Last month in New York City, Pratt Institute held its 29th annual event honoring industry visionaries and celebrating the next generation of fragrance packaging designers.
At in-cosmetics global 2018, Cosmetics Design editor Deanna Utroske spoke with the team at Sensient about the company’s latest solutions for color cosmetics, skin care, sun care, etc., like the UV protector Sensisorb CF+, Natpure Fibers, and more.
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Janet Schriever, founder of Crave Skincare, emphasizes the value of a close relationship between an independent brand and the consumers who support it. And, she attests to the advantage that pitching (and otherwise publically...
We caught up with L'Oréal's digital strategy manager for hair care and styling at the recent FCE Cosmetique event in Brazil, where he shared some of his in depth knowledge for both the Brazil market and worldwide.
Cosmetics Design got to talk to João Hansen, president of Brazilian cosmetic industry supplier association ABC to find out more details about how Brazil's biodiversity regulations can work to improve the environment and the industry.
We caught up with João Paulo Picolo, Managing Director of the FCE Cosmetique event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to find out more about how the event has been reinvented in recent years.
NaturaBrasil has launched a new line of organic alcohol-based fragrances reflecting the scents of Brazil and being launched across international markets.
Latest legislation to regulate the sustainable use of Brazil’s biodiversity has raised eyebrows at many of the big beauty and personal care brands, particularly additional taxes being introduced to use such ingredients.
In a bid to offer a comprehensive web presence, Croda, international personal care ingredients supplier, has launched a website dedicated to personal care formulators.
IFF has announced its partnership with Amkiri on its Visual Fragrance Technology: a new ‘ink’ that can be drawn on the skin that also delivers a long-lasting fragrance.
In this video interview, Cosmetics Design editor Deanna Utroske talks with David Shaw of DuPont Tate & Lyle about what’s new and what’s next for the company’s personal care ingredient Zemea.
Kao first entered the beauty scene in 1887. For more than a century, the Japanese beauty heavyweight has launched a multitude of brands to attract its domestic and global consumers.
At this year’s in-cosmetics global event, Cosmetics Design sat down with Sérgio Gonçalves, international business director at Chemyunion, to learn about a new ingredient that could win out in the illusive yet ever-promising men’s skin care market; what...
Last Wednesday, Perelman became president and CEO of the multinational beauty company. Her overarching objectives are to accelerate Revlon’s growth and foster disruptive and innovative change from within the cosmetics and personal care company.
The two beauty giants have signed a global, long-term license agreement for the creation, development and distribution of fine fragrances and luxury beauty under the Valentino brand.
We caught up with Joel Mantelin, global marketing manager for biofunctionals at Ashland Specialty Ingredients at the recent NYSCC Suppliers' Day to find out more about the company's latest ingredient launches, including a new stem cell based...
We caught up with Joe Torella, vice president, skin care and business intelligence, Ashland to find out more about the company's very interesting sustainable aloe vera sourcing project in Mexico.
At the 2018 in-cosmetics global event in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Design Editor Deanna Utroske spoke with Lisa Kennedy, Director of Business Development at biotech development company Genomatica, about their first personal care ingredient.
Storytelling is having a dramatic impact on how indie brands are crafting, communicating and connecting communities both online and offline. In this special focus on how Asia-Pacific brands of today are marketing themselves, we look at how culture is...
At this month’s cosmetics and personal care tradeshow in New York City, exhibitors ranging from ingredient makers to trend consulting agencies showcased their wares in meaningful ways—ways that say as much about the business behind the booth as the actual...
At this year’s tradeshow in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Design editor Deanna Utroske sat down with Juliana Checon, R&D manager at Beraca, to discuss the company’s latest personal care ingredient launch.
The organization’s annual beauty awards expanded this year to celebrate not only innovative brands and products and perfumers but also—for the first time—packaging and ingredient suppliers as well.Cosmetics Design was there to see the 2018 winners, of...
