Skin care

SPECIAL FOCUS: DIGITAL BEAUTY

Digital beauty: latest developments and future directions

17-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

As beauty’s digital capacity continues to advance, we take a look at the latest and upcoming developments set to define the industry.

Chemicals and cosmetics come up for discussion in TTIP talks

16-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

In the most recent round of transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) discussions, cosmetics and chemicals were considered.

SPECIAL FOCUS: CLEAN BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

Rise of wellness: the ‘clean beauty’ trend

12-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Linked closely with the rise of the clean eating trend, clean beauty is quietly becoming something of craze. In this newsletter special, we review our archives to follow its rise, and consider where the category could be heading.

Unilever in the spotlight: what the multinational is getting right

11-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Personal care giant Unilever’s various growth strategies are enjoying positive results, according to a new company profile from Euromonitor. We take a look at what it’s getting right.

Mintel: exclusive expert view on Brexit and beauty

11-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

In this exclusive article, we get a market expert’s perspective on the impact of the Brexit vote on the beauty industry.

L’Oreal geared up to launch ‘two new companies a year’

11-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at the motivation behind L’Oréal’s recently announced partnership with startup incubator Founders Factory.

Is Amazon’s beauty dominance set to start in Germany?

10-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Germany is proving one country where Amazon appears to be finding its feet with beauty ecommerce, according to a new report by think tank L2.

L’Oréal’s wearable UV patch finally launched

10-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has launched its long-awaited wearable UV patch technology, allowing consumers to monitor exposure to harmful sun rays with a view to encouraging consumption of its La Roche-Posay sun care range.

Top sites for correct ingredient information

09-Aug-2016 By By Belinda Carli, Director of The Institute for Personal Care Science

With so much misinformation on the internet, how do you know which sites to trust for CORRECT ingredient information?

Neal's Yard Remedies making strides in boutique retailing

09-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

In confirmation that the wellness trend is continuing to gather momentum in the UK, personal care brand Neal's Yard Remedies (NYR) new specially curated new flagship store in London has just been nominated for an award.

Current state of silicones: new white paper

09-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

With sensorial benefits a top consumer demand, seeking out ways to enhance the feel and application of skin care products is a major priority for formulators. Here, we take a look at a new white paper on silicones, and pick out the industry highlights.

Beiersdorf reports sales and earnings increase with half-year results

09-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

German personal care company Beiersdorf has registered a 2.8% organic increase in sales in the first six months of this year, according to its half-year results.

Ditching the trends: Shiseido innovation driven by research

05-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

International beauty giant Shiseido has spoken of its research- rather than trends-led approach to product development, and why it believes this is best for the brand and for its consumers.

Trade group calls for ‘appropriate, relevant and strict’ natural beauty definition

05-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

As the apparently unstoppable rise of the naturals trend continues, an industry non-profit association, NATRUE, has spoken out against the lack of formal regulatory definition for the term.

Coty gets green light for P&G takeover in Russia

05-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Russian regulatory authorities have given their go ahead for Coty’s acquisition of P&G’s cosmetics business, Galleria Co.

L’Oreal ‘beats its own forecast’ for removing microbeads

04-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

International beauty giant L’Oréal has announced that it is set to complete its commitment to reformulate certain products to eliminate microbead use by the end of this year, ahead of its self-imposed schedule.

Innospec to acquire Huntsman’s European Personal Care business

04-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Global specialty chemicals company Innospec has acquired the European Personal Care and Home Care business of Huntsman Corp.

Iran’s beauty sales set to blossom thanks to better relationship with West

03-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Iran’s beauty market is being driven by two key factors: young consumers and the economic growth possibilities offered by a more stable economic situation.

Smurfit Kappa wins beauty and fragrance packaging award

03-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Smurfit Kappa, one of the world’s leading paper-based packaging companies, has been recognised for its efforts in beauty and fragrance at the POPAI awards.

SEPAWA Congress reveals this year’s programme

03-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The programme of workshops and events set to take place at this year’s SEPAWA Congress has been revealed, with the science-focused trade event for the detergents, cosmetics and perfumery industries set to showcase the latest in innovation.

NZ beauty buyers cashing in on Brexit

02-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Market research firm BNZ has revealed that New Zealand shoppers have been quick to take advantage of the fallout from the recent Brexit vote, with online retail overall in the country up 10% in June.

Niche brands driving growth in saturated UK beauty market

02-Aug-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Consumers in the UK are still displaying a healthy appetite for beauty and personal care, with the segment seeing a rise of 2% value growth in 2015 according to the latest Euromonitor data.

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit Europe agenda is announced

29-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

This year Organic Monitor's programme will be focusing on different approaches to reducing the impact of cosmetics and personal care products on the environment.

L’Oréal results hit by negative impact from currency exchange

29-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Although the cosmetics giant posted strong like-for-like results, on a reported basis the company’s second quarter performance shows a big impact from a weakened Euro.

Men’s grooming and skin care trends now include multi-masking

28-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Among consumers spending on masks and driving the skin care subcategory are young men, according to Connecticut-based Mënaji. The company specializes in care and color for men and sees multi-masking as a rising trend.

