Skin care

Marketing pros to get special attention at second annual in-cosmetics North America trade show

05-Sep-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Last year the global event series for cosmetics manufacturers made its North American debut with a show in New York City. For 2017, the show organizers are adding dedicated programming for marketers and product development professionals. This, in addition...

Genetics: Next generation personalised cosmetics trend impacts lifestyles

04-Sep-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean smart DNA cloud-based application, My Genome Box, is set to shape consumer lifestyles based on genetic information.

Nestlé Skin Health to close Swiss facility, 190 potential job losses

01-Sep-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Nestlé Skin Health has announced it is closing a facility in Switzerland, which it says may result in the loss of 190 positions in the company.

Lake Personal Care launches UK cosmetics lab facility

01-Sep-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new facility dedicated to driving new product development (NPD) has been launched in the UK by a local ingredients player.

Unilever Ghana launches campaign to ‘help children reach five’

01-Sep-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Multinational consumer goods player Unilever has announced the launch of an initiative in Ghana intended to reduce infant mortality through better sanitation.

IBE NYC 2017: Trends and highlights

31-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The Indie Beauty Expo opened its third annual show in New York City last week, and Cosmetics Design was there, meeting with founders, discovering new brands, learning about product launches, and identifying the trends and innovations that are emerging...

L’Oreal uses first transgender model

31-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Model Munroe Bergdorf has made headlines this week as the first openly trans woman to front a L’Oréal campaign.

Sephora and Ulta how brands can magnify digital presence via online retail platforms

31-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new insight report suggests that brands can tap into strong digital presence potential by retailing via digital platforms Sephora and Ulta.

Prestige anti-pollution skin care sales boom in the UK

31-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Sales of prestige skin care products bearing anti-pollution claims have risen by 30% in the last six months, according to latest figures from the NPD Group.

Latest in naturals trend in Europe

30-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

We gather together the latest innovations, launches and trends defining the naturals and organics segment in Europe’s beauty and personal care market.

Interview: Open Academy offers hot topic education programme from industry professionals

30-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ahead of a new Open Academy for the industry in Europe, we caught up with one of the organisers on the highlights of the programme.

Boots UK on challenges and innovation for sustainability

30-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sustainability continues to be a lead issue on the beauty industry agenda. We spoke to Boots UK about why it’s essential to get right.

Coty financial results show consumer beauty brands not doing well

29-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The global beauty corporation released Q4 and full-year results this month, disclosing how Coty’s acquisitions of not only the P&G Beauty Business but also of ghd and Younique are impacting the business.

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International overview on plastic microbeads in cosmetic products: COSMED

29-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Plastic microbeads have become a concern on a global scale. In this guest article, industry body COSMED shares an overview of the status of microbeads across the world.

Boots UK on sustainability

29-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Sustainability continues to be a lead issue on the beauty industry agenda. We spoke to Boots UK about why it’s essential to get right.

Is Unilever about to acquire Estee Lauder?

28-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Rumors of a takeover began to fly Friday after the Evening Standard published an item, citing unnamed sources, suggesting that Unilever and other interested buyers (multinational cosmetic companies, global investment firms, and holding companies) are...

Trend Spotting: Delicacies as beauty ingredients

24-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Food trends influencing cosmetics and personal care formulations are nothing new. But now, luxury foods—treats on par with diamond dust, gold flakes, pearl powder, and silk—are showing up in beauty products.

Scientists develop low cost sensor label for safer cosmetics

24-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

A team of scientists at Clarkson University, New York, has developed a simple smart label that could help warn consumers before cosmetic and personal care products spoil.

Avocado husks could be source for numerous cosmetic ingredients

24-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

New research has found that husks from avocado seeds contain numerous compounds which can be extracted for use in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care products.

Groupe GM restructures to form global divisions focused on cosmetics

23-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Guest amenities provider Groupe GM has restructured its entire business in an effort to streamline its different operations and to maintain its global expansion strategy.

AMSilk joins SEPAWA strategic technology group

23-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Germany-based silk-derived ingredients provider AMSIlk has become the latest company to join the SEPAWA Cosmetic Applications and Technologies (CAT) specialist group.

Exposure to BP paraben linked to issues with male fertility

22-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Research carried out by a group of scientists in Poland has pointed to low sperm count and chromosome abnormalities in individuals exposed to a variety of parabens.

LR Health & Beauty expands brand portfolio and production

22-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Germany-based LR Health & Beauty has built a name for itself on the back of its aloe vera line. Now it is building on that success with the launch of a new brand in expanded production.

