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Cosmetics and fragrance regulations update recommended by Canada’s Environment Commissioner Julie Gelfand

01-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In a report Gelfand released yesterday, she advises that the country align some practices with EU standards. And, she made it clear that more regulatory involvement is needed to make cosmetics and personal care products safe.

Researchers have grown skin in a lab, with all the features of real skin

01-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Complete with hair follicles and sebaceous glands, the bioengineered 3D tissue has potential uses in cosmetics and personal care testing, say the team at RIKEN.

Nanoparticles in English Ivy could lead to synthetic cosmetic adhesives

31-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Researchers at Ohio State University now have a good understanding of what comprises the glue that binds this plant to the trees, fences, and walls it so readily climbs.

Toxic Substances Control Act about to be updated, after 40 years

26-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Legislation to reform the act just passed the US House of Representatives. And if momentum continues, phthalates, formaldehyde, as well as other personal care and cosmetic ingredients will come under renewed scrutiny.

Ashland’s latest R&D informs next generation hair care formulations

26-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The specialty chemical maker is developing personal care ingredients based on primary research in emerging economies as well as on changing formulator needs and consumer expectations.

Clinical data from newly available alternative genomic testing method

26-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Genemarkers CEO Anna Langerveld talked with Cosmetics Design at this month’s NYSCC Suppliers Day about tape strip analysis and the value that gene-expression data adds to cosmetic product development.

Which multinational beauty corporation will buy Vogue International?

25-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The hair care and personal care manufacturer could be valued at as much as $3bn in the deal, and companies including L’Oreal and Unilever have reportedly bid on Vogue.

Luxury beauty brands have a lot to learn about modern consumer expectations

25-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At a CEW event earlier this week in New York City, Claire Hobson, EVP of The Future Laboratory, presented the consultancy’s insights on the Five Stages of Luxury consumer expectations and notes on how cosmetics and personal care brands can best adapt.

Colombia’s undiscovered natural cosmetics ingredients

25-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Areas of the South American country are largely uncharted when it comes to plant species because of the danger researchers face from decades of war and criminal gang activity. Now the prospect of peace could change all that.

UK investment firm buys up John Masters Organics

25-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

It’s all about organic beauty these days, and UK investment firm Permira is buying into the trend, having acquired a majority stake in John Masters Organics (JMO).

Makeup in New York gets a new venue and announces partnership with L’Oreal

24-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This September’s edition of the B to B cosmetics industry event will be in Manhattan (rather than Brooklyn, as announced earlier) and will advance communication between suppliers and the L’Oreal brands.

Clayton Dubilier Rice acquiring High Ridge Brands

23-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The deal, set to close next month, is expected to lead to more personal care brand acquisitions by the private investment firm.

There’s a new cosmetics science certificate program in Canada

23-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Seneca College in Toronto has launched a graduate-level certificate program meant to prepare students for careers in sales, regulatory, or laboratory roles in the cosmetics and personal care industries.

Innovations in skin care are up over 10%, shows Thomson Reuters data

19-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The information and media firm’s IP & Science business unit just published its 2016 State of Innovation report, listing the top beauty brands and exploring growth across various cosmetics and personal care categories.

Canada to restrict personal care and cosmetic preservatives

18-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Health Canada has updated its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, and the new regulations will take effect in stages starting this June.

CEW Beauty Insider Awards recognize cosmetics and personal care products in 37 categories

18-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The professional organization held its 22nd annual awards event Friday in New York City, where a sold-out crowd witnessed a three-way tie in the hair category and enjoyed brisk acceptance speeches that kept the luncheon on pace and had everyone back to...

World Perfumery Congress returns to Florida next month

18-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

For three days in June the WPC will convene in Miami Beach with a focus on sustainability and a full program of presentations, education, networking opportunities, and dozens of exhibiting fragrance suppliers.

The in-cosmetics events are rebranded to reflect an expanded global portfolio

17-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Over 26 years the in-cosmetics event has expanded to become the go-to for cosmetic and formulation experts worldwide, making the time right for a new look.

What you missed at this year’s Cosmetic Regulations Workshop

17-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At a full-day event last week in New York City, ICMAD members and guests came together to learn about the new developments and nuances of cosmetics and personal care industry legislation and regulation.

Explaining the ‘hair-ceuticals’ concept and what it means for hair care

17-May-2016 By Belinda Carli, director, Institute of Personal Care Science

With an increasingly saturated ‘cosmeceutical’ marketplace, raw material suppliers are now providing more and more innovative actives to find new opportunities in the hair care sector.

Cosmopack New York brings the Italian beauty business to the Americas

16-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty industry forum took place in New York City last week, bringing together international buyers with packaging, contract manufacturing, and technology providers for an event fueled by Italian expertise, fashion inspiration, and educational presentations.

