Skin care

Department store beauty retail gets a digital update

22-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Saks Fifth Avenue is rethinking its beauty retail and services concepts and opening new digital salons / spas / makeup counters in partnership with renowned hair colorist Joel Warren. The Salon Project will roll out in stores over the next two years.

NY NOW show opens, revealing this year’s holiday beauty shopping trends to watch

21-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The semi-annual trade show, once known as the New York International Gift Fair, opened this weekend and runs through Wednesday, August 23. Exhibitors showing personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance, provide an early look at which product trends will be...

DSM eager to partner with indie beauty brands

21-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

“Every day we discuss indie beauty,” Parand Salmassinia, VP of DSM personal care in North America, told Cosmetics Design earlier this summer in a conversation about how the cosmetic and personal care ingredient maker plans to partner with and support...

Indie Beauty Profile

Dr. Kalidas Kale, Exquis Skincare

21-Aug-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In his Indie Beauty Profile, Dr. Kalidas Kale, founder of Exquis Skincare, speaks candidly about the resources, financial and otherwise, needed to launch a personal care brand, and he shares insight on how new technology can be used to enhance the benefits...

Blendtek Ingredients and Fitoplancton Marino team up to bring microalgae ingredients to beauty makers

17-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In an exclusive deal, announced this month, ingredient distributor and solutions provider Blendtek will be the official supplier of Fitoplancton Marino’s Easyalgae Plankton-Extract ingredient.

Ann S. Plimpton will soon be the new board chair at Inolex

17-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

As the specialty ingredients company positions its business squarely in the cosmetics and personal care industry, the announcement of a new incoming board chair underscores the company’s new focus as a global innovator in beauty.

ADF&PCD comes to NYC this September

17-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

ADF and PCD events have been held in Paris for over a decade, and now for the second year running this international trade show for aerosol, dispensing, perfume, and cosmetic packaging professionals is coming to the US, complete with exhibitors, awards,...

Freeman Beauty acquisition signals intent to go global

16-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Yellow Wood Partners just announced buying the personal care company and has plans to work with the existing senior management team at Freeman Beauty to expand business in current channels as well as into new markets internationally.

Surya Brasil celebrates 20 years in North American market

15-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The natural personal care and cosmetics company has been available in the US and Canada for two decades, and now Surya Brasil has plans to greatly increase distribution this year and next.

Indie Beauty Profile

Linda Gillette, Parodi

14-Aug-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Linda Gillette, founder of Parodi Professional Care, describes how she’s moving a niche personal care line, developed for professionals, into the consumer space. And, she reminds other beauty brand founders to be attentive...

MyChelle: Building a legacy of bioactive skin care

14-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Catie Wiggy, product development manager at MyChelle, talks with Cosmetics Design senior correspondent Deanna Utroske about effective natural skin care, including natural suncare and anti-pollution products, the rise in consumer attention to ingredients,...

TerraVia files for bankruptcy as part of Corbion acquisition bid

14-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

California-based algae ingredients supplier Terravia has filed for bankruptcy as part of efforts to enable Corbion to acquire the troubled business.

Acquisitions boost IFF fragrance results

10-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

IFF has reported strong growth for its second quarter results, with the fragrance side of the business benefiting from recent acquisitions and organic sales growth.

Botaneco opens US innovation facility

10-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Canada-based seed oils specialist Botaneco has unveiled its newly opened innovation facility dedicated to skin, hair and sun care, in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Euromonitor: L’Oréal, Unilever and Henkel: spotlight on three beauty and personal care giants of Europe

10-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

We take a look at the latest from three of the leading personal care giants in Europe.

Avon reveals details of CEO handover plan

09-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

On the back of disappointing second-quarter results, Avon has confirmed that current CEO, Sheri McCoy, is to step down in spring 2018.

DuPont and Dow all set for huge merger

09-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

DuPont and Dow Chemical Company have confirmed that they are all set to complete on one of the biggest ever mergers in the history of the chemicals industry - a $147 billion deal.

