Anti-glycation topical solutions are the next level of skin treatments to treat, prevent or reverse skin damage caused by releasing the sugar molecule’s bond with protein, allowing the cell to return to its natural shape and state.
Rising consumer awareness of ingredients, fueled by the recent influx of product databases, is driving a focus on formulation right back to the industry’s research and development level.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joined 850 fragrance executives at a recent inaugural program by the Fragrance Foundation where he was a key speaker addressing issues like inequality, instability and unsustainability.
A new generation of consumers who are “informed, educated, connected and engaged” are driving innovation in beauty, according to industry expert Michel Barrocas.
Estée Lauder Companies’ share price took a nose dive following the release of Q2 results showing a drop in earnings, but the verdict of financial analysts is mixed.
Research being done by Merck Consumer Care at its Solar Research Center in Memphis is focused on addressing consumer demand and this has seen the development of two new sunscreen products.
In part two of its brand redesign, Unilever announces the new identity for its Lynx/ Axe grooming range having worked closely with design consultancy, Elmwood.
Good news came for Ulta Salon’s cosmetics division today as InvestorsObserver analysts identified the brand as being well-positioned for a 'new covered call'.
This hugely important question will be answered during a key presentation at next month’s Cosmetics Vision event, given by Annelie Struessmann, technical director at CONUSBAT.
Switzerland-based ingredients player Clariant is readying the launch of the EcoTain concept for its personal care customers and its next-generation of natural ingredients.
Two key executive sales appointment for Croda’s personal care operations in the US, together with a strategic executive appointment at fragrance player Coty.
With an investigation currently under way into its operation in China, direct sales player Nu Skin announces preliminary quarterly results that will not yet account for an anticipated downturn.
Estée Lauder reported a 3% decline in earnings for its second quarter as higher sales, among which were in the U.S. and Americas, were more than offset by an increase in operating expenses as well as softer-than-expected demand in some markets.
Unilever’s leading deodorant brand Axe has had its body spray packs go through a makeover as it looks to breathe new life into the range and stand out on the shelves.
Scientists at Utah State University (USU) have been perfecting the development of spider silk protein for more than 20 years so that it can be used in more commercial applications like cosmetics.
A recent campaign by Benefit Cosmetics indicates that the beauty industry has entered 2014 with a renewed focus on harnessing social media to drive consumer engagement.
Private equity player TPG Growth has acquired a majority stake in digital cosmetics brand e.l.f., said to be one of the fastest growing cosmetics brands in the US right now.
Research into Hemp cosmetics ingredients could soon be given a significant booster in the United States as new Federal laws are readied to bring the country in line with the rest of the industrialized world.
Global skin care manufacturer Gojo has announced its acquisition of France-based developer Laboratoires Prodene Klint, in a move both companies consider to confirm their shared core vision of global leadership.
In a move which confirms its intent to improve sustainability, Unilever’s supplier Symrise has announced a partnership which aims to improve the livelihoods of its vanilla producers with German development corporation, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale...
Packaging provider Quadpack has launched a new fragrance roll-on that gives on-the-go fragrance fans the opportunity to choose different fragrances that fit different occasion in the day.
Colgate-Palmolive announced big gains in its like-for-like sales worldwide for the fourth quarter that was negated by a significant hit from foreign currency exchange.
The anti-aging sector powered through the recession relatively unscathed, and according to a new market report by Transparency Market Research, its growth looks set to continue thanks to the baby boomer generation.
Fragrance and flavours ingredients provider has published full year 2013 results showing strong gains in organic sales worldwide, together with a rise in net income of nearly 20%.
Scientists at Harvard University and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) hope a new understanding of a natural nanoscale photonic device that enables a small marine animal to change its colors will also inspire cosmetic applications.
Five cosmetics manufacturers and ingredients suppliers make the global 100 most sustainable corporations list for 2013, including suppliers Croda and BASF, together with L’Oreal, Johnson & Johnson and Unilever on the manufacturing side.
A fragrance partnership between Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and beauty company Coty has been announced, in a move which confirms Coty's intention to expand within developing markets.
Almost six in ten beauty websites in the U.S. are not mobile-friendly according to new data and this could become a big problem in an increasingly mobile world.
The popularity of oil based cosmetics like Moroccan or Argan serums is creating demand for packaging that will be able to hold and dispense the thick formulations in a more efficient and sustainable way.
Following a particularly strong growth in the US for the luxury goods trade of late, Dove has moved to take advantage of the market with its 'Men+Care' premium line.
From whitening to BB/CC creams and TCM ingredients, the Asian markets have become a main source of inspiration for the western beauty markets. Bobbi Brown is the latest brand to tap into the trend..
Although Kimberly-Clark’s Q4 personal care and group sales were level with last year, the results beat market expectations, while net income showed big gains.
The Center for Professional Innovation and Education (CfPIE) will expand its offerings to include a new certification track for those in the skin care and cosmetics industries engaged in manufacturing, research, and product development.
Two of chemicals company Croda’s US manufacturing sites were awarded Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification by The European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) last week.
The growing multifunctional and customisation trends are about giving consumers more choice and greater versatility, while providing manufacturers with a greater number of premium level SKUs.
DermaTech Research Laboratories has discovered a proprietary technology that it says develops the world's first skin care line that incorporates both human adult and plant stem cells.
Procter & Gamble reported mixed results for its second quarter with net sales remaining unchanged, a result boosted by emerging markets, but negatively impacted by foreign currency and slow beauty sales in developed markets.
The State is the first in Latin America to issue the ban on cosmetics companies based in the area testing both ingredients and finished products on animals.
Since the state of California launched its new website listing materials used in cosmetics products, the Personal Care Products Council has responded to inquiries by saying the information needs to be put into perspective.
The L’Oréal Redken professional hair care brand has been given a face-lift, which includes a complete redesign of its packaging that incorporates interlocking jars for the many different hair styling choices in the new range.
Wisconsin-based Botanic Innovations puts the Zinfandel into its newly-launched Red Grape Seed Oil - a move it claims will give cosmetic marketers more punch.
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever posted healthy profit margins for 2013, but a slowdown in emerging markets posted weaker growth and has not gone unnoticed.
Some of the largest U.S. brands have been falling on hard times of late and rumours have been circulating that beauty retailer Ulta Salon is suffering most of all. Here, Cosmetics Design takes a look into the matter.
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