Skin care

Naterra International to open offices and branded retail in Korea

13-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Texas beauty company will open corporate offices in Seoul later this summer in the same building, where early this week, its TIGI cosmetics and hair care flagship store opened for business.

How ingredients from the Dead Sea created leading skin care brand Deluvia

13-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Deluvia Skincare has been built around ingredients from the Dead Sea with the focus of curing psoriasis.  We spoke to company vice president Ayman Qawasmeh to find out about how the brand has evolved over the past 13 years to become one of the fastest...

Epsom salt: the private-label natural no store should miss

13-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

It’s a wellness subcategory all to itself, according to Laureen Schroeder, principal consultant at the health, beauty, and wellness firm Bespoke Beauty Partners, who talked with Cosmetics Design about the product’s growth potential in the mass market.

Johnson & Johnson buys into Japanese skin care and cosmetics company Dr.Ci:Labo

12-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The deal announced this week includes widespread sales rights to select products and is also meant to improve J&J’s prowess in the skin care sector.

Croda acquires encapsulation tech from Brazil’s Inventiva

11-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The team, technology, and territory of the company founded by Renata Raffin and Candice Felippi, which specializes in nanotech encapsulation of cosmetics actives, will add to Croda’s business in and beyond personal care.

Meri Baregamian accepts CEO role at beauty company Bliss

11-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Late last week the company announced that Baregamian has joined Bliss as CEO, and it’s expected that she will grow the brand for a bigger and better future in the beauty, skin care, and spa space.

FDA approves new OTC skin care ingredient to treat acne

11-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Friday, the Administration announced that a retinoid, previously available by prescription, received FDA approval and can now be included in over-the-counter skin care products. It’s the first such approval since the 1980s.

New data on the Amphisol K oil-in-water emulsifier

07-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

DSM Personal Care has just released new testing results for the ingredient that are meant to illustrate its advantages over similar potassium cetyl phosphate emulsification technologies, when used to formulate facial skin care and sun care products.

Six years of research results in the Blue Beautifly skin care range

07-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design recently caught up with Vida Karamooz, founder and CEO of Blue Beautifly. The idea for Blue Beautifly evolved from six years of research that included the study of ayurveda  medicine and herbalism, resulting in a line that is both sustainable...

Women spend on beauty for confidence and youth, study finds

06-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Changing Face of Beauty, a global study conducted by Allergan, reflects a shift in consumer expectations; women today opt for products and procedures to improve how they feel, rather than simply how they look.

What is halal skin care and makeup, and what are the trends?

06-Jul-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

Halal is becoming big business for the beauty industry globally, and particularly in Asia: a central focus for this week’s in-cosmetics Korea event, we take a closer look at the trend.

Julep cosmetics takes its online business into stores with doors

06-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Some are calling brands following this approach the third generation of beauty, others believe that brick-and-mortar cosmetics and personal care shops are insulated from online retail competition. No matter your perspective, beginning next month Julep...

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Where makeup meets sweat, the science of active beauty

06-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

For the second in this two-part article, Cosmetics Design looks at the new category from a cosmetic chemist’s perspective. Valerie George explains the nuances of beauty product formulations that go from the gym to the office and aren’t undone by a bit...

Reviva Labs to remove claims on cosmetics product labels, following FDA warning

04-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Administration investigated the New Jeresy–based skin care repacker and labeler late last year and vetted its website in May. Now the FDA has issued a warning letter to Reviva about product label claims.

Colors & Effects, a new global pigments brand from BASF

04-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

For the first time, under the new arrangement, BASF will have a dedicated global pigments team serving the cosmetics industry. The idea behind the new brand is that all industry customers have a single pigment solution source.

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Where makeup meets sweat, the business of active beauty

04-Jul-2016 By Deanna Utroske

For the first in this two-part article on the new category, Cosmetics Design connected with Courtney Jones Louks, CEO of Sweat Cosmetics, to find out how active beauty is shaping up and why the category is well positioned for growth. In the next installment,...

