Consumers today are taking better care of their health all over the globe. This shift has impacted the cosmetics industry, particularly with organic or natural demand and the West has been increasingly looking to the East for inspiration and innovation.
Unilever CEO Paul Polman recently announced his support for a hygiene indicator to be added into the list of global goals which are set to shape the sustainability agenda for the next 15 years.
Amid a wave of growth in the specialty chemical sector, the manufacturer is relocating its New Jersey facility to enlarge its capacity on multiple fronts.
Cosmetics giant AmorePacific is looking to expand its business beyond Asia in new regions like the Middle East and Latin America with five of its popular brands - Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Mamonde, Innisfree and Etude House.
Cosmetics and personal care packaging is enjoying sales growth in the US thanks to the rising consumer demand for organics, a new report by Transparency Market Research has revealed.
Cosmetics Design checked in with Katie Ochieano, SMB Merchant Marketing for the online payment company, to find out just how valuable mobile shopping and contextual commerce are for beauty brands.
Japan's Cosmetic Importers Association has announced its intention to abolish the current import notification system for cosmetics to speed up the process for international players.
In the US, ethnic or multicultural consumers will soon become the majority, according to market researcher Kline, with people of color already accounting for over one-third of the US population.
Today’s consumer identifies with ambitious and successful stars that challenge themselves and the status quo. So while celebrity-endorsed products are losing their charm, celebrity owned brands have stepped into the spotlight.
Reserveage Organics, a company built first upon the benefits of the antioxidants found in wine grapes, is expanding rapidly into the beauty-from-within category, which founder Naomi Whittel says is finally taking off in the US.
Scientists have found a way to produce high-performing wearable skin patches that can continuously monitor and communicate the body’s vital signs at a low cost.
Chemist Balanda Atis, head of L’Oréal’s Women of Color Lab, has revolutionized makeup and is at work developing a full spectrum of color cosmetics for women from an array of backgrounds.
Hair care is an integral part of almost every Brazilian's daily personal care routine. In this exclusive interview, Euromonitor market research specialist Marcela Viana explains about the culture of this category, the landscape and what is driving...
Researchers have developed a sunscreen, made with bioadhesive nanoparticles, that doesn’t penetrate the skin, eliminating serious health concerns associated with commercial sunscreens.
Today, women of all ages shop for cosmetics with a fresh curiosity and digital sophistication. This week in New York City, CEW brought together industry experts to analyse how leading brands and modern consumers interact in real time.
In an effort to gain real visibility in Singapore; French skin care brand, Crème Simon has signed a deal with MediaCorp, an expert in print, online and TV platforms in return for a stake in its business.
The ingredient, central to hair removal products and useful in other personal care items, will be increasingly in demand through 2023, according to new data from Transparency Market Research.
New data suggests that consumers stockpile beauty products, neither repurchasing nor disposing of makeup that has expired, and one color cosmetics brand is betting that half-size volumes are the answer.
One marketing services company has new data on open rates and send volumes that could help beauty brands adjust their consumer email strategies to greater effect.
Canada-based biotech company Sirona Biochem believes it has made a big leap in the area of skin whitening ingredients, with its compound developed using fluorination technology.
East Asia's supplements market - which includes 'beauty from within' products is favoring bilberries, lingonberries and cloudberries so much that workers from Thailand are even traveling to Finland and Sweden for supplies.
The German company celebrates the grand opening of its new US site this month and will be producing the its signature products there—color cosmetic pencils for eyes, lips, face and brow.
The Brazil market is facing significant economic challenges right now. Ahead of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit and in-cosmetics in Sao Paulo, we take a look at the state of play in the market there and focus on what we will be looking out for when we...
Cosmetics Design caught up with Katharine L’Heureux, founder of Kahina Giving Beauty, to take a closer look at where the naturals category is headed, how big brands are getting involved, and what formulators can do to keep pace.
In hopes of limiting the impact soy has on forested areas, the Consumer Goods Forum has just published a document meant to help personal care and cosmetic companies make informed choices about their soy supply chains.
The Lonza Consumer Care Business has signed a long-term commercial collaboration with Lamberti as a means of extending its reach in the personal and home care ingredients market in South America.
Merely complying with an ethical label’s criteria is not sufficient to make a product or brand truly sustainable, according to Weleda’s Regional Director for Western Europe, who says the focus should be on acting green first.
Well ahead of any trend, Katharine L’Heureux, the enterprising founder of Kahina Giving Beauty, saw the opportunity to elevate natural skin care. She spoke with Cosmetics Design about distinctive packaging, where the naturals category is going, and how...
Chemicals player Ashland has decided to enhance the focus of its business by dividing into separate specialty chemical and industrial lubricants businesses.
Vloggers have shown their mettle again, with Michelle Phan's startup beauty subscription service having just been valued at a reported $800m by TPG Growth and Sherpa Capital, and securing a $100m Series B funding round.
Swiss skin care manufacturer, Qamaré has developed a halal based range to treat skin exposed to hot climates in Asia, particularly pigmentation - one of the leading skin issues in the region.
A new study conducted by a research team based out of Oregon State University suggests that the only way of tackling the current environmental problems caused by microbeads is a total ban.
As part of plans to expand beyond Asia, South Korean cosmetics player Amore Pacific says Colombia is a likely contender as a new market to enter, and the skin care category should prove the primary aim.
As an ever-increasing number of countries make moves to end the testing of consumer products on animals, Unilever has partnered up with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop alternative testing strategies.
Amway has invested in $25 million in a Binh Duong based facility that will focus on beauty from within brand, Nutrilite as part of its 'long-term commitment to Vietnam.'
Germany-based fragrance and personal care ingredients provider Symrise has strengthened its US business with the acquisition of Georgia-based Pinova Holdings.
As part of moves to expand its market reach beyond Asia, Amore Pacific executives are on a mission to gauge whether Colombia will be one of the next new markets it opens up in.
Kao has been named as the 2015 industry group leader in the Household & Personal Products category of the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the second consecutive year; while ingredient supplier AkzoNobel was recognised as the...
Procter & Gamble is aiming to raise the bar on its sustainability profile after announcing ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its production facilities by 30% by the year 2020.
The beauty behemoth has appointed Hervé Navellou from within to head up L’Oréal France as General Manager and strengthen its governance in its home market by creating a new management structure.
Avon Products could be facing another SEC probe, just a few days after more positive news broke that the company is in discussions with private equity companies to make bids for the business.
Combined sales of cosmetics, perfume and health products make this the fourth largest category, and ecommerce growth in all categories is up 16% for the first half of the year, according to marketing strategies firm E-bit.
DSM’s latest sunscreen ingredient—which the company is demonstrating this week at The Sunscreen Symposium—promises to improve product stability and simplify development.
As part of the government-backed drive to broaden and expand the Colombian cosmetics industry, some of the key domestic players are getting hot house treatment in an effort to boost their footprints.
In partnering up with global advertising software platform TubeMogul, L’Oreal has made yet another stride towards establishing itself as a beauty industry leader when it comes to digital strategies.
The new product line centers on an ingredient—Neossance Squalane—made from that country’s own sugar cane. And the partnership will go beyond shared distribution channels to include a manufacturing relationship.
