The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has announced plans to realign and rebrand its network of associations in order to achieve greater efficiencies and industry responsiveness.
A unique event exploring the concept of scent as a ‘new territory for design’ took place last month in New York, bringing together leading creatives, students, scientists and experts from the fragrance industry.
It is now possible for cosmetics companies to achieve Fairtrade certification for natural products that use ethically sourced ingredients. However, many brands are now going beyond certification, developing independent ethical standards to attract a more...
Changing consumer needs and an increasingly diverse population are driving cosmetics innovation, according to a discussion at this year’s in-cosmetics show in Paris
Two independent market researchers, Kline in the US and Organic Monitor in the UK, have found that US natural and organic cosmetic products are making a cross-over from the specialist to mainstream market channels.
Fairtrade has been part of the consumer vocabulary for a long time, particularly relating to food products, but the standard has only recently become popular in the cosmetics industry.
The use of blogs to develop and market fragrances is set to become a major trend in the industry, according to a recent report from the Fragrance Foundation.
Consumers are better off spending their money on sunscreens and moisturizers rather than expensive anti-aging serums, according to Consumer Reports Health.
Finalists for the FiFi fragrance awards have been announced in time for the celebratory breakfast at the end of the month, when a number of prizes will be presented.
Lipstick may no longer be a recession staple as sales in the lip care category were outstripped by those of nail polish in 2009, according to a recent report from market researcher, Kline and Company.
A need for 'more authenticity' in the natural and organic personal care industry was the overriding message to arise from this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York, according to event organizers Organic Monitor.
Ariel Laboratories has launched a new range of skin care products that maximize on the anti-oxidant properties of blueberries thanks to a new extraction process.
Health and Beauty America (HBA) is embracing social media ahead of the 2010 show in September to build excitement and encourage virtual networking amongst attendees.
As negotiations over the international use of biodiversity-based products continue, concerns are voiced over what will be covered by future regulations and how they will be enforced.
Life sciences business researcher Cutting Edge Information has opened up a trial that will investigate budgeting for oral care product development and trial management.
The market for green personal care products has remained relatively buoyant despite the economic downturn, and is expected to outperform the market for conventional personal care products in terms of sales growth during 2010, according to Mintel.
The German luxury cosmetics market could see slight sales increases in 2010 with woman’s fragrance and facial skin care leading the way, according to the German high-end cosmetics association VKE.
Use of petrolatum is continuing to grow in cosmetics, but increasing interest in greener, more environmentally friendly products could prevent further development.
As the recession begins to recede and typical growth drivers are set to return, the global color cosmetics market is predicted to reach $41.4bn by 2014, according to a Global Industry Analysts (GIA) report.
After it was revealed that the US prestige beauty market declined 6 percent in dollar units at NPD Group’s annual Hot of the Press event held in January in New York, sales figures have been released.
Cosmetics company L’Oreal has been named one of the world’s most ethical companies for 2010 by research-based international think tank, the Ethisphere Institute.
Consumers of ‘green’ health and beauty products cite sustainable manufacturing processes as being the most important green characteristic of a company, according to a recent report from Grail Research.
Lack of regulations and labeling requirements for natural personal care products in Asia means the market is dominated by synthetic ingredients positioned as natural, according to market research company, Kline.
Brazil is one of the most attractive markets for natural personal care companies, according to a recent report published by market research company Kline.
Products certified to the Cosmos natural and organic standards are expected this summer, after the founding certification bodies form an international association to control and monitor the standard.
Procter & Gamble is reformulating its Herbal Essences range to reduce the concentration of 1,4-dioxane in the products, according to a preliminary agreement between P&G and environmentalist David Steinman.
One of the biggest challenges to natural and organic companies is ensuring a reliable supply of quality raw materials, but experts believe investing in the supply chain is a viable solution.
Concentrating on value for money rather than price could be the key to growth in the fragrance market, as consumers are not necessarily looking for the cheapest products.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) will be working with European organization NaTrue to try to make their respective natural cosmetics standards equivalent.
By Gay Timmons, founder of Oh Organic and chairman of standards body Oasis
Organic certification creates an even playing field for the industry, it provides answers for consumers, and it supports credible exports; broadening the marketplace for both American-produced cosmetics and for organic raw materials.
Estée Lauder has announced that its BeautyBank and Aramis & Designer Fragrance divisions have signed an exclusive agreement to expand the beauty line of US brand Coach.
Companies looking to move into the nutricosmetics market should focus on realistic product claims and selling in a market category consumers can trust, according to Grail research client service manager Kate James.
Displaying the seal of recommendation from a professional body on your label may seem the perfect way of lending weight to your product; but, what is the value of winning if the competition is not open to all? And what does it do to the reputation of...
Online applications helping beauty brands to establish deeper relationships with consumers by replicating and enhancing the traditional in-store experience are growing in popularity, according to Grail Research.
Fragrance blog Now Smell This is accepting entries to its 2010 Prix Eau Faux competition, designed to poke fun at clichéd fragrance marketing campaigns.