Global supplier to the pharmaceutical and chemical markets, Lonza,
has announced the launch of a soluble polymer ingredient that is to
be used in cosmetic skin care.
International heiress and socialite Paris Hilton is set to expand
her lucrative empire in a bid to take over the beauty industry with
the intended launch of a cosmetics range manufactured by Parlux
Inc.
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug, looks set to make its mark
in the booming online cosmetics market with the December launch of
its new website, Superdrug Online.
International star Jackie Chan has branched out from his typecast
roles of martial arts expert and global film star and is focusing
on enjoying the same success in the organic skin care market with
the launch of his cosmetics range,...
M&H Plastics has announced a new tube-packaging concept that
has water-clear transparency. The launch coincides with the recent
restructuring of the US management team that signifies the
company's desire for diversification...
Marketing may be even more important for the cosmetics industry
than new product development, say insiders - and the giants are
egging the latest trends to attract the holiday season consumer.
Health Canada has amended its cosmetics regulation, Cosmetics and
Your Health, this month to ensure manufacturers state the full
ingredient list on all products labels by 2007 - a move that brings
Canada up to speed with the US cosmetics...
France-based Natural Active Ingredients company, Silab has
introduced new cell rejuvenator, Longevicell, in an attempt to
surge ahead in the competitive anti-aging market.
Gimmicky products that blur the boundaries between food and
cosmetic are on the rise, as many companies seek to capitalise on
growing consumer trend for cosmetics containing food-based
ingredients, but according to an expert from...
Mediterranean cosmetics boutique L'Occitane, has announced the
opening of a new store at US airport DFW (Dallas Forth Worth),
targeting the travel consumer, following a recent survey that
showed passenger sales of health and...
A report has emerged stating that cosmetics are amongst the top
five most popular gifts this Christmas, with the average consumer
set to spend more this holiday period than any other.
UK-based cosmetics company, Molton Brown, has announced its
decision to end a long-standing retail-travel agreement with
British Airways (BA), which comes at an essential time for the
company amidst restructuring plans that will see...
A recent Euromonitor report has suggested that it is the image
conscious female consumer that is driving the recent sales surge in
beauty supplements, a surge that looks set to continue with
persisting emphasis being placed on personal...
The premium cosmetics market has at last embraced the fast
developing organics and naturals trend, with YSL Beaute-owned
designer fragrance brand, Stella McCartney, creating the100 per
organic facial care line, Care by Stella McCartney.
The Men's skin care segment has emerged as a market leader in the
male grooming industry, according to market research firm, NPD
Group. However, due to disappointing overall sales growth in the
past year, manufacturers are urged...
An innovative new product dispensing system introduced by US
airport DFW (Dallas Forth Worth) targets the growing consumer need
for ease of purchase and accessibility when purchasing cosmetics
this holiday season.
Germany-based cosmetics and home care producer Henkel has announced
strong results, driven higher by a particularly good performance
from its cosmetics division.
Global chemcials giant BASF has announced a co-operation agreement
with the University of Manchester in the UK to increase research in
the area of enzymes, an initiative that could lead to progress in
the field of polymers for cosmetics.
Sephora, the fragrance and cosmetic retail arm of France-based LVMH
Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced a new partnership with
Monopoly to launch a beauty based board game, targeting the
profitable holiday period.
Fragrance and cosmetics maker Inter Parfums has reported record
third quarter 2006 results, as net sales rose 19 per cent, with
established fragrance brand Lanvin being singled out for a
particularly strong performance.
Following the success of three previous conferences about skin
ageing, the French Society of Antioxidants is holding a fourth
conference in Paris, 22-23 November, entitled Ageing Signs and
Oxidative Stress, which will specifically...
Following the continued quest to find non-invasive means of
fighting skin ageing, a product that claims to provide a
non-surgical means of facelifting has this week made the jump from
the US to the UK market.
Danish packaging company Superfos says it has introduced a new
child-proof and senior-friendly opening and closing mechanism that
meets demands for UN-approved packaging standards.
A recent survey released by online marketplace Shop.com shows that
consumers gearing up for the holiday season are more likely to shop
online this year than any other year, a trend that could impact
cosmetic manufacturers that market...
Cosmetic giants Lancôme Laboratories has chosen an
injection-moulded, chemical resistant, glass polymer by Eastman
Chemicals, for its latest creation, Secret Vie, an anti-aging face
cream.
