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The top fastest growing US indie cosmetic brands

08-Dec-2015 By Simon Pitman

Indie brands are the ones to watch right now, as innovative products and sleek marketing translate into breakneck market growth. And here we highlight the top drivers in the category.

4 US Cosmetics & Chemicals companies make Thomson Reuters 2015 innovators list

08-Dec-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The global list includes 100 organizations that meet the firm’s criteria, and those companies have for five consecutive years also been more profitable than companies that don’t make the cut.

Anti-aging pill to undergo more testing in US

07-Dec-2015 By Deanna Utroske

In laboratory testing, an FDA-approved diabetes drug has been shown to extend life and prevent wrinkles; upcoming clinical trials will look explicitly at the pill’s potential to stave off the effects of aging in humans.

Unilever sells several multicultural hair care brands to Strength of Nature

07-Dec-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The Georgia-based company acquired 5 Unilever brands this month and is looking to leverage its history serving women-of-color to full advantage in the growing multicultural category.

CD Buzz: This is what independent beauty will look like in 2016

04-Dec-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Indie beauty insiders Jillian Wright, Jessica Richards, and Nader Naeymi-Rad weigh in on the future of this dynamic category with predictions for 2016, commentary on the response from big beauty, and the evolution of the Indie Beauty Expo event. 

FDA creates guidelines for small and homemade cosmetics businesses

03-Dec-2015 By Simon Pitman

The FDA has created a webpage outlining its guidelines for smaller and homemade cosmetic players in an effort to regulate this niche but fast growing area.

Hoax! Oprah is not about to invest in Avon

03-Dec-2015 By Simon Pitman

Avon stock prices soared by as much as 17% yesterday as rumors circulated that Oprah Winfrey wanted to invest in the cosmetics giant – a story that has proved to be a hoax.

‘Free-from claims are based on fears and should stop’

03-Dec-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics and personal care products should avoid using ‘free-from’ claims on their packs when referring to certain chemicals, as they just trade off fear, according to an industry panel who were speaking about reformulation at the in-cosmetics summit...

Cosmetics Design Hair Care Forum tackles everything you need to know about hair loss

02-Dec-2015 By Simon Pitman

What are the most effective hair loss treatments out there? Is prevention or cure best? What kind of products claims can you make and what to avoid? These are a few of the questions our panel of speakers will be tackling during next week’s annual Hair...

Scaling Down: Reconfiguring automated filling systems for beauty startups

02-Dec-2015 By Deanna Utroske

As artisanal, local, and small-batch beauty brands take over an ever larger share of the personal care and cosmetics business, suppliers and other industry partners are pivoting to support these ventures.

How indie brands are reinventing the US cosmetics market

02-Dec-2015 By Simon Pitman

Independent cosmetic brands are serving to shake up the cosmetics world, with the larger multinationals carefully observing all the moves, and often buying them up.

5 micro-wellness trends to boost beauty sales in 2016

01-Dec-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design caught up with Laureen Schroeder, the global director for Health, Beauty and Baby at brand development firm Daymon Worldwide to discuss how wellness continues to motivate personal care.

Beauty apps ‘underutilized’ as a tool to promote cosmetics

01-Dec-2015 By Simon Pitman

As the market for online cosmetics continues to return healthy growth rates, beauty marketers could still be extending their digital reach further by tapping into apps to promote brands, new research says.

Ashland invests in true-to-life global personal care testing capabilities

30-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

Ashland says that continued investment in its personal care testing capabilities has now bought it closer to true-to-life consumer and clinical evaluations for personal care formulation on a global basis.

Clariant and Beraca complete strategic alliance in Personal Care

27-Nov-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredient suppliers Clariant and Beraca announce that the strategic partnership deal which sees the former acquire 30% of shares in the Brazilian firm’s Health & Personal Care Division, has been completed.

Is a turnaround finally in sight for troubled Avon?

