Skin care

TRI-K portfolio of natural peptides is growing

10-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The specialty ingredients manufacturer launched the first ingredient in its NaturePep collection in late 2016 and a second just this spring. At the NYSCC Suppliers Day event in New York City this month, Cosmetics Design sat down with Elzbieta Kasprzyk,...

J&J and personal care ingredient supplier lose big in talc lawsuit

09-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Late last week a jury in Missouri handed down a verdict that found both the baby powder maker and Imerys Talc America accountable for, among other things, conspiracy, breach of implied warranty, and negligence.

Packaging artwork conference to illustrate how cosmetics and personal care brands can win with visual content

09-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

PACk 2017 is set to take place in New York City this month and is shaping up to be a must-attend event for beauty and personal care industry pros looking to stay up-to-date on design trends, packaging workflow, tech solutions, and regulatory issues.

Essential facts on the essential oils boom

09-May-2017 By Lisa Wilson

The essential oil market in the US has grown 200% since 2012. 45% of the consumers in question are new, having started using EOs 1 – 2 years ago or even more recently. So why is the market growing so rapidly? What is driving this growth?

Will new DSM data on facial hydration disrupt the skin care category?

04-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty care ingredients maker has completed a skin moisture mapping study and is taking their findings public in a big way—on The Lifetime TV Network, a move that’s sure to get the attention of millions of US consumers and reverberate throughout the...

Cellular biomimicry helps boots Naturally Australian Products portfolio

04-May-2017 By Simon Pitman

Native Australian ingredients provider Naturally Australian Products says the use of biomimicry has helped to significantly boost its product offering and highlight native species.

What does Homeland Security want with the beauty industry? part 2

04-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

For cosmetics and personal care companies and those that supply the industry with its ingredients, registration and participation in the program known as CFATS could well be mandatory. And not getting involved could be costly; violating companies can...

Big prize money at stake in search for new preservatives

03-May-2017 By Simon Pitman

A competition has been launched to search for alternatives to conventional preservatives, with big industry sponsorship stumping up $175,000 in prize money.

Miyoshi America launches new synthetic micas at NYSCC Suppliers Day

03-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The manufacturing company, which specializes in surface treated pigments and mineral substrates for the cosmetics and personal care industry, is showing three new effects ingredients and a new powder at the annual tradeshow event in New York City.

New pioneer species helps create largest collection of Australian botanicals

03-May-2017 By Simon Pitman

Naturally Australian Products says its quest to bring the widest selection of Australian-sourced natural ingredients has helped create the world’s largest portfolio of pioneer species.

What does Homeland Security want with the beauty industry? part 1

03-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

A department initiative knows as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program, or CFATS, requires select cosmetics manufacturers as well as ingredient suppliers and distributors to register and comply with security protocol.

J&J releases skin care and microbiome research

02-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

At the recent annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, Johnson & Johnson showcased new data in three separate poster displays. Most notably, Kimberly Capone and her team from J&J Consumer were invited to share their findings...

Chemyunion sets course to meet the ingredient and formulation challenges of the future

02-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The chemical maker specializes in ingredients and services that meet the needs of personal care product manufacturers today. And recent launches of alternative preservatives, anti-pollution and anti-aging ingredients, as well as the company’s commitment...

Indie Beauty Profile

Natasha Samardzic, Folium Medica

01-May-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Natasha Samardzic, founder of Folium Medica, shares insight into the market niche she’s found where wellness and beauty intersect and on how carefully her company sources phytomedicinal ingredients.

Gattefossé celebrates opening of new personal care applications lab in US

01-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Last week at the Consulate General of France in New York City the ingredient maker held an event for clients, partners, and the press in celebration of the new North America Technical Center of Excellence.

Why 1,4-dioxane in cosmetics deserves more attention

01-May-2017 By Simon Pitman

The issue of 1,4-dioxane is back in the headlines after traces of the substance were found in water supplies for Long Island, New York, but one expert fears that this attention could mean that the problem is overlooked for cosmetics formulation.

Suppliers’ Day chair highlights new venue and innovation

28-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

On May 2nd the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day is opening its doors in the heart of Manhattan for the first time, having moved from its traditional venue in Edison, New Jersey.

