News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The European Consumer Organisation (Beuc) has put forward to the European Commission for public consultation that the use of triclosan in cosmetic products be strictly limited to protect consumers’ health.
Prestige fragrance sales in US department stores increased 7 percent to $1.6bn between January and September 2012, with particularly strong growth among niche and jewelry brands according to The NPD Group.
In recent years marine-based cosmetic ingredient have become increasingly popular on the back of huge interest in natural products, but researcher Organic Monitor believes this trend could throw up questions about sustainability.
French plastic injection moulding specialist MBF Plastiques has helped create the packaging for the new Lancôme and Fendi women’s fragrances: La vie est belle and Fan di Fendi.
Cosmetics titan L’Oréal is using the strong strategic importance and solid foundation it has in India as a gateway to other markets in Asia-Pacific and beyond.