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Dispatches from in-cosmetics Asia

Mintel confirms anti-pollution is dominating Asia beauty claims

06-Nov-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Back in February, Cosmetics Design reported on the rise of anti-pollution products in Asia. Here at in-cosmetics Bangkok, Mintel confirms the category is the one to watch as product claims grew 63% between 2011 and 2013.

VIÑALI and GM Groupe partner on hotel product line featuring grape extract

05-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The Spanish brand, created by Marie-Sixtine de Coral, has partnered with international hospitality supplier GM Groupe on amenities including soap, shower gel, shampoo, hair and body gel as well as body lotion.

IFSCC Coverage

The latest science has to offer - from green chemistry to skin care vaccines

31-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

At the recent IFSCC cosmetology event, more than 450 scientific posters opened a window into what cosmetic scientists have been working on, from green chemistry to skin care vaccines.

Google Barometer to help support cosmetic company strategies

30-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Google has launched a new free tool, ‘Consumer Barometer 2014,' to provide planners across a variety of industries including cosmetics with the latest consumer insights that will support their strategies. 

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.

Clariant launches new oil for hair and skin care

17-Oct-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company Clariant has launched its latest Plantasens Abyssinian Oil ingredient designed for both skin and hair applications.

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.

EC calls for opinion on 3 more hair dye ingredients

07-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The Commission has requested opinions on the safe use of three hair dye ingredients; HC Red No 17, Basic Blue 99, and HC Blue 18. 

Naturex reveals ambition to 'work outside a rigid model'

01-Oct-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

A year after publishing its' 'Sustainability Principles', Naturex has released its first 'Pathfinder' report which reveals the company's objectives in the area of sustainability.

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.

EU invests €2.9 million in natural substitutes to synthetics

18-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The EU-funded AGROCOS project is foraging through the plant world for natural substitutes to synthetic ingredients currently used in cosmetics and agrochemical products.

Datamonitor Comment

Beauty from within supplements: how to win the consumer

12-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Datamonitor Consumer, as the beauty from within segment evolves, cosmetic manufacturers are now focused on researching solutions to better meet consumer expectations and convince of a supplement's effectiveness. 

Oils specialist in UK set to profit from South American cosmetics boom

11-Sep-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

A rising player from the UK on the specialist oils for consumer goods scene is now looking to profit from the ongoing cosmetics boom in South America. 

L'Oréal dominates Norway’s hair care segment

11-Sep-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal boasts a market share of 29% in Norway’s hair care segment, making it the country’s most popular brand by a significant margin, according to latest research released by Euromonitor.

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Mintel: hair care aligning itself with the skin care sector as brightening and illuminating claims shoot up

09-Sep-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The latest report from Mintel reveals the global hair care market is increasingly aligning itself with the skin care sector, with botanical and herbal claims at the forefront.

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.

Hair straightening no longer a one-size-fits-all category

26-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Innovative technologies and products have revolutionised the hair straightening category and made it one of the most dynamic hair care categories, driven by demand for hair control and lifestyle changes. 

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.

Columbia University Medical Centre pill to reverse hair loss

19-Aug-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at Columbia University have taken a pill that treats bone marrow disorders and used the treatment to reverse hair loss in patients with alopecia.

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.

Croda’s cosmetics launches get the superfoods treatment

07-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty chemical company Croda has latched onto the superfoods trend with the launch of its new Hydroastivum P and Crodasone P ingredients for skin and hair applications.

Naturex Personal Care becomes latest UEBT member

07-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Naturex Personal Care is the newest member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade stating that ethical sourcing has become very important in the cosmetics industry, and setting down a marker for its views on biodiversity.

Organic personal care market likely to post double-digit annual growth to 2020

29-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

Most global regions are expected to post near double-digit annual growth in organic personal care over the next six years, a new market research report suggests.

ADA Cosmetics sold to new equity investment company

29-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

Germany-based ADA Cosmetics has been sold by global asset manager The Carlyle Group to Ardian, an independent private investment company.

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.

Bella! EC backs beauty health claims; must be judged case-by-case

22-Jul-2014 By Shane STARLING

Beauty claims are permissible under the EU nutrition and health claim regulation (NHCR) a European Commission committee has said in what an analyst says is a “first blessing” the EC may have taken from Italy’s stance on the matter.

Stem cells hold key to hair regrowth

21-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Stem cells could hold the key to telling hair follicles to grow after US researchers found that Transit-Amplifying Cells emit a signal that tells quiet hair follicle stem cells to become active.

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.'

SCCS rules on more hair dye ingredients

16-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has published opinions on 3-amino-2,6-dimethylphenol; hydroxyethoxy aminopyrazolopyridine HCl; and Basic Brown 17.

It's all over! L’Oreal drops World Cup Belgian model

15-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The FIFA World Cup has come to an end. As has L’Oréal's partnership with Axelle Despiegelaere just weeks after the Belgian teen was offered a modelling contract when pictures of her cheering on her national team went viral.

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. 

Argan oil boosting Morocco’s economy

03-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

With Argan oil a key ingredient in many products in the continually growing natural cosmetics segment, Morocco’s economy is enjoying a boost from strong sales of the raw ingredient.

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.

L’Oréal Paris rolls out first filloxane hair thickening product line

01-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oréal Paris has rolled out its first product line utilising its hair thickening active ingredient which is based on the technology used to repair cracked car windscreens.

Biomimetics present beauty brands with a great opportunity

27-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The opportunities in product development that biomimetics offer are exciting, but beauty brands also have to know how to talk to their customers about how these ingredients are helping to better their beauty products.

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...

Induchem XS beads promise to increase product attractiveness

20-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient supplier Induchem announced its latest generation of visual enhancers for cosmetic formulas, as brands look for more differentiation in their products.

Soil Association working to raise awareness of certified organic beauty

20-Jun-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The British Soil Association is working to raise awareness of certified organic beauty and industry standards.

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.