Hair care

L’Oréal puts words into action on sustainability

19-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal might be the largest cosmetics company in the world, but one of its biggest goals is to minimize its manufacturing footprint and the impact it has on the environment.

L’Oréal sees developed markets hold up in Q1 sales

19-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oréal saw its Group sales rise 1.8% for the first quarter 2016 to €6.55 billion, thanks to gains made in Western Europe and North America offsetting difficulties encountered in some emrging markets due to the strengthening euro.

SheaMoisture disrupts traditional merchandising segmentation

19-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This month the skin care and hair care brand launched the #BreakTheWalls campaign as a “call to action” and a “national awareness platform” to move the industry toward a genuinely diverse and inclusive consumer experience.

And the winner is… in-cosmetics 2016 awards announced

15-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the second day of the in-cosmetics trade show drew to a close in Paris, the hall filtered away from the main show floor and into the annual awards ceremony, where five prizes were handed out for best functional and active ingredients, sensory ingredient,...

Trend Spotting: in-cosmetics and the US marketplace

14-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

As this week’s in-cosmetics personal care ingredient trade show in Paris comes to a close, Cosmetics Design shares our own key insights from the show floor as well as observations from market researchers on the scene. 

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance joins the S&P 500

14-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

At the close of trading tomorrow, the beauty company will take its place on the market indicator list alongside other industry leaders, including Estee Lauder Cos., International Flavors & Fragrances, Dow Chemical, and P&G.

Could US and Canada rivalry help to end cosmetic testing on animals in North America?

14-Apr-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

Animal testing opponent Cruelty Free International hopes “sibling rivalry” between the US and Canada will drive a race between the countries to end cosmetics testing on animals.

Dow Corning invests in personal care manufacturing capabilities

13-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Dow Corning has invested $6 million to expand its silicones manufacturing plant in Midland, Michigan to increase production of silicone elastomer blends for beauty and personal care.

Cosmetics consumers spending more, finds inaugural sentiment survey from McKinsey

12-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The global economic downturn is having a notable effect on consumer behavior. So to help make sense of it all, the management consulting firm has complied data that zooms in on what motivates spending and how industry can respond.

Sustainable Council calls for a 'shift' to increase transparency requirements

12-Apr-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

The American Sustainable Business Council is calling for transparency in cosmetics labelling and a reform of the sector’s legislation at a time when Congress is meeting to discuss investment in clean energy.

New B2B US digital platform debuts with Korean and Asian products

12-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

LA-based Landing International is the company behind a new B2B concept in online beauty platforms. Called Marketplace, it will platform hard to source beauty products, starting with a collection from Asia.

CD Buzz: in-cosmetics Paris Preview

CD Buzz: All you will need to know about in-cosmetics Paris, in a short video

11-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team has put together a helpful video preview for in-cosmetics Paris 2016. Just click on the video to learn about some of the highlights from the educational programme, several new features this year, including the formulation lab,...

Is the new generation of hair gels set to smash the styling category?

11-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Formulation shortfalls meant that hair gels fell from grace years ago, but a new generation of cleaner, easy to use and more effective products looks set to shake up the hair styling category.

P&G study shows more tolerance to PPD derivative hair dye and stresses pretest importance

08-Apr-2016 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A new study carried out by Procter & Gamble with University Trier and the University of Groningen has found that individuals who are allergic to para-phenylenediamine (PPD) in hair dyes, better tolerate one of the manufacturer’s own derivatives; although...

Is Procter & Gamble well on the road to recovery?

07-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

A Wall Street analyst’s positive note on Procter & Gamble’s outlook has sent share prices upwards and could be one of the first signs the business is really back on track.

Ulta Beauty announces plans for satellite headquarters

05-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The private label brand and beauty retailer has its offices in Bolingbrook, Illinois, a west suburb of Chicago, and this summer Ulta will open space in the heart of the city for up to 100 employees.

Specialty ingredients driven by demand for multifunctional products

05-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Performance-enhancing multifunctional ingredients are topping the ‘must have’ list for formulators all over the world, according to a new report from the Kline Group.

Hair care company Strength of Nature acquired

04-Apr-2016 By Deanna Utroske

GCPL is strategically growing though acquisitions, particularly in hair care for women of African descent, and with this latest deal the India-based company gains market share as well as US-specific insights and product knowledge.   

Raw materials supplier HORN to distribute Bayliss Botanicals’ organic ingredients

31-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In a deal announced yesterday, the California-based ingredients distributor will now offer its personal and cosmetics customers organic flower and herbal distillates from a company long-known for its commitment to sustainability and bio-diversity.

$10 million Suave hair loss settlement back in court

31-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Unilever faced multiple class action suits when consumers using a Suave Professional product reported hair loss and scalp burns. Late last week the Seventh Circuit decided on an appeal from class members dissatisfied with the initial outcome.

Aclaris Theraputics buys up rights to JAK inhibitor hair loss technology

31-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Aclaris Technology has confirmed the acquisition of Vixens Pharmaceuticals – a company that holds the intellectual property rights to technology relating to Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors for the treatment of hair loss.

L’Oréal’s success with video on Pinterest is good news for beauty advertisers

30-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The social network has been sharing data recently that suggests beauty and hair care brands do particularly well with consumers on its platform, and new numbers show video content there has boosted purchase intent for L’Oréal shoppers.

Romaco ramps up cosmetics packaging

30-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The company has just hired a new business development director for the North American region, with expertise squarely in the beauty industry.

