Cosmetics company Kyoku has turned to social media platform YouTube as it looks to get closer to its audience and has sponsored a beauty blogger to produce a number of online videos.
e-Commerce has always been a strong channel for cosmetics giant Estée Lauder and the New York-based company sees no reason for this to change in the coming years.
The Hair Care Ingredients Virtual Expo and the conference program, opens today at 3pm CET (2pm GMT/ 9am EST/ 9pm CST) focusing on the latest market trends influencing the formulation of today’s hair care products.
When it comes to unlocking the lucrative men’s grooming market, skin care, the BRIC markets and internet retail are set to be key, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
Although Asian cosmetic and personal care companies have embraced the issue of sustainability, Organic Monitor director Amarjit Sahota believes that the social and economic impact are being overlooked.
The Hair Care Ingredients Virtual Expo and the conference program, which is Wednesday, September 19, just got even better with the addition of an industry round table that will feature some of the key suppliers.
Avon’s recently launched ANEW Clinical Pro Line Eraser is said to be causing a stir amongst consumers in the US market, raising hopes that it may help turn around the company’s fortunes.
Don’t forget to make a diary entry for the first ever Hair Care Ingredients 2012 Virtual Expo will open for business on September 19th, at 9am EST, 1PM GMT and 11pm China time.
Cosmetics Executive Women (CEW) is holding an event entitled Beauty Retail Evolution, aimed at bringing cosmetic professionals up to speed on the most important trends in retail.
For the third year in succession the Brazilian hair care market has displayed the strongest incremental growth globally and shows no signs of letting up, as some of the industry’s key players take an active interest in the market.
The Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) association is calling for nomintations for its prestigious Beauty Awards, which identifies which finished products industry executives rate as the best.
The animal rights campaigner has bought stock in the cosmetics firm in a bid to challenge Revlon over its animal testing policies and demand transparency on the situation.
CosmeticsDesign online news publisher is pleased to announce the launch of CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com, its third publication providing targeted daily news on cosmetics formulation and packaging for the Asia-Pacific region.
Hair colourants, conditioners and styling agents offer the best opportunities for hair care in the developed markets as the ‘affordable luxury’ trends picks up pace, according to market analyst Euromonitor.
The Iranian skin care market is booming due to a growing youth population and changes in consumer patterns which will ultimately place the category at a value of IRR4.6 billion by 2015, according to market researcher Euromonitor.
The in-cosmetics Asia team warmed up for the main event in November with a taster exhibition in Vietnam focusing on the trends and opportunities in the local cosmetics market.
A new report from Vietnam’s Chemical Cosmetic Association highlights the fact that 90 percent of the cosmetic brands on sale in the country are imported.
Cosmetics Design is pleased to showcase its brand new design layout for both of its established industry publications; CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com and CosmeticsDesign.com USA.
The organisers of beauty show Cosmoprof Asia expect it to be a big success following a nine per cent growth in exhibition space, and a focus on the key trends, such as nanotechnology use in skin care.
Having spent the last five years struggling through the recession, the US hair care market is expected to level off and post slight growth in the next five years.
Social media continues to grow in importance for the cosmetics industry, as it can provide manufacturers with a good source of engagement and allows consumers to discover different products.
Having a celebrity support a cause, such as phasing out cosmetics testing on animals, has a major impact on the message and spreads awareness, and also serves to boost the personal image of the individual for getting behind the cause.
Cosmetics Design is extending its coverage of the global cosmetics and personal care industry to the Asia Pacific region with the launch of its first ever Cosmetics Design Asia newsletter in the first week of September.
Having received on-going pressure from the Campaign of Safe Cosmetics regarding the use of certain chemicals in its hair care products, Johnson & Johnson has now been commended for its announcement that it will remove harmful chemicals from its baby...
In the first of a series on one of the industry’s hot topics, cosmetics devices, we speak to an expert in the area to find out about how the category is moving towards the idea of brand bundling.
As the dust settles from this summer’s sporting event in London, beauty brand Chanel appears to have cashed in on the increased levels of tourism in the English capital, by joining the flash retailing trend.
Despite being the smallest segment, prestige nail care has recorded double digit growth in the first half 2012 boosting the sales of the overall US prestige market in department stores.
Subscription sampling appears to be this year's newest trend whereby compnies are better connecting the consumer to the brand, enabling the sampler to find what product really works for them while offering up and coming brands the opportunity to...
Cosmetics that are ‘certified organic’ are beginning to shine in the consumer goods sector as rising consumer interest in long term care sees the market expected to chart strong growth in the next three years.
With the London 2012 games in full swing, the Olympics have presented a perfect opportunity for cosmetic companies to brand and market limited edition products.
From going green to virtual interactive elements, cosmetic brands are going above and beyond to stand out when it comes to its product's packaging - in light of this, Cosmetics Design takes a look at what's been packing a trend so far...
Whilst many segments of the cosmetics market plateau, the men’s grooming category is reporting strong sales growth as maintenance of facial hair becomes more popular.
Organic Monitor, organizer of the first ever Latin America edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, says a core focus of the event will be the growing importance of ethical and sustainable sourcing in the region.
Ceresana research has revealed that it expects Polypropylene - found in shampoos, anti-perspirants and lipstick - to amount to more than US$145 billion in 2019.
As growth potential starts to wane in some of the faster developing markets in Asia, South Korea may show more promise to international players wishing to tap into high growth potential.
The Canadian bath and shower market is expected to slow down in the next four years as dynamic subcategories become saturated and declining segments continue to do so.
According to the latest Mintel research, eight in ten urban Chinese consumers say they prefer to buy all-natural hair care products with one in ten saying this is the most important purchasing influence.
Cosmetic giant L’Oréal’s North American subsidiary has noted the importance of social media in brand development and consumer engagement particularly when it comes to improving relationships and getting an insight into the consumer.
With the professional hair care market in Brazil said to account for four percent of the global market, Zerran international reckons its vegan hair range has great potential for success in this thriving market, over others.
Market research firm, Ruder Finn has forecasted that the luxury goods market is still growing due to a considerable amount of new consumer spending patterns emerging despite a cautious China market.
A new study conducted over the last seven months has found that experts and consumers have a different understanding of whether the French consumer is sensitive to the presence of nanoparticles in sun creams.
Solar protection is the key driver behind the fast-growing sun care market in Canada and is expected to aid further growth in the next four years, according to a new report.
The tenth Cosmoprof North America show reported a healthy 9 percent rise in visitors to the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas compared to last year.
The high demand for products containing natural and renewably sourced ingredients is expected to drive the US cosmetic and toiletry market along with demand for anti-aging products.
The organisers of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show have released the educational programme for the upcoming event in Bangkok, highlighting hair care and regulation as the key talking points in the region.
With Mintel forecasting a rise in products which increase the interactivity between the virtual and real world like QR codes and mobile apps, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the unique ways brands are connecting to the consumer.
