The future is here: Russian cosmetics chain Ulybka Radugi chain is joining forces with marketing tech firm Synqera to release checkouts capable of recognizing customers’ faces and even detecting their emotional state.
Two moms from Fort Lauderdale have pooled their thoughts on how to get children to apply sunscreen regularly and protect themselves from the sun, which has led to the development of a product containing glitter, to visually appeal.
Direct Sales players Nu Skin has seen its share prices rise on the back of a revised outlook for its financial performance in 2013 that should see its revenues grow at well into double digit figures.
Direct Sales players Nu Skin has seen its share prices rise on the back of a revised outlook for its financial performance in 2013 that should see its revenues grow at well into double digit figures.
If hair care is to push on and increase growth over the coming years it can do worse than to look at the trends that have boosted the colour cosmetics and skin care markets recently and use these examples for its own innovation.
The third annual Skincare Ingredients virtual event was wrapped up on June 12th, giving cosmetic ingredients professional an opportunity to network and catch up on the latest industry trends.
The global market for organic cosmetics and personal care products is expected to see industry leading growth over the next five years, with North America carving out the largest slice of the pie.
Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center say they have developed a new nanotechnology that could be used to make sunscreens and anti-aging products more effective.
The US market for college apparel licensing has long been lucrative for school supplies and sportswear, but now opportunities are starting to crop up for cosmetics players.
The organization has stated that the cosmetic preservative MI is safe for consumers to use, despite claims that it can be linked to increasing numbers of allergies in the general population.
Shiseido USA opened the new extension to its facility in East Windsor, New Jersey, a move that gives the company a greatly expanded production capacity for cosmetics and personal care in North America.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have developed a new method to control how drops of oil behave using electricity, which could have applications in the cosmetics industry.
Avon Products continues its restructuring and streamlining with the sale of its jewelry unit back to its original owner Rhinestone Holdings, a deal that means a big loss for the cosmetics giant.
The luxury skin care brand has developed a breakthrough cream that it says is a first for the industry in unclogging and sealing pores, ultimately shielding the skin from blackhead causing dirt and debris.
Aluminium cans used for aerosols containing shaving foam, hair mousse and sunscreen could be a thing of the past if Cambridge Consultants has its way, as the product development firm develops a low cost, environmentally friendly option using PET.
The ever-in-demand anti-agers and the rising popularity of BB creams is helping the global face care market to rebound with sales growth higher than any other time during the past five years.
According to the US based company, it has developed a breakthrough process for removing up to 99 percent of contaminants from the very large quantities of water to preserve algae in the process.
As part of its restructuring program, Procter & Gamble hired Accenture to outsource a significant part of its digital marketing operations, a move that has been recognized with an industry award for outsourcing innovation.
UAE has emerged as a very attractive market for cosmetics manufacturers as the demand for halal-certified products increases, in a segment full of affluent consumers.
International Flavors & Fragrances has set itself the target to reduce carbon, energy, and water use and waste by more than 20 percent in the next seven years as part of its long-term sustainability targets.
That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...
Cosmetics company Lush is offering a quarter of a million pound prize to try and encourage researchers to deliver a breakthrough in toxicology research that could ultimately lead to the replacement of animals used in product safety testing.
Rumors that the fashion designer and beauty giant have been working together on a color cosmetics line has finally come to fruition as the first collection of 'Marc Jacobs Beauty’ is now ready to be rolled out in August.
According to analysts Transparency Market Research, global demand for organic personal care products was over $7.6 (€5.8) billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $13.2 (€10.1) billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 9.6 per cent.
Cosmetics firm Kao has announced that its Wakayama Plant passed the requisite screening and was recognized RSPO SCCS certification, following its Kashima Plant last year.
The National Advertising Division has recommended that Unilever’s US subsidiary discontinue certain advertising claims for the company's Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash, following a challenge by The Dial Corporation, a Henkel company.
The at-home beauty devices market grew 22 percent last year and still holds a great deal of potential for the future too thanks to demand from anti-aging, toning and other skin care categories.
The FDA has given US based Solta Medical the go ahead on its newest technology – a skin resurfacing laser that treats pigmented lesions and acne scars to expand onto the European market.
Ahead of the results for its second quarter, the embattled cosmetics giant is being tipped to continue to gain ground as cost saving measures and a trimmer business structure pay dividends.
EU health commissioner Tonio Borg has urged Chinese authorities to follow the European example and rid the cosmetics arena of animal testing and turn to alternative methods instead.
The FDA has published a document that provides guidance to the industry concerning Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetics and is intended to assist in identifying the standards and issues that can affect the quality of products.
Cosmetics maker Coty has announced two new changes to its senior management team in its fragrance and color cosmetics divisions as it looks to expand its brands and become a market leader.
Market analyst Euromonitor believes that if Procter and Gamble and Beiersdorf were to strike a deal it would benefit both parties as the former’s skin care would receive a boost, and the latter would become more competitive.
Avery Dennison has launched Select Solutions, a portfolio of pressure sensitive films and materials that can be applied to labeling to create special offer and promotional labeling for cosmetics.
It’s barely been a week since Revlon made headlines agreeing to pay out a $850,000 fine to settle claims that it misled shareholders, now its chairman Ron Perelman has been thrust into the spotlight for allegedly bankrolling his daughter’s legal battle...
Global packaging supplier, HCP has developed an innovative packaging range around spring, summer and winter trends that proves the face of colour cosmetics doesn't have to be boring.
US beauty behemoth Estée Lauder has announced two organisational changes in its global human resources department and for the North American Clinique brand.
As part of the industry’s on-going safety program, the International Fragrance Association has announced updates to its Code of Practice, with new and revised standards put in place.
The UK-based Boots Group is attempting to follow on with the success of its No7 skin care range for women in the US with the launch of the men’s skin care line in the country.
Product innovation and demand for organic ingredients is helping to boost sales of make-up products in the US, and it is set for steady growth in the next few years.
Procter & Gamble and Alexander McQueen have announced that the former’s Prestige business has signed a contract to enter into a license agreement to manufacture and sell designer fragrance products.
The leading event for the Japanese ingredients market, Cosme Tech 2013, is due to open its door next week and the Cosmetics Design editorial team will be there to report on all the highlights.
Despite being the third largest sector in the Swedish Health & Beauty industry, hair care is projected to witness only the seventh fastest growth towards 2017, as consumer spending remains restricted.
Specialised in naturals, the services company has been the partner of beauty and health industries since 1978 and has in an effort to become more sustainable, invested 2 million euros in a new drying facility for plant extracts by zeodration.
Convenience and economic rationalism are motivating consumers to bring home the beauty experience and this has seen the at-home trend go from strength to strength throughout 2013.
