Skin care

Ingredients player makes first big investment in the UK since Brexit

14-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Ineos Oxide says its investment to expand production of Ethyl Acetate (EtAC) at its facility in Hull, England, is the first major investment in manufacturing since the Brexit referendum.

Evolution of sensation – why sensory matters so much now

14-Jul-2016 By Belinda Carli, Institue of Personal Care Science

Touch has such a big impact on human emotions. Have you ever noticed how the feel of your personal care products can have a similar effect? In this guest article from an industry expert, Belinda Carli takes a look at the evolution of sensation in beauty.

Skinny & Co director gives the low-down on the coconut oil craze

14-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Monique Wallace, director of sales and partnerships at Skinny & Co, to find out all about the big trend for coconut oil. In this video interview Wallace talks about why consumers are buying it, how the company sources...

DSM unveils new technology to assess facial skin moisturisation

13-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

DSM Personal Care has introduced a new method to visualise and assess the efficacy of facial skin moisturisation agents.

Pucker up: Shiseido gets millennials to kiss through their smartphones

13-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Shiseido is behind the latest beauty marketing drive to go deep into millennials’ use of social media in order to court younger consumers on their own terms.

How ingredients from the Dead Sea created leading skin care brand Deluvia

13-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Deluvia Skincare has been built around ingredients from the Dead Sea with the focus of curing psoriasis.  We spoke to company vice president Ayman Qawasmeh to find out about how the brand has evolved over the past 13 years to become one of the fastest...

Luxe Formulation bridges the gap between container and contents

12-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

This year’s Luxe Pack Monaco event will again have a specific focus on product formulation, helping to expand its scope beyond just packaging.

Lush boss says Brexit makes shifting production to Germany fortuitous

12-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Lush founder Mark Constantine says the clear message sent by UK Brexit voters means his type of business is not welcome there anymore.

L'Oréal Australia tackles the problem of recycling cosmetics packaging

12-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal Australia is making efforts to build its environmental credentials in the country, and has teamed up with TerraCycle to offer consumers a free collection and recycling service for its products.

Croda acquires encapsulation tech from Brazil’s Inventiva

11-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The team, technology, and territory of the company founded by Renata Raffin and Candice Felippi, which specializes in nanotech encapsulation of cosmetics actives, will add to Croda’s business in and beyond personal care.

Cosmetic 360 set to re-open in Paris as a bigger event

08-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

The second edition of the Cosmetics 360 event is set to open its doors at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris as a significantly bigger show than last year.

What the end of the beard trend might mean for men’s grooming

08-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Trend watchers have been predicting the end of the beard trend for several years now, but with solid evidence pointing to its demise, how will it affect the men’s grooming category?

Art & Fragrance to be renamed Lalique Group

08-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

During last month’s Annual General Meeting board members of niche luxury goods player Art & Fragrance agreed to rename the company Lalique Group and divide off its fragrance and cosmetics business.

Melanin synthesis discovery prompts hope of new cosmetics applications

07-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

New research that has deciphered the formation process for melanin could lead to further development of its use in a number of applications, including cosmetics.

Alpecin expands its global reach into the China market

07-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Hair loss shampoo Alpecin is extending its global reach with a new market expansion services deal with DSKH that will see the brand available throughout China.

Six years of research results in the Blue Beautifly skin care range

07-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design recently caught up with Vida Karamooz, founder and CEO of Blue Beautifly. The idea for Blue Beautifly evolved from six years of research that included the study of ayurveda  medicine and herbalism, resulting in a line that is both sustainable...

Merck partners with Agrimer on marine-derived dermocosmetic active ingredient

06-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Specialty chemicals giant Merck has entered into a long-term agreement to develop dermocosmetic active ingredients with agro-industrial player Agrimer.

Sulzer moves into cosmetics with acquisition of Geka

06-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Switzerland-based injection moulding specialist Sulzer has doubled the size of its operations in this area with the acquisition of cosmetics packaging provider Geka.

Luxe Pack Monaco will feature a new focus on digital luxury

06-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

This year’s Luxe Pack Monaco event will feature a combination of highlighted show features from previous years, complete with a new focus on how to connect luxury through digital mediums.

Women spend on beauty for confidence and youth, study finds

06-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Changing Face of Beauty, a global study conducted by Allergan, reflects a shift in consumer expectations; women today opt for products and procedures to improve how they feel, rather than simply how they look.

What is halal skin care and makeup, and what are the trends?

06-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Halal is becoming big business for the beauty industry globally, and particularly in Asia: a central focus for this week’s in-cosmetics Korea event, we take a closer look at the trend.

Univar expands personal care footprint in Europe

05-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Univar has announced the opening of a new technical facility together with a new distribution agreement for its personal care operations in Europe.

UK to get the country's first ever black beauty awards

05-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics and personal care products targeting different skin colour and ethnicity are on the rise, and a new awards event in the UK is set to celebrate the growing product offerings.

L’Oréal expands in prestige fragrances with Atelier Cologne acquisition

01-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal says it has signed an agreement to acquire prestige fragrance player Aletier Cologne, a niche player that is only found in selective retail outlets.

How the search for sustainable palm oil took one supplier to Ecuador

01-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design recently spoke to Gay Timmons, the founder of ingredient supplier Oh Oh Organic, to find out about how her quest to find sustainable and ethically produced palm oil took her to the South American country of Ecuador.

