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Reports of counterfeit Estee Lauder cosmetics grow in the Bay area

27-Nov-2013 By Chris BARKER

A growing trend in fake beauty products retailing over the internet is threatening the integrity of Estee Lauder's popular MAC brand.

Dow Corning develops new method to help formulators untangle frizzy hair

26-Nov-2013 By Simon Pitman

Dow Corning says it has helped untangle one of the biggest challenges for hair care formulators and specialist by developing a testing method to determine difference levels of hair frizz.

Guest Blog

Future Beauty Trends: Finding the right target

25-Nov-2013 By Imogen Matthews

The recent Beauty Futures Forum conducted by trends forecasting agency 'The Future Laboratory' identified what we can expect next in terms of original concepts and different ways of targeting beauty consumers post-recession. Here, our expert...

Phthalate safety in cosmetics defended after study links them to premature births

21-Nov-2013 By Chris BARKER

Phthalates, preservatives utilized in certain beauty products, have received another blow to their image in the cosmetics industry as a new study links them to a rise in premature births, although industry still defends their safety.

P&G to get top brands growing again after North America stumbles

20-Nov-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

 Procter & Gamble’s CEO has stated the company is putting a recovery plan in place to get two of its largest beauty brands, Pantene and Olay, growing again, after recent ‘stumbles’ in the North American market.

Voice of the Industry

"The industry does not want to be caught with its' pants down," says sustainable expert

19-Nov-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

That expert is Chris Kilham, better known as the ‘Medicine Hunter’ whose life consists of venturing into the world’s wild vegetation zones to search for botanicals that may have therapeutic, nutritional or wellness benefits for cosmetic companies like...

Elevance makes 1st cosmetics line of renewable ingredients commercially available

19-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Elevance Renewable Sciences will make its line of plant-based polymers and emollients commercially available for cosmetics, skin care and hair care applications.

Tricking biological clock could boost microalgae production

14-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A group of scientists have discovered a way to trick algae's biological clock to remain in its daytime setting, which dramatically boosts the amount of valuable compounds that the marine plants can produce when they are grown in constant light.

Give men style-to-go says Ashland with new grooming kit

13-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

At a time when men’s grooming appears to be offering ingredient suppliers a real opportunity in the personal care arena, Ashland Specialty Ingredients has launched its latest range based on consumer research.

Guys, losing your hair? It could be gravity’s fault…

06-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A plastic surgeon in Turkey claims that the effects of gravity may explain the apparently paradoxical effects of testosterone in male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia (AGA).

Americas surpass China as luxury goods growth leader

30-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

The Americas have overtaken China as the engine of the world’s luxury growth, according to a report by market research firm Bain & Company.

Industry might see implications from Target's transparency rankings

30-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

As Target becomes the latest US retailer to commit to providing consumers with more information than ever on the health and environmental impact of the cosmetics they use, it could potentially mean that some in the industry will have to step up their...

Luxury brands CAN command the digital platform despite lack of sensorial experience

28-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite luxury brands previously shying away from digital platforms due to the sensorial factor being imperative for consumers, experts say there is a way to command these platforms without compromising what the consumer needs.

Synthetic tea tree oil puts both cosmetics consumers and genuine suppliers at risk, producer claims

22-Oct-2013 By Simon Pitman

Synthetic and uncertified tea tree oil has been flooding the market for years now, and is cropping up in cosmetic products worldwide causing big problems for both consumers and manufacturers, a leading supplier of the ingredient claims.

J&J launches program after only 20% of Americans found to recycle

22-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The global personal care brand has launched a ‘care to recycle’ campaign in a bid to remind US consumers to recycle more toiletries after 7 out of 10 Americans admitted that they only recycle bathroom items every 1 in 5 instances.

Revealed: how companies can address the beauty needs of cancer sufferers

17-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

A beauty program which helps women cope with cancer has revealed ways in which companies can tailor their cosmetics products to this group.

L’Oreal Emporio Body Store acquisition gives vital footing into Brazil market

16-Oct-2013 By Simon Pitman

L’Oreal has bought the Brazil beauty retail chain Emporio Body Store, making the acquisition through its wholly-owned beauty retail division The Body Shop.

Fashionistas, social shoppers and celebrity followers: how different types of women are influenced by social media

16-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

A study by two internet market research companies reveals how different types of female cosmetics buyers are influenced by social media.

Airmall USA announces arrival of new cosmetics brands

15-Oct-2013

A leading airport concessions developer has announced the introduction of new cosmetic and fashion brands to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Brazil increases demand for Spanish cosmetics

10-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Spanish cosmetics are continuing to rise in terms of popularity with Brazilian consumers as exports went up by 45% in 2012 and deals between Spanish brands and Brazilian suppliers are on the rise.

Rituals Home & Body Cosmetics reach the US

07-Oct-2013

Powerhouse Netherlands brand Rituals Home & Body Cosmetics will soon be officially launched in stores across the US.

California 'safer' legislation to promote 'greater transparency'

02-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

California’s State Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has implemented a new regulation this week in regards to product safety, which it believes will lead the way in seeing the first comprehensive, state-level efforts to find safer alternatives.

Asia in Focus

Expert highlights the 'power of the travelling Chinese consumer'

02-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As the Chinese consumer becomes the number-one luxury spender in the world, our expert reckons US and European prestige brand managers are suddenly paying closer attention to their overseas spending behaviour.

Judge rules that organic food standards do not apply to cosmetics

30-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

A Californian Judge has refused to toss out the ongoing lawsuit against Kiss My Face for falsely labeling a product line as “organic.”

