Hair care

Dow Corning multifunctional skin care blend gets off to an award-winning launch

28-Apr-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Dow Corning launched its new Liquid Satin blend at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona and it couldn’t have got any better having won the gold for the event’s Best Ingredient (Functional) Award.

New TRESemmé hairspray packaging stands tall

22-Apr-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The Unilever brand in partnership with Crown Aerosol Packaging of North America launched a line of new hairsprays in cans sensibly designed to catch the attention of consumers.

in-cosmetics coverage

Kline talks multicultural product innovation..

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the multicultural beauty product segment continues to outpace the overall U.S. market’s growth for cosmetics, mainstream brands are investing in varied ranges to cater to this demand.

Organix products must be 70% organic, pending Canadian court approval

16-Apr-2015 By Deanna Utroske

That’s one stipulation of the proposed settlement in a class action suit accusing Vogue International of deceptive advertising and marketing of Organix skin care and hair care products.

Building on the success of the world’s leading anti-dandruff shampoo

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Head & Shoulders has been the world’s top-selling anti-dandruff shampoo for decades, so we spoke to the research term behind the brand’s formulation to find out how they have held on to the crown.

How P&G continues to advance its Head & Shoulders formulation

15-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Procter & Gamble is the undisputed king of anti-dandruff hair care thanks to its Head & Shoulders brand. But the work behind maintaining its reputation is relentless, as the head of research for the brand explains.

New Addition!

Welcome to Brand Innovation – the latest addition to our news coverage

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We are introducing an exciting addition to our news categories called "Brand Innovation". The new category has now gone live across all three of sites - Cosmetics Design Europe, USA and Asia – and will bring you up to speed on the industry products...

Cosmetics Compliance Seminar focuses on regulations in Canada

07-Apr-2015 By Simon Bendle

Canada’s regulatory framework for cosmetics and their importation will come under the spotlight at this month’s Cosmetics Compliance Seminar in California.

Biotechnology proves crucial to staying ahead in the innovation game

02-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Advances in cosmetic formulation and ingredients are undeniably reaching new highs, and it is repeatedly biotechnology that is behind some of the most significant industry innovations.

Dollar Shave breaks into men’s hair care

01-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

On the back of the phenomenal success of the Dollar Shave Club male grooming business model, executives behind the idea have taken the decision to broaden the portfolio into men’s hair care.

Could EO Products set an industry precedent for sustainability?

01-Apr-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The company just announced its 2015 objectives to limit waste and is advocating for personal care industry suppliers to be more involved with sustainability.

Sourcing hemp oil for skin and hair care products

30-Mar-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The hemp seed company Hippie Butter partnered this month with Algae International Group, and will receive marketing and investment support as well as organically certified hemp from that company’s American Seed & Oil subsidiary.

How to get your green marketing strategy bang on

30-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

We spoke to Raphael Bemporad co-founder of BBMG, a consultancy specialized in green brand strategies, who lifts the lid on the importance of tapping into 'aspirational' consumers as a means of getting the right message out effectively.

Special newsletter - Men's grooming

How to keep male grooming products on the right side of the law

25-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

We talk to an expert about regulation in the male grooming category, throwing light on some of the specific challenges that anti-aging, hair loss and shaving products present in the U.S. and Europe.

US Consumers trust Pantene, Neutrogena, Maybelline

23-Mar-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Market researcher BrandSpark announced the results of its 2015 most-trusted brands study on Friday, with rankings in 39 personal care and beauty categories.

Guthy-Renker facing lawsuit following hair loss complaints

23-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Dallas-based firm Christiansen Davis has filed suit in a California federal court after multiple women claimed to have suffered severe hair loss after using ‘Wen Hair Products’. 

Arizona scientists develop sugar-based surfactants for cosmetics

17-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A University of Arizona startup, GlycoSurf, has finalized an exclusive agreement for a chemical synthesis of glycolipids technology, which the scientists say is a greener replacement for surfactants in cosmetics. 

'Sephora effect' - beauty retailer changing the game in the US

12-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The importance of the in-store experience has not been wasted on Sephora, as can been seen with its 'Innovation Lab', which the retailer says will feature programs that encourage the next generation of digital leaders.

Sally Beauty Supply brings curly hair products to consumers and salon pros

11-Mar-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The Alikay Naturals product collection is newly available in retail shops operated by prominent beauty distributor and retailer Sally Beauty Holdings.

Hain Celestial raises its personal care profile by supporting female education

09-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Hain Celestial is heightening its growing profile in the personal care categories with a three year charitable commitment the global poverty-fighting charitable organization, CARE.

Dr. Bronner’s goes for “Old & Improved” for its new label redesign

05-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Probably one of the most distinguishing aspects of Dr. Bronner’s eponymous soaps is the old-fashioned packaging, which meant maintaining the brand image heritage was integral to the label redesign.

Shimmering metallic shades, the new trend in hair color

04-Mar-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Hair dyed gray and stylish naturally gray hair looks have gained mainstream popularity in recent years. One cosmetic chemist specializing in hair color sees radiant metallic tones as the next trend in this niche.

Independent Cuban cosmetic entrepreneurs given the go ahead in the US

26-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Cuba’s independent cosmetic makers have made it onto the new list of products that can be sold in the United States.

Hain Celestial expands in personal care with Belvedere acquisition

26-Feb-2015 By Simon Pitman

Natural products company Hain Celestial has increased its footprint in the beauty and personal care arena with the acquisition of Belevedere International.

