The London Court of Appeal has ruled against L'Oreal over its claim
that Dubai-based Scion International has been making illegal copies
of its perfumes.
The head of Procter & Gamble (P&G) told investors yesterday
that the company is pursuing a high growth strategy by focusing on
fast growing and high margin divisions such as beauty.
The continued growth and development of the cosmetics and
toiletries market in Poland has led to a rash
of investments in recent months, involving both domestic and
global players.
Symrise has launched two plant-based active ingredients that act as
moisturisers and present alternatives to hydrolyzed proteins
derived from wheat, milk soy and other similar sources.
The move towards a European harmonisation of regulations concerning
organic and natural cosmetics is under way, explained the President
of Cosmebio at this year's Beyond Beauty show.
The farming of an algae species could represent a cheap and green
method to produce iridescent pigment for cosmetics and packaging,
according to a new study.
Kimberly-Clark has invented a virtual reality studio with
eye-tracking technology to help the personal care company test out
marketing ideas and product concepts.
Two studies investigating the genetics of skin aging are to be
presented at the 21st World Congress of Dermatology in
Buenos Aries, Argentina, by Procter and Gamble (P&G) Beauty.
France-based LifeLab has chosen this week's Beyond Beauty show in
Paris as the platform to extend its male anti-ageing range with
a skin care cream aimed at men in their twenties,
together with a nutritional supplement that has...
Timatic, a company that produces equipment designed to process
natural personal care products, is presenting its new bespoke
service and extraction equipment at this week's Beyond Beauty
Paris.
Scantly clad beauties and the natural revolution are fuelling the
boom in Brazil's cosmetics industry, showcased at the Beyond Beauty
show in Paris this week.
Growing concern about global warming and ecological issues is
prompting consumers to seek out cosmetics that are both natural and
environmentally-friendly. CosmeticsDesign.com spoke to Weleda
executives to explore the challenges that...
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) says it is on the
cusp of delivering on its promise to put sustainable oil on the
market, and will be unveiling its certification system at its next
meeting in November.
Picking up on the growing trend for lipid-based products,
Elizabeth Arden has reformulated its ceramide skin care capsules,
claiming to make the treatment more effective in fighting facial
and throat skin ageing.
Estee Lauder has made an out-of-court compensation payment
after an employment tribunal in the UK ruled in favour of an
epileptic woman who accused the company managers of bullying.
Global direct sales player Mary Kay is making a $20m investment in
the Indian market for cosmetics and personal care products in an
attempt to tap into fast-growing sales in this rapidly evolving
market.
One of the pioneers of ethical and green business practices for the
cosmetics industry, Dame Anita Roddick, died yesterday in
England at the age of 64, following a brain hemorrhage.
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has reportedly challenged eBay, in five
European countries, for failing to combat the sale of counterfeit
goods through its internet auction website.
Global cosmetics company Avon has incurred criticism from the UK's
Advertising Standards Agency regarding its Astonishing Lengths
Mascara catalogue advertising.
A recent Mintel study shows France as the fastest
growing market in Europe for organic and natural beauty
products reflecting the particularly discerning French cosmetics
consumer.
Nivea has announced the launch of its international umbrella brand
campaign, representing a further step in Beiersdorf's business
strategy to expand its presence in the global personal care market.
Friends of the Earth has recently released a report on the presence
of nanotech particles in sunscreens, appealing to consumers to
lobby the industry and calling for a moratorium on products
containing nanoparticles.
A concerted effort from European authorities to improve oral health
care has led to a 6.5 per cent rise in sales - a figure that
easily surpasses growth rates in other leading global markets.
Global drinks company Anheuser-Busch has launched a new line of
bottled water that will be marketed as an integral part of any skin
care regime in a bid to make a side-step into the ever-growing skin
care market.
The recent release in Ireland of a Russian skin care range
containing placenta cell extracts has proved successful; cashing in
on the growth of the Irish cosmetics market.
Symrise, the Germany-based fragrance and flavourings manufacturer,
has recently opened a Sensory and Consumer Science Centre in
Singapore, in order to assist with its expansion into the
growing Asian market.
Skincare giant Clarins has been asked to withdraw print adverts for
a product that claimed to protect the user from 'damaging'
electromagnetic waves, further denting consumer confidence in the
beauty industry.
A UK cosmetics distribution company has been fined by the
Environment Agency for not meeting recycling requirements, further
evidence that government authorities in the UK are clamping down in
an effort to meet increasingly strict...
A leading US dermatologist has underlined a number of mistruths
that explain why consumers do not use sunscreen properly or else do
not use it all, providing food for thought for sunscreen
manufacturers.
Mozambican authorities have seized counterfeit toothpaste that may
contain a potentially deadly ingredient used in anti-freeze,
further contributing to a fast-growing global scare.
A leading Filipino personal care player has announced its aim to
expand further into international markets for natural-based
products; a move it hopes to fund through its share flotation.
The financial burden of setting-up a production plant in China has
forced the owners of a cosmetics packaging firm to call in the
administrators and sell the business.
Due to the shortfall in legislation and regulation in the ever
growing US organic and naturals market, manufacturers are
increasingly looking to EU certification for product ranges.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) in the UK has ruled that
L'Oreal remove both the TV and the press adverts for their
Telescopic mascara setting a new precedent for the industry as a
whole.
The failure of the Tanzanian regulatory authorities to curb the
spread of harmful cosmetic products raises the issue of Africa's
suitability as an export market.
Algatechnologies, an Israeli biotechnology company specialising in
algal antioxidants, has announced its plans to expand into Poland,
hoping to cash in on growth in the emerging Central and Eastern
European markets.
Swedish direct sales agent Oriflame has broken new ground with the
launch of its first toothpaste last week - incorporating a
tooth-whitening product to capitalise on the booming whitening
market.
US consumers have joined in the frenzy for the UK's Boots No7
brand, with over half the Restore & Renew anti-wrinkle serum
stock being sold out within the first 30 minutes at a CVS store.
A US lawsuit pushing for fragrance free work environments is
described as 'unrealistic' by Allergy UK, who instead advocate a
recognition of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity as a genuine
illness.
A French perfumer has launched an online boutique following the
success of its fragrance store, in turn riding the growing
phenomenon for online shopping.
The Chinese oral care industry is being further impacted following
the news that the UK is now joining the list of countries
announcing that hazardous toothpaste products, believed to
originate from the country, are being found on...
French cosmetology company Sederma announces the release of its
anti wrinkle treatment for men, targeting the growing market for
male skin care products with a product line developed to treat the
specific needs of male skin.
Japanese cosmetics manufacturer Kanebo has re-launched its skin
care product range in Europe, the US and the Middle East as part of
its strategy to push forward in the premium cosmetics market.