L’Oreal’s active cosmetics division (ACD) has implemented Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to support its La Roche-Posay and Vichy teams in India, to ultimately meet customer demand by gaining more access to new markets.
Despite trending high with European and Japanese consumers, the US market for nutricosmetics has always trailed, although North American consumers are now noticing convenient functional food, beverage and supplements with beauty from within benefits.
BB Creams also referred to as ‘blemish balms’ or ‘beauty balms’ have grown significantly in sales in the past several months and are expected to produce further growth according to NPD Beauty Trends.
The Society of Cosmetic Scientists is to meet to discuss the latest good and bad science shaping the future of cosmetics at its 5th annual scientific symposium next week (30- 31st May), at Trinity College in Dublin.
On the back of the in-cosmetics trade show in Barcelona, Cosmetics Design reflects with beauty blogger and consultant Imogen Matthews over the show highlights, themes and where the market is headed.
Brands looking to tap into the Asian market face multiple challenges, according to Judith Higgins, CEO of GMD Group USA and her partner Chris Han, who note that while spending power is increasing, the Asian beauty market is largely dominated by brands...
With over 60 educational sessions and activities, the HBA Global Expo event that is taking place in New York from 19-21 June 2012 promises to shine the spotlight on a wide range of topics including green and natural products, marketing and consumer engagement...
Hair care brands in Brazil are now targeting the previously ignored African Brazilian consumer segment according to market researcher Diagonal Reports, as rising incomes resulting in increased spending power and the importance placed upon appearance make...
Hosted by The Fragrance Foundation, the annual FiFi awards is to take place later this month in New York’s Alice Tully Hall showcasing the ‘art, passion and personalities’ of the sector.
As the number of sun care launches in both France and the UK eclipses the much larger US market, we tap into Mintel’s GNPD to find out about the type of products that are being launched worldwide.
Despite men’s grooming becoming more popular, manufacturers still have to ensure they are marketing their products in the right way in order to get the most out of the market’s potential.
In a recent study carried out by market researcher Reportlinker, sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries is forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016.
Another webinar organised by the Center For Professional Advancement (CfPA), this time it is an in depth look at skin barrier penetration and compound interaction.
According to the founder of Majic Beauty International, Rocky Mammone, its new applicator featuring heat transfer technology that delivers dramatic eye shadow in 10 seconds is a ‘breakthrough in the art and science of cosmetics.’
As more and more consumers turn to the internet and word of mouth becomes more important, social media will play a key role in engaging the consumer, according to a new report by Mintel.
Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido is focusing on building its presence in the Latin America market, announcing that it will commence sales in the Argentine Republic.
The deodorant and antiperspirant segment of the market, already up 16 percent since 2006 is set to continue to drive the market through 2016 and beyond due to population growth in the US.
Last year saw the prestige beauty marketing generate high sales and double digit growth, with particular thanks to the skin care and make-up categories.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Kline’s Nikola Matic at in-cosmetics in Barcelona last month to find out what opportunities are out there for speciality actives in the skin care market.
L'Oreal USA has announced its Women in Digital Program to celebrate and nurture women working in technical and digital roles, in the hopes of further addressing the needs of the beauty industry.
Canfield has added another high-tech facial imaging system to its line of digital imaging products that it says will help skin care professionals to diagnose a higher level of treatment, ultimately ‘turning a prospect into a customer.’
Cosmetics Design is readying its second SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show, to be held on June 13, a date all skin care professionals should now have firmly marked in their diaries.
CosmeticsDesign.com caught up with Organic Monitor's Judi Beerling at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona last week to find out just how many companies are living up to natural and organic marketing claims.
The global market for deodorants is projected to reach $13.8bn by 2017 thanks to the introduction of new and technologically advanced products for mature markets in the US and Europe.
Cincinnati-based company, Dermovation has developed a do-it-yourself back hair removal product specifically for men that is said to be more convenient, efficient and lasts longer than other hair removal systems.
Consumers want to differentiate from one another by using specific hair care products with needs ranging from protecting and repairing hair, to strengthening and straightening hair, according to chemical company BASF.
With record numbers of China consumers taking to the internet to make purchases, online beauty purchases have grown by a record 200 percent since 2006 to become the largest market in the world, according to Kline Group.
The American Academy of Dermatology and LEO Pharma have joined forces to launch a Listen To Your Skin campaign to educate Americans about the prevalence of sun damage and the lesser-known signs, symptoms, and consequences of overexposure to the sun.
The in-cosmetics show returned to Barcelona this year, with solar beauty as the key theme, and more products than ever being introduced in the innovation zone.
There are four elements that are reshaping the beauty industry according to market researcher Euromonitor as the recession takes its toll and growth in emerging markets continues.
The 2012 biodiversity barometer published by the Union for Ethical BioTrade has found that awareness of biodiversity is lagging behind sustainability, highlighting the need to improve this.
As seven cosmetic companies make the World’s Most Ethical Companies list by the Ethisphere Institute, up from four last year, Organic Monitor declares that the cosmetics industry has come a long way in its sustainability goals.
The National Advertising Division of the Council has recommended that Colgate-Palmolive discontinue advertising claims for its Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste which state that it works faster than Sensodyne, made by market rival GlaxoSmithKline.
Fairtrade International, which until now has remained a predominantly European operation, has taken concrete steps to re-launch operations in the United States.
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products skin care product product, Zemea propanediol, has been certified as 100 percent derived natural ingredient by international non-profit organization Natrue.
Subscription sampling company, Birchbox, recognised for helping consumers to cut through the clutter of the cosmetic world to find the best possible product on the market has broken the mould with the launch of its sampling range for men this month.
US-based nutraceutical ingredients player Bergstrom Nutrition has published the results of a study which indicates its ingredient OptiMSM has self-preservative properties for personal care.
Dermatology product manufacturer, Photomedex has developed a new range of SPF 40 UVA/UVB products featuring DNA repair enzymes that reduce visible signs of aging from the sun while also evening out the skin tone by using the body’s natural DNA repair...
In the first of our industry exclusive series of special reports, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke with management at European personal care association Cosmetics Europe as they spoke about the organisation's move and what the outlook is for the...
Hair care company Keranique has introduced its first hair care line aimed at thickening women’s hair and encouraging regrowth, containing the FDA approved ingredient minoxidil.
The China State Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved two new substances; Nivitol and PM-lysine to be used in the cosmetics industry after nearly nine months of public consultation.
Cosmetics Design USA spoke to King Of Shaves founder and director to find out how this British men’s grooming company is tackling expansion into the US market.
A recent report published by the Transparency Market Research group has revealed that the global baby cosmetics and toiletries market is to reach $66.8 billion by 2017, toting an overall growth rate of CAGR of seven percent during the forecasted five...
Given the spotlight on cosmetic companies acting responsibly, and the growing use of social media and discussion amongst consumers; never before has corporate social responsibility had such resonance.
Natural skin care provider MyChelle Dermaceuticals has introduced a complimentary personalized complexion analysis system to help its customers better understand their complexion without the expense of visiting a dermatologist.
