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Coty Q4 profits ‘better than expected’

Coty Q4 profits ‘better than expected’

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Coty says fourth quarter profits are better than expected with fragrance and skin care seeing particular gains in Asia, having posted its first quarterly results as a public company.

FDA grants GSK ‘priority review’ on melanoma treatment

FDA grants GSK ‘priority review’ on melanoma treatment

By Michelle Yeomans

The Food and Drug Administration has given GSK a ‘priority review’ on the work it’s been doing on a melanoma treatment, which if approved, will see for the first time, the dual use of ‘Tafinlar’ in the treatment of skin cancer.

Welcome to the Haircare Ingredients 2013 online event!

Welcome to the Haircare Ingredients 2013 online event!

By Simon Pitman

Today marks the start of our second HairCare Ingredients online event, bringing to hair care professionals the most targeted and up-to-date information as well as providing an invaluable networking opportunity.

IT Cosmetics receives investment to expand in US

IT Cosmetics receives investment to expand in US

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

IT Cosmetics has received a welcome financial boost from an investment firm to expand its range of products in the US as the multi-purpose trend begins to really take off.

Colep and One Asia Network announce manufacturing agreement

Colep and One Asia Network announce manufacturing agreement

Colep and the One Asia Network have announced a Manufacturing and Technology Agreement, which will cover the whole of their respective organisations and thereby give supply coverage from Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, India, Poland, Germany, Spain,...

Time for beauty brands to step into the digital age

Time for beauty brands to step into the digital age

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Whilst digital information specialist L2 ThinkTank believes success of Personal Care brands is linked to digital competence, Beauty has been slow on the uptake compared to other consumer sectors and needs to step out of the ‘analog age’.

All rise for the all-rounder: Versatility boosts aerosol market

All rise for the all-rounder: Versatility boosts aerosol market

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

After  years  of  growth  the  international  aluminium  aerosol  can  industry achieved another production record of 6.93 billion cans in 2012, and with the pack's versatility the years to come will be positive too.

QSLD revamps packaging for Lirikos skin care line

QSLD revamps packaging for Lirikos skin care line

By Simon Pitman

Paris-based packaging design and development team QSLD has lent its expertise to the Lirikos brand to help it redesign its packaging for the Marine Hydro line, with the aim of increasing shelf appeal.

Industry responds to CDC call for UV exposure information

Industry responds to CDC call for UV exposure information

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has responded to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s request for information about reducing exposure to UV radiation in order to reduce skin cancer rates, and insists people still need to be better...

Croda releases mobile hair damage guide

Croda releases mobile hair damage guide

By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics ingredients company Croda International have announced the release of an updated, iPad-compatible version of its Interactive Hair Damage Guide.

How dangerous is producing make-up? Argan powder linked to asthma

How dangerous is producing make-up? Argan powder linked to asthma

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Foundation is one of the staples in any woman’s beauty regime, but a new study has suggested that argan powder used in its production could put factory workers at risk of occupational asthma and other allergies; although researchers admit more in-depth...

US Prestige beauty off to good start in 2013

US Prestige beauty off to good start in 2013

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is no industry secret that product innovation and developments in skin care and make-up are helping boost these segments, and they are aiding strong results in the US Prestige beauty industry.

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier DSM has refocused its beauty business to better position itself in the cosmetics and personal care market and claims a new brand identity will help it to better connect with customers and consumers.

Investment community gives Estée Lauder the thumbs up

Investment community gives Estée Lauder the thumbs up

By Simon Pitman

Following on from its continued strong performance so far this year and predictions that further growth is on the cards, a number of industry analysts and banks have indicated their favorable opinion on the company’s performance.

IMCD expands into Brazil market with acquisition

IMCD expands into Brazil market with acquisition

By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based specialty chemicals players IMCD has increased its footprint in the Latin American market with the acquisition of the Brazil-based chemical distributor Makeni Chemicals.

Estee Lauder in courts over anti-aging claims

Estee Lauder in courts over anti-aging claims

By Michelle Yeomans

The luxury cosmetic giant is back in the courts, this time finding itself under the spotlight as a consumer takes it to task over anti-aging claims for the its' Advanced Night Repair skin care serum.

Brazilian companies see Middle East markets as goldmine

Brazilian companies see Middle East markets as goldmine

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Brazilian Association of the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Industry, Latin personal care giants have found a goldmine export market in Dubai and the Middle East, particularly with hair care and grooming products.

Ted Gibson creates color cosmetics line

Ted Gibson creates color cosmetics line

Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson has announced the release of a new color cosmetics line that contains an extensive selection of eye shadows, lipstick and lip glosses, eyeliners and mascaras.