Sales of Kylie Minogue's fragrance range, Darling, are said to be
trouncing other celebrity endorsed fragrances in sales figures in
the UK, according to a chart by health and beauty retailer
Superdrug.
The Dow Chemical Company has reached an agreement to purchase the
Germany-based Wolff Walstrode business from the Bayer Group - a
move that will make the company a part of Dow's Water Soluble
Polymers business.
Eastman Chemical says its AQ 38S, previously used for insect
repellents, has proved successful in providing comprehensive water
resistance combined with cost savings for the next generation of
sunscreens.
Troubled cosmetic giant Revlon has set the terms for its share
offering, a move that aims to repay mounting debts due to the
failed launch of its Vital Radiance cosmetic line for older women
earlier this year.
North Castle Partners has today announced its decision to sell its
Avalon Natural Products range to Hain Celestial, further increasing
Hain Celestial's prominence within the thriving organics and
naturals market.
CoffeeBerry will be recognized for the first time as a powerful
antioxidant for the thriving skin-care market at The American
Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting in February.
A new source of gamma glutamyl cysteine, a precursor of powerful
antioxidant glutathione for anti-ageing supplements and skin care
products, is expected to become available in 2007, after nine years
of research at Australia's...
EU lawmakers have approved a new chemical law aimed at making
producers and importers of chemicals, used in goods such as
personal care products, prove that the substances they put on the
market are safe for consumers.
The rapid evolution of the natural and organics cosmetic market in
Europe and the US is leading to increasing opportunities for
Western companies in the Asian market.
US department store Bergdorf Goodman has announced its decision to
include the Davi skin care line on its internet retail site,
targeting the current consumer surge in online shopping that is set
drive record breaking sales this holiday...
Traditionally treatments for dry skin and dry skin-related
conditions have emphasized moisturizing the skin, but the latest
research suggests that shielding lotions might be the most
effective means of preventing what can often be...
Leading cosmetics packaging provider Rexam has created the pumps
for the new Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum range, a decision that
consolidates its position as leader within this category.
A new anti-ageing concept from French skin care brand LifeLab has
been launched, targeting men in the 30 - 40, 40 - 50 and 50 - 60
age categories - a concept that is said to be the first of its
kind.
This year L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetic player, increased
its footprint in the naturals and organic market with the purchase
of The Body Shop and Sanoflore - acquisitions that are likely to
lead to further activity...
By 2010 China is set to surpass South Korea as the second biggest
market for global leader Estee Lauder, according to a company
executive based in China.
A weakened dollar could help to boost revenues for a number of
international US-based cosmetics companies, especially those with
exposure in Europe. But with materials and ingredients being
increasingly sourced overseas, the impact...
Cosmetic giant L'Oreal is extending its Maybelline's Garnier
Nutritioniste skin care range into international waters, expanding
the line from the European market into the US and Canada.
The forthcoming Cosmbolleza & Wellness expo, due to take place
in Barcelona next March, is set to be the biggest yet, with a 25
per cent increase in exhibitors and a rise in the number of
professional visitors forecast by the...
After several years in the doldrums, it appears the market for
cosmetics and toiletries is back on track, after sales grew by a
respectable 2.7 per cent in the country this year, the Italian
union of perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries...
Internet Brand protection company, Partners 4 Management (P4M), has
announced that it will now be operating out of London in a bid to
expand into international waters.
As the China market for direct sales opens its doors to more and
more international companies, the number of players trying to tap
into what is tipped to be a thriving growth market has swelled
after US businesses Mary Kay and Amway...
Kathy Hilton will create a new beauty range in a worldwide license
agreement with OmniReliant that will see the Hilton brand further
establish itself in the cosmetics industry, following the success
of Paris Hilton fragrances.
Migami, a US-based company that has made its name developing and
testing clean air technology, has acquired assets in the company
Innovay, giving it a new direction purchasing licensing rights for
cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
A survey conducted by UK and US universities finds that consumers
are dubious of many products that make use of nanotechnology, but
that ultimately, the greater the benefits the technology brings,
the more they are willing to turn...
