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DSM awarded fair trade certification

18-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A leading ingredients supplier, DSM, has announced that one of its sites has been awarded a Fair Trade certification.

Unilever third quarter results: personal care facing ‘intense competition’

18-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumer goods multinational Unilever has released its third quarter results, noting that personal care has been recording slower growth.

Euromonitor: Who are the leaders when it comes to anti-pollution?

13-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is currently top of the industry’s agenda, and Euromonitor International has released a blog outlining the trend and the key players within it.

Finalists announced for the Sustainable Beauty Awards

13-Oct-2016 By Simon Pitman

The finalists for the third Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced and are all the running for the top category prizes to be announced in Paris on October 24th.

Beauty and the sharing economy: what’s the future?

13-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report from market research firm Euromonitor examines the rise of the sharing economy and considers its impact onto beauty.

Cargill launches ‘revolutionary’ new cosmetics ingredient

12-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cargill has launched a new vegetable oil it says will ‘revolutionise’ the industry, in a move which follows the global ingredients giant’s recent announcement that it will be targeting the personal care market more concertedly from now on.

Lipotec new testing facility announced

12-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ingredient manufacturer Lipotec has opened a new clinical testing facility for in vivo testing at its Barcelona site.

Going for green: Luxe Pack’s green award winners announced

07-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Luxe Pack Monaco’s industry awards honoring ‘the most environmentally-friendly packing solutions’ in the industry have taken place, and the winners announced.

Animal testing: inquiry launched into EU bodies' statement

07-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

In light of the recent EU court ruling that there are to be ‘no exceptions’ to the animal testing ban on cosmetics, an inquiry has been launched into the official, joint advice of two European bodies.

Two Views: Is beauty ready for bacteria?

06-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The microbiome, probiotics, and bacteria are buzz-worthy topics in personal care and cosmetic formulation. For this installment of Two Views, Cosmetics Design asked Kelly A. Dobos of Sun Chemical and Shaheen Majeed of Sabinsa if and how the industry is...

Lipoid Kosmetik in ‘top 1% of suppliers’

06-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lipoid Kosmetik, supplier of botanical extracts and natural ingredients, has been ranked in the top 1% of suppliers for CSR by a ratings agency.

Strong brand purpose means 30% faster growth, says Unilever

05-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Brands could be missing out on around 30% better growth if they fail to engage consumers with a strong brand purpose, according to Unilever.

Is preservative-free formulation realistic?

05-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

With consumer demand for ‘truly natural’ beauty products continuing to grow, Cosmetics Design considers whether preservative-free formulation can be realistic for the industry.

‘Embrace microbes to go truly natural’ says skin care expert

04-Oct-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Currently, there is no naturals trend in the beauty and personal care industry, according to skin care formulator and director of JooMo, Nick Wallen, because very few brands offer truly natural products.

Fragrance brand Puig buys stake in Brazil naturals player Granado

03-Oct-2016 By Simon Pitman

Puig, one of the most significant independent global fragrance players, has taken a minority stake in Granado, a Brazil-based storied pharmacy and owner of naturals brand Phebo.

Natural beauty retailers awarded in the UK

30-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

National awards for the leading beauty retailers of natural products have been announced, with Waitrose, Debenhams and Beauty Kitchen among the winners.

Alternatives to animal testing: ECHA launches multi-language guide

30-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched guides to alternatives to animal testing and the REACH regulation, available to download in 23 languages.

Tattoo care and hairceuticals: Evonik launches two new concepts

29-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Evonik has announced it will launch two new concepts in coming weeks: tattoo care, for skin that has undergone permanent inking, and a range of hairceuticals.

Print-a-perm? L’Oréal aims to lead on bioprinting hair

28-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has announced the launch of a partnership aimed at developing the bioprinting of  hair follicles.

Cosmetics stores rapped for carcinogenic products: London

28-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Four UK businesses have been fined for selling cosmetics with banned ingredients, including some cancer-causing chemicals.

Going green: sustainability a top focus in beauty acquisitions

28-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Green acquisitions are on the rise in the beauty and personal care industry, and research company Organic Monitor believes this is set to continue.

Cargill eyes expansion of its personal care business

27-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

Agrofood giant Cargill is aiming to expand its footprint in the cosmetics and personal care arena, and has announced a new leader to head up the global team.

Landmark court case upholds EU ban on animal testing: no exceptions

22-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

An EU court has ruled there are to be no exceptions in the region’s ban on cosmetics products that are tested on animals.

Interview

L’Oréal: creating authentic digital content with vlogger partnerships

22-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has teamed up with five beauty bloggers in the UK to shake up its digital content offering, in a move which follows calls earlier this year from its chief digital officer to make advertising ‘less interruptive’.

Euromonitor on the rise of the ‘eco-worrier’ and what it means for beauty

21-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor has released a report on the ‘eco-worrier’ global consumer profile, and explained what impact their spending habits will have on beauty.

Naturals and Sustainability Special Newsletter

By-products and re-used materials raise bar on formulation sustainability

21-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

Ethical and sustainability claims are proving among the hottest trends right now, and a new way for formulators to tap into this heightened state of consumer consciousness is to reuse otherwise discarded materials.

