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UL proposes industry standards for evaluating personal care product safety

09-Jul-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Wellness, sustainability, and ingredient safety rank high among consumer concerns about personal care and cosmetics products, and third-party certifications could be an effective way to mitigate their uncertainties. 

A step-by-step guide helps determine characteristics and hazards of nano

02-Jul-2015 By Deanna Utroske

As more and more personal care product formulations comprise engineered nanomaterials, environment, health, and safety researchers are charged with ensuring the ingredients do not adversely affect the health of consumers or the natural environment.  

Women take to #ThePowerOfMakeUp trend to show fun side of cosmetics

01-Jul-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Women are taking to the internet and posting pictures of themselves with half of their faces ‘made up’ with cosmetics, and the other with nothing on it at all under the hashtag #ThePowerOfMakeUp to show the impact that cosmetics can have.

Cosmetics companies among only brands consumers strongly identify with biodiversity

01-Jul-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Natura, Yves Rocher, The Body Shop, and Dabur are among the brands that consumers strongly identify with biodiversity; according to the Union for Ethical BioTrade’s Biodiversity Barometer as beauty brands lead the way.

Evonik terminates COO Wohlhauser’s contract as Kaufmann steps in

30-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Evonik board announces that it has ‘unanimously’ decided to terminate the contract of Patrik Wohlhauser as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer.

DSM partners up with 'Ingredients Plus' for Malaysia and Singapore

30-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

DSM has signed a deal with 'Ingredient Plus Group', where it will act as a third-party distributor of its personal care portfolio in Malaysia and Singapore.

Changes afoot for Coty and P&G but will it work, asks Euromonitor

25-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is no secret by now that cosmetics firm Coty is set to boost its presence in its core beauty categories via the $12 billion bid it has reportedly won for Procter & Gamble's spin-off beauty brands, but it is not a straight-forward success for...

BfR deems mineral oils safe in cosmetics

23-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has carried out a risk assessment of the dermal absorption of MOSH (mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons) and MOAH (mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons) from mineral oils used in cosmetic products and found...

Cosmetics Europe Assembly reports EU cosmetics market recovery

23-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

At the second annual 'Cosmetics Europe Week' in Brussels, industry experts revealed that the EU cosmetics market showed signs of recovery with 0.5% growth in 2014 – 72.5 billion Euros.

The sixth edition of Makeup Paris opens its doors today

18-Jun-2015 By Simon Pitman

The success of the Makeup Paris event led to the three other international events, and today marks the opening of the sixth show in the organiser’s home town.

UN publishes report urging the discontinuation of microbeads in cosmetics

12-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released a report this week on the occasion of World Oceans' Day recommending a precautionary approach toward microplastic management, with an eventual phase-out and ban of their use in personal care products and...

Personal care market in Turkey tipped for growth

10-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

An improving economy, changing perceptions towards grooming, and a young population are all factors that are fuelling the cosmetics and personal care market in Turkey at the moment.

No room for complacency for sustainable palm oil or RSPO ‘will be left behind’

05-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has set out ambitious new targets to ensure that it reaches 100% certified sustainable palm oil in Europe by 2020, stressing the importance for change, saying there is no room for complacency.

Industry giants weigh in on sustainable palm oil

03-Jun-2015 By Deanna Utroske

This week J&J, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, and Seventh Generation along with numerous other interested companies and investors ran a letter on the non-profit sustainability site ceres.org urging the RSPO to adjust its certification standards. 

Brands have to compete harder to secure savvy beauty shoppers

03-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In an age where the recession birthed savvy shoppers that are here to stay, brands have to work harder to secure customer loyalty and meet the needs of demanding consumers in the UK.

Researcher uses ‘green chemistry’ to quantify components in cosmetics

03-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A Spanish researcher has developed three ‘green’ analytical methods to simultaneously analyse various components used in cosmetics products such as sunscreens, perfumes and shampoos, all in the name of consumer safety.

RSPO becomes full ISEAL member as progress towards sustainable palm as ‘norm’ continues

02-Jun-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has completed the process to become an ISEAL full member in a move which it hopes will speed up the progress of making sustainable palm oil use the norm.

