Colour cosmetics

The rise of the humble kiosk: beauty bars raking in big business

29-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

As consumers continue to spend money on affordable luxuries like nail care; start-ups and big players alike are looking to kiosks rather than retail stores to cash in on these opportunities.  

CAAT forum to bring academia and industry together for safer chemicals

23-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing is holding a workshop that it hopes will push the boundaries of science in the new field of 'green chemistry'. 

One week to go! What to look forward to at Luxe Pack

21-Oct-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Packaging players in the beauty industry are gearing up for the annual Luxe Pack convention, due to take place next week in Monaco: here, Cosmetics Design runs you through the highlights.

Tourism to thank for UAE & Saudi Arabia cosmetics boom

16-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Thanks to tourism, both the UAE and Saudi Arabiaa cosmetics markets are booming.

Coty puts $239m bid in for Chanel’s Bourjois cosmetics brand

08-Oct-2014 By Simon Pitman

Fragrance, colour cosmetics and skin care brand owner Coty has confirmed a binding offer to acquire Bourjois cosmetics from Paris-based fashion house Chanel.

NGOs concerned with 'future of environmental health' under Jean-Claude Juncke

26-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

HEAL, the Green10 and other Brussels-based NGOs have contacted the European Parliament with ‘grave concerns on the future of environmental health' under the newly appointed Commission of Jean-Claude Juncker.

Luxe Pack Monaco focuses on digital revolution in packaging sector

25-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

From inbuilt electronic chips to light design technology, the 27th Edition of Luxe Pack Monaco will exclusively be previewing the latest ‘smart’ technologies the packaging sector has to offer.

Taking digital to a new level - Yves St Laurent teams up with Google Glass

24-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

In recent years, digital engagement has emerged as a strong driving force with online beauty communities shaping sales for most brands. Yves St Laurent is the latest to take digital investment to the next level by teaming up with Google Glass.

3D Harvard make-up invention to change the whole beauty game

18-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

‘3D' printing is the buzz word of the moment in the cosmetics industry. The latest innovation in the area claims consumers can make their own colour cosmetic formulations at home for a fraction of the price that beauty brands charge. This has seen...

Dow Corning develops new PEG-free W/O emulsifier

09-Sep-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Dow Corning claims that its new water-in-oil emulsifier provides expanded options for formulating stable PEG-free water-in-oil and water-in-silicone emulsions, for use in the cosmetics industry.

UK consumers will spend up to £40,000 on grooming in their lifetime

05-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Online retailer, hairtrade.com has published a report that reveals the average British woman spends up to £40,000 in a lifetime on her hair and £100,000 on cosmetics.

Euromonitor reports Spanish colour cosmetics market to be sliding..

04-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Few surprises were seen in the colour cosmetics category in 2013, with Euromonitor reporting value sales of the segment to have declined by over 2% in Spain. 

Mass-market colour cosmetics challenging prestige

02-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Mintel, while prestige colour cosmetics are recording the biggest growth in the UK, mass-market products still dominate categories such as nail polish and increasingly challenge their more luxurious counterparts.

Industry: consumers are not getting the right information about chemical risks in cosmetics

29-Aug-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The industry has spoken out on apps like 'Toxfox', designed to help consumers find chemicals in cosmetics, stating that the context of concentration levels and health risks is not being communicated in a fair light.

Friends of the Earth extends 'ToxFox' app

28-Aug-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The German NGO has extended its mobile app, ToxFox to android devices after a successful launch which allows users to check cosmetics for EDCs.

Scientists working on nail polish that detects date-rape drugs

26-Aug-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

North Carolina State University is attempting to produce a nail polish that will reveal the presence of Rohypnol and GHB in a drink by changing colour.

Kao research identifies natural enzyme to produce sustainable surfactants

21-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Kao has found a natural enzyme that can produce medium chain fatty acids used as raw materials in the production of surfactants for shampoos and cosmetics, through its research, particularly into algae.