Personal care container manufacturer Pretium acquires Intertech

25-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The plastic bottle maker is shopping for more companies to further grow its technological capacities and market reach.

Cosmetic brands facing more pressure on multifunctional credentials

20-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As today’s modern consumer seeks to simplify their beauty routines, the general perception is that this simplicity comes at the cost of efficacy, placing more pressure on brands to boost and better communicate product credentials.

When women are most fertile they seek variety, so brand marketers take note

19-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

When women are at their most fertile they often seek more options in men, and this also leads to them seeking greater variety in consumer products such as what make-up and which brand to choose; so marketers take note, says a new study.

Chinese New Year spending - Chanel a favourite with shoppers

17-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the holiday approaches fast (Feb 19), various luxury brands are investing in increasing their visibility to fight off the competition. Something, perhaps Chanel isn't too worried about, due to its' popularity with Chinese consumers.

Canadian consumers trust L’Oreal, Revlon, Sally Hanson

12-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Recent BrandSpark research on Canadian consumer trust of CPGs identified which beauty brands shoppers rely on in each product category.

Pantene earns social capital sponsoring grants to colleges

10-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The brand’s Shine Strong program continues this year with funding recently awarded to 11 US campus action projects in partnership with the American Association of University Women.

Estée Lauder US color cosmetics sales save the day!

05-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite a drop in demand for Estée Lauder’s heritage brands, US sales were on the up; thanks to new product introductions, holiday sets and expanded distribution in the company’s make-up and luxury categories.

L'Oreal Professionnel to launch Wet Domination styling products

04-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The product line will be for use in salons by hairdressers and promises wearable wet styled looks.

Scientists use stem cells to grow new hair

29-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Stem cells are tipped to be the future for many different scientific studies and it seems that this could include hair loss after scientists used human pluripotent stem cells to generate new hair.

Soybean oil-based surfactant proven to improve cleaning, foaming and conditioning in shampoo

28-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have developed a new non-toxic, environmentally friendly soybean oil-based polymeric surfactant (SBPS) and having studied it for potential application as a surface-active ingredient for shampoos, found that it improves cleaning, foaming, and...

Avon facing reality that it may sell for half its' worth

28-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite Avon’s stocks rising of late, the brand’s current trading price is fuelling rumours of a potential deal with private-equity firm TPG, which could see it go for half its worth.

Women need to #DitchTheDrama as hair problems get in the way of life, says P&G

27-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A bad hair day can have a big impact and make women avoid doing things like wearing a hat, rolling down a window, or even getting intimate for fear that it will mess up their ‘do’. Apparently this is common, and the driving force behind Procter &...

Advances in polymer availability for hair products

19-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Prominent ingredient brands are moving to manufacture, produce, and market polymers at a substantial scale for use in hair product formulations and market research pros are paying attention.

Strawberries in cream – specialty oils developed for cosmetics

19-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The sweet fruit, often a dessert favorite, could also be the answer in anti-aging, hair care, and make-up products after Natural Sourcing announced it will develop its line of specialty oils.

Naturex invests in Chile operations to increase production of quillaia

16-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

France-based natural ingredients player Naturex has invested in the expansion of its production facility in Chile in an effort to increase the processing of quillaia extract.

Are beauty from within beverages useless?

14-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

A new study reports little or no benefits from the nutrient addition in functional beverages, many of which are marketed with beauty from within claims.

Salon and spa business opportunities rate well in 2015

13-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

A fair number of hair salon and spa service providers appear on the latest edition of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list.

Latest US cosmetic market research points to lack of brand loyalty

08-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

New research suggests that cosmetic consumers in the US purchase a wide variety of brands and often show no or very little brand loyalty.

Hair color business evolves as beauty school supplier Burmax acquires Product Club

08-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Acquisitions, like this one, scientific breakthroughs, and advances in e-commerce are moving the hair color market into the future.

Millennial generation engage more and they want to prevent ageing

06-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The growing influence from the millennial generation means that beauty care players need to ensure they are engaging people to deliver a unique experience. With this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke with Verna Talcott at Dow Corning to discuss...

'Tis the season of opportunity for beauty brands with Advent calenders!

23-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

This Holiday season we noted the return of the beauty Advent calendar. The version for grown-ups has created new opportunities for cosmetic brands of late, particularly in 2014 with the rise of the festive ‘self-gifting’ trend.

Custom at-home hair color company eSalon goes international

16-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The California-based e-commerce company opened a London office and launched sites serving consumers in several countries.

Evonik exec says 2015 will be the year of sustainability for the US cosmetics industry

15-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

a Sustainability is likely to be the defining element for the cosmetics industry in North America, according to Evonik’s North America personal care vice president, Paul Washlock, who believes that the industry is responding to the demands of a better...

California authorities call on cosmetics companies to participate in product survey

10-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

The California Air Resource Board (CARB), the clean air agency for the state government of California, has requested that all personal care companies complete a survey detailing products sold in the state during 2013.

Dry shampoo category continues to build momentum

09-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

According to analysts at Mintel, the dry shampoo category has catapulted from 1% of all new shampoo products in 2009, to 5% in 2014, thanks to the likes of advanced powder valve technologies helping to power the segment.

Croda study underlines efficacy for hair conditioning and scalp moisturizing treatment

08-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

Croda has unveiled the findings from a study into the efficacy of its scalp moisturizing and hair conditioning treatment DuraQuench IQ SA that broaden its applications.