25-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

After several years of steep decline for one of the biggest cosmetic players in the world, a positive rating from Citibank has sent stock prices surging amidst renewed hopes of improvements.

L’Oréal opens its first branded content production studio in Montreal, Canada

25-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

At the company’s worldwide Content Factory employees will create original digital assets to share brand stories, education and inspiration with consumers.

Beauty without Boundaries: How ‘multicultural’ product lines are reshaping the entire industry

25-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

At this week’s CEW Beauty Insider event in New York City, a panel of multicultural beauty market leaders discussed the transition to a psychographic and needs-based cosmetics and personal care business.

Adding chelants to hair care products can reduce hair damage

25-Nov-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Procter & Gamble scientists have found that adding chelants such as EDDS and histidine to shampoos and conditioners could reduce the damage caused by free radicals and keep hair healthier.

Cosmetics and personal care industries have room for more women leaders

24-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

This month, the Women’s Forum of New York held its third biennial event honoring companies striving to achieve gender balance on their corporate boards and just over 10 beauty companies and suppliers made the cut.

Brazilian cosmetics labeler Prakolar acquired

24-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

This weekend, Japan’s SATO, a global auto-ID supplier with solutions for supply chain management, tracking, labels, RFID and more, announced its purchase of the São Paulo–based company. 

New consumer app ranks brands according to ethical practices

23-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Good On You is set to be a global cross-industry resource for conscientious shoppers. It’s grading fashion brands now and will rate cosmetics and personal care companies in 2016. 

A milestone moment for natural personal care

19-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The independent California Baby brand celebrates its 20th anniversary this month and is doubling down to be an even more influential leader in the natural space with products for consumers of all ages.

Save the date for the Cosmetics Design Hair Care Forum: December 10th!

18-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

The annual Cosmetics Design Hair Care Forum will be aired on December 10th at 10:30am EST/ 16.30pm Paris Time, providing all the latest in hair care trends, with a specific focus on hair loss.

Biotechnology companies continue to invest in cosmetics and skin care

17-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

This week VDF FutureCeuticals and RXi both announced new initiatives in the beauty space and are moving ahead to develop products formulated with novel ingredients.

New process manufacturing platform from Selerant promises to streamline vendor management

12-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The product development software company announced today its latest tool, the Selerant Collaboration Portal, and is publicizing an exceptional ROI projection for industry users.

New packaging options address consumer expectations

11-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The latest launches from personal care and beauty packaging makers key in on industry trends such as convenience, personalization, and multifunction. Here Cosmetics Design explores a handful of the newest container offerings.

2015 #beauty20 award winners fêted in NYC

10-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

This marks the second year that innoCos events produced the digital marketing awards in New York City, honoring brands in 10 categories from best app to best Instagram and everything in between.

What the fruit trend means for fine fragrance and scented personal care

10-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design spoke with fragrance expert Lisa Wilson, owner of Scent & Strategy, about the proliferation of newly sophisticated fruit notes and what perfumers are getting into next.

Organic labelling class action suit settled in California

10-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Avalon Organics and Jason Brand Cosmetics have come to a proposed settlement in a lawsuit claiming products sold during the 4 years prior to May 2011 were labeled in a way that misled consumers.

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CD Buzz: The latest analysis on P&G, Coty and fine fragrance trends

06-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

In this edition of CD Buzz, the Cosmetics Design USA team bring you the latest analysis on P&G's return to growth strategy and recent developments from Coty, which has announced another major acquisition and plans to reorganize the business,...

Avon posts big losses against currency headwinds and shaky global economy

04-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

Avon Products was hit harder than most by a strong dollar, together with a slow performance from its North American operations and economic challenges in developing markets such as Brazil.

Q3 results show Revlon US sales up nearly 5%

04-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Today the beauty company announce its quarterly results and highlighted top performing product segments in the US and globally.

L'Oréal USA patent quota suit dismissed by a federal judge

04-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

When the head of patents for the beauty company spoke up with concerns about how L'Oréal manages it patent applications, he lost his job and took his former employer to court.

