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‘Complex but low-cost’ scents needed in Latin America

‘Complex but low-cost’ scents needed in Latin America

By Lucy Whitehouse

To avoid losing consumers who are now looking to trade up to more luxury products as incomes in Brazil rise, fragrance manufacturers in the country need to begin offering ‘low-cost complex scent blends’, according to market research firm Euromonitor. 

P&G beauty and grooming fail to shine for third quarter

P&G beauty and grooming fail to shine for third quarter

By Simon Pitman

P&G has announced third quarter results in line with expectations, but the company’s grooming and beauty divisions were overshadowed by a strong performance from the fabric and home care division.

Make-up brand reformulates line to be gluten-free

Make-up brand reformulates line to be gluten-free

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Color cosmetics brand Vincent Longo has reformulated some of its most popular items to be gluten-free, in what has become somewhat of a trend in make-up, particularly in the US.

FDA invites comment over cosmetics labeling

FDA invites comment over cosmetics labeling

The FDA is looking for industry comment on its cosmetics labeling regulations, specifically in regard to its proposed extension of the current information collect request (ICR) in place at the moment, Chemical Watch reports.

P&G promises no deforestation in palm oil sourcing

P&G promises no deforestation in palm oil sourcing

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Sustainability, and particularly palm oil, has been under the microscope of late, and after the Greenpeace saga at its Ohio headquarters earlier this year, Procter and Gamble has announced advancement in its global sustainability goals.

Study finds nanoparticles may damage DNA

Study finds nanoparticles may damage DNA

By Lucy Whitehouse

While previously studies have found nanoparticles have the potential to be toxic for cells, a new study by MIT and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has now found they may also pose risks for DNA. 

Johnson & Johnson drops PurTox

Johnson & Johnson drops PurTox

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The company as a whole may have reported strong first quarter results, but Johnson & Johnson has ended efforts to rival Allergan’s popular Botox anti-wrinkle treatment.

Beauty brands hit and miss with video advertising

Beauty brands hit and miss with video advertising

By Lucy Whitehouse

Recent video advertising campaigns by Dove and Veet have met with criticism from consumers and professional commentators, emphasizing the importance of the increasingly dominant marketing format for the beauty industry. 

Adverse Outcome Pathways holding the key to regulatory hurdles?

Adverse Outcome Pathways holding the key to regulatory hurdles?

By Lucy Whitehouse

Following a successful in-cosmetics workshop on the regulatory issues facing the industry, Annelie Struessman of CONUSBAT, chair of the workshop, stopped off to give the Cosmetics Design team the low-down on what was discussed.

L’Oréal struggles in U.S. as sales slow down

L’Oréal struggles in U.S. as sales slow down

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A sales slowdown in the U.S. and the effects of currency shifts have seen a slight drop in L’Oréal’s first quarter sales, though the alarm bells haven’t quite gone off for senior management just yet.

Block animal testing: California Senate urges U.S. to join ban

Block animal testing: California Senate urges U.S. to join ban

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In another step forward in the campaign to end animal testing in cosmetics, California's Senate approved a measure by State Senator Marty Block urging the country to follow in other region’s footsteps and implement a ban.

Dow Chemical focuses on multifunctionality and sensorial feel

Dow Chemical focuses on multifunctionality and sensorial feel

By Simon Pitman

In this latest video interview with Dow Europe, Stéphanie Sandrock-Beunat, global beauty care strategic marketing manager, explains how the company's latest ingredient launches have been developed around the concept of providing, multi-functionality...

Brazil remains a market full of opportunities, says ABIHPEC exec

Brazil remains a market full of opportunities, says ABIHPEC exec

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design caught up with Daniel Oliveira, of ABIHPEC's business intelligence unit, who explained that there are still big opportunities in the market for cosmetics and personal care, despite signs of the economy slowing down.

In-cosmetics Hamburg traffic goes through the roof!

In-cosmetics Hamburg traffic goes through the roof!

By Michelle Yeomans

At the in-cosmetics event in Hamburg, Cosmetics Design spoke to exhibition manager Cathy Laporte on day 2 about traffic numbers and what features of the show stood out for her this year.

Diagnostics tools in cosmetics retail: brands need to act now

Diagnostics tools in cosmetics retail: brands need to act now

By Lucy Whitehouse

The increasing trend towards diagnostic tools in cosmetics retail is being fuelled by innovation and consumer demand for personalization; experts suggest brands need to grab the opportunity to make the most of this before third parties step in.

FDA reveals strategy for risk-based regulatory framework

FDA reveals strategy for risk-based regulatory framework

By Michelle Yeomans

The Food and Drug Administration and Federal Communications Commission have issued a report that reveals a proposed strategy for a risk-based regulatory framework for health information technology. 

Unilever rapped and P&G praised: environmental concerns in focus

Unilever rapped and P&G praised: environmental concerns in focus

By Lucy Whitehouse

According to the US Attorney's office, Unilever is set to pay up a total of $4.5 million to make amends for its violations of federal environmental regulations, which took place at its now closed factory in Clinton, Connecticut.