Department store beauty retail gets a digital update

22-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Saks Fifth Avenue is rethinking its beauty retail and services concepts and opening new digital salons / spas / makeup counters in partnership with renowned hair colorist Joel Warren. The Salon Project will roll out in stores over the next two years.

NY NOW show opens, revealing this year’s holiday beauty shopping trends to watch

21-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The semi-annual trade show, once known as the New York International Gift Fair, opened this weekend and runs through Wednesday, August 23. Exhibitors showing personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance, provide an early look at which product trends will be...

Blendtek Ingredients and Fitoplancton Marino team up to bring microalgae ingredients to beauty makers

17-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In an exclusive deal, announced this month, ingredient distributor and solutions provider Blendtek will be the official supplier of Fitoplancton Marino’s Easyalgae Plankton-Extract ingredient.

Swedish brand develops beauty from within skin care line using resveratrol

17-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Wellness provider Nutrinovate is launching a new skin care line that is formulated around the natural phenol resveratrol.

Scientists develop new light therapy to tackle acne

17-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

A group of scientists at the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre have updated a light therapy to kill off bacteria in skin that causes both skin infections and bacteria.

Open Academy to promote knowledge sharing for formulators

17-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Open Academy is set to open its doors this October in Barcelona with the aim of promoting open discussion and learning among cosmetic formulation professionals.

Sephora launches a 'Reddit-style' digital beauty community

16-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

French cosmetics retail player Sephora has made a decisive step into the potential online community by launching a ‘Reddit-style’ platform.

UK natural products market latest: competitive

16-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Naturals in the UK beauty market have seen sales increase by nearly 30% since 2012 and now the market is facing an increasingly competitive landscape, according to new research.

Glossybox sale agreed: The Hut Group acquires beauty box player

16-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Glossybox subscription beauty box service has been snapped up by UK online retail platform company, The Hut Group.

Lush brings subscription service to the UK

15-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Lush has been running a successful product subscription service in the US, and has announced it will now roll it out across the UK.

Microbiome takes centre stage at this year’s in-cosmetics Formulation Summit

15-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

With skin care that works with the body’s natural microbiome now firmly established as a hot emerging topic for the industry, in-cosmetics has announced that biobeauty will be the major theme of its Formulation Summit this year.

Indie Beauty Profile

Linda Gillette, Parodi

14-Aug-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Linda Gillette, founder of Parodi Professional Care, describes how she’s moving a niche personal care line, developed for professionals, into the consumer space. And, she reminds other beauty brand founders to be attentive...

TerraVia files for bankruptcy as part of Corbion acquisition bid

14-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

California-based algae ingredients supplier Terravia has filed for bankruptcy as part of efforts to enable Corbion to acquire the troubled business.

Symrise enjoys strong half-year showing

11-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Symrise has released its half-year results, and notes that it has increased sales in all segments and regions, and is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry.

Husks of berries can have antimicrobial effect in cosmetics

11-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A research centre in Finland has claimed that the husks of berry seeds may be used in cosmetics to prevent the growth of harmful microbes.

Mintel: 52% of Londoners ‘worried about pollution’

11-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

According to the latest research by market research provider Mintel, consumers in England’s capital are most likely to be concerned about pollution.

Cosmogen pushes Latin America focus

10-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Cosmogen, a packaging player devoted to cosmetics accessories, brushes and packaging, is set to expand its presence in Latin America.

Euromonitor: L’Oréal, Unilever and Henkel: spotlight on three beauty and personal care giants of Europe

10-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at the latest from three of the leading personal care giants in Europe.

Avon reveals details of CEO handover plan

09-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

On the back of disappointing second-quarter results, Avon has confirmed that current CEO, Sheri McCoy, is to step down in spring 2018.

IMCD to acquire Canadian distributor Lomas

09-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based IMCD ingredients distributor IMCD has confirmed that it is set to acquire the Canadian distributor Lomas.

Beiersdorf resilient in face of cyber attack

08-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Nivea's parent company has released its second quarter results, which show that although growth was slightly held back by a cyber attack, it still reported a 3.3% rise in underlying first-half sales.

Internet retailing: German FMCG report reveals beauty out in front

08-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new report from digital market insights firm L2 has revealed that when it comes to mobile site optimisation by consumer goods companies in Germany, beauty is one of the industries out in front.

Latest formulation buzz: enhanced delivery

07-Aug-2017 By Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science

The cosmetics industry is full of fantastic cosmeceutical actives to address all sorts of skin conditions, from acne in teenagers to anti-ageing of mature skin. But, with so many actives to choose from, how can a brand make their product work better than...

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