L’Oreal uses sustainable partnership to create new hair care product

26-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

L’Oreal Professional is coming together with raw materials manufacturer Beraca to produce sustainable hair care products using an innovative natural ingredient.

Disney releases adult cosmetic lines

24-Sep-2013

Disney has recently released two beauty ranges targeted at adults.

Brazilian cosmetics giant meets CSR goals with first indigenous credits

11-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Natura Cosméticos has revealed it is one step closer in meeting its Corporate Social Responsibility requirements after buying 120,000 tons of carbon offsets from the Suruí people of the Amazon, the first venture of its kind.  

It is time for hair care manufacturers to recognise African consumer needs

11-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As numbers grow and demand heightens, it is time for hair care manufacturers to better serve African consumers worldwide, according to a new market report.

Croda releases mobile hair damage guide

11-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics ingredients company Croda International have announced the release of an updated, iPad-compatible version of its Interactive Hair Damage Guide.

Beauty focus sees new DSM brand identity

10-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier DSM has refocused its beauty business to better position itself in the cosmetics and personal care market and claims a new brand identity will help it to better connect with customers and consumers.

Brazilian companies see Middle East markets as goldmine

05-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Brazilian Association of the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Industry, Latin personal care giants have found a goldmine export market in Dubai and the Middle East, particularly with hair care and grooming products.

P&G reaches milestone with efforts to wipe phthalates from products

29-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The personal care giant is further along in its efforts to wipe phthalates and triclosan from its products by 2014, as it confirms this week that 70 per cent of its beauty products are now phthalate-free.

‘Tongue in cheek’ marketing - the best way to connect with the consumer?

22-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As brands continue to make efforts to stay on top of evolving technology and social media platforms to connect with the consumer, innovative marketing campaigns are imperative in helping them to stand out amongst the noise.

Study finds freebies increase brand value perception for consumers

21-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers may value a free gift more than a deeply discounted promotional item, especially if it comes from a prestigious brand.

Skin care influence good news for packaging firms as hair products demand protection

16-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the industry recovers from the recession and there is the promise of hair care product development fuelled by consumer demand, cosmetics packager Mega Airless is seeing demand in the market for technologies that provide protection.

AkzoNobel targets men’s grooming trend with sector specific product line

15-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The men’s grooming trend has now started to influence the way suppliers formulate their products as AkzoNobel introduces its first range designed with this particular segment in mind.

Skin care ingredients come to the rescue for the hair care category

14-Aug-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Many industry experts believe that if hair care is to push on and increase growth over the coming years it should take inspiration from the skin care market in order to innovate, and it appears scalp treatments and a multi-step routine are the way to...

American company to supply essential oils to Omega Ingredients

07-Aug-2013 By Chris BARKER

Indiana ingredients company Lebermuth Co has announced a deal to supply a British manufacturer of fragrances and cosmetics with essential oils

Revlon acquires hair dye manufacturer The Colomer Group

06-Aug-2013 By Simon Pitman

Revlon has bought up the global operations of Spain-based contract manufacturing business The Colomor Group for a cash sum of $660m.

STORIFY

CSC urges Walgreens to pull baby products from shelves

06-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has launched an online letter writing campaign, urging Walgreens to remove hazardous chemicals from some of the baby products it sells. Here Cosmetics Design brings you brings you up to date on the latest news, reaction...

Scientists urge EC to not 'ignore the science' on EDCs

31-Jul-2013 By Chris BARKER

71 toxicologists have written to the European Commission’s chief scientific advisor Anne Glover urging her to change plans to regulate endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are allegedly present in many cosmetics.

FDA warning letters focus on unintentional drug claims for cosmetics

25-Jul-2013

A crop of FDA warning letters have been sent to a number of companies in recent weeks warning about unintentional drug claims, which according to one law expert underlines the need to audit product claims.

Naturex takes palm oil-free demand as seriously as manufacturers

25-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As more cosmetics manufacturers respond to consumer demand for palm oil-free products, ingredient suppliers also have to respond; and this is exactly what has happened at France-based Naturex with its new range.

Kao pump to ensure even hair colour dispensing for hairdressers

18-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics player Kao’s German subsidiary is producing pump dispensers made of thermoplastic elastomers by Kraiburg TPE for hair care products thanks to their chemical resistance.

Conditioners shine through in Canadian hair care

18-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair care is one of the categories that has been through a tough time across the globe of late, but in a developed Canadian market, conditioners are emerging as the shining light and expected to record the highest growth over the next five years.

Odor-free garlic based hair re-growth treatment launched

11-Jul-2013

nuNatt, has launched a line of hair care products, based on a new ingredient it says is effective at stimulating hair re-growth without the associated odor.

Low cost PET bottles to replace aluminium aerosols and transform the market

03-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Aluminium cans used for aerosols containing shaving foam, hair mousse and sunscreen could be a thing of the past if Cambridge Consultants has its way, as the product development firm develops a low cost, environmentally friendly option using PET.

Voice of the Industry

"The effect of aromas in beauty is not quackery, they have a concrete ability to impact the body," says expert

01-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...

Growth slow-but-steady in Swedish hair care due to economic woes

20-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Despite being the third largest sector in the Swedish Health & Beauty industry, hair care is projected to witness only the seventh fastest growth towards 2017, as consumer spending remains restricted.

Is the beauty market ready for customisation?

18-Jun-2013

In this latest blog, Imogen Matthews looks at the new trend of product customisation and evaluates whether or not it can provide enough impetus to become the next big thing for the cosmetics industry.