Skin care

Croda’s cosmetics launches get the superfoods treatment

07-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty chemical company Croda has latched onto the superfoods trend with the launch of its new Hydroastivum P and Crodasone P ingredients for skin and hair applications.

Naturex Personal Care becomes latest UEBT member

07-Aug-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Naturex Personal Care is the newest member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade stating that ethical sourcing has become very important in the cosmetics industry, and setting down a marker for its views on biodiversity.

How to market anti-ageing to men? In the UK less is more

31-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

UK men want products to be marketed simply without a lot of adjectives or hype around ‘anti-ageing’ or ‘rejuvenation’ and marketing these products should follow this message.

UK retailer accused of contributing to ‘fat shaming’ by stocking cosmetic product

30-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

UK retail giant, Marks and Spencer is the latest department store to be accused of contributing to fat shaming by stocking a range of body toning creams called ‘Fat Girl Slim’.

Personalised potential for 45+ skin care market

30-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

There is a lot of potential for cosmetics manufacturers to target the saturated 45+ skin care market with personalised products rather than yet another ‘wrinkle cure’.

Organic personal care market likely to post double-digit annual growth to 2020

29-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

Most global regions are expected to post near double-digit annual growth in organic personal care over the next six years, a new market research report suggests.

ADA Cosmetics sold to new equity investment company

29-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

Germany-based ADA Cosmetics has been sold by global asset manager The Carlyle Group to Ardian, an independent private investment company.

Sephora losing market share to pharmacies offering cheaper products

25-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty retailing brand Sephora, traditionally a key player on the European cosmetics scene, is losing market share to pharmacies.

Study is the first to link natural moisturizer to food allergies

24-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

Research conducted into natural ingredients in products targeting dry skin has demonstrated evidence of a link between the topical application and the subsequent development of food allergies.

M&S turns wine into skin care range with new use for waste product

24-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers have found a new way to extract resveratrol from the outer skins of grapes and this is being used in a new skin care range from Marks & Spencer.

Industry warns organic enthusiasts not to rely on DIY sunscreen

24-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

A homemade sunscreen trend is taking ‘DIY’ to a new level, which is causing concern among dermatologists in that there is no room to determine what the SPF factor may be in these formulations.

A health-conscious nation? Wellbeing trend driving beauty in Germany

23-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Latest research from analysts at Euromonitor International suggests German consumers are heavily swayed by the health and well being trend when it comes to choosing personal care products.

L’Oreal opens new Italy distribution centre

23-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Construction of L’Oreal’s newest European distribution centre has been completed in Milan, Italy.

Europe's most lucrative market right now? Russia!

23-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite European data showing a 0.8% sales drop, the Russian perfumery and cosmetics industry is still proving to be prosperous with a growth rate reaching 11% in 2013.

Bella! EC backs beauty health claims; must be judged case-by-case

22-Jul-2014 By Shane STARLING

Beauty claims are permissible under the EU nutrition and health claim regulation (NHCR) a European Commission committee has said in what an analyst says is a “first blessing” the EC may have taken from Italy’s stance on the matter.

Ashland joins PASS Coalition in supporting Sunscreen Innovation Act

22-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Specialty ingredients supplier Ashland has voiced its support and approval of the Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250 as it looks to develop its new products.

Works with Water Nutraceuticals revamps business strategy to cash in on supplement demand

18-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

After identifying significant growth opportunities across export markets and online, ‘Works with Water Nutraceuticals’ has completely revamped its skin supplement range in an effort to drive sales and brand awareness.

L’Oreal appoints first ever UK CMO in continued digital drive

17-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

In yet another move which confirms L’Oreal is eager to press ahead with its digital dominance, the beauty giant has just announced the appointment of its first UK chief marketing officer. 

The Body Shop hits back at accusation it is targeting vulnerable teens

17-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetics Design sat down with the global cosmetics giant after a UK publication claimed it is "using children to push its products" in the form of 'free parties.'

Nivea’s new anti-ageing boutique targets older women

17-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty brand Nivea have recently launched a new ‘immersive’ retail space, dubbed Face Facts Boutique,  with which the brand hopes to attract a larger consumer base of women aged 40 – 60.

ABT and Restorsea resolve legal dispute

16-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The legal dispute between Aqua Bio Technology and Restorsea over the breach of a business contract has ended with both companies hoping to move on.

Pure Gold Collagen shot slammed by UK advertising regulator for ‘implied beauty claim’

16-Jul-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

The most successful ‘beauty shot’ on the UK market Pure Gold Collagen has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for making ‘implied beauty and appearance claims’.

Spanish brand LETI Laboratories targets US market for professional skin care

14-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

LETI Laboratories says it is targeting the US market for professional skin care by forming a partnership with US-based professional skin care specialist DermWORX.

World Cup continues to be prosperous for industry – L’Oreal signs Belgian teen photographed at a game

10-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Beauty brands have been cashing in on the FIFA World Cup by recognising it as a prime time for branding with themed products or events, now L’Oréal has taken it to the next level by using the games to recruit models for future campaigns.

Consumers returning to the high street? The Body Shop thanks new shop format for recent growth

09-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

The Body Shop enjoyed a pre-tax profits rise to £57 million in 2013, up nearly £6 million on the year preceding it, and the L’Oreal-owned beauty brand said it has its new ‘Pulse’ shop layout to thank for the favourable figures. 

German scientists find ‘first direct evidence' odorant cells exist in the skin

08-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

A study carried out by the Technical University of Munich has found that olfactory receptors are present in the skin as well as the nose, meaning it can pinpoint a common and pleasant scent, which promotes healing of the skin.