The global beauty technology Meetup community founded by Odile Roujol launched a New York City chapter this week. A next, panel event in already in the planning stages for later this summer; and gauging from the turnout at this week’s gathering, there...
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Ikram Elharti, founder of Sahara Rose, describes how she’s building a skin care brand that’s intentionally encouraging consumers and entrepreneurs alike to pursue their ambitions.
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Brianne West, founder of Ethique (a brand that makes only solid-bar-form personal care and beauty products), shares a bit of what she’s done to create a successful brand that stands as an example of what a more socially, culturally,...
The Indie beauty category and the naturals trend have always been a perfect complement, so it comes as no surprise that some of the most progressive and forward-thinking natural brands are also independently owned.
We take a look at a few of the beauty players leading the charge with digital, making the most of opportunities to reach and engage with consumers online.
Niche, startup, and independent brands are proliferating in beauty and fragrance alike. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at several indie fragrance brands with proven or probable longevity in the market.
The creative packaging trade show opened yesterday in New York City. And, Cosmetics Design was there to see what matters most is cosmetics, fragrance, and personal care packaging today.
This brand is one of the biggest recent successes in the Indie Beauty space and the CosmeticsDesign team was lucky enough to catch up with company founder Ashley Prange to discuss the growth of the business.
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery but in the beauty business world it can also be the fiercest form of competition. At last week’s CEW event in New York City, niche brand leaders from L'Oréal and Unilever took the stage to share insights...
Last week, the popular fragrance industry trade association announced a formal rebranding as well as plans to continue serving fragrance makers and suppliers.
The multinational fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care company released its 2018 third-quarter financials this week. With net revenue up nearly 10% for the quarter, CEO Camillo Pane calls Coty’s performance “steady…with modest positive organic top...
This week International Flavors & Fragrances announced that it's buying the competitor in a deal valued at over $7 billion. The two companies combined anticipate leading the industry on a global scale.
Cosmetics Design checked in with Janna Sheehan, founder and fragrance designer at Ojai Wild, an independent eau de cologne brand that prides itself in local sourcing to learn more about the possibilities and limitations of gathering raw materials from...
In a deal expected to close this month, the global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor is buying Earthoil from Treatt. It’s a strategic move by Univar to further its natural, personal care ingredient business worldwide.
The first ever CosmeticsDesign Summit will take place in June 2019 and this unique face-to-face event will focus on one of the industry’s biggest trends – the skin microbiome.
In 2019, IBE will host its first event in Berlin, Germany, bringing together independent cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance brands; beauty entrepreneurs; retail buyers, media, investors, consumers, and industry allies for two days of business and...
The global K-Beauty movement has, until now, been premised largely on skin care. When this deal closes, the multinational beauty corporation will be in a position to bring Korean makeup to the world—thanks to Kim So-hee and the multimillion dollar brand...
At the Indie Beauty Expo in NYC last August, Cosmetics Design noticed a pervasive trend: a bulk of rose waters and other rose skin care products were hitting the market. Since then, rose colored clays, rose quartz facial rollers, and countless other rose...
The multifunctional peptide expert debuted its two latest beauty ingredients at last month’s tradeshow event in Amsterdam—one for hair care and one for skin care—expanding the TRI-K NaturePep product line.
Wednesday, the WFFC released the names of this year’s Recognition Award recipients as well as the name of the 2018 Innovation Excellence Award winner. The four honorees will be feted at a dinner event this June.
Several cosmetics product launches and brand announcements are expected at this year’s installment of The MakeUp Show NYC, a beauty industry event (held in eight cities each year) catering to makeup artists, aestheticians, hairstylists, and similar professionals.
Strong growth across all brands helped to drive an exceptionally strong quarter for The Estée Lauder Companies, with net sales growth increasing by an impressive 18%.
The one-day workshop will cover a full range of topics of interest to beauty brands big and small, ranging from legislation, claims, sourcing, and trends.
Ahead of its upcoming summits in North and Latin America and its Masterclass in London in July, Ecovia Intelligence has released an update on the global natural and organic cosmetics markets.
