Skin care

Is this new polymer the next quick fix face lift?

18-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

A group of researchers has developed a silicone-based polymer that acts as a second layer of skin, creating a temporary tightening effect that could be the next anti-aging solution.

Alban Muller launches two new alternatives to microbeads

18-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

France-based Alban Muller International has responded to the growing worldwide ban on microbeads with two biodegradable natural alternatives.

The in-cosmetics events are rebranded to reflect an expanded global portfolio

17-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Over 26 years the in-cosmetics event has expanded to become the go-to for cosmetic and formulation experts worldwide, making the time right for a new look.

Innocos announces 2016 innovation winners

17-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

The winners of the Innocos 2016 Innovation Leader of the Year awards have been announced ahead of next month’s World Beauty Innovation Summit.

Shiseido's global innovation plan

17-May-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Shiseido, Japan-headquartered beauty giant, has announced that its strategy for innovation going forward will be structured around a ‘hub-and-spoke’ system, as it turns towards fully global R&D.

Small UK player hits new heights as view of make-up for men shifts

12-May-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

While the ‘mansome revolution’ may not be a new buzzword for the industry, a shift in attitude around male grooming is seeing demand extend far beyond moisturiser and beard trimmers – particularly in the UK.

Latest SCCS ruling finds Phenoxyethanol safe in cosmetics

12-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

The European Commission has announced that a maximum concentration of 1.0 per cent of the preservative, Phenoxyethanol is safe for use in cosmetics.

CD Buzz: Fision WrinkleFix

A look at TRI-K’s multifunctional anti-aging ingredient

12-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At in-cosmetics Paris, Elzbieta Kaprzyk, director of innovation, research, and development for the company, spoke with Cosmetics Design reporter Deanna Utroske about Fision WrinkleFix.

Euromonitor highlights new beauty growth concepts

12-May-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Exceedingly high-levels of competition in the beauty market means that staying one step ahead of future growth potential is vital. We spoke to Irina Barbalova of Euromonitor International to find out what to look for.

Big beauty pivots as microbeads fall out of vogue

11-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At the end of the year, US personal care and cosmetics manufacturers will be legally prohibited from formulating with plastic microbeads. Many are already reformulating with natural alternatives, as ingredient supplier Alban Muller tells Cosmetics Design.

Another closed door for the Body Shop as EU court dismisses action over Spa Wisdom trade mark dispute

11-May-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

The General Court of the European Union has ruled against The Body Shop’s efforts to annul the ‘Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market’ decision to reject its application to register trademark ‘Spa Wisdom’.

J&J under pressure to prove product safety in India

11-May-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Johnson & Johnson is facing pressure in India after losing two recent high-profile lawsuits in the US from women who blame its talcum products for their development of ovarian cancer.

Beauty Futures Forum coming to London

11-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Ahead of The Future Laboratory’s June event, Cosmetics Design caught up with that firm’s beauty trends analyst Victoria Buchanan for a sneak peek of what’s new and next in beauty.

Naturals skin expert shares the story about launching a pure skin care line

11-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmetics event in Paris, Cosmetics Design caught up with Dr. Anne Marie Fine, who has turned her expertise in natural dermatology into a successful skin care line.

The EC given approval for zinc oxide to be used as a sunscreen

10-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

After a deliberation process that has lasted many years, the European Commission has given its approval for nano-sized zinc oxide to be used in sunscreens.

Presperse focuses on the growing optical trend

10-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

The optical trend has evolved into a significant part of the skin care and colour cosmetics categories that continues to evolve to bring new effects for consumers, explains Heidi Lebel, marketing director at Presperse.

How Shiseido makes makeup

09-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Katsunori Yoshida, executive vice president of Shiseido’s newly operational Americas Innovation Center, talked with Cosmetics Design about how the company innovates, what differentiates brands and regions, and the forthcoming cosmetic that will revolutionize...

L’Oréal strengthens position as world’s most valuable beauty brand

06-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has strengthened its position as the world’s top beauty brand, while Brazil’s Natura and Avon both take a tumble under tough market conditions.

Unilever research into ‘youthful’ gene could be anti-ageing breakthrough

06-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Researchers say they have identified the first genetic evidence to explain the difference between perceived age and actual age, and the secret may be in the MC1R gene.

DSM highlights how innovation is driving personal care trends at in-cosmetics Paris

06-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Switzerland-based DSM is targeting the personal care market with three key areas of focus, explains Frederic Boned, director of marketing and innovation at DSM Nutritional Products.

Avon Products Q1 results

05-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The company made its first quarterly financial report today since having sold the North American business to Cerberus Capital Management.

Univar highlights beauty trend for urban women

05-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with marketing director Arnita Wofford, of ingredients specialist Univar Personal Care, who explained about the 'Savage Glamour' concept, which focuses on the fast-paced lifestyle of urban women.

J&J loses again

04-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This week the consumer packaged goods company was order to pay millions to yet another woman who developed ovarian cancer following use of Johnson & Johnson’s talc products.

Record results for Lonza underline gains in personal care

04-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Record results for Lonza underline gains in personal careSwitzerland-based fine chemicals player Lonza says that it enjoyed a record first quarter,...

in-cosmetics Paris 2016

Formulation trends at at in-cosmetics Paris 2016

03-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design spoke to Belinda Carli, director of The Institute of Personal Care Science and the formulations consultant for the in-cosmetics events, to find out what this year's buzz was all about.

Anti-ageing Special Newsletter

New directions in anti-ageing

03-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design surveys this distinctive beauty category by looking forward at formulation trends and reflecting on innovative launches and business moves from the past year.

