In the words of a well-known beverage company, the ‘holidays are coming’, and this presents an opportunity for cosmetics manufacturers to not only sell their products traditionally, but also utilize popular technology available to them to reach the consumer.
Skin health company Own has developed a mobile app that allows users to measure and track skin health by analyzing a photograph of the user and providing a clinical evaluation of the major signs of aging.
Global fragrance and flavours player Bell has asked its worldwide marketing teams to come up with the biggest trends for next year, with nostalgia, big films and relaxation all proving to be big factors.
The lobby group has compiled a report based on its’ ranking of retailers that it believes to be doing well, and not so well in terms of their commitment to cosmetics safety.
Cosmetics Design is readying its third annual SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 12, 2013, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
The US leads the pack when it comes to penetration and innovation in e-commerce, but there is now an opportunity for beauty brands in Europe following years of underinvestment in the channel.
Uncovering unconscious consumer habits could be the key to success for cosmetics companies this year, as a new study into consumer behavior has shown how point-of-sale positioning can influence someone’s purchasing decision.
Anthony Vargas, former vice president of Research and Development at Elizabeth Arden has branched out to create his own anti-aging skin care line based on his experience as a long time scientist and expert in the area.
Cosmetics and personal care wipes continue to see big demand in the US and a continued improvement in the economy is set to see projected growth in the category outpace overall growth in the cosmetics market in the next few years.
As cosmetic companies seek to develop a closer connection to consumers, Canada-based Turbine has come up with a consultancy concept to give its users the opportunity to be part of the team and an ambassador for the brand.
The desire for personal care products in Ghana and Nigeria is driving palm oil production in Africa and has even led to palm oil being imported as the local markets fail to keep up with the demand.
At the recent in-cosmetics Asia event, Mintel senior analyst Vivienne Rudd gave a presentation that highlighted the latest technological innovations being used to entice consumers in the retail aisles.
The CfPA is readying a two part comprehensive training course that will cover the fundamentals of color and decorative cosmetics for industry professionals.
According to Harriet Kingaby, sustainability strategist at Ogilvy Earth, despite many cosmetic brands utilising social media to better connect consumers to their brand - particularly in view of their sustainability efforts, few have an effective strategy.
Mintel senior analyst Vivienne Rudd explains about the evolution of the perennially popular BB creams and how the phenomenon is now giving way to a new generation of increasingly targeted products.
The US-based subscription sampling company is offering consumers what it describes is “the Netflix of nail polish” services, whereby members can rent high-end nail polishes for up to a month, a practice the founders say is identical to a traditional nail...
Procter & Gamble says a significant research program into the hair aging process in women has resulted in a new hair care line designed to counteract visible signs of hair follicle deterioration.
As marine extracts become increasingly important with cosmetic manufacturers, algae are receiving much attention due to their renewable nature. Arizona-based Heliae is one specialist company currently catering to this demand that says the organism group have...
For many cosmetic companies, implementing a sustainable strategy that applies to all areas of the business whilst also encouraging consumers to get involved along the way has been at the forefront of many ‘to do’ lists in recent years. Here, a Beiersdorf...
The holiday season is expected to bring joy to men’s grooming manufacturers, as shaving sets and grooming products are seen as perfect gifts at this time of year.
The announcement that Martina Gebhardt Naturkosmetiks will now be distributed in the US makes the line the very first biodynamic certified products to hit the country, it is claimed.
A current study commissoned renewable household and personal care product maker Seventh Generation suggests that nearly two-thirds of Americans are concerned about potentially toxic substances in such products.
L’Oréal has teamed up with an international research firm to specifically develop a measuring tool to scientifically establish that cosmetic products and good physical appearance can improve quality of life.
According to the latest report from market researcher Reportlinker, demand for solvents will continue to rise by more than one percent per year through to 2016, favourable news for companies in the personal care business.
Skin care and deodorants have driven the growth of the men’s toiletries category and will see it overtake the traditional top performer, men’s shaving, in the male grooming segment.
The male grooming category has demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the recent years of economic instability, leading to a top analyst from Euromonitor to suggest it is seemingly recession-proof.
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has declared that it intends to use only RSPO-certified palm oil in its cosmetics products in 2013, as it continues its goal of preserving biodiversity.
According to Organic Monitor, some companies have started to formulate natural/organic cosmetics with Halal certification as they realize that Halal products, while increasingly popular, often fall short in terms of their ecological credentials as the...
According to the latest market research from Lucintel, rising consumer incomes and changing lifestyles are driving the global beauty care products industry, which is forecasted to reach around $265 billion by 2017.
According to a new market report by Transparency Market Research, the global In vitro toxicity testing market was worth $1,518.7 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $4,114.1 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 15.3 percent from 2013 to 2018.
The U.S. prestige fragrance industry has shown robust sales despite economic uncertainty, and there is still room for further improvement as long as consumers see value.
According to the latest research from Reportlinker, increased applications of nanotechnology in sectors like cosmetics will propel global growth which is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of about 19 percent during 2011-2014.
Market researcher Frost & Sullivan has estimated that the Brazilian surfactants market will reach $1.90 billion in 2018 due to the support, it says of an expanding personal care market and a growing middle class.
A recent survey by online retailer Vitacost.com has found that one label that definitely matters to US women is ‘cruelty-free’, with almost 75 percent admitting to purchasing cosmetics that feature the label over products that do not.
Prestige fragrance sales in US department stores increased 7 percent to $1.6bn between January and September 2012, with particularly strong growth among niche and jewelry brands according to The NPD Group.
Estée Lauder, BASF and Merck are just some of the big name companies participating in the Color & Pigments 2012 conference event, which is taking place in Miami, Florida from October 24-26.
In recent years marine-based cosmetic ingredient have become increasingly popular on the back of huge interest in natural products, but researcher Organic Monitor believes this trend could throw up questions about sustainability.
Sustainability is no secret in the cosmetics industry but with consumers becoming more socially responsible and social networks offering a platform for increased communication, companies must react to people longing for more social and economic fairness.
Western Europe still shows strong growth for natural cosmetics despite the economic downturn, with Germany, Italy and France displaying some of the most interesting trends.
A solid foundation in the skin care market has helped Neutrogena boost its position in the sunscreen field and familiarize these products with consumers.
The rising demand from the personal care and cosmetics sectors for fatty esters is tipped to drive the global market with Asia-Pacific set to grow likewise.
In a world of Facebook, Twitter, and phone and tablet applications, cosmetics giant L’Oréal is breaking new ground to engage the consumer: a video games console.
Estée Lauder has been a long time front runner when it comes to social media in the cosmetics industry, and it has now upped the ante with its MAC Cosmetics brand by getting employees to add a more personal touch.
A new US consumer survey by Harris Poll EquiTrend suggests that many mass market cosmetics brands can give premium brands a serious run for their money.
As the inversion of the social pyramid in Brazil continues to fuel spending power, double digit growth in demand for personal care is forecast to continue, further driving demand for fine chemicals.