Programme shapes up for in-cosmetics Formulation Summit

28-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The venue is the AMBA Hotel in the heart of London’s West End for the in-cosmetics Formulation Summit and the two-day programme has been confirmed.

Ramp up to Cosmoprof Bologna begins

28-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The ramp up to one of the industry biggest event has begun with a press conference during its sister event, Cosmoprof North America, held in Las Vegas earlier this week.

Cosmetics and fragrance help lift LVMH sales

28-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

A strong performance from cosmetics and fragrances, as well as retail division Sephora, helped buoy group sales that have been hit by poorer sales in the domestic market, France.

Coty names a new CEO

27-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The appointment won’t take effect until later this year, once the Coty P&G deal is formally closed. Fittingly, the new executive has experience integrating acquisitions in and beyond the US.  

British male make-up brand is back in the spotlight with deal to conquer the US

27-Jul-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Back in May, we reported MMUK MAN to be reaping the rewards of the new found relaxed attitude towards make-up for men in Britain, now a new deal with Differio.com to sell its’ products in the US suggests the trend is going global.

Scientists strike gold with sustainable approach to precious metal

27-Jul-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists have struck gold with a greener and more affordable way of synthesising gold nanoparticles, thanks to the trichoderma viride fungus.

Greenpeace urges governments worldwide to ban all microbeads

27-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

A new study by Greenpeace suggests that most of the world’s cosmetics players are failing to meet the organisation’s environmental standards because of different interpretations of microbeads.

Spending on beauty up in China, despite cooling economy

27-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Chinese consumers are still keen to spend on beauty in China, according to newly released research from Mintel, with the majority of those surveyed stating they spent more on facial skin care in 2015 compared to 2014.

European Commission gives nod to nano titanium dioxide as UV filter

26-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The European Commission has confirmed an amendment to the list of accepted ultraviolet (UV) filters will now include nano-sized titanium dioxide.

How Korea could corner the halal market

26-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

A collaboration between Korea and Malaysia could see Korea leap to the forefront of halal beauty innovation and manufacture, an industry expert has suggested.

New insight into how gels form has potential to improve cosmetic formulations

22-Jul-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

German scientists have discovered that the property of gels is due to directed chains of particles in their network-like structure which tend to contract as soon as they stretch through the whole system.

Unilever expands in men’s grooming with Dollar Shave Club acquisition

22-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant has expanded its footprint in the men’s grooming space with the acquisition of Dollar Shave Club, one of the fastest growing personal care businesses in North America.

Third Sustainable Beauty Awards are on track

22-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The winners of the Sustainable Beauty Awards are set to be announced in Paris at the end of October, recognizing some of the biggest sustainability pioneers in the beauty industry.

Revlon shares an early look at Q2 financial results, following Elizabeth Arden acquisition announcement

21-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The quarter ended for Revlon at the end of last month and the company will hold its official results call at the end of next week; in the meantime, some of the numbers look good.

L’Oréal heiress court saga continues as daughter is accused of bribery

21-Jul-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

More money, more problems as the saying goes. Which seems to be ringing true for the family behind the L’Oréal empire of late.

Dr. Bronner’s eyes larger slice of 'key' UK market

21-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Dr. Bronner’s says it is aiming to increase its presence in the strategically important UK market with the announcement of a new distribution deal.

Boots prepares for South Korea launch

21-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Walgreens Boots Alliance, pharmacy-led health and beauty player, has entered into a franchise partnership that will see it enter South Korea through the country’s number one hypermarket retailer.

Rituals expands its retail footprint into the UK market

20-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Rituals has made a bold move into the UK market with the mooted opening of a flagship concept in the upmarket retail area of High Street Kensington, in West London.

New data on public perception of cosmetic and personal care brands

19-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The research and consulting company YouGov has just released its mid-year BrandIndex, reporting on the skin care and hair care brands that US consumers have a distinctly positive impression of.

Sephora’s Polish centre ushers in a new way of doing business for the beauty retailer

19-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Sephora has invested in a regional hub in Poland where it has introduced a new distribution model for both bricks and clicks, a system it aims to extend to other Eastern European countries in the future.

Study points to cancer risk from laser hair removal

19-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The market for laser hair removal is still fast growing, with demand for home devices being particularly strong, but new study says that there could be a good a cancer risk.

IFF and Unilever partner to help vetiver farmers in Haiti

19-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) and Unilever have teamed up on a project that also involves leading non-governmental agencies to enhance the lives of vetiver farmers in Haiti.

Luxe Pack Monaco unveils its conference and roundtable programme

15-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Luxe Pack Monaco has revealed the full three-day programme for its conferences and roundtables, which will emphasise the key themes of sustainability, branding and innovation.

L’Oreal confirms offer to buy niche thermal water skin care player

15-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The world’s biggest cosmetics company has confirmed that it is going ahead with the acquisition of a tiny France-based skin player with a very long name.

Ginger gene carriers also at higher risk of skin cancer, researchers say

15-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Scientists in the UK have conducted research that confirms you don't have to have red hair to have a higher risk of burning or skin cancer, which could lead to more targeted approaches to UV protection.