An Australian chemical-free skin care range has been launched in
the US, targeting the premium market and online retail industry
with its high-end natural products that are only available on line.
Proctor & Gamble is back on the road to redemption in China
after its SK-II range re-appeared on store shelves this week
following a ban brought about by a scare relating to traces of
heavy metals that were found in formulations.
With world leading market growth China has long been the focus for
international cosmetics producers. But as the market there evolves,
it seems that a new-found confidence amongst rban Chinese males is
causing them to spend more and...
Demand for both natural and milder cosmetic formulations is driving
demand for specialty surfactants. And a new market report
highlights the fact that it is Chinese producers who are poised to
tap into this growth.
Research has emerged that the anti-inflammatory properties of tea
are extremely beneficial to damaged skin, and are creating
innovative in roads into the after care of cancer patients
suffering with skin ailments.
California Cosmetics has announced that it will be incorporating
more of the formula Biohexel into its skincare products, following
a favorable response by consumers who have tested the product.
Natural and organic personal care maker Jason has extended it range
of professional hair care products and introduced a new anti-aging
skin care treatment as it taps into the growing market for
natural-based products as well as key...
Troubled cosmetics giant Revlon says it is about to refinance its
existing credit agreement as a means of strengthening its balance
sheet and increasing its investment levels, a move that will be
backed up by a share holder offering.
Danone is planning to introduce a new line of cosmetic yoghurts
next year, according to press reports, as it seeks the next level
of differentiation in the increasingly competitive functional dairy
market.
The new 'In-Focus' feature for the 2007 In-Cosmetics show has been
announced, and it is taking on somewhat of a racy twist. The
feature will be entitled 'In-focus Aphrodisia', and will explore
the way the beauty...
Cosmetics have emerged as the fastest growing non-food product in
the Romania retail sector, proving that previous decisions by
international cosmetic manufacturers to target the rapidly
expanding category were the right move.
Global supplier to the pharmaceutical and chemical markets, Lonza,
has announced the launch of a soluble polymer ingredient that is to
be used in cosmetic skin care.
International heiress and socialite Paris Hilton is set to expand
her lucrative empire in a bid to take over the beauty industry with
the intended launch of a cosmetics range manufactured by Parlux
Inc.
UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug, looks set to make its mark
in the booming online cosmetics market with the December launch of
its new website, Superdrug Online.
International star Jackie Chan has branched out from his typecast
roles of martial arts expert and global film star and is focusing
on enjoying the same success in the organic skin care market with
the launch of his cosmetics range,...
M&H Plastics has announced a new tube-packaging concept that
has water-clear transparency. The launch coincides with the recent
restructuring of the US management team that signifies the
company's desire for diversification...
Marketing may be even more important for the cosmetics industry
than new product development, say insiders - and the giants are
egging the latest trends to attract the holiday season consumer.
Health Canada has amended its cosmetics regulation, Cosmetics and
Your Health, this month to ensure manufacturers state the full
ingredient list on all products labels by 2007 - a move that brings
Canada up to speed with the US cosmetics...
France-based Natural Active Ingredients company, Silab has
introduced new cell rejuvenator, Longevicell, in an attempt to
surge ahead in the competitive anti-aging market.
Gimmicky products that blur the boundaries between food and
cosmetic are on the rise, as many companies seek to capitalise on
growing consumer trend for cosmetics containing food-based
ingredients, but according to an expert from...
Mediterranean cosmetics boutique L'Occitane, has announced the
opening of a new store at US airport DFW (Dallas Forth Worth),
targeting the travel consumer, following a recent survey that
showed passenger sales of health and...
A report has emerged stating that cosmetics are amongst the top
five most popular gifts this Christmas, with the average consumer
set to spend more this holiday period than any other.
UK-based cosmetics company, Molton Brown, has announced its
decision to end a long-standing retail-travel agreement with
British Airways (BA), which comes at an essential time for the
company amidst restructuring plans that will see...
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