The organic beauty trend is fast developing, with skincare
specialists Caleel + Hayden, and international natural and organic
food retailer, World Foods Market, striking up a partnership to
launch the new beauty range, Mineral Fusion...
Despite an overall increase in net sales, cosmetic leader, Revlon,
reported a third quarterly loss on Tuesday, due to costs incurred
for the discontinuation of unsuccessful product line, Vital
Radiance, and company restructuring.
Food based ingredients are emerging as a key trend in the cosmetics
industry, with many beauty companies targeting the growing market
and creating product lines that incorporate natural ingredients.
The recent Transport Security Administration (TSA) announcement
regarding relaxed security restrictions on liquid based cosmetics
and toiletries in carry on luggage on planes could be beneficial to
beauty packaging companies across...
As consumer demand for natural and organic cosmetic products leads
to a rapid evolution of the market, the face of the category looks
set to change enormously, both with respect to what shop shelves
have to offer and in the board...
New York Pastry Chef, Johnny Iuzzini, will team up with department
store Macy's, to perform four one-hour food and fragrance
demonstrations, starting November 13, in a move that blurs the
boundaries between the two categories.
Newly-formed makeup.com, an online beauty sales portal, is set to
make a significant mark on the US beauty retail landscape, as
online sales of beauty products continue to make a growing
impression within the sector.
Texas-based cosmetics company, Bold For Men (www.boldformen.com,
has announced the December launch of Bold For Men's Dry Shave Gel,
designed for use on dry skin, targeting the fast-growing niche
male-grooming market.
A global product coding standard being developed for use with radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology is being tested on the
sea-shipment of cartons between Hong Kong and Japan.
Cosmetic and fragrance giant Elizabeth Arden posted a quarterly
loss on Friday, as it was hit by restructuring costs, but with
marketing spend lower than expected and sales still strong, the
underlying results appear to be solid.
Although the market for cosmetics and perfumes in France remains
Western Europe's largest, significant growth, particularly in the
UK and Spain, means that the market there is rapidly taking on a
new and more dynamic appearance.
In response to a recent relaxation of security measures by US
airport authorities, UK authorities have decided to follow suit,
lifting the ban on liquids, including cosmetics, purchased before
security and boarding of flights.
Body Shop founder Anita Roddick says that the sale of the business
to L'Oreal was the right thing to do, stressing that the French
cosmetic giant is an 'honourable' company to do business with.
Unilever has reported a 45 per cent drop in profits despite
universal sales growth and a particularly strong performance in its
personal care business.
US-based natural personal care products manufacturer Burt's Bees
has upgraded its production planning with the introduction of
supply chain enhancing systems from i2 Technologies.
Using last week's LuxePack show in Monaco as a launch platform,
Finland based Stora Enso has unveiled a new packaging line for the
cosmetics industry, together with a new technology to ensure
packaging safety.
Leading skin care and beauty company Clarins has come in for
criticism from a US-based toxicology organisation over allegations
that ingredients used in its products may cause users serious
allergic reactions.
TechNature, a company specialising in natural powdered ingredients
for the cosmetics industry and based in France, says it has
invested in new technology that allows it to individually package a
spectrum of different ingredients and...
Proctor & Gamble has reported a 27 per cent increase in its
sales and a 33 per cent increase in net earnings as the company
continues to power away on the strength of last year's merger with
Gillette and a continued improvement...
Canada-based biotechnology company ProtoKinetix says it has
developed a family of synthetic anti-freeze glycoproteins which it
says can provide anti-inflamation, anti-aging and UV protection for
a variety of skin care applications.
The contract packaging business is moving from an ad-hoc to a more
strategically determined, long-term approach, as cosmetic companies
worldwide begin to relax in the arms of service providers.
Proctor & Gamble looks set to fulfill its forecasts for its
fiscal first quarter, as financial analysts back up the positive
outlook ahead of results being published later today.
RSSL Pharma, a UK-based provider of science and technology
outsourcing to the cosmetics industry, says it has made big changes
to the way it reports SPFs, following new recommendations
introduced by the EU earlier this year.
Tapping into the big trend for natural-based cosmetic and health
products, two contract research organizations - US-based Santerra
Pharmaceuticals and India-based Vedic Lifesciences - have formed an
alliance to expand into the growing...
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