Beiersdorf Research: Consumer demand dictates skin science

08-Jul-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com, Horst Wenck, corporate vice president of R&D at Beiersdorf, says that it is important to carry out advanced skin science research but that it needs to be in line with what the consumer demands.

Studies show celebrity endorsers do not create beauty brand loyalty

04-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Celebrity endorsement is no longer a sign of a trustworthy brand for consumers, according to researched collated by beauty retail giant Feel Unique. 

Argan oil boosting Morocco’s economy

03-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

With Argan oil a key ingredient in many products in the continually growing natural cosmetics segment, Morocco’s economy is enjoying a boost from strong sales of the raw ingredient.

Dermosciences pulls creams off the market due to prohibited ingredients

03-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Irish firm Dermosciences has allegedly pulled two of its cosmetic products from the market after they were found to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin, which are prohibited in cosmetics in Europe. 

L’Oreal and Channel 4 finally reach trading dispute resolution

02-Jul-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

After months of disagreements over the terms of a trading contract, L’Oreal and Channel 4 have now confirmed that the beauty brand’s TV adverts will be shown on the UK channel again after a several month hiatus.

Biomimetics present beauty brands with a great opportunity

27-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The opportunities in product development that biomimetics offer are exciting, but beauty brands also have to know how to talk to their customers about how these ingredients are helping to better their beauty products.

Simple’s new branding campaign pushes a lifestyle rather than a product

26-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a bid to attract a host of new consumers to its skin care products, Simple is launching a £7m ‘City Skin’ campaign, which highlights the increased likelihood of sensitive skin for those consumers living in urban areas. 

Estée Lauder confirms intention for further Sub-Saharan Africa expansion

25-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

After apparently being “inundated” with requests for the cosmetics brand by consumers, Estée Lauder recently launched its MAC cosmetics brand in Nigeria; on the back of that successful market entry, the company has now confirmed it is eyeing up other...

Sun care segment branching out with multifunction and anti-ageing

24-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the summer season now in full swing, brands are mobilizing to respond to the seasonal focus on sun care, with 2014 seeing several key trends coming to the fore in the category, including anti-ageing, multi-functionality and the courting of specific...

Induchem XS beads promise to increase product attractiveness

20-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient supplier Induchem announced its latest generation of visual enhancers for cosmetic formulas, as brands look for more differentiation in their products.

Soil Association working to raise awareness of certified organic beauty

20-Jun-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

The British Soil Association is working to raise awareness of certified organic beauty and industry standards.

“Eliminating microbeads does not compromise cosmetics quality”

20-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Bulldog Skincare founder Simon Duffy says that removing plastic microbeads from cosmetics products and soaps will not compromise performance and calls for more interest to encourage more brands to follow suit.

Italian beauty market increasingly polarised, says Euromonitor

19-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Italian consumers are turning either to the highest end beauty products, or the lowest, as the mid-range takes the hit of the country’s recent economic uncertainty, according to Euromonitor International.

Skincare Ingredients 2014 online event opens its doors today!

18-Jun-2014 By Simon Pitman

The fourth annual Skincare Ingredients online event opens today, with a packed programme, networking opportunities and the chance to discover the biggest trends in the categories all at your fingertips.

Study shows importance of sunscreen to protect skin from UV exposure

17-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study carried out by scientists at Manchester University and London’s Institute of Cancer Research has highlighted the importance of applying sunscreen as an increased form of protection for the skin against UV exposure.

Neutrogena’s ‘cloudscreen’: marketing ploy or awareness campaign?

17-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Responding to increasing evidence that consumers are failing to appreciate the dangers of not wearing UV protection on overcast days, Neutrogena has launched ‘cloudscreen’ – a rebranded, repackaged version of its usual sunscreen product.

Dispatches from Cosmetics Europe

Cosmetics Europe predicts bright future for industry with exports key

13-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The personal care trade association held its General Assembly in Brussels this week and announced that exports from the EU are on the rise, boding well for the future despite the challenging economic status.

Google+ hangouts – what is it, and how can the cosmetics industry use it?

13-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Launched last summer, Google+ hangouts has fast been gathering momentum as an online platform for showcasing beauty brands and their products; but how does it work and what’s the value? Cosmetics Design investigates. 

Lush consolidates win against Amazon as court finalizes injunction

10-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

In what will come as a further blow to Amazon in the widely publicised court case which has seen it penalised for intellectual property infringement against beauty brand Lush, the terms of the injunction have now been confirmed.

Skin barrier function study highlights oatmeal efficacy

10-Jun-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Newly published results of an in-vivo clinical trial for Oat Cosmetics’ multifunctional ingredient Oat COM have highlighted its skin repair properties are ‘significant’.

L’Oreal outlines plans to double its consumer base by 2020

06-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Beauty multinational L’Oreal has revealed it is placing a strong focus on digital marketing in order to reach its goal of doubling its consumer base in the next six years.

Could a microbead ban be coming to Europe?

05-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Following on from bans across the US on the tiny plastic particles in personal care goods, recent pledges from brands in Europe to remove microbeads from products suggests companies are keen to pre-empt any comparable ban on the continent.

L’Oreal investing big in R&D in Nigeria

03-Jun-2014 By Lucy Whitehouse

Speaking at the recent Nigerian Retail Transformation Conference, the managing director of L’Oreal Central West Africa announced the company has invested “over 800 million euros” in research and development in the region.

The power of perfume – Study shows it increases attractiveness!

30-May-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

New research from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, funded by Unilever, reveals that women’s faces are rated as more attractive in the presence of pleasant smell, suggesting perfume can change the way we perceive one another.