Deodorants with ethical food labels on the rise

02-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Consumer skin sensitivities and wellness concerns are driving the niche, according to Vermont Soap CEO and founder Larry Plesent. To keep up with demand, his company just launched another underarm protection product that meets USDA organic food standards.

Dow Corning presents new formulations urging consumer to ‘be brave to be happier’

29-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Dow Corning has urged consumers to ‘be brave’ with their cosmetics choices in its latest campaign to come out of its TrendsLab for Beauty Care, focusing on four new formulations to meet these new trends.

Givaudan presents fragrance as ‘the soul of a product’ to Beiersdorf

29-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scent maker Givaudan has branded fragrance as one of the most important factors in a consumer’s decision to buy a product, be it any type of cosmetic, at an Open Innovation event held by Beiersdorf for new concepts for its Nivea brand in Hamburg.

Anti-ageing Special Newsletter

What’s trending in the natural anti-ageing category right now?

29-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

In the past few months we have seen a plethora of new natural-based ingredient launches targeting the anti-ageing beauty market, including, a raspberry extract, a green coffee oil ingredient and a new apple stem cell-based ingredient.

Report ‘paves the way’ for regulation of endocrine disruptors in Europe

28-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

A group of independent researchers from Europe and America say that their combined efforts have resulted in a report that will pave the way for legislation on endocrine disruptors in Europe.

Johnson & Johnson to acquire NeoStrata

28-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The deal, announced just this week, will give J&J a stronger position in the skin care category, particularly the anti-aging segment.

Olvea opens up new shea butter facility in Burkina Faso

28-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

France-based ingredients provider Olvea has upped its shea butter manufacturing capabilities in Burkina Faso with the opening of new processing facility.

Thanks to Total partnership Seppic can create high purity emollients

27-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Combining the expertise of both Seppic and Total has led to the launch of two new high purity emollients at the in-cosmetics trade show earlier this month, that are enhanced because of the commercial partnership.

Anti-ageing Special Newsletter

Anti-ageing may not reflect consumer sentiment – age management is better

27-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Age management is a more appropriate term to describe the anti-ageing category and better reflects consumer sentiment, as consumers are now embracing their age, according to a market analyst.

Croda explains how different trending topics can influence cosmetics forumlating

26-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

All different types of trend can affect how a supplier and formulator will develop their products, and right now it is texture and instant gratification that has influenced Croda's latest innovations.

What’s hot at the in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations

26-Apr-2016 By Imogen Matthews

Changing beauty routines and the evolution of smart technology were two major themes that beauty industry commentator, Imogen Matthews, learnt about at this year’s in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations. 

Mibelle Biochemistry develops Royal Jelly-like peptide for skin regeneration

26-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Mibelle Biochemistry has developed a peptide which mimics the function of Royalactin; a protein found in Royal Jelly responsible for the epigenetic programming of the queen bee; and it has been shown to have skin regeneration properties.

Kimberly-Clark results buoyed by emerging markets, but currency translations hit hard

25-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Kimberly-Clark had a challenging first quarter, hit by currency headwinds that led to declines in all divisions, including personal care, but emerging markets are still growing.

Greater understanding of pollution leads to new Sederma active Citystem

22-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Sederma has turned its innovation attention to the popular anti-pollution trend, developing its latest natural active ingredient Citystem to fight against visible and invisible pollution damage to the skin. 

Sunscreen that doesn't wipe off for hours? Research highlights UVA substantivity

22-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists in Belgium and Germany have shown how long sunscreen may resist removal once applied to the skin, showing that the effect of UVA blockers can last for a number of hours.

Clariant buys stake in Korean ingredients firm

21-Apr-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Clariant, global specialty chemicals firm, has purchased a 17% stake in naturals active ingredients supplier BioSpectrum.

Lancaster develops sun timer app to monitor exposure and advise sunscreen application

21-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Sun care expert Coty Lancaster is introducing a new Sun Timer App to help users monitor sun exposure for better protection, and recommend when to re-apply sunscreen or get out of the sun completely.

Seppic and Total Fluides join forces to develop bio-sourced emollients

21-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

French ingredients player Seppic has teamed up with Total Fluides to develop a range of bio-sourced emollients and to explore new development opportunities in the cosmetics market.

Cannabis cosmetics brand targeting EU consumers with new e-commerce platform

21-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

MCG Pharmaceuticals, a supplier of non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) resin extract, has set up an online retail platform for its cosmetics products, which will allow it to sell directly to EU consumers.

Anti-Ageing Special Newsletter

Cosmetics Design Anti-Ageing Special Newsletter

20-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Welcome to this special edition newsletter on anti-ageing, covering all the latest trends and scientific breakthroughs in what is one of the most vital and inspiring categories in the industry.

The Mibelle Group takes over P&G’s Ondal Sarl production site enhancing cosmetics business

20-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Mibelle Group will purchase Procter & Gamble’s Ondal Sarl production site in Sarreguemines in France as it looks to strengthen its already close business relationship with the consumer goods giant and expand its existing cosmetics product range.

Wellbeing movement sees superfood ingredients present beauty opportunity

20-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Superfoods are all the rage right now at a time when consumers value their health and wellbeing and monitor their diets; but this could also have an impact on the cosmetics market as the trend makes the move due to many ingredients’ beauty –aiding properties.

Givaudan rebrands cosmetics business as ‘Active Beauty’ to enhance market presence

19-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient supplier Givaudan has rebranded its active cosmetics business as ‘Active Beauty’, unveiling the new identity at the in-cosmetics trade show in Paris as it looks to add more focus to its personal care business.

Japanese specialty chemicals firm partners up with global distributor

19-Apr-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Showa Denko, a Japan-based ingredients supplier for the cosmetics industry, has teamed up with international distributor Azelis, to further strengthen its global reach.