Anti-Pollution Special Newsletter

Inside, Outside, Upside-down: Anti-pollution solutions in the Americas

28-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Pollution is a global reality and a particular concern in urban areas. Whether it’s from light, gases, particulate matter, organic compounds, or heavy metals, ingredient and personal care makers serving the region are innovating to mitigate pollution’s...

New Estée Lauder Companies research on skin and hair aging

27-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

At this week’s Annual Meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology the beauty, fragrance, and personal care maker will present new data connecting both environmental and biological factors to skin aging and to hair aging.

How to engage with the trade press: top tips revealed

27-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

At the recent in-cosmetics Global tradeshow, CosmeticsDesign presented a workshop on how to engage with the B2B press. Here, we reveal the highlights.

Does the move to eradicate 1,4-dioxane go far enough?

27-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Although pressure to ensure 1,4-dioxane is removed from cosmetic and personal formulations is supported by a leading naturals expert the question remains as to whether the move goes far enough.

IMCD opens first personal care applications lab in the US

26-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The Netherlands – based specialty chemical supplier announced this week the opening of its newest facility, a laboratory equipped to deliver formulations, testing, and more to clients in the US. And this lab is just the beginning of what IMCD has planned...

Sun Chemical is using science and art to innovate synthetic color for cosmetics

26-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The performance pigment company launched SunShine Mystic Black at in-cosmetics global earlier this month in London. And to learn about the new pigment and the company’s other innovative dyes and colorants, Cosmetics Design met with Kelly Dobos, Sun Chemical’s...

Estée Lauder Companies shares sustainability best practices, part 2

26-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Ahead of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York City this May, Cosmetics Design connected with Nancy Mahon, senior vice president of global corporate citizenship and sustainability at The Estée Lauder Companies, to find out how the multinational...

Anti-pollution Special Newsletter

How blue and infrared light affects the skin: the future of the antipollution beauty?

26-Apr-2017 By Maria Coronado, Euromonitor International

The impact of infrared and blue light (from screens) on the skin is an area that the anti-pollution trend is tipped to move into next: we ask an expert about its potential.

Estée Lauder Companies shares sustainability best practices, part 1

25-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Ahead of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York City this May, Cosmetics Design connected with Nancy Mahon, senior vice president of global corporate citizenship and sustainability at The Estée Lauder Companies, to find out how the multinational...

Rising cosmetics, fragrance, and personal care leaders honored with CEW Top Talent Awards

25-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetic Executive Women president Carlotta Jacobson calls the seven mid-career women who received the award this year, “the future of our industry.” The 2017 winners come from L’Oréal Paris, Sephora, Tom Ford Beauty, Rodan + Fields, and more.

Indie Beauty Profile

Naa-Sakle Akuete, Eu’Genia Shea

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

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Naa-Sakle Akuete, CEO of Eu’Genia Shea, explains how an indie brand can deliver supply chain transparency and ingredient purity that rivals much larger corporate brands and why asking for help is never a bad idea.

Pat Schneider accepts CEO role at Biova

24-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The privately held natural skin care ingredient maker announced the new appointment just this week and is looking forward to advancing its market position under her leadership.

Anti-pollution is massive but complicated. Here’s why

21-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

The anti-pollution trend is possibly one of the hottest topics in the beauty industry right now, but as it continues to boom its evolution is far from being clear cut.

At L’Oréal, it’s full speed ahead on sustainability

20-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

This Saturday is Earth Day, a global celebration that brings attention to environmental protection needs and initiatives. To coincide with the event, L’Oréal has release its 2016 progress report on the company’s sustainability efforts—known collectively...

Indie Beauty Expo is headed to Dallas, Texas

20-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The premier cosmetics and personal care industry event for startups and independent brands has expanded to include a full three-day show in culturally and commercially vibrant northern Texas. Opening May 9th, IBE has something for everyone: entrepreneurs,...

Johnson & Johnson at work on new antibacterial skin care

19-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The personal care maker has teamed up with a company that specializes in solving bacterial problems. And the partnership is on track to develop at least one commercially viable skin care product.

Can sustainable beauty come to terms with cosmetics and personal care packaging waste?

