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L’Oréal identifies eCommerce as critical to its digital revolution

21-Feb-2012 - French cosmetics maker L’Oréal has singled out online selling as a key area for growth in 2012 following a boost in internet business in the last year.

Cosmetics Compact

Cosmetics Compact: P&G, Unilever, Estée Lauder, Avon, science and more...

17-Feb-2012 - Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.

Textile accessories prove to be a market trend at PCD

16-Feb-2012 - Cosmetic textile accessories were prevalent amongst market trends at this year’s PCD event in Paris.

Bulldog taps into men’s facial skin care trend with natural eye roll-on

14-Feb-2012 - As the men’s skin care market picks up pace, men’s grooming brand Bulldog is introducing its new Eye Roll-On product in the UK following its successful launch in Sweden.

Estee Lauder brands target customer experience with Apple makeover

09-Feb-2012 - Cosmetic brands Clinique and Bobbi Brown have received an in-store makeover implementing Apple’s iPad products, as Estee Lauder looks to improve on its presence in department stores and enhance the customer experience.

As Laboratoires Expanscience steps up biodiversity efforts UEBT hopes other French firms follow

07-Feb-2012 - French firm Laboratoires Expanscience has stepped up its biodiversity efforts by becoming a member of the Union of Ethical BioTrade and the non-profit organisation hopes this will urge other companies in France to follow suit.

China ingredients register gives counterfeiters opportunities

27-Jan-2012 - Since the 2008 advent of compulsory ingredients registration in China the initiative has made doing business more complex and also opened up the door to counterfeiters, according to Campo Research.

Not investing properly in foreign markets could damage brand, says expert

25-Jan-2012 - In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign.com USA, Dr. Alain Khaiat advises companies investing in the Asian Pacific market that, “It’s the brand that is at risk of being damaged if the distributor does not do everything properly.”

Brands rewarding consumer engagement is best social media tactic says Mintel

25-Jan-2012 - Brands using social media to connect with consumers have been urged to up their game after a new study from market analyst Mintel revealed that consumers are more likely to engage with a brand if they get something in return.

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L’Oréal teams up with YouTube for latest marketing project

25-Jan-2012 - In its latest marketing stunt, cosmetics giant L’Oréal has turned to video sharing site YouTube appealing to consumers to help promote its products.

PCHi to throw spotlight on the all-important China market

20-Jan-2012 - The PCHi event is set to open its doors in Shanghai, China on 27th February, providing a window in on one of the world’s fastest growing and evolving cosmetic and personal care markets.

In-cosmetics Asia draws strong attendance, despite being rescheduled

19-Jan-2012 - Reed Exhibitions, organizers of the in-cosmetics Asia event claim that nearly 4,000 attendees made the event a success, in spite of the fact that it had to be re-scheduled due to the threat of floods.

Cosmetics Compact

Cosmetics Compact: Avon, L'Oréal, Unilever, Packaging and more...

18-Jan-2012 - Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.

Silab reveals active ingredient that improves the skin’s condition

18-Jan-2012 - Silab has developed Nachyline, rich in purified Torulaspora delbrueckii (yeast) which is said to speed up cohesive and stratified epidermal structuring and improve the barrier function and condition of the skin’s surface.

Protection emerging as No.1 sun care trend in Western Europe

18-Jan-2012 - Sun care is fast becoming a key topic this year and as consumers become more educated on the potential dangers of sun exposure, protection has emerged as a key trend to drive the market in Western Europe.

Social media and mobile marketing sparks growth of couponing and discounting

17-Jan-2012 - Although social media and mobile strategies are revolutionizing the marketing of cosmetic and personal care products, this trend is leading to growth in couponing and price promotions, notes market researcher Kline.

Euromonitor: skin care the key to unlocking Middle East market

17-Jan-2012 - As the Middle Eastern cosmetics market experiences an upturn in fortunes, the skin care segment holds the largest growth potential, according to market analyst Euromonitor.

Brazil, India and China show greatest potential for growth in cosmetics

17-Jan-2012 - In light of worrying economic times, a new survey released by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) has noted that the cosmetic industry has picked up, driven by three of the four BRIC markets.

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Mintel appoints new VP for beauty and personal care division

16-Jan-2012 - Market research company Mintel has appointed Katie Gross as its new president and VP of the beauty and personal care division in Canada and the United States.

Fragrances to drive the cosmetics industry in India in coming years

11-Jan-2012 - The fragrance sector is expected to drive the most growth in India’s booming cosmetics industry according to a report by RNCOS.

Smartphone technology use to increase as mobile platforms become key info source for cosmetics

11-Jan-2012 - Following consumer reliance on eco-labels, including natural and organic logos, to identify sustainable cosmetic products, a shift is now expected in the coming years as consumers use smartphone technology to get real-time information when buying cosmetic products.

AmorePacific utilises domestic market strength in Korea to boost prestige skin care sales

10-Jan-2012 - Korea-based skin care company AmorePacific has continued its focus on the Asia market, this time using the strength of the Korean market to report record sales for its Sulwhasoo skin care serum.

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Now women can have the AXE effect as Unilever launches female fragrance

10-Jan-2012 - Unilever has, for the first time ever, launched a limited edition fragrance for women under the AXE brand; its leading men’s grooming brand in the US.

People on the move: cosmetics jobs

09-Jan-2012 - Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Beiersdorf, LVMH and Coty.

Italian cosmetic industry boosted by exports in 2011

05-Jan-2012 - According to Unipro, the Italian cosmetics industry association, “exports have reached €2.9bn in 2011, increasing 19 per cent year on year and boosting the industry as a whole by 6 per cent.”

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