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Pamela Baxter and Terry Darland took the stage at CEW Leadership Power Hour

05-Dec-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Last week at the Hearst Tower in New York City, the two business women shared insights, wisdom, and anecdotes from their decades of success in the cosmetic, fragrance, and personal care industries.

Estée Lauder releases 2016 Future Beautiful report

05-Dec-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The report highlights the beauty makers’ corporate responsibility goals and initiatives: “We believe that citizenship and sustainability are essential to our success as a business and our responsibilities as a global company.”

Two Views: Educating the cosmetic chemists of tomorrow

01-Dec-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Online learning and in-lab training both have their advantages. For this installment of Two Views, Cosmetics Design checked in with a pair of educators about how tomorrow’s cosmetic scientists and formulators are learning.

Are P&G and Unilever using child labor to source palm oil for personal care and cosmetic products? Amnesty International says ‘yes’

30-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The human rights NGO released a new report today calling out nine multinational corporations that Amnesty found to be buying oil from a company with documented child labor, as well as workers’ safety and rights violations.

The Women in Science fellowship from L’Oréal is accepting applications

30-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Between now and February 3, 2017, the multinational beauty corporation, in conjunction with The American Association for the Advancement of Science, is welcoming applications from prospective fellows—five winners will be chosen later in the New Year. 

New nanoscience suspends oil in clay, expanding the possibilities for cosmetic and personal care emulsions

30-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Last week, the open access journal Scientific Reports published the latest work of physicist Jon Otto Fossum, and his findings “may lead to new emulsion or encapsulation technologies.”

California Department of Toxic Substances Control takes a closer look at the chemicals in nail products

29-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This month the State’s Priority Product Work Plan moved into its next phase. Now, tryclosan as well as the chemicals is nail products are both categories where the Department is considering eventual regulatory action.

Can new DIY natural beauty brand Oleum Vera disrupt skin care and body care?

29-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Launched just this week Oleum Vera is the latest brand from MMTUM, a company based in Montreal, Canada, that’s creatively commercializing DIY for an array of industries.

5 top functional ingredient launches of 2016

29-Nov-2016 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

2016 was a year that saw an increased focus on fast-to-market formulations, continued growth of the natural sector and a huge explosion in interest in the sensory aspects of a formulation. So… what functional ingredients have caught formulators attention...

Facebook releases data from Beauty Buyers Survey

28-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The media and social networking company sees all things digital moving from the desk top to mobile devices. And Facebook seems to hope that its newest data on beauty consumers will encourage brands to build content and campaigns accordingly.  

Olaplex sues L’Oréal USA

28-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The California-based professional hair care maker filed suit this month, claiming L’Oréal infringed on its patent and engaged in false advertising.

Cosmetics Design launches Beauty Industry Awards!

28-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team is delighted to announce the launch of its regional and global Beauty Industry Awards, the first award of its kind to recognize achievements in the entire spectrum of formulation expertise.

Personal care contract manufacturer KDC acquires Thibiant International

22-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In partnership with private equity firm Novacap, KDC is moving heavily into beauty product development and manufacturing in an effort to reach $1bn in annual sales. This is just the latest in a string of acquisitions.

A new president for Mary Kay North America

22-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the direct-sales beauty company named a new leader for its business in the US and Canada. Mary Kay selected a company veteran to succeed Darrell Overcash when he retires next year.

Pacifica Beauty partners with Alliance Consumer Growth

22-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The indie beauty and personal care company announced recently that it has accepted a growth equity investment from ACG, the same firm that’s partnered with Nudestix and Tata Harper Skincare.

Ulta Beauty planning new ecommerce distribution facility

21-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

To keep up with online cosmetic and personal care product orders, the company is preparing to build a new facility in the Western US. And Fresno, California, is the likely site.

Green Biologics expands into cosmetic ingredients with new branding

21-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The industrial biotech and chemical maker will sell its ingredients under two new names, meant to foreground the premise that the ingredients are sustainable alternatives to those made using fossil fuel.

