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Revlon reshuffle continues as COO steps down

Revlon reshuffle continues as COO steps down

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Revlon’s management reshuffle continues as Chris Elshaw has left his post as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to pursue other interests.

Scalp micro-pigmentation to help with hair loss

Scalp micro-pigmentation to help with hair loss

By Michelle Yeomans

A 'Scalp Micro-Pigmentation' treatment is the latest weapon against hair loss, offering sufferers the option of less invasive and perhaps even a faster process of concealing areas of balding or thinning.

EPA expands safer fragrance ingredient list

EPA expands safer fragrance ingredient list

By Michelle Yeomans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added 50 chemicals, including 40 used in fragrances, to its Safer Chemical Ingredient List (SCIL).

Avon still hopeful in Asia

Avon still hopeful in Asia

By Lucy Whitehouse

Avon has announced a shake-up of its Thailand approach, suggesting the beauty giant is seeking new avenues for boosting sales in Asia after its recent exit from South Korea and Vietnam.

Coty and Avon team up in Brazil

Coty and Avon team up in Brazil

Beauty giants Avon and Coty have announced their intention to collaborate in Brazil, hoping to mutually strengthen their positions in the significant emerging market.

The beauty world is changing… Adapt or lose out

The beauty world is changing… Adapt or lose out

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In the midst of mixed results in different markets for a number of the cosmetics industry’s biggest players, the message is that manufacturers must adapt their products in order to make the most of growth opportunities.

Schwan gets go ahead on U.S. headquarters

Schwan gets go ahead on U.S. headquarters

By Michelle Yeomans

German manufacturer Schwan Cosmetics has been given the go ahead to open its US. headquarters and a production facility in Murfreesboro.

Demand for independent accreditation is rising, says NSF expert

Demand for independent accreditation is rising, says NSF expert

By Lucy Whitehouse

In a move which responds to increasing industry focus on regulatory compliance, the NSF, a public health and safety organization, have launched a program to help manufacturers confirm the safety and quality of their products.

Mibelle Biochemistry unveils anti-ageing snow algae extract

Mibelle Biochemistry unveils anti-ageing snow algae extract

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

An extract of snow algae can protect the skin against environmental stress factors and improve the barrier function and has been developed by Mibelle Biochemistry. Here, Dr Fred Zülli gives Cosmetics Design an exclusive insight.

Cosmetics research could be subject to IND requirements

Cosmetics research could be subject to IND requirements

By Lucy Whitehouse

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period on guidance which could require cosmetics research to secure an Investigational New Drug (IND) before carrying out clinical trials.

MAC tags in on the CC cream trend from Asia

MAC tags in on the CC cream trend from Asia

Beauty brand MAC Cosmetics is the latest in a run of cosmetic manufacturers taking up the CC cream trend, with the launch of its new ‘Prep + Prime CC Colour Correct’ range.

Unilever rolls out half-sized deodorant cans to men’s range

Unilever rolls out half-sized deodorant cans to men’s range

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A year ago, Unilever rolled out its sustainable deodorant concept for its female Sure, Dove and Vaseline brands; now the focus has turned to its men’s range, as Sure Men, Dove Men + Care, Lynx and Vaseline Men joined the compressed can club.

Restorsea files lawsuit against Aqua Bio Technology

Restorsea files lawsuit against Aqua Bio Technology

By Simon Pitman

US-based skin care company Restorsea has filed a lawsuit again Norway-based Aqua Bio Technology (ABT) claiming it breached a businsess contract, allegations ABT says it will fight against.

Avon eager to settle ongoing bribery probe

Avon eager to settle ongoing bribery probe

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Avon Products is in advanced talks with federal authorities in a bid to settle a long-running bribery probe and boost its global performance.

MWV reveals US consumers 'less satisfied' with packaging

MWV reveals US consumers 'less satisfied' with packaging

By Michelle Yeomans

According to MeadWestvaco, consumers in markets such as the US, where packaging is highly developed, are much less satisfied with personal care packing than less developed markets such as Brazil, China or India.

MWV talks packaging ahead of offical reveal...

MWV talks packaging ahead of offical reveal...

By Michelle Yeomans

MeadWestvaco exclusively talks to Cosmetics Design about the findings of its latest ‘packaging matters’ research ahead of its official webinar unveiling for industry professionals tomorrow.