In a bitter-sweet move BASF will look to strengthen its competitiveness within its Performance Products segment with a multi-million dollar investment in R&D that will also see approximately 650 positions reduced globally by 2017.
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods firm Unilever has seen its sales growth slow due to currency weakness in emerging markets, but insists that this is only a temporary issue and that things will pick up again.
The US market for nutricosmetics only really emerged about six years ago, but according to an expert in the area, the profile of the category has increased tremendously.
Reckitt Benckiser is aiming for more transparency as it expands its ingredient disclosure program to include the 26 recognized fragrance allergens for all of its U.S. products.
U.S. women aged 50 and older have rated their skin as one of the main aspects of their appearance that they are dissatisfied with, even if they are content with their body size.
Social media and the online discussion that these platforms provide are an important influence on cosmetics brands, and with ecommerce picking up pace in the developing world, CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com catches up with The Happy Marketer’s Rachit Dayal...
The time has come for more focus and pressure to be put on deceptive advertising claims made about cosmetics products, according to independently funded group, TINA.org.
It’s called ‘Think Dirty’ and if the app takes off it could lead to a new generation of formulation savvy consumers who will be telling formulators what ingredients they do and do not want to see in their products.
The Brazilian petrochemical company has invested $23 million to expand its production capacity of low density polyethylene in a bid to support demand for the polymer used in cosmetic packaging.
Call it a buzzword, call it a trend, call it a responsibility. Sustainability has long been at the forefront of consumer goods markets; but now a number of cosmetics industry professionals are questioning whether it is being approached from the right...
Synthetic and uncertified tea tree oil has been flooding the market for years now, and is cropping up in cosmetic products worldwide causing big problems for both consumers and manufacturers, a leading supplier of the ingredient claims.
Inter Parfums has entered into an agreement to acquire further assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary Oscar de la Renta, in a deal that will also see the two companies team up several new product lines.
The global personal care brand has launched a ‘care to recycle’ campaign in a bid to remind US consumers to recycle more toiletries after 7 out of 10 Americans admitted that they only recycle bathroom items every 1 in 5 instances.
This year’s CEW Achiever Awards have given the nod to some of the most inspiring women in the cosmetics industry, with key executives from Garnier, Clinique and Revlon all being honored.
The on-going discussions about sustainability development in the cosmetics industry can be heightened through social media and digital communications, according to industry experts.
L’Oréal has confirmed a draft agreement that will see it acquire the Decléor and Carita professional skin care brands from Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido.
Scientists at ‘Uni Research’ have set out on a five year venture to develop new 'concrete value chains' and build key competencies that will enable microalgae to be developed in a more efficient way.
Oh, Oh Organic founder Gay Timmons talks about the challenges of distributing natural ingredients in the US market, as well as opening up about the on-going fight to nail the certification process for natural and organic products.
L’Oreal has bought the Brazil beauty retail chain Emporio Body Store, making the acquisition through its wholly-owned beauty retail division The Body Shop.
US cosmetics giant Avon has announced that it will close down all of its French operations at the end of this month as the result of declining sales and consistent operating losses.
With Lucas Meyer continuing to expand quickly in the field of naturally-based active cosmetics ingredients, Cosmetics Design caught up with the company's marketing director, Isabelle Lacasse, to find out how the recently acquired businesses are being...
In collaboration with Paklab, US-based luxury beauty packaging specialist Fusion Packaging has created multiple products for anti-aging skin care brand Kamou by Kallini Beauty.
Natura Cosmeticos’ position as the leading cosmetics company in Brazil may ultimately depend on its ability to connect to international markets, according to Euromonitor International.
Amazon has just launched a new luxury beauty division for the US market, in direct competition with the online presence that luxury beauty retailer Sephora has already carved out.
Presperse director of R&D Mark Anthonavage spoke to Cosmetics Design at the recent Suppliers Day California event to highlight two technologically advanced ingredients that tap into the latest industry trends.
Increasingly it is added functionality, increased efficacy and targeted packaging technology that is tapping into the important trend for more personalised cosmetic products, according to a packaging design expert.
A developer of at-home anti-aging devices and a clinical skincare manufacturer have partnered to create a new tool complete with formulation that takes anti-aging to the ‘next level’.
Procter & Gamble has had its knuckles wrapped for the use of artificial lash enhancements in its Covergirl mascara ads, despite being able to provide evidence of the claims it made.
Spanish cosmetics are continuing to rise in terms of popularity with Brazilian consumers as exports went up by 45% in 2012 and deals between Spanish brands and Brazilian suppliers are on the rise.
A new study conducted by La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique has proven the efficacy of the French firm’s Intensive Care treatment in treating visible redness in patients with rosacea-prone skin.
TRI-K national sales manager Mark Howard spoke to CosmeticsDesign.com USA at the recent SCC Suppliers Day in California, highlighting a new and important ingredient launch on the market, which is a natural-based radiance and illuminating product for a...
Revlon has confirmed the acquisition of Spain-based salon and professional beauty business The Colomer Group; a move that serves to reinforce the portfolio of its own Revlon Professional business.
The company has begun operations at its first commercial facility in Arizona whereby it will initially focus on producing 'high-value algae' for the personal care industry.
Lonza's director of technical market, Suellen Bennett, speaks to Cosmetics Design to reveal just how advanced the West Coast cosmetic market and how it has evolved over the years as a focus for new ingredients innovation.
The increasing popularity of non-cosmetic procedures such as fillers and laser treatments is estimated to have growth by approximately 500% in the past 20 years, according to market researcher Kline.
Colgate-Palmolive has announced a nearly $200 million investment to open a factory in Greenwood County South Carolina, which will manufacture personal care products including deodorants and liquid soaps.
As Nestlé investors meet at its headquarters for a seminar today, what the company plans to do with its' L’Oreal stake will, without doubt, still be at the forefront of minds. Here, Euromonitor reveals why the sale could potentially happen...
Ali Witwit, director of technical marketing at Ross Organic, discusses what he believes are two of the most technologically advanced ingredients to hit the market of late, including an eco-friendly surfactant for the baby care category and an anti-aging...