19-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In the run up to this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York City, Cosmetics Design checked in with speaker Scott Cassel of the Product Stewardship Institute to find out what beauty brands can do better when it comes to post-consumer waste.

BIA Best Indie Beauty Brand winner Nannette De Gaspé in conversation with Cosmetics Design

19-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske - with video editing by Simon Pitman

Earlier this month at in-cosmetics global in London, Cosmetics Design celebrated the winners of this year’s Beauty Industry Awards, among the honorees were Nannette De Gaspé Beaubien, founder of the 2017 Best Indie Beauty Brand. Here she speaks with Cosmetics...

Anti-pollution Special Newsletter

Anti-pollution claims: How R&D-backed packaging is influencing consumers

19-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The huge anti-pollution trend started off in the Asia Pacific region, where markets such as China, Korea and Japan continue to be the main source of innovation and a constantly diversifying product pipeline. But the buzz comes with a warning: over-saturation!

Sabine Chalmers is first woman to join Coty board of directors

18-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Just six months after becoming the world’s third largest beauty company (thanks to the acquisition of what had been P&G’s specialty beauty business) the personal care, fragrance, and cosmetics company has announced the addition of a woman to its previously...

Revlon’s latest leadership change advances company-wide reorganization

18-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Early this year the global beauty and fragrance company announced plans for a complete reorg, following its 2016 acquisition of Elizabeth Arden. Now the company has hired a chief operating officer with a track record of restructuring.

Biossance skin care brand helps boost Amyris sales

18-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Biotech player Amyris says that the recent launch of its skin care brand at selected Sephora stores nationwide and online has given the company’s bottom line a significant boost.

US senator pressures FDA to ban 1,4 Dioxane from cosmetics

17-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Senator Charles Schumer has officially called on the FDA to take action to strip 1,4 Dioxane from a range of consumer products such as shampoos, shower gels and lotions.

Anti-pollution cosmetics consumers seek visual clues

17-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Belinda Carli, Director of Institute of Personal Care Science, puts forward the importance of seeing the effects of the environment for the growth of the anti-pollution sector.

NSF launches cosmetic product compliance verification service

17-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

NSF International says it is the first organization to off the cosmetics and personal care industry a dedicated product quality, safety and compliance verification service.

Indie Beauty Profile

Camille Varlet, All Beauty Inc

17-Apr-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile Camille Varlet, founder of All Beauty Inc, tells how her years of food and beauty industry experience converged in a single brand and why topical products aren’t the be-all and end-all of skin care.

NYSCC Suppliers Day 2017 Preview

NYSCC Suppliers Day 2017 comes to Manhattan

13-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

The organizers of the NYSCC Suppliers Day 2017 event will be making their last minute preparations before the event opens its doors at the Javits Center in Manhattan on May 2nd.

Food, beauty and drink: increasing crossover

13-Apr-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

The influence of the closely neighbouring industries of beauty, food and drink on each other is continuing to develop, according to research firm GlobalData.

Two Views: The business implications of a beauty brand story

13-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

This installment of Two Views features experts in PR and beauty brand building on the value of story in today’s cosmetics and personal care market.  Stephanie Scott, CEO at First and Last PR, and Laureen Schroeder of Bespoke Beauty Partners explain how...

FDA to hold public meeting for proposals on international cosmetics regulation

12-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

The FDA has confirmed that it will hold a public meeting on May 25 ahead of the International Cooperation on Cosmetic Regulation (ICCR) meeting, to be held in Brazil in July.

US naturals market: fast growth, segmentation and ethical claims

12-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

The US naturals markets is continuing to grow at near double-digit rates driven by a number of underlying trends, including ethical claims and continued segmentation, according to Ecovia Intelligence.

Cargill launches a more focused and clearly defined beauty division

12-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Agrifood giant Cargill officially launched its Cargill Beauty division at last week’s in-cosmetics Global event in London, in a bid to stake out its territory in the cosmetics and personal care industry.

in-cosmetics Global

Mintel highlights biggest trends at in-cosmetics Global

12-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

Mintel global beauty analyst Charlotte Libby discusses the top four trends driving the cosmetics and beauty market at last week's in-cosmetics Global event, in London.