Lush goes public with creative showcase

20-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush made its quarterly product showcase open to the public this year, in what it has described as a ‘live beta test’ for its plan to launch a 24/7 ‘Lush TV’ video channel.

Greenwashing ‘still a risk for our sector’, says industry group

15-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to trade group NATRUE, the cosmetics and personal care industry faces a risk to consumer trust posed by greenwashing claims.

Luxe Pack Monaco opens its doors next week with expanded offering: three shows in one

14-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Luxe Pack, one of the leading trade shows dedicated to creative packaging, will hold its Monaco 2016 edition next week with an enhanced programme spread over three parts.

How botanical hair care pioneer PHYTO is staying on trend today

14-Sep-2016 By Deanna Utroske

With product formulations that include plant extracts, a company philosophy that respects the body’s ecosystem, and partnerships that have stylists using PHYTO to create trendy eco-friendly looks at New York Fashion Week, the decades-old brand is holding...

Dabur takes small step into African cosmetics market

14-Sep-2016 By Simon Pitman

India-based consumer goods and cosmetics player Dabur has just sealed a deal to buy a small South African cosmetics player, paving the way to huge growth potential across the African continent.

A look at L’Oreal’s developments in EMEA in 2016

13-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

As the industry stirs from a summer slumber, ready to take on the final few months of the year, we take a look at the movements of one of EMEA’s busiest players in 2016 - L’Oréal.

Formulating for rapid results

13-Sep-2016 By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science

As consumers become increasingly demanding of great results from their personal care products, how can you best formulate a product to ensure your consumer gets the rapid results they are looking for?

Winners announced for the 2016 Cosmetics Design “Best Ingredient Made from Recycled Materials Award”

12-Sep-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At the inaugural in-cosmetics North America event in New York City last week, Cosmetics Design announced the finalists, runner up, and honoree for the award, which recognizes the work ingredient developers are doing to make beauty products more ecologically...

Brexit - the cosmetics industry response

09-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Dominating headlines since June, Brexit has reverberated through homes, industries and boardrooms alike as the Brits consider how leaving the EU will ultimately affect the UK. Here’s what the cosmetics industry has had to say on the matter to date…

Lush confirms staff relocation to Germany following Brexit

08-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush, popular UK-founded global skin care brand, has announced it will be moving its European staff from Britain to Germany following the referendum result that saw the UK vote to leave the EU.

Major EMEA acquisitions in 2016 you need to know about

07-Sep-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Have you managed to keep on top of the most high profile cosmetics industry acquisitions this year so far? Here, we’ve compiled the most noteworthy movements for you just in case...

Cosmetics and personal care part of Amazon Dash UK offering

07-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Amazon’s new one-click device for re-ordering essential items, its ‘Dash Button’, has just arrived in the UK, and personal care brands figure largely in the list of products being offered via the service.

Inolex appoints new global head of sales

07-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Independent, global cosmetics ingredient company Inolex has announced the appointment of Arthur (Art) Knox to take on the role of vice president and global head of personal care sales.

Cargill to focus on personal care ingredients with new appointment

06-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cargill, a leading ingredients supplier for the food industry, has made a decisive move into personal care with the appointment of an industry expert to lead its activities and global team in the market.

EC ban on MIT preservative in leave-on cosmetics approved

01-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The European Commission has approved a ban on methylisothiazolinone (MIT) in leave-on cosmetics, a preservative traditionally used in water-based formulations - for example, in shampoos, liquid soaps, hand lotions and wet wipes.

Alban Muller rebrands to emphasise natural credentials

01-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Alban Muller, a leading ingredients supplier for beauty and personal care industry, has updated its branding to emphasise its focus on naturals and sustainable manufacturing.

John Lewis plugs £9 million into its beauty sector

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

British department store chain John Lewis has announced a multimillion pound investment into its beauty halls, with beauty now outselling fashion for the major UK retailer.

Kiehl’s launches first standalone store in Wales

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

As part of its ongoing five-year UK expansion plan, L’Oréal-owned skin care brand Kiehl’s has launched its first standalone store in Wales.

South Africa cosmetics industry set for regulatory overhaul

31-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The beauty industry in South Africa is gearing up for regulatory changes following a proposal recently put forward by the government for public scrutiny.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part III

30-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more. Here, we take a look at the her predictions...

Special focus: Male grooming

Male polish and armpit shaving: latest developments and predictions for male grooming

26-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Once a key buzzword in beauty trends, is it fair to say male grooming has now lost its edge? We take a look back through our archives at recent shifts in the category, and consider where opportunities may still lie ahead.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part II

25-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more. Here, we take a look at the regional...

P&G unimpressed by targeted Facebook advertising

25-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global personal care player Procter & Gamble has voiced its dissatisfaction with the reach of targeted Facebook advertising, and has said it intends to redistribute its spending on the platform.

What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part I

24-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Anti-pollution is a key rising trend for the beauty and personal care industry: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out...