How the search for sustainable palm oil took one supplier to Ecuador

01-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design recently spoke to Gay Timmons, the founder of ingredient supplier Oh Oh Organic, to find out about how her quest to find sustainable and ethically produced palm oil took her to the South American country of Ecuador.

Alban Muller targets fast-growing US naturals market with LA office

01-Jul-2016 By Simon Pitman

France-based Alban Muller is targeting growth in the US market for natural and organic products with the opening of a new office in Los Angeles.

Commercial real estate industry sees a big opportunity in cosmetics

30-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This week, that industry’s news coverage highlights the success of standalone beauty shops like Sephora and Ulta but also points to the increase in foot traffic that the right personal care and cosmetic brands and services bring into drug and big-box...

FDA announces investigation of active ingredients in hand sanitizers and wipes

30-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Yesterday, the agency made public its plans to verify the safety and efficacy of three actives by gathering data from all product manufacturers that “want to continue marketing these products under the OTC Drug review.”

Designing cosmetic and personal care packaging that women notice

29-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics Design checked in with Terri Goldstein, CEO of brand strategy and design firm The Goldstein Group, to get this expert’s take on how to create a package that reliably sells product and why black compacts are on the way out.

Beauty brands that got personalization right in 2015 saw the greatest growth in sales

29-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

According to a report from market researcher Kline, cosmetics and personal care brands (and apps) that customized consumer options did well in the US marketplace last year, and social media marketing got results too.

More cultured ingredients coming to beauty, thanks to Ginkgo - Amyris partnership

29-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Today as Ginkgo Bioworks announced the deal, Cosmetics Design caught up with Jason Kelly, CEO of Ginkgo, to find out why the two companies are collaborating to bring more biotech ingredients to cosmetics and personal care manufacturers.

Beautycounter buys the Nude natural skin care line from LVMH

28-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Not to be left out of the M&A game this summer, Beautycounter posted news of the acquisition on its Instagram page yesterday evening, saying “and the Beautycounter family just got a little bigger. Welcome, NUDE Skincare! #saferbeauty #betterbeauty.”

2016 World Perfumery Congress in review

27-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Earlier this month, the fragrance industry event took place in Miami Beach, Florida, and according to reports from the organizer was very well attended and sparked a lot of discussion about sustainability in the perfume business.

Estée Lauder brands bring prestige beauty to travel retail in Texas

27-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Aveda, Jo Malone London, and MAC Cosmetics are all opening boutiques in a Texas airport that cater to today’s spend-on-go consumer.

New container technologies showcased in 2016 Packaging Innovation Awards from DuPont

27-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Two cosmetic and personal care product packages received DuPont awards this year in the global competition, which celebrates advances in user experience, efficient production, sustainability, and more.

Celebrity Angela Bassett launching skin care for dark complexioned women

23-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Next month, the collection developed in collaboration with Dr. Barbara Sturm will go on sale. While the cosmetics and personal care industry at large seems to be grappling with just how to meet the need of all consumers in the growing beauty market place.

L’Oréal USA moves headquarters across town

23-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Today for the first time, the beauty leader had employees working out of the company’s new location on Manhattan’s West Side. It’s a move to a new space meant to foster collaboration and inspire the company’s next successes.

Cosmetics ingredient supplier Chemyunion opens US headquarters

23-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Brazilian company now has facilities in Union, New Jersey; and Cristiane Pacheco has accepted a top job with Chemyunion to ensure improved service for the company’s cosmetic and hair care ingredient clients in the States.

TSCA reform bill signed in to law, and advocates react

22-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Today President Barak Obama signed legislation updating the Toxic Substances Control Act, modernizing policies (that hadn’t been revised for decades) on chemical use in consumer goods like cosmetics and personal care items.

Natural skin care and anti-aging beauty products still gaining popularity

22-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

A new report—Facial Skincare and Anti-Aging US 2016—from the market research firm Mintel shows that consumer passions for wellness and healthy eating are signposts for cosmetics brands and personal care companies looking to gain market share.

New research from Dove on social pressure to be beautiful

22-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Unilever personal care brand has released results from its third, and reportedly most comprehensive, study to date on body esteem among women and girls globally. Dove believes the data can be used to help women equate beauty with confidence rather...