In an open letter to Donald Trump, cosmetic and personal care corporations stand up for Paris Climate Agreement

21-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In a coordinated effort by some 300+ businesses, ingredient makers and major corporations including Unilever and L’Oréal call on new and current leaders to support a low-carbon economy and keep global temperature rise to a minimum.

Beauty and personal care brands celebrated for mobile marketing innovation

17-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Mobile Marketing Association’s 2016 Smarties awards singled out top campaigns from every industry, and companies including L’Oréal, Unilever, and Coty were among the winners.

Two Views: Beauty consumers and chemicals

17-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

For this installment of Two Views, Cosmetics Design asked science communicator Louise Hidinger, Ph.D. and indie brand founder Kari Gran about what consumers know and want to know about chemical ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products.

Cosmetic and personal care ingredient maker Mapric has been acquired

16-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

GreenTech, a French biotechnology company that makes ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industry (as well as for pharma and nutra), is, with this latest deal, jockeying to become a prominent global supplier for beauty.

Sally Beauty Holdings reports on full year 2016 financial results

16-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Texas-based beauty distributor and retailer announced Q4 and full year results Tuesday and is targeting single-digit growth in the year ahead.

Multifunctional Marketing: How L’Oréal is launching product and using digital to reach all women

15-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

With a single initiative, the company is setting a new standard for addressing beauty consumer expectations with branded content, a modern approach to aging, personalized skin care, and more.

DuPont packaging innovation awards open for entries

14-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The chemical, material company has put out a call inviting entries in its annual packaging award competition. DuPont’s contest is meant to highlight and inspire packaging in cosmetics, personal care, and every other industry, that’s better for people...

MonoSol sees the beauty of dissolvable pods, packs, and films

14-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The manufacturing company behind P&G’s Tide Pods for laundry and Cascade Action Pacs for automatic dishwashers is expanding into cosmetics and personal care.

Special Newsletter: Sustainaibility

Why are Unilever and L’Oréal leading the way on sustainability?

11-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

The biggest cosmetic and personal care players are making huge inroads on their sustainability objectives, consistently raising the bar in an effort to reduce energy and waste.

The Beauty of Virtual Reality: selling cosmetic and personal care ingredients in the digital future

10-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At this month’s IFSCC event in Orlando, Florida, two suppliers incorporated VR technology into their booths to attract the attention of chemists and formulators. The experiences were quite different one from the other, and how VR can best serve the beauty...

Trend Spotting: 2016 cosmetics and personal care ingredient and market highlights

09-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Over the past months, Cosmetics Design has reported on the beauty business trends that continue to shape the industry. Here, we look back at a selection of that coverage.

Natura cosmetics looks to the future, with new CEO

08-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Following Roberto Lima’s resignation, the beauty company has appointed a successor and is continuing with its current strategy into the New Year.

Revlon reports first financial results since Elizabeth Arden acquisition

08-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

With revenue at over $604m, the company reported a loss for this first quarter including the Elizabeth Arden business.  

IFF acquiring Fragrance Resources

07-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the international flavor and fragrance company announced plans to buy Fragrance Resources and thereby further focus on regional opportunities in fine fragrance, beauty, personal care, and more.

Beraca launches a pequi-based ingredient for curly hair

07-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

Beraca got the attention of formulation professionals at the recent in-cosmetics Latin America event with the launch of a hair smoothing ingredient that is sourced from the Amazon. The company's research and development expert Juliana Tibero Checon...

Mintel analyst identifies the next generation skin care formulations

03-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmeticss Latin America event, Cosmetics Design caught up with Mintel analyst Vivienne Rudd who, among several key trends, identified how the next generation of skin care products is shaping up to be light in texture and ulta-hydrating,...