Smithsonian to digitize cosmetics and personal care collection

16-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Making resources available online is a new priority for the museum and thanks to funding from a long-standing personal care brand, the project is moving ahead.

Credo Beauty goes bicoastal

16-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The clean beauty retailer opened a location in New York City on Thursday—a sign not only that the company’s business is growing on schedule but that all things green, natural, and organic are in real demand from cosmetics and personal care consumers.

Sales and profits are up at IFF

11-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At the start of this week, the company announced its Q1 results, and on a currency neutral basis, the numbers look good.

The Bay Area Beauty Association is up and running

10-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

A new industry organization based in San Francisco, California, is serving regional industry professionals with educational events, workshops, and networking.

CD Buzz: Defenscalp

A new ingredient for scalp care and anti-dandruff products

10-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At in-cosmetics Paris, Cosmetics Design reporter Deanna Utroske sat down with Magali Borel, product manager of IFF Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, to discuss that company’s Defenscalp ingredient.

L’Oréal strengthens position as world’s most valuable beauty brand

06-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has strengthened its position as the world’s top beauty brand, while Brazil’s Natura and Avon both take a tumble under tough market conditions.

Avon Products Q1 results

05-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The company made its first quarterly financial report today since having sold the North American business to Cerberus Capital Management.

New research links cosmetics and personal care products to reproductive problems

05-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Scientists at SUNY Downstate Medical Center have demonstrated a link between three common ingredients and adverse health in newborn humans .

The Makeup Show NYC: 10 years of inspiration and influence

05-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This week in New York City, brands, industry insiders, makeup artists, and beauty editors gathered for the two-day event where company owners and innovators come face-to-face with top influencers and professional makeup artists.

Aurochemicals plant expansion underway

04-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The aroma chemical manufacturer is nearly doubling the size of its Washingtonville, New York–based fragrance and flavor facility and has plans to grow much larger in the next few years.

How retailers can get the message about sustainable beauty brands right

04-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Getting the right message into the retail aisles about sustainably developed beauty brands is challenging, but here an expert talks us through some of the basic steps.

Stopping grey hair with science

03-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

NYU researchers Makoto Takeo, Wendy Lee, and their team have identified the molecular pathway that manages hair (and skin) color. And this latest ‘cure for grey’ is making headlines well beyond the hair care and beauty industries.

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Formulation trends at at in-cosmetics Paris 2016

03-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design spoke to Belinda Carli, director of The Institute of Personal Care Science and the formulations consultant for the in-cosmetics events, to find out what this year's buzz was all about.

A new CEO sets to work at New Avon LLC

03-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Just last week the privately owned, stand-alone North American business got a new chief executive, an appointment from outside the company that was announced just weeks after New Avon LLC became a reality.

Colgate hit by separation of Venezuela business and currency headwinds

02-May-2016 By Simon Pitman

Colgate-Palmolive revealed a significant fall in its first quarter results, but despite the downwards trend, a healthy increase in unit volumes point to a healthier underlying performance.

Brazil’s Natura Cosmetics posts a loss for Q1

02-May-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Multinationals are edging in to the South American region while the economy is down; but for the time being, this quarter’s results don’t look good for the local direct-sales beauty company.

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What’s trending in the natural anti-ageing category right now?

29-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

In the past few months we have seen a plethora of new natural-based ingredient launches targeting the anti-ageing beauty market, including, a raspberry extract, a green coffee oil ingredient and a new apple stem cell-based ingredient.

Beauty and personal care consumers favor global brands

27-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

According to new data from performance management company Nielsen, the cosmetics industry is unique when it comes to how consumers value a brand’s country of origin.

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Anti-ageing may not reflect consumer sentiment – age management is better

27-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Age management is a more appropriate term to describe the anti-ageing category and better reflects consumer sentiment, as consumers are now embracing their age, according to a market analyst.

What’s hot at the in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations

26-Apr-2016 By Imogen Matthews

Changing beauty routines and the evolution of smart technology were two major themes that beauty industry commentator, Imogen Matthews, learnt about at this year’s in-cosmetics Marketing Trends presentations.

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Anti-pollution – the ever popular skin care trend

26-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

One of the latest trends in the industry at present is for anti-pollution products, and this presents an opportunity for brands within the anti-ageing category to target specific consumer needs.

Cosmoprof selected as one of the best trade shows in North America

25-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmoprof North America event has been selected for the Trade Short News Network (TSNN) 250 Trade Show list, underlining its significant success and growth in recent years.

Seppic and Total Fluides join forces to develop bio-sourced emollients

21-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

French ingredients player Seppic has teamed up with Total Fluides to develop a range of bio-sourced emollients and to explore new development opportunities in the cosmetics market.

Brand research shows cosmetics industry scores high on intimacy

20-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

A new study into how different US consumer industries are perceived puts health and beauty in third place, behind the automotive and retail sectors, with retailer Sephora and Chanel both getting top marks.

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