Skin care

Canadian consumers trust L’Oreal, Revlon, Sally Hanson

12-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Recent BrandSpark research on Canadian consumer trust of CPGs identified which beauty brands shoppers rely on in each product category.

SC Johnson gets into personal care by acquiring Deb Group

11-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Previously entrenched in the domestic space with product lines for home cleaning, pest control, and food storage, SC Johnson moves into the industrial personal care supply market.

NO-AD brand launches multifunctional skin care line

10-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The sun care product company will soon be selling two anti-aging body lotions that integrate the SPF protection NO-AD is known best for.

Rodan + Fields goes international

09-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The direct-sales skin care company launched operations in Canada this month as a foray into the global marketplace.  

Estée Lauder US color cosmetics sales save the day!

05-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite a drop in demand for Estée Lauder’s heritage brands, US sales were on the up; thanks to new product introductions, holiday sets and expanded distribution in the company’s make-up and luxury categories.

Study links stress to negative impact on ‘healthy’ skin conditions

05-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The psychological stress of events such as an exam or returning to work after a vacation, could have a negative effect on you skin’s barrier function, a new study shows.

Advancing dry water science means more cosmetics formulations

03-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Ana Margarida Fernandes has completed research on the creation of stable liquid marbles that comprise water draped in flocculated polymer latexes and stabilized with polyionic liquids.

Avon facing reality that it may sell for half its' worth

28-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite Avon’s stocks rising of late, the brand’s current trading price is fuelling rumours of a potential deal with private-equity firm TPG, which could see it go for half its worth.

As the seasons change, so do Korean men’s skin barriers

28-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

When the seasons change so can our mood or outlook, or even… South Korean men’s skin. A new study by the Inha University College of Medicine claims the factors that can maintain homogeneity of the skin barriers may noticeably change by seasons in the...

Dior in the spotlight over 'propyl gallate' in lip gloss formulation

22-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Luxury cosmetics maker, Christian Dior found itself under the media's spotlight this week due to a preservative newly added to its Addict Lip Gloss formulations...

Strawberries in cream – specialty oils developed for cosmetics

19-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The sweet fruit, often a dessert favorite, could also be the answer in anti-aging, hair care, and make-up products after Natural Sourcing announced it will develop its line of specialty oils.

Naturex invests in Chile operations to increase production of quillaia

16-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

France-based natural ingredients player Naturex has invested in the expansion of its production facility in Chile in an effort to increase the processing of quillaia extract.

Are beauty from within beverages useless?

14-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

A new study reports little or no benefits from the nutrient addition in functional beverages, many of which are marketed with beauty from within claims.

Trimethyl chitosan available commercially for cosmetic applications

13-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Biotechnology company Ovensa, which specializes in delivery technology and also develops bioactives for the cosmetics industry, has been licenced to produce and market the polysaccharide worldwide.

Tech company launches Oku smart tool for skin care

12-Jan-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Like GoPro meets Fitbit for your face, the Oku device is a wireless skin analysis tool and associated app coming to market soon for the young, digital, and beautiful.

Latest US cosmetic market research points to lack of brand loyalty

08-Jan-2015 By Simon Pitman

New research suggests that cosmetic consumers in the US purchase a wide variety of brands and often show no or very little brand loyalty.

Millennial generation engage more and they want to prevent ageing

06-Jan-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The growing influence from the millennial generation means that beauty care players need to ensure they are engaging people to deliver a unique experience. With this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com spoke with Verna Talcott at Dow Corning to discuss...

'Tis the season of opportunity for beauty brands with Advent calenders!

23-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

This Holiday season we noted the return of the beauty Advent calendar. The version for grown-ups has created new opportunities for cosmetic brands of late, particularly in 2014 with the rise of the festive ‘self-gifting’ trend.

'Twas the year for skin care, but not for sun care

23-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the Holiday season is upon us and we wave goodbye to another year (where did the time go?!) it is time to reflect on what happened in the industry and pick out the success stories and the underperformers.

Color cosmetics are cheating!

17-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Consumers are more interested in skincare products that ensure the appearance of wellness and a healthy complexion, according to industry research scientist Yulia Park who devotes her energy to measuring product efficacy rather than formulating makeup.  

Z Skin Systems launches oral and topical nutricosmetics products formulated with Zeaxanthin

16-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The new skin nutrition company’s first two product lines comprise supplements and serums developed and sold for use in tandem.

Evonik exec says 2015 will be the year of sustainability for the US cosmetics industry

15-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

a Sustainability is likely to be the defining element for the cosmetics industry in North America, according to Evonik’s North America personal care vice president, Paul Washlock, who believes that the industry is responding to the demands of a better...

Nestlé Skin Health to open 10 innovation hubs focused on skin research

11-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Nestlé Skin Health will open a global network of 10 innovation hubs focused on developing solutions and techniques that will promote healthy skin through medical investigation, education and application of skin health technologies.

Mintel highlights Brazil as ‘natural beauty hot spot’

11-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

The Brazil market for cosmetic and personal care products has exploded over the past ten years, and a new blog post from Mintel highlights how natural products have led the way.

Acne-treatment launches YouTube lifestyle content videos to reach millennials

10-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Proactiv ran the first episode of their #BeYouTV series this week and has scheduled out shows based on popular search terms, media personalities and lifestyle topics to run weekly in to March 2015.