Symrise opens Amazon production facility in Brazil

28-May-2015 By Simon Pitman

Ingredients player Symrise has opened up a new production facility in the Amazon region of Brazil, with the aim of sourcing natural ingredients for its global beauty care business.

Wake up – don’t fake up campaign launched to combat counterfeit cosmetics

20-May-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has launched its ‘Wake up - don’t fake up!’  awareness campaign warning consumers of the risks posed by fake beauty products, such as make-up, perfume, electrical hair stylers and sun cream. 

Sun care demand boosts TiO2 nanomaterial market

19-May-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Demand from the personal care sector, particularly from skin care and sunscreens, is helping to boost growth of the titanium dioxide nanomaterials market, as consumers demand topical products that offer good spreadability and feel good on the skin.

Naturex develops biomimetic botanical extracts for cosmetics with NaDES technology

14-May-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient supplier Naturex has developed biomimetic botanical extracts using breakthrough NaDES technology for the cosmetics industry, having successfully applied for a patent.

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Age Before Beauty: Sustainability

14-May-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Stress is a huge factor in daily life and inevitably impacts the bottom line. Forecasters caution beauty brands to look beyond 2020 and plan for the best, long lives of their brands, their consumers and the planet.

L’Oréal corners the market on bioprinted skin

07-May-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The 3-D human tissue company Organovo filed a current report this week with the SEC stipulating the conditions of that company’s arrangement with L’Oréal USA, which is a game changer for cosmetics testing, biotech, and the nutraceutical market.

#Winning! Benefit's digital efforts pay off at beauty20 awards

30-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The third annual consumer choice awards in London, #beauty20 saw Benefit Cosmetics scoop up not one, but three awards for its' social media skills.

New management, new strategy, new concepts for Evonik Personal Care

30-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Evonik used the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to unveil its latest product solutions and concepts introducing a portfolio of actives based on ceramide technology, as well as natural emulsifiers and a new selection tool, as part of its new strategy,...

Seppic’s ‘States of Matter’ concept offers different formulas for different textures

30-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

States of matter – solid, liquid, and gas – they make up the world around us, we learnt about them at school, and now thanks to Seppic it is the inspiration behind the latest cosmetics formulas showcased at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona.

French initiative launches online marketplace for natural, ‘responsible’ cosmetics

29-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Slow Cosmétique Association is launching an online marketplace for the products of 41 natural and eco-friendly beauty brands in a bid to promote 'a more responsible' way to consume cosmetics.

DSM: ‘You need to inspire your customers by being close to the consumer’

28-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is a trend we are seeing a lot these days from ingredients suppliers – conducting their own consumer research – and it is important to do this to ensure you are meeting specific demands and offering customers the most relevant solutions.

Dow Corning multifunctional skin care blend gets off to an award-winning launch

28-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Dow Corning launched its new Liquid Satin blend at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona and it couldn’t have got any better having won the gold for the event’s Best Ingredient (Functional) Award.

Young, dynamic population driving Turkey and Middle East growth, says Euromonitor

24-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A dynamic population seeking tailored solutions is boosting the cosmetics market in Turkey and the Middle East and many global brands are making the most of the region’s growth, according to market researcher Euromonitor.

Kline highlights P&G brand divestment opportunities for potential buyers

24-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

After recent reports suggest that Procter & Gamble may sell off a number of its beauty brands, with Unilever, Henkel and Coty waiting in the wings, market researcher Kline says it could represent a great opportunity for potential buyers.

Dispatches from in-cosmetics

Trend watching at the in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations

22-Apr-2015 By Imogen Matthews

If it featured and was trending at the in-cosmetics Barcelona event, there is no doubt that it was noted by beauty consultant and blogger, Imogen Matthews. Attending the Marketing Trends programme throughout the three day event, Imogen picks out her key...

Dispatches from in-cosmetics

Being a beauty arm of a global fashion brand definitely a help not hindrance for Burberry!