Canada / Europe partnership to see more personal care sales

12-Aug-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Following the signing of an Economic and Trade Agreement pact with Europe, Canada is confident it will see more personal care industry sales as a result.

UK colour cosmetics market to reach £1bn sales in 2014 says Mintel

05-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

New product innovations and smaller sizes are boosting colour cosmetics sales in the UK with big gains expected in the mass market whilst the prestige segment has benefitted from consumers trading up.

Denmark concerned over 'Depend GelLack' nail polish product

31-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Denmark has flagged up nail polish product ‘Depend GelLack’, following a number of consumers experiencing allergic reactions.

Sephora losing market share to pharmacies offering cheaper products

25-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty retailing brand Sephora, traditionally a key player on the European cosmetics scene, is losing market share to pharmacies.

L’Oreal opens new Italy distribution centre

23-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Construction of L’Oreal’s newest European distribution centre has been completed in Milan, Italy.

Europe's most lucrative market right now? Russia!

23-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite European data showing a 0.8% sales drop, the Russian perfumery and cosmetics industry is still proving to be prosperous with a growth rate reaching 11% in 2013.

L’Oreal appoints first ever UK CMO in continued digital drive

17-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

In yet another move which confirms L’Oreal is eager to press ahead with its digital dominance, the beauty giant has just announced the appointment of its first UK chief marketing officer. 

The Body Shop hits back at accusation it is targeting vulnerable teens

17-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetics Design sat down with the global cosmetics giant after a UK publication claimed it is "using children to push its products" in the form of 'free parties.'

World Cup continues to be prosperous for industry – L’Oreal signs Belgian teen photographed at a game

10-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Beauty brands have been cashing in on the FIFA World Cup by recognising it as a prime time for branding with themed products or events, now L’Oréal has taken it to the next level by using the games to recruit models for future campaigns.

Consumers returning to the high street? The Body Shop thanks new shop format for recent growth

09-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Body Shop enjoyed a pre-tax profits rise to £57 million in 2013, up nearly £6 million on the year preceding it, and the L’Oreal-owned beauty brand said it has its new ‘Pulse’ shop layout to thank for the favourable figures. 

Studies show celebrity endorsers do not create beauty brand loyalty

04-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Celebrity endorsement is no longer a sign of a trustworthy brand for consumers, according to researched collated by beauty retail giant Feel Unique. 

L’Oreal and Channel 4 finally reach trading dispute resolution

02-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

After months of disagreements over the terms of a trading contract, L’Oreal and Channel 4 have now confirmed that the beauty brand’s TV adverts will be shown on the UK channel again after a several month hiatus.

South Africa’s rising middle class to boost cosmetics growth

02-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

The South African colour cosmetics market is forecast to be worth £90.3 million in 2014 says market researcher Mintel; and a new report from fellow firm Euromonitor International confirms that this all thanks to the country’s riding middle class. 

One Direction cosmetics success finds celebrity partnerships are still lucrative

26-Jun-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetic deals with celebrities go way back, with the segment ramping up and then slowing down in recent years. However; products that speak to the tween/teenage consumer category, particularly in Europe, are still said to be worth investing in for brands.

Estée Lauder confirms intention for further Sub-Saharan Africa expansion

25-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

After apparently being “inundated” with requests for the cosmetics brand by consumers, Estée Lauder recently launched its MAC cosmetics brand in Nigeria; on the back of that successful market entry, the company has now confirmed it is eyeing up other...

The fate of Benefit’s World Cup pub now England are out – was it worth it?

24-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty brand Benefit Cosmetics had hoped to tackle the branding opportunity of the ongoing FIFA World Cup with a novel crowd-pleasing idea: a pop-up beauty pub aimed explicitly at women in London’s Covent Garden.

L’Oréal acquires fast-growing US color cosmetics brand NYX

19-Jun-2014 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal has announced the acquisition of US color cosmetics player NYX Cosmetics in a move that will see it take on one of the fastest growing players in this highly competitive category.