Adore Cosmetics announces big plans to expand in Canada

21-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Miami Beach, Florida – based company has chosen three new retail sites and intends to open more than 10 more locations in the country soon.

Research from beauty industry insiders, studying at FIT, considers The Future of Innovation

21-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Students at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology presented global field research this month that considers how innovation culture will function going forward and how brands can set their teams up to succeed.

New carbon nanocapsules could mean more ways to deliver cosmetic actives

21-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Researchers at ETH Zurich, that city’s university for science, tech, engineering, etc., have created a new nanocapsule that’s hydrophobic inside and hydrophilic outside.

Direct Selling Association honors cosmetics and personal care brands at annual meeting

20-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The organization announced the top 20 direct-sales companies among its membership in the US earlier this month at the event in Phoenix, Arizona. And leading companies like Mary Kay came away with further accolades.

Revlon acquires Elizabeth Arden, adding prestige beauty

20-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In a multimillion dollar cash deal that’s had everyone talking since it was announced Thursday evening, the mass market beauty and personal care company is adding prestige color cosmetics and fragrance to its multinational business.

Men’s shaving subscription services changing the grooming market

20-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

In Canada, economic certainties like inflation had consumers spending less on non-essential items in 2015, according to Mintel data. But the market research firm also sees a shift in how men spend on their basic personal care needs.

Economic shifts changing how US shoppers spend on beauty and hair care

16-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

This according to market research firm Mintel; the company reports that consumers have a bit more money to spend and that seems to be good news for some personal care categories including multifunctional cosmetics as well as natural hair care.

Neenah packaging adds box wrap and customization options

16-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The Georgia-based company announced new premium and luxury packaging solutions this week, suitable for both national and multinational beauty and fragrance brands.

Betty Palm appointed president of social selling for New Avon LLC

16-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Yesterday, Palm stepped into her new role leading a restructured sales team. She’s charged with reinventing the representative experience for the modern moment at the direct sales beauty company.

Beauty gets bigger at creative agencies

15-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Color and trend forecaster Doneger Creative Services provides intelligence and consults for brands in retail, home, design, and more. Recently the company reconfigured its beauty services; and creative director Jamie Ross and analyst Michelle Rotbart...

Equal Pay Pledge signed by two cosmetics and personal care companies

15-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Yesterday The White House announced the initiative, “highlighting the critical role that businesses must play in reducing the national gender pay gap” and encouraging private sector companies to commit to steps that will ensure women and men earn equal...

Cosmetics and skin care maker PhytogenX fined for federal safety violations

14-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Following an investigation by OSHA last December the company has been charged hundreds of thousands of dollars for violations, including one that lead to an employee injury.  

L'Oréal creates first chief retail officer role in Americas region

14-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The multinational beauty company announced a CRO role for its Montreal-based L'Oréal Canada subsidiary this month. The new executive will lead retail strategy and customer experience for the company’s branded boutiques and shops.

Call for Nominations: Women in Digital NEXT Generation Awards

13-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

L’Oréal USA has just opened its fifth annual competition for women entrepreneurs working in digital fields. Three companies will win, and the grand prize is a paid pilot opportunity with a L’Oréal brand.

The Beauty Pitch 2016 finalists have been announced

13-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

Winners of the 2nd annual competition will be decided in Las Vegas, Nevada, latter this month in conjunction with the Professional Beauty Association’s Beauty Week events and Cosmoprof North America.

Meeting consumer demands for ‘waterless’ products

10-Jun-2016 By Belinda Carli, director of The Institute of Personal Care Science

Consumers are increasingly looking to balance their use of products with an environmental conscience, and we’re seeing this demand met by a new wave of products being promoted as ‘waterless’.

Infusers — a whole new category of beauty product

09-Jun-2016 By Deanna Utroske

A unique, reusable delivery system that promises to optimize cosmetic science and applicator design for results far beyond what creams or wet masks can provide, infusers are the creation of BioMod Concepts. To find out more, Cosmetics Design interviewed...