News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Actress Alicia Silverstone has joined True Blood star Kristin Bauer in urging the European Commission to stand by its proposed 2013 ban on the marketing of animal-tested products.
China state-run company Shanghai Jahwa is selling assets to the tune of nearly €550m with a view to investing in the international luxury cosmetics market.
Swiss specialty chemical provider Clariant has formed a manufacturing partnership with Kitozyme, that will help it break into the evolving area of biopolymers.
According to the latest report out by research analyst Euromonitor, consumers value skin care above other beauty purchases, as seen with the rise in the sale of anti-ageing and skin care products.
While the recession may officially be over it has taken its toll on the beauty packaging industry and manufacturers will have to turn to differentiation of packaging format, size and shape to attract consumers.