Coty relocates HQ to London as part of major structural changes

03-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

Coty has announced a complete restructuring of its business operations and executive team, while also making the decision to relocate its executive management office to London.

Indigenous Brazilians source personal care ingredients for income and land preservation

03-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Natura cosmetics is an early client of Sentinels of the Forest, a program meant to help tribal peoples protect the forest and harvest Brazil nuts for sale and processing. 

Coty pays $1 billion to acquire Hypermarcas beauty business in Brazil

02-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

Coty has taken its second bold acquisition move this year after it announced plans to buy the Brazilian beauty and personal care brand holder Hypermarcas.

Advance retail orders and prestige drive Estée Lauder results

02-Nov-2015 By Simon Pitman

Estée Lauder has delivered strong first quarter results that have helped counter on-going headwinds from foreign currency translations, while also giving profits a significant boost.

ADF & PCD trades shows coming to New York in 2016

02-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design shows have run for more than a decade in Paris and are currently recruiting speakers for the inaugural US event. 

EWG announces a verification seal for products made without ingredients of concern

02-Nov-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The nonprofit intends to increase consumer access to information about what’s in personal care, food, household cleaners, and other goods and is working with licensing and brand management company Healthy Lifestyle Brands to orchestrate the program. 

SETAC Annual Meeting focuses on environmental impact of cosmetics

29-Oct-2015 By Simon Pitman

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is holding its 35th Annual Meeting, which this year has a session devoted to the environmental impact of cosmetic and personal care products.

Creating personal care products with the help of plants

29-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Rebecca Blahosky of Botanic Innovations spoke with Cosmetics Design reporter Deanna Utroske at the SCC Suppliers Day event in Long Beach, California, this month about sourcing and formulating with ingredients derived from fruit, vegetable, and herb seeds.

L’Oréal honors top tech founders

28-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The company’s US-based Women in Digital initiative has announced it’s 2015 Next Generation Award Winners, recognizing the achievements of three original digital company leaders.

Growth of global ingredients market outpaces personal care industry

28-Oct-2015 By Simon Pitman

The growth of the global market for personal care ingredients will continue to outpace forecasts for the overall industry, according to latest research estimates.

Scientists focus on blocking enzymes to enable hair growth

27-Oct-2015 By Simon Pitman

A group of scientists at the Columbia University Medical Center claim research they have carried out shows that suspending a certain family of enzymes in hair follicles can help restore hair growth.

A closer look at the 10 ways naturals are changing beauty

27-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Yesterday, Cosmetics Design ran coverage of a new report from JWT Intelligence on the impact consumer naturalism is having on the cosmetics and personal care industry. Here we zoom in a bit on 10 natural and organic micro trends that matter.

Sephora in Brazil partners with logistics company CEVA

27-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The cosmetics retailer has been operating in Brazil since 2012 and just selected a new supply chain partner to centralize and accelerate its business.

An evolving personal care market inspires new ingredients from Dow Corning

27-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

At Univar’s recent Personal Care Affair conference for cosmetic chemists, the silicone ingredient specialist presented chemical details and functionality notes on a selection film formers and fast-drying hair care ingredients—some new, some newly reimagined.

The low-down on sub-micron encapsulation

How sub-micron encapsulation is taking cosmetic product efficacy to new heights

26-Oct-2015 By Simon Pitman

At the recent Suppliers Day California 2015 event, Cosmetics Design caught up with the Shai Sheffer, CFO at New Jersey-based Salvona, to learn all about sub-micron encapsulation and how it is helping to take active ingredients and product efficacy to...

10 ways naturals are changing the beauty and personal care business

26-Oct-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Lucie Greene, worldwide director of JWT Intelligence, presented the futurism and innovation consultancy’s newest research report—Beauty: the new natural—at a CEW Global Trends Event late last week in New York City.