Alban Muller targets fast-growing US naturals market with LA office

01-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

France-based Alban Muller is targeting growth in the US market for natural and organic products with the opening of a new office in Los Angeles.

Givaudan forms active cosmetic ingredient partnership with Amyris

30-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Swiss fragrance and flavours player Givaudan has formed a long-term partnership to develop active cosmetic ingredients with bioscience player Amyris.

Cosmetics Europe points to stronger outlook for industry

30-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Industry body Cosmetics Europe has revealed research indicating that the European industry is getting back on its feet and returning to growth, following tough times.

Beauty brands that got personalization right in 2015 saw the greatest growth in sales

29-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

According to a report from market researcher Kline, cosmetics and personal care brands (and apps) that customized consumer options did well in the US marketplace last year, and social media marketing got results too.

Evonik invests in production of superabsorbent technologies

29-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Evonik has announced the successful completion of a project to modernize its plant in Krefeld, Germany and step up production of superabsorbent products.

Beautycounter buys the Nude natural skin care line from LVMH

28-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Not to be left out of the M&A game this summer, Beautycounter posted news of the acquisition on its Instagram page yesterday evening, saying “and the Beautycounter family just got a little bigger. Welcome, NUDE Skincare! #saferbeauty #betterbeauty.”

‘Coral Zombies’ linked to sunscreen pollution

28-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Scientists say that hopes sea corals will recover in the future are being dashed by the emergence of ‘Coral Zombies’ with no reproductive ability, and the evidence points to sunscreen compounds being the cause.

Unilever, Axe parent company, to drop sexism in ads

28-Jun-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Unilever, global consumer goods giant, has announced a new global advertising strategy that will eliminate gender stereotypes from its marketing content.

Joomo makes claim to world’s first 100% natural face wash

24-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Any natural cosmetics formulator will tell you the biggest challenge is how to avoid harsh preservatives, but UK-based skin care company claims it has cracked the problem.

OPI moves into the retail business with first UK flagship

24-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

OPI Nails has ventured into the retail space with its first flagship spa in the UK where it will offer luxury manicures and pedicures as well as a fully stocked range of its nail care products for consumers to take home.

Scientists believe ‘systematic review’ will ease concerns around cosmetics chemical safety

24-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

According to researchers at the University of Lancaster, lessons from the field of medicine could help provide clearer answers to concerns around chemical safety, particularly in the case of the cosmetics industry.

The Body Shop transforms London’s Westminster to raise awareness for Bio-Bridges

23-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

The Body Shop has transformed London’s Westminster Bridge into a pseudo ‘Bio-Bridge’ with 6-foot tall monkey topiaries in a campaign that aims to regenerate and protect 75 million square meters of forest around the world from exploitation, poaching and...

Nivea Men named ‘Global Partner’ of AC Milan in renewed partnership

23-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Nivea Men will continue its partnership with AC Milan for another three years, a move that will increase the brand’s visibility as well as being named the football club’s official ‘Global Partner’.

Harvard’s ‘bionic leaf’ has cosmetics potential - turning sunlight into liquid fuel

23-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Scientists at Harvard Medical School say they have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that can convert solar energy to biomass with more efficiency than that of the fastest growing plants.

UK government gives nod to ban on microbeads

22-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Following the publication of research by an audit body, the UK government now says it backs a ban on microbeads in the country.

Changes in UK skin care routines spell premium-level opportunities

22-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

Changes to skin care routines that incorporate busy and fast-paced lifestyles are providing opportunities in the UK premium market, according to the latest Premium Market Report. 

What does the cosmetics industry do for Europe?

22-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

According to a new study by Cosmetics Europe, the contribution of the cosmetics industry to the socio-economic landscape throughout Europe is wide-reaching and has significant impact.

UK SMEs share concerns on EU trade ahead of referendum

21-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

As the EU Referendum draws closer, many UK small and medium-sized cosmetics company owners are still unclear as to how leaving or staying in the EU will affect their businesses. 

Is beauty brand enthusiasm for social media ‘fading’?

21-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

It seems that every other day we’re hearing about another beauty brand conquering the social media realm - engaged and ambitious in their efforts to get ahead in the digital field.

Henkel looks to the Egyptian market to increase its presence in Africa

17-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

To expand its foothold in Africa, German personal care player Henkel is set to invest €50m in Egypt in the next five years.

‘Don’t be afraid to tell consumers ‘no you’re not right’ - Glossybox MD

17-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Beauty sampling provider Glossybox is not afraid to ask customers to unsubscribe from its online platforms should they become persistent in giving ‘abusive’ or ‘aggressive’ feedback on its social media channels.

French consumers top European poll of demand for Korean beauty

17-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

As demand for multi-functional cosmetics continues to sit at the top of French consumers’ beauty priority list, Korea’s innovations have been scooping up the majority of the market share.

The Caviar effect – absorption ‘breakthrough’ with serum

16-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

While it’s still widely regarded as the extravagant treat of the wealthy, caviar has been making its way into the mainstream beauty arena of late with skin care brands infusing their anti-ageing formulations with the ingredient.

Amazon and eBay are called on for extra vigilance as counterfeit cosmetics are on the rise

16-Jun-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

If you thought that counterfeit cosmetics were a problem reserved for the likes of developing countries, think again.

3D skin model launched as alternative to animal testing

15-Jun-2016 By Simon Pitman

French scientists have devised a new means of providing in vitro testing for cosmetics thanks to the development of a 3D skin model.