Angus Chemical Company focuses on increasing its profile in the Brazil market

03-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

Angus Chemicals is making moves to increase its footprint in the important Brazil market by focusing on raising its branding profile. We spoke to one of the company's technical experts, Ruth Koriyama, to fine out more about this strategy and the...

Will improved pouch packaging design hook cosmetics brands?

03-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

Improvements in the functionality and aesthetic of pouch packaging are set to help increase the size of this market, and could attract more cosmetic and personal care brands.

Harris Poll finds strong consumer demand for natural beauty products

02-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Data gathered at the behest of Kari Gran, for the eco-luxe skin care and color cosmetics brand’s second annual Green Beauty Barometer Survey, indicates that millennial interest in naturals is huge and the mass market is falling short of consumer expectations.

Dow Chemical highlights the importance of customization

02-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

Alongside the all-defining sensorial and wellbeing trends, Dow Chemical's Thelma Bayout spoke to Cosmetics Design at the recent in-cosmetics Latin America about how customization is also playing a significant part in formulation development at the...

Cosmoprof North America wins awards for its 2015 event

02-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has built on its roots as a professional hair care event to become a flag-bearer for the very latest in North American beauty innovation.

Fragrance Foundation to fête Pamela Baxter

01-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In New York City on Thursday, the non-profit membership organization is hosting an award event to recognize Baxter’s distinguished contribution to the fragrance industry.

ABIPHEC president discusses the future of the Brazilian cosmetics industry

01-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Brazilian cosmetics and personal care industry has faced enormous challenges over the course of the last year, but, as the president of the country's industry association points out, the worst of the crisis seems to be over and the first signs...

Improve USA launches aloe vera-derived anti-aging ingredient

01-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

Enderma is a clinically proven ingredient made from aloe vera extract that is said to improve overall skin health and help smooth out wrinkles within one week.

Croda highlights how texture is determining its skin and hair care development

31-Oct-2016 By Simon Pitman

During the recent in-cosmetics Latin America event Cosmetics Design caught up with Caroline Gomes de Fritas from Croda to discover how the skin and hair care solutions it was platforming at the event are being heavily influenced by the all-important trend...

Clariant chooses ethnically diverse Brazil as new global hair care center

31-Oct-2016 By Simon Pitman

Clariant has opted to locate its new global hair care research and development facility in Brazil, on account of the wide ranging ethnic diversity in the country’s population of 206 million people.

Cosmetic and personal care product development to benefit from tissue chips

27-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In universities around the US, researchers are testing and cataloging data on tissue chips that could soon be used for toxicity and product safety assays.

Two Views: Natural beauty is here to stay

27-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics made with non-synthetic or ‘clean’ ingredients sourced from nature are quite popular just now. For this installment of Two Views, Cosmetics Design asked Wendi Berger of Pour le Monde Parfums and Corina McDonnell of Flynn&King to comment...

in-cosmetics LATAM proves to be a big platform for the sensory trend

27-Oct-2016 By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmetics Latin America event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Cosmetics Design caught up with Belinda Carli who highlighted some of the most important launches at the event, as well as the huge impact of the sensory trend in both Brazil and the...

Net sales flat at P&G

26-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The consumer packaged goods company release its Q1 results on Tuesday, the first such report since P&G completed its divesture of specialty beauty brands to Coty.

Cosmetics, fragrance, personal care giants make The Climate A List for 2016

26-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

From L’Oréal to IFF and beyond, top beauty industry corporations rank well in the CDP’s annual report on corporate climate action.

CEW Achiever Awards celebrate the beauty industry’s top leaders

25-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In New York City Friday, Cosmetic Executive Women hosted the 2016 edition of its annual luncheon honoring individual women for their leadership and innovation in the personal care and beauty business. And, CEW gave out a Women’s Empowerment Award—a new...

Rekze Laboratories is moving scalp wipes into the hair care category

25-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Until recently scalp wipes have been basically skin care for the head (like Bee Bald’s Refresh wipes for the head and face). Now the anti–hair loss collection from Rekze has changed the equation.