The past twelve weeks has proved to be a significant time for UK-based brand Bulldog as it has outsold Gilette in the UK male skin care market, and the company’s owners have promised to push on further throughout the year.
The beauty industry gathered together for the 17th annual Cosmetic Executive Women awards, in which the most innovative products of the year were recognised, and this year a new award for sustainability was introduced.
As awareness of biodiversity increases amongst cosmetics consumers worldwide, a recent report by the Union of Ethical BioTrade suggests this will lead to an increase in the sourcing of ethical ingredients from developing countries.
With low penetration and a large customer base, the cosmetics and toiletries market in China is a lucrative one for both local as well as international players.
Natural cosmetics company True has launched the first ever 100 percent biobased sun protection and self tanning products made with 100 percent renewable biological material.
An increase in cross-category launches and complementary topical and ingestible skin care products are just some of the developments that can be expected in the anti-ageing market in future, according to a presentation on anti-ageing skin care given by...
Following on from the relatively robust performance of the beauty and personal care market as a whole in 2009, which grew 5.1 per cent to reach a value of $4.05bn, skincare, bath and shower and men’s grooming products are expected to witness the most...
Adapting to limited budgets and sharp price increase in 2009, Mexican consumers of beauty and personal care products changed their purchasing patterns, leading to manufacturers to adopt more sophisticated marketing and distribution strategies, according...
Increased disposable income, constant concern over personal appearance and continuing product innovation and a wider distribution reach is driving growth in the Brazilian beauty and personal care market, according to Euromonitor International, with the...
US-based Photomedex, supplier of clinical skin care and medical laser products has introduced DNA Damage Control treatment sunscreens, which feature photoprotection with DNA repair technology.
Hi-tech is a key trend identified by market research company Mintel that is influencing new product launches in the dynamic anti-ageing skin care market, according to senior beauty analyst Vivienne Rudd.
Rising consumer confidence, aggressive promotional activity, and technological advances have helped sales of cosmetics and toiletries in the US to rise above pre-recession levels, according to market research company Kline.
As disposable incomes rise for emerging market consumers, sun care will become more affordable to many, urging Euromonitor to advise that sun care manufacturers should look to grow sales in poorer countries.
Although Americans are willing to take modest steps to protect the environment or conserve energy, shifts in attitudes and more eco-conscious behaviors are slow to come, particularly among mature segments of the population.
Natural skin care brand Bulldog has launched its products for men in the US as it seeks to tap into its ‘enormous’ men’s grooming market, through a partnership deal with Whole Foods Market.
CosmeticsDesign spoke to Chuck Bennett, VP of earth and community care at leading natural cosmetics player Aveda, who opened up about the company’s inspiring approach to sustainability.
Major hair care players will be looking to target the Arabian Gulf with a variety of products in the next few years, as market researchers predict big business due to the fast growth in the youth population in the region.
According to a recent survey carried out in the US, women are more willing to sacrifice luxuries such as chocolate, coffee or even sex for a week than to give up their favorite beauty product.
It has been incorporated into sun care, skin care and fragrance products, but a new study conducted by scientists at the North Carolina State University shows the public to be relatively unconcerned by any potential risks from nanotechnology.
There appears to be evidence that the trend for anti-aging skin care products incorporating stem cell technology is growing, following the latest product launch from BioRegenerative Science.
Although global consumer spending is still not at pre-recession levels, the signs are clear that the cosmetics sector has emerged from the recession, throwing up new opportunities for the industry.
A keynote presentation by Euromonitor International at the recent in-cosmetics expo in Milan has identified four key strategies aimed at growing cosmetics and personal care businesses.
Increasing awareness among consumers, an aging population, and an inclination towards less invasive beauty treatments, will help to drive the nutricosmetics market in the next few years, according to a report.
The in-cosmetics show returned to Milan in 2011, with sustainability as the key theme, and more products than ever being introduced in the innovation zone.
Representatives from CPL Aromas, Aveda and Dr Bronner’s Magic Soaps are among the key speakers lined up for Sustainable Fragrances 2011, the annual conference organized by IntertechPira.
With rising consumer awareness over negative social and environmental effects of palm oil production, the cosmetics and personal care industry is under increasing pressure to use palm oil that is sustainably sourced.
Beauty marketers looking to boost sales in a climate of conscious consumer spending are tapping into the trend for at-home beauty treatments, a 2010 consumer packaged goods report by Symphony IRI Group has highlighted.
A recent survey from market research company Mintel concerning the use of anti-aging products in the US has revealed that just 24 per cent of consumers are currently using anti-aging products, with the common belief being that aging is mostly down to...
As Latin America’s largest economy expands, cosmetics giant L’Oreal believes the country's hair care sector will help it to achieve its aim of doubling sales and adding 50 million new customers by 2015.
From a regulatory perspective it is important to remember that cosmetics don’t do anything, rather they just appear to do something, says a US lawyer specialised in FDA and FTC matters.
Japanese cosmetics company Kao has provided its support to the areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, supplying the areas with necessary daily products.
The professional skin care market has taken a boost thanks to demand particularly from medical care brands, who have posted the strongest growth in the segment for 2010.
A new survey that delves into the personal care habits of Latino men underlines how the importance of appearance leads members of this community to reach out for ‘non-basic’ grooming products more regularly than other groups.
A study carried out by consumer satisfaction organization Canstar Blue, women are more likely to protect themselves against skin cancer by wearing sunscreen every day than men are.
The French beauty company has made a bold advertising step by deciding to publish what is claimed to be the world’s first unretouched make up advertising campaign.
The growing trend towards consumer urbanization, higher spending propensity and the increased importance of personal appearance and grooming is set to drive the global fragrance and perfumes market, a new report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has revealed.
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and NaTrue have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.
The growing Mexican cosmetic market has attracted medical and cosmetic product producer Oxygen Biotherapeutics, having entered into an agreement with independently owned and operated Comercial Uni2 of Mexico, for the sale of Dermacyte products.
As three leading certification players vie to dominate the US market for natural and organic cosmetic products, competition is set to hot up in tandem with market growth.
When it comes to the view of personal hygiene, the majority of women in both developed and emerging markets see wellbeing as the most important dimension, even more so than staying healthy, a study has found.
US biotech company Solazyme has developed its alguronic acid anti-aging ingredient with plans to launch it later this year, having signed two US and international launch agreements.
Innovation will be key to beauty brands gaining consumer confidence in spending on beauty products in 2011, thanks to the economic picture and frugal spending habits picked up over time, according to Mintel.