this area remains crucial.
As the dust settles from the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris, the organisers claim that cosmetic companies need to look beyond green formulations and embrace sustainable packaging.
Japan-based cosmetics company Shiseido has announced it will innovate its luxury brand Clé de Peau Beauté with the aim of strengthening its competitiveness in the global high prestige cosmetics market by fusing domestic and overseas marketing.
Brands should capitalise on the growing consumer awareness of mobile technology and take quick response (QR) codes beyond their niche positioning, by using them to provide information and enhancing the consumer experience, according to Mintel.
When it comes to fragrance purchase women are sidelining factors such as price or celebrity endorsement and will choose their scent based on how they feel, market analyst Mintel claims.
Jafra Cosmetics plans to expand its international presence by turning to new markets over the next five years in Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, starting with India.
Cosmetics expert Callaghan Consulting International is expanding its business through associate offices providing individual areas of expertise in Rome, Paris and Brussels.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced changes to its management team that will look to build upon recent restructuring and continue to promote its safety programme.
South Korean consumers are particularly aware of concepts such as biodiversity and biopiracy and would like to be more informed about the sourcing practices of cosmetics companies, according to a recent survey.
Cosmetics company Beiersdorf has unveiled its travel retail strategy for the Nivea brand with plans to target the mass market with a range of skin care products.
As men become more interested in grooming products, and the market shows significant growth, more companies are introducing products to meet market demands.
Positioning and marketing beauty from within products presents a unique set of challenges that require a clear and targeted strategy, explains Imedeen marketing director Marie-Louise Haxthausen.
Cosmetics firms’ communications often stress ethical and social responsibility credentials, but these words need to be matched by actions according to New Ethics Institute founder Rainer Plum.
Are beauty from within products covered by the health claims regulation? Eversheds lawyer Owen Warnock explains the grey area between beauty and health – and why the lack of clarity may eventually go to court.
German-based cosmetics company Henkel has announced that Stefan Sudhoff, corporate senior vice president cosmetics/toiletries, has been appointed to lead Henkel Consumer Goods, succeeding Georg Baratta.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has released the ‘IFRA Green Definitions Document’ to better explain “green terminology” to the fragrance industry.
Looking beyond natural and organic is the aim of this year’s Natural Beauty Summit Europe, the sixth edition of which is taking place on 22nd and 23rd November 2010 in Paris.
One of the first major hurdles to launching a product in a market outside of the US is ensuring that the product complies with international regulations. Consultant Carl Geffken shines some light on the subject.
Chemicals company Rhodia has announced its ambitions for 2013-2015 unveiling plans to expand its eleven global business units, one of which will continue to target the personal care industry, as one of the company’s stronger segments.
Brand strategist Nadia Yousif spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA to explain the basic rules on how international brands can successfully target the US market.
The conference programme for next week’s Luxe Pack Monaco event will include a must attend symposium concentrating on how to make green packaging pay dividends.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against a UK start-up for making unauthorised medicinal claims about a lactoferrin-based skin health supplement.
An influx of new natural cosmetics entrants in Europe combined with slowing growth rates are current features characterising the market at present, as distribution becomes one of the key factors affecting a brand's success in the industry.
Missouri-based household and personal care firm Energizer has announced the purchase of American Safety Razor (ASR) and views the acquisition as a good opportunity to extend its personal care business.
A series of in-depth technical programmes and workshops will highlight some of the most pressing issues concerning the production of greener cosmetic products.
Half of consumers believe that cosmetics and personal care products containing natural ingredients are healthier than those with a higher proportion of synthetic ingredients, according to a recent Datamonitor survey.
The Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (SCANCOS) conference programme will discuss L’Oreal’s appearance in Swedish marketing court next week, in reference to its influences on the evolution of cosmetics marketing.
Cognis Care Chemicals and Laboratoires Serobiologiques (LS) will respond to Asian market trends at In-Cosmetics Asia, by presenting new solutions to improve skin feel and achieve measurable cosmetic effects.
France is the biggest spender on facial skin care in Europe, with French women spending €2.2bn on such products in 2009, according to market research company Mintel.
At present, the cosmetics industry is focusing on launching organic cosmetic products due to consumers becoming increasingly more conscious about the chemicals used in cosmetics products and their harmful effects.
CPL Aromas has announced the appointment of Angus McJannet as International Account Manager, as the fragrance firm claim his industry experience and market knowledge will help to drive the company forward.
The BRIC markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China are set to be key to future growth within the beauty industry, according to market research company Euromonitor, with these four countries set to add half of the total $43bn absolute growth in the global...
As part of big plans to reduce its carbon footprint, P&G wants to power all its production plants with renewable energy and its packaging and products to be made from renewable or recyclable materials.
Henkel has increased the prices for certain product groups of its Packaging, Consumer Goods & Construction Adhesives in Europe by 10 to 15 percent depending on the product category.
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