The trend for discreet and inconspicuous luxury, borne out of the economic downturn, is appearing in fine fragrances with the emergence of singular note scents.
Prestige brands need to increase their ‘digital competency’ in China in order to ensure future success in not just China, but in the global prestige market, according to a study from NYU Stern School of business.
Swiss fragrance ingredient player Givaudan has launched an Apple iPhone App aimed at helping younger consumers navigate the vast array of different fragrances on the market.
Chemicals supplier Evonik has joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in an attempt to put more pressure on suppliers to create a traceable supply chain.
Whales could be mined for use in the cosmetics and personal care industry if the current ban on commercial whaling is lifted, according to a report from UK-based charity, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS).
Netherlands-based sucrose ester supplier Sisterna has launched a new website dedicated to the possibilities these emulsifiers offer in finished products.
Symrise is planning a major increase in its capacity of synthetic menthol as demand from confectionery and oral care sectors is surging, especially in emerging markets.
A number of the most significant players in the European natural personal care market are lining up strategies to expand into new geographic markets and tap into a market that should reach a value of €2bn this year.
Demand for anti-ageing and sun protection products along with increasing popularity of natural is set to drive the global market for cosmetics chemicals, according to a recent report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA)
Univar will be opening offices in North Africa as part of its attempt to grow its personal care, and household & industrial cleaning businesses in the region.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is announcing changes to its standards later this month but is denying rumours that these will significantly affect the perfumer’s palette.
The 2010 edition of in-cosmetics Asia has an educational thread that aims to open up the fast growing facial skin care market in Asia for international players as well as help Asian companies target Europe.
LVMH-owned Sephora has been taken to court by the Palestinian rights organisation CAPJPO-EuroPalestine over the sale of cosmetics brand Ahava, according to press reports.
Natural and organic companies need to start communicating about their corporate social responsibility initiatives as the limelight is currently being stolen by conventional companies with larger communication budgets.
Although demand for mineral make-up remains high, the increasing number of products on the market with a low mineral content may harm the credibility of this product category, according to Datamonitor.
A competition that will offer cosmetics brands assisted entry into the German market has been initiated through a partnership established by German perfumery association, Beauty Alliance.
A four year battle between L’Oréal and companies manufacturing ‘smell-alike’ fragrances has been brought to a close by the UK court of appeal, which has ruled in favour of the French cosmetics giant.
The World Perfumery Congress, organised every three years by the American Society of Perfumers, is taking place this year in Cannes, France from June 1-4.
Social media has been an industry buzzword for a long time, yet many companies are still not maximising its full capabilities. According to social media consultant Richard Stacy, the choice is stark - either adapt to this new reality or disappear.
A range of cosmetics with mix-it-yourself formulas and ‘transformer’ ingredients have become available in Europe after proving popular in China and India.
Proctor & Gamble (P&G) has launched the Supplier Environmental Sustainability Scorecard - a tool that aims to measure and improve the environmental performance of its key suppliers.
Lush strategic storyteller Sarah McCartney lifts the lid on the importance of ethical business practices and explains how following these principles helped to shape the way the business operates.
Norway-based marine biotechnology company, Aqua Bio Technology, has signed two supply and development agreements for its Zonase X marine ingredient and technology.
The trend for ingestible beauty products with beauty enhancing claims has slowed in Europe despite last year’s brighter predictions, according to Mintel.
Ilona Haaijer, president of personal care at DSM Nutritional Products, spoke to CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com at the recent in-cosmetics event in Paris to explain how the company is targeting 'mega trends' as a means of expanding in the sector.
Mintel has stated that the latest anti-ageing launches reflect the growing trend for ‘fountain of youth’ products, which claim to offer ‘the next generation of anti-aging technology’.
Isabelle Bluche, senior manager for non-food and new category development at fairtrade association Max Havelaar gives advice on the best approach beauty companies can take when tackling the complicated area of fairtrade certificaiton.
DSM Nutritional Products spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA at the recent in-cosmetics show in Paris to reveal its plans to target growth in the men's grooming category.
Lonza has confirmed that its planned vitamin B3 production expansion will occur in China, where the firm expects a double digit surge in demand for the ingredient in coming years.
A masterclass on advertising health and beauty products and treatments in light of the new UK codes coming into force in September is being held next week.
The emergence of a fresh harvest of cosmetics using actives derived from herbs, fruits and vegetables has been highlighted by market research company Mintel, which has referred to the trend as Beauty Garden' products.
Colour cosmetics are increasingly evolving to offer additional functional benefits and L’Oreal-owned brand Lancôme is tapping into this trend by applying the active complexes seen in the brand’s skin care range to its latest mascara product.
The emergence of the ‘conscience-consumer’ in recent years has moved Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the periphery to the centre stage of cosmetics and personal care companies. But do the main brands share a common vision for the future, and...
The difficult economic year of 2009 saw the rise of a less loyal and more open-minded consumer in the luxury market, says Karen Grant, Vice President of market research group NPD.
The ‘World of Private Label’ tradeshow, to be held in Amsterdam on 18 and 19 May, underlines the importance of this retail category in an increasingly competitive market environment.
Manufacturers of nutricosmetics ingredients must effectively communicate their benefits to customers and consumers, according to market research company Frost & Sullivan.
Companies should maintain their advertising spend even when times are tough to try to stop consumers from trading down, according to research company comScore ARS.
Beauty workshops organized by contract manufacturer and packaging company Maesa in partnership with ingredients supplier Gattefossé showcased the company’s new cosmetics concepts.
The European Union has updated its regulations for the distribution of goods, clarifying rules for internet sales and making it easier for smaller distributors to operate in the market.
The Natural and Organic Awards at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe tradeshow honoured several companies within the cosmetics and personal care industry.