22-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

When Burberry took its beauty business in-house in April 2013 all eyes were on to see how one of the world’s best known fashion brands would position itself in the beauty market and it has definitely helped according to its new product development team.

Formulating effective products isn’t the issue, regulation and negative reports are!

09-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The main challenges formulators face in the industry at present are to be compliant with global regulation and to use ingredients that are not subject to negative media reports, rather than making a safe and effective product.

New Addition!

Welcome to Brand Innovation – the latest addition to our news coverage

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We are introducing an exciting addition to our news categories called "Brand Innovation". The new category has now gone live across all three of sites - Cosmetics Design Europe, USA and Asia – and will bring you up to speed on the industry products...

Coty completes Bourjois acquisition

07-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Coty has completed its' acquisition of Bourjois from Chanel for what it reports as a consideration of 15.43 million shares of Coty’s Class A Common Stock.

Men's Make-up Focus

The first rule of men’s make-up, is you don’t talk about make-up

02-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Vocabulary and communication are very important aspects in helping men’s make-up gain popularity as the segment begins to grow in Europe, and with so few players in the market, there is an opportunity for further growth.

Seasonality trend offers brands innovation opportunity to target specific demands

31-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It appears cosmetics are affected by the seasons, as weather conditions and emotional changes affect consumers’ beauty habits and regimes and offer manufacturers the chance to capitalise with products for specific needs.

EC roundtable gathers stakeholders to discuss EDCs

31-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The European Commission sits down with stakeholders in Brussels, following 27,087 responses to a public consultation on criteria to identify endocrine disruptors in February.

Halal Cosmetics Focus

Big players may have no option but to enter halal cosmetics market says Euromonitor

31-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Halal cosmetics are in increasing demand and this is attracting the attention of manufacturers and global companies such as Unilever who need to maintain their share in markets in which these products are becoming more popular.

Investment News

Evonik to invest €4 billion in R&D with increased focus on innovation

27-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty chemicals company Evonik plans to invest over €4 billion in R&D over the next decade, focusing on innovation that will lead to developments in its cosmetics product portfolio among others.

Cosmopack Awards: And the winners are…

27-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

No Cosmopack event would be complete without some awards, and the 2015 show was no different, with 9 different companies picking up awards for packaging innovation.

'One man's trash is another's gold': cosmetic metals found in human waste have value

27-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The trace amounts of metals found in cosmetics, shampoos and food which are eventually excreted from the human body by, well, you-know-how, could now hold value, say scientists. Value that could translate into millions.

Cosmoprof Bologna announces record figures for 2015 show

26-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The doors of the Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2015 show have closed and the organisers have announced that the show experienced record numbers, exceeding all expectations of visitors.

Superdrug's ‘open house’ to offer new beauty brands shelf space

26-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

UK beauty retailer, Superdrug is holding an 'Open House' where it will invite up-and-coming cosmetics brands to explore launching their products on the high street.

PCHi insight: Part One

Mibelle: "Consumers now believe 'Made In China' can represent high quality"

24-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Here, Cosmetics Design catches up with Dr. Fred Zulli, managing director of Mibelle Biochemistry, to find out how the Switzerland-based biotechnology ingredients provider is planning on increasing its footprint in the vast market. 

Beuc paper tracks EU position on cosmetics in TTIP

20-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

NGO, Beuc has published a document comparing the EU’s position on cosmetics from May 2014 to February 2015, to illustrate the Commission's updated position in the TTIP negotiations.

Multi-million euro investment in European amine production for BASF

18-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company BASF is looking to meet the growing demand in Europe for its specialty amines by significantly expanding its production capacity at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen.

Cosmetics Europe week to focus on 'delivering innovation and growth'

12-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Following last year's success, Cosmetics Europe has opened up registration for another week long, high-level scientific and policy-oriented forum.

French beauty brands triumph in EU digital arena

11-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

French brands are surpassing their European counterparts when it comes to reaching consumers online. In fact, L2 has flagged Clarins, Yves Rocher and L’Occitane as leading the way in the EU's digital arena.