Avon strikes deal with activist investors, avoids proxy contest

29-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Avon Products has come to an agreement with an activist investment group led by Barington Capital, which means the investors have a say in the appointment of an independent director to the Avon board.

People On The Move

Revlon names Fabian Garcia as its CEO

29-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Having spent a little over a month without a leader, the Revlon board of executives has announced that Fabian Garcia is making the jump from Colgate-Palmolive to become the new CEO and President.

New science makes organic synthesis easier

29-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Chemists from the University of Texas at Arlington and North Carolina State University have documented a water-based process that could lessen industry’s dependence on solvents.

Oriflame coming to US and Brazil

28-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The direct-sales beauty company is scouting out new growth markets and has plans to launch operations in both North and South America.

In-cosmetics North America announces Formulation Lab

28-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Reed Exhibitions has revealed that its first ever in-cosmetics North America event will also include the Formulation Lab concept.

P&G relocating 100+ beauty employees

24-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The multinational product maker is relocating staff in advance of closing its deal with Coty.  

Sally Beauty wants to do more with data

24-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty supply distributor and retailer is responding to point-of-sale data more swiftly than ever with prescriptive analytic software.

Report linking hair products to health issues causing a stir

23-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Black Women for Wellness issued a comprehensive report this week that connects consumer and professional use of hair products to an array of health concerns, from skin and eye irritation to cancer.

New boutique beauty chain focuses solely on Korean cosmetics

23-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

A new boutique beauty chain has opened up throughout the US and Canada offering ‘a one stop shop’ for Korean beauty products.

Why P&G’s investment in Argentina could spell a new era of industry growth

23-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Procter & Gamble has just announced that it is investing an additional $50m in Argentina, as a new government is ushered in with the promise of more liberal trade and business regulations.

BrandSpark announces Canadian shopper study results

22-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The market research firm conducts a regular poll to establish which consumer packaged goods consumers trust most, including numerous cosmetics and personal care brands.

Salon hair color gets a distribution strategy update, thanks to startup thinking

21-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Jack Winn Color, a company launched last year following a Wharton MBA project, believes the industry is ready for healthier hair dye and a streamlined supply chain.

Does Estée Lauder downgrade suggest its performance is peaking?

21-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Estée Lauder Companies’ results might have come in above Wall Street’s expectations for the past 18 quarters, but Goldman Sachs has taken the decision to downgrade it.

CEW announces the ECO Beauty Award finalists

21-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

The natural organic cosmetic and personal care category is defined by its eco credentials and that is the determining factor for entries to the CEW ECO Beauty Awards.

New research uses hyperspectral imaging to see nanoparticles in tissue samples

17-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Sara Brenner and her colleagues recently published their work in Wiley’s journal of Microscopy Research and Technique, documenting a quicker more cost-effective method to conduct toxicology studies and other nanovisualization work.

Two US-based women scoop L’Oréal-UNESCO science awards

17-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

The winners of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Awards have been announced today and two US-based scientists are amongst the 20 outstanding achievers to be recognized.

CTL International acquires trademark rights to Salon Selectives

16-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In its latest deal involving the Unilever hair care brand, CTL picks up the Canadian rights to Salon Selectives.

New biorefinery tech produces high-purity glycerin for personal care formulations

16-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

SBI BioEnergy, a biofuels company out of Edmonton, Alberta, is about to start converting waste oils and fats into alternative fuels. And as with petroleum based fuel production, the byproducts will be available ingredients for cosmetics manufacturers.

Ulta reports strong sales and further expansion plans

16-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

The cosmetic and beauty retailer is going from strength to strength on the back of its focus on a wider selection of color cosmetics, with sales for the latest quarter strong and more stores planned.

Mazza Innovation signs deal to deliver bioactive cranberry extracts for clean-label beauty products

15-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Vancouver, Canada – based Mazza has teamed up with Naturex to produce phytochemical ingredients from the nutrient-dense bog fruit.

Hair and beauty consumers buy what they see on Pinterest

15-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This, according to new data from the social platform known for visually appealing content. And, market research firm Millward Brown confirms that site users reliably buy cosmetics and personal care products not only online but also in store, based on...

Avon shifts HQ to the UK, sheds 2,500 jobs

15-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Avon Products has confirmed that it is shifting its international headquarters to the UK and is to reduce its workforce by 2,500 as part of its transformation plan for the ailing business.

Dow – DuPont merger on course

14-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The two US chemical corporations jointly filed a preliminary registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission this month, outlining plans for leadership, work streams, synergies, and finance.

Innosys Beauty Care IBS Inc facility devastated in fire

14-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The company’s LA County offices and product distribution warehouse were completely destroyed early last week following an explosion and fire at the site—one employee died on the scene.

Study considers impact of personal care compounds on waste water

14-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

A team of scientists at the Pennsylvania State University is studying what happens to chemical compounds from a variety of sources, including personal care, if they remain in waste water.

Berkeley teen skin study could usher in a new era of opportunity for natural and organic

10-Mar-2016 By Simon Pitman

Research from Berkeley University highlighting the potential effects of certain cosmetic chemicals on the skin of teenage girls’ skin could spark renewed interest in natural and organic products, experts believe.

Risk to cosmetic chemical exposure high among teen girls, says Berkeley research

09-Mar-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This week Kim Harley, associate director of the Center for Environmental Research and Children's Health at the University of California, Berkeley, published her findings in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal.