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The bespoking and personalization of hair care

The bespoking and personalization of hair care

By Deanna Utroske

The quest for unique and individualized personal care products has consumers clicking through Etsy and browsing local boutiques, but some beauty brands are taking the local global and blending custom products for an infinite number of clients. 

Design agency Diadeis acquires Kong Rex

Design agency Diadeis acquires Kong Rex

By Deanna Utroske

By picking up the Brazilian firm, graphics services company Diaeis is expanding its global footprint as well as jockeying to work with leading beauty and personal care companies investing in South America.

L’Oréal reports optimistic half-year results

L’Oréal reports optimistic half-year results

By Deanna Utroske

Business for the beauty giant is booming everywhere—except in Brazil—and the success of some niche brands acquired by the company says a lot about evolving consumer behavior and which business models work well in the current economy.

Brand divestment and new CEO signal P&G’s focus shift away from Beauty

Analysis from Euromonitor

Brand divestment and new CEO signal P&G’s focus shift away from Beauty

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It has been a busy time for Procter & Gamble with the brand divestment to Coty and the announcement of its new CEO and this all acts as evidence that the company is shifting its focus away from Beauty, according to market research firm Euromonitor...

Avon results continue to be hit by a strong US dollar

Avon results continue to be hit by a strong US dollar

By Simon Pitman

Avon Products revealed that revenues for the current quarter slipped by 17% as the company continues to do battle in the face of a strong US dollar that is impacting its international business.

Retail Trend: Digital beauty brands opening storefront shops

Retail Trend: Digital beauty brands opening storefront shops

By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics brands and ecommerce generalists that launched as pure play digital ventures are shifting to omni-channel commerce, and a new report from global market research firm Kline looks into the phenomenon.  

P&G Beauty chief to become company’s new CEO

P&G Beauty chief to become company’s new CEO

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Procter & Gamble announces that David S. Taylor, Group President of Global Beauty, Grooming and Health Care, will succeed A.G. Lafley as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Avon pledges to clean up palm oil supply chain

Avon pledges to clean up palm oil supply chain

By Deanna Utroske

The direct-sales beauty company just updated its Palm Oil Promise document with stringent objectives and supplier guidelines that are more socially responsible when it comes to environmental and human rights concerns.

First Aid Beauty gets a financial boost

First Aid Beauty gets a financial boost

By Deanna Utroske

Castanea Partners has made an investment in the prestige skin care company, commonly known as FAB, and is focused on what lies ahead. 

Elizabeth Arden focuses on Southeast Asia expansion

Elizabeth Arden focuses on Southeast Asia expansion

By Michelle Yeomans

The global cosmetics player has appointed a new president, JuE Wong, effective August 3th, and has also signed an agreement with prestige beauty distributor Luxasia Ventures as it sets its sights on Southeast Asia expansion.

Cosmoprof North America 2015 breaks records

Cosmoprof North America 2015 breaks records

By Simon Pitman

The Cosmoprof North America event topped-off records for attendance and exhibitor numbers as the organizer seals its reputation by forging the biggest B2B industry event in North America.

Stream2Sea sun care takes safety testing to the extreme

Stream2Sea sun care takes safety testing to the extreme

By Deanna Utroske

Company founder Autumn Blum is overseeing meticulous product testing on delicate zebrafish and coral larvae “so that we can state, with complete confidence, that we are the safest product on the shelves,” she says. 

Evonik opens new US facility

Evonik opens new US facility

By Deanna Utroske

The specialty chemicals company cut the ribbon on its Richmond Business and Innovation Center last week, setting the stage for further growth in North America and a new innovations strategy across the Evonik business.

Shiseido enters new skin research agreement with CBRC

Shiseido enters new skin research agreement with CBRC

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Shiseido has entered into a new collaboration agreement with the dermatology research centre at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US for collaborative research into skin biology as well as efforts to communicate important information about skin protection...

Ingrid Jackel steps in as CEO at Yes To

Ingrid Jackel steps in as CEO at Yes To

By Deanna Utroske

The natural skin and hair care company is positioning itself for innovation and growth with this latest appointment; Jackel most previously led one of the fastest growing cosmetic businesses in the mass category.

Chatters hair care acquired by ONCAP

Chatters hair care acquired by ONCAP

By Deanna Utroske

The Canadian company’s salons double as retail shops for hair care, styling tools, color cosmetics and more. Now with ONCAP’s support, the franchise aims to scale its existing business model to reach even more shoppers across the country.

Are sunscreen and sun exposure guidelines unhealthy?

Are sunscreen and sun exposure guidelines unhealthy?

By Deanna Utroske

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to numerous health conditions, and now an organization in Canada is calling for public health groups to advise consumers about the benefits of moderate UV exposure.

Neenah packaging acquires FiberMark

Neenah packaging acquires FiberMark

By Deanna Utroske

With this deal, the Georgia-based cosmetics and fragrance packager is growing its premium business and bringing new technical capabilities in-house.

Symrise brings the ‘green smoothie’ trend to cosmetics

Symrise brings the ‘green smoothie’ trend to cosmetics

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Symrise is extending its range of offerings to include freshly pressed plant juice varieties that can easily be incorporated into cosmetic applications, taking inspiration from the food and beverage industries to meet consumer demand.

HR belongs in the C-Suite

HR belongs in the C-Suite

By Deanna Utroske

Speaking at the CEW career development event last week in New York City, Lisa Marie Ringus of 24 Seven shared proprietary insights from the 2015 Beauty Salary & Job Market Report and called for beauty brands to elevate their human resource departments.

Indie Beauty Expo comes to NYC next month

Indie Beauty Expo comes to NYC next month

By Deanna Utroske

The inaugural IBE promises to showcase over 60 innovative niche brands and comprise business-to-business activities and an energetic consumer event as well as structured opportunities for buyers, press and emerging brands to connect.