A research team at the University of Delaware is conducting research to enhance the coacervates properties of surfactant ingredient in a bid to enhance formulation efficacy.
As times change and consumers expect more from their products, emotional engagement is becoming the dominant driver of purchase decisions and brand loyalty.
Belgium-based Solvay has finalized plans to increase global production of guar by 40 percent, thanks to expanded manufacturing capacity in China that will focus on the personal care category.
Boldface Group, which produces the Kardashians’ beauty brand, Khroma Beauty, has partnered with digital provider Venda to provide a digital commerce platform.
With the US said to be bouncing back from the recession of late, certain consumers appear to be spending more freely again, particularly in the area of luxury cosmetics.
Canada-based organic cosmetics provider eaurganic d’Avicenna claims that its recent organic certification will authenticate and validate its line of cosmetic products.
Compared to the likes of Asia and even Europe, the US has been a bit slower on the uptake of nutricosmetics; however the Eastern influence couple with the numerous launches of beauty drinks could change this.
For some, having a strong year in such a difficult climate may be an excuse to take it easy, but not for beauty behemoth L’Oréal as CEO Jean-Paul Agon announced the company are open to acquisitions to further strengthen this year.
Avon Products reported virtually stagnant sales during the fourth quarter, while losses deepen on restructuring charges, but the results beat expectations.
Sun & Skin Care Research (SSCR) has looked to boost its offerings and take a chunk of the lucrative sun care market with the acquisition of sunscreen brand Bull Frog from a division of Sanofi.
An LA-based firm is investigating potential class action lawsuits against ten global luxury cosmetic brands for using what it says, are false and misleading statements in the advertising of their anti-aging products.
Double-digit growth in earnings and a strong performance in the emerging markets has prompted cosmetics giant L’Oréal to look to the future with a great deal of positivity following its full-year 2012 results.
Some of the world’s biggest personal care players, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, L’Oreal, Avon and Colgate are likely to be impacted by yet another move by the Venezuela government to devalue its currency.
Procter & Gamble has denied it markets fragrances for children in response to a request from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to halt the launch of a D&G perfume for infants, due to the potential exposure of hazardous substances.
Continued reporting of health worries and perceptions of chemical dangers bring about fresh challenges for innovation that cosmetic ingredient suppliers must adapt to, according to US-based Inolex.
The turn of a new year gives us the perfect chance to give a complete review of the previous one, and market analyst NPD Group has announced that 2012 was a strong one for the US prestige beauty industry, despite facing a number of challenges.
Patriach Partners, which holds controlling stakes in Stila Cosmetics and Jane Cosmetics, has appointed the investment company's founder Lynn Tilton to head up the two businesses.
German packaging supplier OEKAbeauty has teamed up with French company Cinqpats to develop an airless lipstick, that they reckon the colour cosmetics market is missing.
One of Avon’s biggest stakeholders says the business needs significant restructuring to turn it around but believes CEO Sheri McCoy is the right person to put the business back on the right track.
The economic downturn has taken its toll on the Canadian cosmetic manufacturing industry with revenue only growing a meager 0.7 percent per year to an average $1.7 billion in the last five years; but the next five are tipped to fare better.
Ingredients provider International Flavors & Fragrances has reported strong sales gains for its fourth quarter, with the flavors division propping up a softer market for flavors.
Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
Specialty chemicals company Clariant’s cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia has become the firm’s eighth location to achieve the Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification.
Regulations in countries around the world need to change to outlaw animal testing in cosmetics, rather than the manufacturers themselves, according to the industry-specific organisation set up by the BUAV.
Direct sales player Nu Skin has revealed record breaking Q4 results that show anti-aging products and revenues in Europe, China and North Asia are the driving force.
A new study carried out by MeadWestvaco shows that beauty packaging is frequently singled out as being one of the specific areas where consumers are frequently dissatisfied.
Driven by the demand for ambergris alternatives in the perfume industry, scientists have developed a new sustainable technology for producing large quantities of a substitute for the world’s most treasured fragrance ingredient.
Unilever’s AXE brand is broadening its grooming portfolio with the launch of a new range of products which includes a face wash, shave gel and hydrator.
It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the male arena and how to tackle them.
There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor global head of Ingredients Research, as he outlines the key 2013 beauty...
Pennsylvania-based Gelest has added to its range of silicone fluids and materials with the addition of new silicone macromers that include a range of reactive fluids.
Revlon reported a big jump in its fourth quarter sales and net income on the back of a strong performance in hair color and make-up for both the US and Latin America, as well as acquisitions.
Luxury fragrance and cosmetic provider Estée Lauder has posted strong second quarter results, with all business categories and geographies reporting healthy gains, but the figures are skewed by advanced orders.
ATRP Solutions, a spin out of Carnegie Mellon University has won $2.6 million in federal grants to help it commercialize technology that could make it less expensive and easier to make cosmetics, shampoo and other personal care products.
The men’s grooming market has traditionally moved at a slower pace due to perception and demand, but as the segment begins to boom, engaging and understanding the consumer is as important as ever.
According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both developed and emerging countries rises.
LVMH, one of the world’s biggest luxury cosmetics and fragrance player, has revealed continued market-leading growth for its final quarter and full year results, with the Christian Dior brand leading the way.
Women in North America are more concerned with cruelty-free cosmetics than certified organic or preservative-free, with Canadian ladies leading the charge.
Red Raspberry (rubus idaeus) seed oil has gained increasing attention in cosmetics due to its rich moisturising properties, as well as its high sun protection factor.
The Nivea skin care maker announces solid 2012 results after increased demand in emerging markets is offset by the weak economic climate in the company’s home European markets.
A big rise in second quarter sales comes off the back of significant growth in the company’s celebrity endorsed fragrances sales worldwide, but the performance still came in below expectations, forcing the company to lower its outlook.
The brand of Florida-based hair care company, Vogue International is up for sale in a deal that could be worth $800 million or more, according to Reuters.
Avon has appointed David Powell to the position of senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain, a role that will be play a crucial part in the company’s ongoing restructuring plans.
The American Cleaning Institute has reiterated the safety of soaps and cosmetics in the wake of a recent study on triclosan, and warned that some information presented in the research could be misleading.
The modern man is concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime and this, in turn, is driving the growth of the global men’s grooming market.
Davlyn Industries, a subsidiary of the Shiseido Company, says it has experienced a marked improvement in its manufacturing effeciencies after implementing Valdata software.
Although MWV group reported rising volumes for personal care during Q4, many of the company's other business operations had to face a very tough quarter.
