Sensorial product formulations are progressing and piggybacking on the wellbeing trend, while biotechnology is benefiting suppliers and manufacturers across categories in dynamic new ways.
For this latest instalment of people on the move, we bring you the latest industry appointments from color cosmetics specialist United Brands Marketing and natural oils provider Elevance Renewable Sciences.
Edgewell Personal care, which was recently spun-off from the Energizer business, has reported weaker financial results as executives continue to establish the framework for a stand-alone business.
Years of poor performance have taken a big toll on Avon Products' balance sheet, with credit ratings agency Fitch Solutions now warning that the cost of protecting the business from defaulting on debt payments is at a record high.
The Cosmetics Compact is your compact source of the latest new headlines from the last few weeks, taking a glance at what has been happening in the cosmetics industry.
The product development software company announced today its latest tool, the Selerant Collaboration Portal, and is publicizing an exceptional ROI projection for industry users.
This week the personal care container maker revised an earlier restructuring plan that had indicated operation would continue and only a fraction of workers would be laid off at the site.
Ingredient supplier Symrise outperformed the overall market in the first nine months of 2015 and significantly boosted its earnings, thanks to strong demand in all of its segments and regions.
Coty is relocating its headquarters to London to ensure it is not in the same location as any divisional management offices empowering the business, and also to attract talent to the base, particularly with a new Growth and Digital department being launched.
Italy-based contract manufacturer Intercos has expanded its footprint into the innovative and fast-paced California market with the launch of a lab, office and showroom targeting the West Coast.
Beiersdorf posted earnings that beat estimates thanks to new products and higher prices, leading to the Hamburg-headquartered firm raising its profit guidance for 2015.
It’s been a busy week for Coty, with announcements for another big acquisition, reorganization plans and now first quarter results that show profits are up while revenues are down.
ChromaDex Corp. has entered into a joint development agreement with Procter & Gamble for development of forms of nicotinamide riboside (NR) for select applications.
Avon Products was hit harder than most by a strong dollar, together with a slow performance from its North American operations and economic challenges in developing markets such as Brazil.
When the head of patents for the beauty company spoke up with concerns about how L'Oréal manages it patent applications, he lost his job and took his former employer to court.
Estée Lauder has championed its business in Europe after first quarter results were positive and almost every EMEA market posted double-digit growth, as the weak euro attracted many travellers to purchase in the region.
Coty has announced a complete restructuring of its business operations and executive team, while also making the decision to relocate its executive management office to London.
The Boston, Massachusetts–based organism engineering company announced today that it has entered into a multi-million dollar contract extending its partnership with fragrance maker Robertet.
Natura cosmetics is an early client of Sentinels of the Forest, a program meant to help tribal peoples protect the forest and harvest Brazil nuts for sale and processing.
Coty has taken its second bold acquisition move this year after it announced plans to buy the Brazilian beauty and personal care brand holder Hypermarcas.
Estée Lauder has delivered strong first quarter results that have helped counter on-going headwinds from foreign currency translations, while also giving profits a significant boost.
The French cosmetics maker missed its third quarter sales expectations with the Luxe division facing difficulties in Asia and Travel Retail, but company CEO Jean-Paul Agon insists the slowdown is just ‘temporary.’
This week the direct-sales beauty company selected Dallas / Fort Worth as the site of the new facility, a sizable building project that promises not to disrupt production and distribution as usual.
L’Oreal and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have joined forces to launch the Global Business Network for Social Protection Floors, which aims to provide protection for employees and society.
After playing an instrumental part in launching the likes of Garnier and L’Oréal Paris Excellence crème in India, Dinesh Dayal has hung up his hat as chief operating officer to start his own advisory company.
Procter & Gamble saw all of its categories post a double-digit drop in sales for the first quarter fiscal year 2016 due to weak demand and a strong dollar; and Beauty and Grooming were the biggest offenders.
Major Chinese e-commerce player, Alibaba has written to the US government urging it to not include Taobao and its other trading platforms on a list of 'Notorious Markets' after it was suspected of selling counterfeit goods on its website.
The leading players in the US personal care segment are the first in a group of multinational players to sign the American Business Act on Climate Pledge.
Coty has confirmed the acquisition of London- and New York-based digital marketing business Beamly as part of efforts to increase its footprint and capabilities in this vital area.
Friday at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Cosmetic Executive Women hosted its 40th annual Achiever Awards luncheon, recognizing the accomplishments of executives, and giving special awards for lifetime achievement, fragrance innovation and corporate...
Unilever CEO Paul Polman insists the company will continue to invest in its brands across all sectors but that soft markets and a slow global economy do not show any signs of improvement any time soon.
Next month, color cosmetics startup Karity will let customers return makeup even after trying it out at home. With scrappy innovations like this one, the company is looking to interrupt the industry’s business as usual.
Global cosmetics giant, L'Oréal is stepping up its research and innovation division in India to further cater to Southeast Asia's demand in the hair care and male grooming sectors.
Procter & Gamble CEO A.G. Lafley has conceded that it has been a tough year for the company as he fielded some difficult questions from investors at the company’s annual shareholder meeting.
Avon continues to fight against seemingly never-ending challenges that have battered the company’s stock market performance. Just in the month of September share prices plummeted more than 37%, leading experts to question the possibility of outside investment.
The category continues to evolve as consumers equate wellness with beauty and brands pair up topical products with ingestibles. And, deals like this one suggest that there is a wider market for nutritional beauty product.
Amid a wave of growth in the specialty chemical sector, the manufacturer is relocating its New Jersey facility to enlarge its capacity on multiple fronts.
Cosmetics giant AmorePacific is looking to expand its business beyond Asia in new regions like the Middle East and Latin America with five of its popular brands - Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Mamonde, Innisfree and Etude House.
Cosmetics Design checked in with Katie Ochieano, SMB Merchant Marketing for the online payment company, to find out just how valuable mobile shopping and contextual commerce are for beauty brands.
Today’s consumer identifies with ambitious and successful stars that challenge themselves and the status quo. So while celebrity-endorsed products are losing their charm, celebrity owned brands have stepped into the spotlight.
In an effort to gain real visibility in Singapore; French skin care brand, Crème Simon has signed a deal with MediaCorp, an expert in print, online and TV platforms in return for a stake in its business.
The ingredient, central to hair removal products and useful in other personal care items, will be increasingly in demand through 2023, according to new data from Transparency Market Research.
One marketing services company has new data on open rates and send volumes that could help beauty brands adjust their consumer email strategies to greater effect.