IMCD to acquire Canadian distributor Lomas

09-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Netherlands-based IMCD ingredients distributor IMCD has confirmed that it is set to acquire the Canadian distributor Lomas.

Specialty stores tap into digital for growth

09-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Specialty stores such as Sephora and Ulta have been ruling the beauty retail channel in the US in recent years, and a new report by Kline Group shows that digital technology is boosting their growth.

Will Triclosan still appear in personal care products after the FDA ban?

08-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

A ban on triclosan will be implemented in September for antiseptic hand washes, but one expert points to concerns that it could still be used in other products.

Avon struggles continue as losses mount

08-Aug-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a continuation of its recent poor performances, Avon again announced a quarterly loss with its most recent, second-quarter statement.

FDA says it does not have the staff to check all imported cosmetics

07-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

A letter from the FDA to a member of congress underling that the organization is understaffed and only has the resources to check a small fraction of cosmetics imports in the US is causing alarm.

Marico builds ethnic hair portfolio with Isoplus acquisition

07-Aug-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Indian consumer personal care group, Marico, adds South African ethnic hair styling collection, Isoplus, to its growing portfolio.

Latest formulation buzz: enhanced delivery

07-Aug-2017 By Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science

The cosmetics industry is full of fantastic cosmeceutical actives to address all sorts of skin conditions, from acne in teenagers to anti-ageing of mature skin. But, with so many actives to choose from, how can a brand make their product work better than...

Ron Robinson explains how the Apothia brand is engaging younger consumers

07-Aug-2017 By Simon Pitman

Ron Robinson was at the forefront of a new trend in beauty and fragrances when he launched the Apothia brand in the early 80s. In this video interview Ron explains how he has kept the brand at the forefront by continuing to make the product lines relevant...

In color cosmetics, complexion products and skin care benefits are winning

03-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

According to Mintel’s Color Cosmetics US 2017 report, the category isn’t seeing the growth it once was. Still, the numbers suggest that the color boom is far from over.

Trends Update: A conversation with Stylus

03-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In this video interview from Cosmoprof North America, Shannon Davenport, head of US advisory at Stylus, talks with Cosmetics Design senior correspondent Deanna Utroske about next-generation packaging, the trend toward minimal packaging design and clean...

Colorescience announces new funding and new board member

02-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty brand, known for its color products that function like skin care and sell primarily in the pro channel, has just completed a series C funding round and is welcoming Adele Oliva to its board.

Starlet Satin: A sleeping beauty brand awakes

02-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design checked in with Lisa Damron, co-founder of Starlet Satin, to discuss the ins and outs of reviving a dormant indie beauty company in a time when new innovations and just-launched brands are in the spotlight.

Azelis builds Australia and New Zealand profile with Chemcolor acquisition

02-Aug-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Speciality chemical distributor and supplier, Azelis, makes inroads in the Oceanic cosmetics region with its purchase of manufacturer and formulations supplier, Chemcolor.

Ginkgo Bioworks new partnerships focus on enzyme production

01-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In recent days the biotech company has announced deals with two enzyme producing businesses. While the bulk of what these companies develop and make will be directed to the food industry, there are implications and opportunities here for cosmetics and...

Beautycounter’s newest board member is a Unilever executive

01-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The ‘safer skin care and cleaner cosmetics’ company announced today that John Replogle will join the board of Counter Brands, the parent company of Gregg Renfrew’s Beautycounter.

Biossance skin care prepares to launch in Canada

01-Aug-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The skin care brand, made by the biotech ingredient company Amyris and sold at Sephora here in the US, is gearing up for its next market—a move that promises to be a first step toward an international Biossance business.

Skin care ingredient maker Croda invests in Cutitronics

31-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The deal with tech company Cutitronics is about more than just skin care devices and personalized product recommendations. It’s an expertise exchange and an opportunity for Croda to be a major player in ‘big data for skin care’ market.