Italian beauty market increasingly polarised, says Euromonitor

19-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Italian consumers are turning either to the highest end beauty products, or the lowest, as the mid-range takes the hit of the country’s recent economic uncertainty, according to Euromonitor International.

Dispatches from Cosmetics Europe

Cosmetics Europe predicts bright future for industry with exports key

13-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The personal care trade association held its General Assembly in Brussels this week and announced that exports from the EU are on the rise, boding well for the future despite the challenging economic status.

Google+ hangouts – what is it, and how can the cosmetics industry use it?

13-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Launched last summer, Google+ hangouts has fast been gathering momentum as an online platform for showcasing beauty brands and their products; but how does it work and what’s the value? Cosmetics Design investigates. 

L’Oreal outlines plans to double its consumer base by 2020

06-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty multinational L’Oreal has revealed it is placing a strong focus on digital marketing in order to reach its goal of doubling its consumer base in the next six years.

L’Oreal investing big in R&D in Nigeria

03-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Speaking at the recent Nigerian Retail Transformation Conference, the managing director of L’Oreal Central West Africa announced the company has invested “over 800 million euros” in research and development in the region.

Sephora’s new 3D mirror leads the way in try-before-you-buy beauty

03-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sephora has announced the launch of its new 3D Augmented Reality Mirror, which the company claims is the first which can simulate cosmetics on a user's face in real-time and in 3D.

Brand brings ‘beauty pub’ Benefit to women for World Cup

28-May-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The FIFA World Cup in Brazil this summer is getting people all around the world excited, and cosmetics brand Benefit is looking to score a few goals of its own by setting up a pop-up ‘beauty pub’ dedicated to the beautiful game.

Cosmetic formula-centric app navigates complex regulatory requirements

27-May-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Dassault Systèmes’, a specialist in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions has developed the 'ENOVIA' app for cosmetic formula-centric companies to navigate complex regulatory requirements and manage and leverage formulas more effectively.

EU launches green cosmetics ingredients project

22-May-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the natural trend continues, a European consortium has been set up with the aim of establishing and demonstrating environment-friendly production processes and novel cosmetic ingredients with a lower environmental footprint.

EU puts forward hopes for increased unity in transatlantic cosmetics standards

21-May-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

As part of ongoing talks between the US and the EU thrashing out the details of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, the European Commission has released a position paper on cosmetics, which outlines the continent’s hope for greater...

Weakness in Europe and Russia to slow global luxury goods market

20-May-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Market analysts at Bain & Co have stated that 2014 will see growth of the global luxury goods market diminish, calling up weaknesses in Europe, Russia and China as the key reason behind the slowdown.

MakeUp Paris readies series of new workshops for next month's event

20-May-2014 By Simon Pitman

The organisers of Makeup Paris are planning to build on both the strength and size of this event for the colour cosmetics category by this year introducing three tailor-made workshops.

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Technology specialist develops 'industry first' viscosity measuring tool

20-May-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

TA Instruments, a supplier of thermal analysis, rheology, and microcalorimetry to the industry says it has developed a technology that, for the first time, consistently measures viscosity.

Paraben-free claims continue to charm consumers; beauty industry profiting

15-May-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Although research continues to conclude that the paraben preserving agents used widely in cosmetics pose no threat to human health, consumer enthusiasm for products able to make ‘paraben-free’ claims remains robust, and brands are making the most of the...

Certified Sustainable Palm Oil use increases 49% on last year

14-May-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The uptake of certified sustainable palm oil has seen a 49% increase in the first quarter of 2014 compared to last year which many believe is a positive landmark for the industry that has been threatening to destroy rainforests in Indonesia and around...

MakeUp New York conference to focus on the future of color cosmetics

13-May-2014 By Simon Pitman

MakeUp New York will open its doors again between September 23 – 24 in New York City, and this year’s comprehensive conference program will focus on the future color cosmetics.