California authorities call on cosmetics companies to participate in product survey

10-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

The California Air Resource Board (CARB), the clean air agency for the state government of California, has requested that all personal care companies complete a survey detailing products sold in the state during 2013.

Croda study underlines efficacy for hair conditioning and scalp moisturizing treatment

08-Dec-2014 By Simon Pitman

Croda has unveiled the findings from a study into the efficacy of its scalp moisturizing and hair conditioning treatment DuraQuench IQ SA that broaden its applications.

Strong mass make-up sales and e-commerce boost aid strong Q3 for Ulta Beauty

08-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty has reached new heights after a strong third quarter saw profits rise 30% thanks to a good mass make-up performance.

L’Oreal at work on bioprinted skin for cosmetics testing

08-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Technology that will make this reality is advancing swiftly. The company collaborating with L’Oreal on bioprinted skin tissue has made promising progress and forged new research partnerships.

Mibelle Biochemistry peptide targets oxidative stress at cellular level

05-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Mibelle Biochemistry is introducing its latest biological active hitting on the current anti-pollution trend in the industry as it targets oxidative stress at the cellular level.

Communicating product benefits most important for Brazil skin care

04-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Many people live busy lives so when it comes to evaluating whether a skin care product will be effective; manufacturers need to make the benefits clear to consumers straight away in Brazil.

Nobel Prize winning microscope technology revolutionizes skin ageing research

04-Dec-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Nivea producer Beiersdorf is cooperating with Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, Professor Stefan Hell to develop a new microscope technology set to revolutionize skin-ageing research as it can represent cells more precisely.

ChromaDex sells pterostilbene product line in favor of ingredients business

04-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The natural products company unloaded BluScience for $750,000 to refocus on ingredient technologies and sales for several industries, including cosmetics.

New tech mixes water and oil without surfactants

03-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Cosmetics formulation may be forever changed by the innovative machine developed by Korean research scientists.  

Chia seed oil coming to market in skin care formulations from MayaChia

02-Dec-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Newly obtainable natural plant oils are fairly commonplace as personal care product ingredients. This small naturals brand is fanatical about the dermatological potential of chia.

It's gone through! Obama signs Sunscreen Innovation Act

01-Dec-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

President Obama has signed the Sunscreen Innovation Act into law, which modifies the FDA review and approval process of over-the-counter sunscreen ingredients.

Clariant achieves Cosmetics GMP for all dedicated sites

26-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Swiss supplier Clariant has completed global ISO22716 and EFfci Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for all 22 of its dedicated cosmetics ingredients sites, including core-toll manufacturers. 

New to the US naturals market - Katavi Botanicals and South African plant extracts

26-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The skin care product line, developed with superfruit ingredients, is intended to address the effects of photo-aging and improve skin hydration.  

Will the next innovation in men’s acne treatment be a wound care drug?

26-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Specialty pharmaceutical company ViaDerm is hoping to patent a transdermal delivery technique and bring TetraStem to the skin care market.

Surgeon General Call to Action on sunscreen use in U.S.

25-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

While the majority of Americans know the benefits of using sunscreen, just over one in ten are wearing it all year round suggesting that more still needs to be done.

Scientists trace HIV back to shared manicure tool - but remind its a rare finding

19-Nov-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Although beauty instruments used for manicures are not on the list of sources of HIV transmission, the University of São Paulo has looked into a case where the virus could have been passed on from sharing manicure tools.

Flexible pouch delivery mode will ride rising wave of beauty from within, collagen supplier says

18-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Beauty from within, still in its infancy in North America, is a concept that has long been driven by dosage form innovation, an expert in the field says. This is especially true for the delivery of collagen, which requires a dose that exceeds what is...

Sunscreen Innovation Act reaches the White House

18-Nov-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

Following on from senate approval for the Sunscreen Innovation act in October, the bill is set to go to President Obama for his signature and enactment into law.  

Olay’s research in Beijing shows the effects of air pollution on skin health

17-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The clinical study found that people exposed to higher levels of air pollution had distinctly compromised skin compared to people in areas with better air quality.

DSM gains further understanding of pigmentation’s role in skin repair

14-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

DSM Personal Care has completed a new study into skin pigmentation and found that it does not appear to play a role in the facial skin barrier integrity and repair capability.

Botox Cosmetics educates consumers with an app and website

13-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

A survey, conducted in collaboration with the online community SheSpeaks, showed the company that its prospective consumers need further information on safety, price and results.

Shiseido sunscreen’s UV protection enhanced after water contact

12-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Shiseido claims to have developed a sunscreen that actually enhances UV protection once in contact with water or perspiration.

Plant’s natural sunscreen found to absorb all wavelengths of UV-B radiation

12-Nov-2014 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers have uncovered the process that naturally protects plants from sunburn and it could help scientists create sunscreens that offer better protection.

Makeup remover Albolene acquired by Clarion

12-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

The skin cleanser along with five other DSE Healthcare Solutions products were purchased by Clarion, a holding corporation newly formed by private equity firm Swander Pace Capital.

Men’s grooming and anti-aging products from H.I.M.-istry meet the needs of modern consumers

11-Nov-2014 By Deanna Utroske

Two new multifunction product lines from the men’s luxury skin and hair care company H.I.M.-istry work simultaneously as shaving products and anti-aging treatments.