Indie Beauty Profile

Rachel Roff, Urban Skin Rx

31-Jul-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Rachel Roff, founder of Urban Skin Rx, has delightfully practical advice for her fellow beauty entrepreneurs. And, she shares sales figures, distribution data, and brand strategy notes that give real insight into how she’s...

Fruit d'Or gets 'health maintenance' claim in Canada for cranberry seed oil

28-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Fruit d’ Or has announced approval by Health Canada for the omega-3 and omega-6 content of its multifunctional cranberry seed oil ingredient.  The approved claim wording includes “for the maintenance of good health.”

Trend Spotting: Ayurvedic beauty

27-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The wellness and natural trends are getting more nuanced. As a result, both brands and consumers can be more selective about such products. And, it’s in this market climate that there is space for systems of practice like Ayurveda to gain traction in...

IBE opens in NYC next month – prepare to be inspired by beauty

27-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The leading independent cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance event returns to New York City this August for its third annual show. IBE 2017 promises to be even bigger and better than years past, a measure of just how much the indie beauty category...

Is DNA the sunscreen of the future?

26-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Researchers at Binghamton University, a State University of New York, and The University of Rhode Island published an article today that suggests topically applied product formulated with DNA could be more effective and long lasting than current sun care...

CEW hosts sold-out Interpreting Trends Workshop

26-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The cosmetics, fragrance, and personal care industry professional organization’s career development event late last week in New York City featured insights from Maxwell Luthy of Trend Watching and Larissa Jensen of the NPD Group. And Jennifer Barckley,...

At Discover Beauty, emerging brands seek the spotlight – part 2

26-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The Discover Beauty section at this month’s Cosmoprof North America event in Las Vegas, Nevada, featured some very trendsetting and innovative cosmetics and personal care brands. Part 2 of Cosmetics Design’s Discover Beauty coverage looks at what happing...

Lubrizol and Essential Ingredients expand distribution partnership

25-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The specialty chemical company and ingredients distributor have worked together here in the eastern States for 10 years, and now that relationship covers even more territory.

At Discover Beauty, emerging brands seek the spotlight – part 1

25-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Again this year Cosmoprof North America featured a Discover Beauty section where brands eager for distributor partnerships, press attention, investor dollars, or retail deals set up booths and tables to showcase their latest and greatest cosmetics and...

Mary Kay launches new beauty tech

25-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The direct sales beauty company debuted its new blend-it-yourself vitamin C product late last week at the annual Mary Kay beauty consultant seminar in Dallas, Texas.

Blue California stakes claim to market for natural ferulic acid

24-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

Increasing demand for natural sources of ferulic acid has led Blue California to boost its production capacity of the antioxidant ingredient.

Indie Beauty Profile

Kimberly Heathman, MyChelle Dermaceuticals

24-Jul-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Kimberly Heathman of MyChelle Dermaceuticals talks through the brand’s DNA, so to speak, summarizing the natural skin care maker’s focus and function in the marketplace.

A hair and skin care line made from rice bran. And that includes the packaging!

24-Jul-2017 By Simon Pitman

At the recent Cosmoprof North America event we caught up with a spokesperson for the Taiwanese brand Reise. What is different is that not only is the Taiwanese hair and skin care line formulated using rice bran, the material has also been incorporated...

CPNA Discover Green highlights simple but effective new product launches

24-Jul-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmoprof North America Discover Green section highlighted some of the most innovative new product launches at the show. This year there was a distinct move towards simple yet effective products, highlighted by Feather & Bone's Face Gems...

Organic Tahitian beauty oils are coming to North America!

20-Jul-2017 By Simon Pitman

Rau Hotu Tahiti is a family-run beauty oils business with a tradition for the craft that goes back generations. Well known in both France and its native Tahiti for some of the finest quality products, its owners are now looking to expand their reach.

Strategic Solutions International debuts unprecedented beauty insights tool

20-Jul-2017 By Deanna Utroske

At Cosmoprof North America this month, SSI CEO Romina Brown launched her company’s newest research platform, a cloud-based interface that provides not only the usual cosmetics and personal care figures but also data from the independent beauty supply...