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Cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido is targeting the Asian market with its anti-aging hair care range after survey results suggested it is of major concern to women in the region.
Packaging supplier MeadWestvaco has recently doubled its Barcelona facility capacity due to increases in demand of its Melodie fragrance pump since its launch in 2005, according to the company.
Ingredients manufacturer Merck KGaA has entered into an agreement with Azelis to distribute its cosmetic raw materials in Northern Europe.
The growing importance of social media and networking tool Linkedin has been underlined by the fact that the industry’s biggest event, in-cosmetics, has just confirmed its 3,000th group member - a J&J executive.
Westphalia-based cosmetics manufacturer LR Health & Beauty Systems claims that celebrities serve as ‘door openers’ that increase profits and create positive associations with the brand, on the back of its latest Bruce Willis perfume launch.
An international private equity firm has purchased a majority stake in cosmetics packaging supplier Geka, providing the brush maker with the financial backing it needs to continue its international expansion.
Swiss specialty chemicals firm Clariant is showcasing its recently launched ‘Touch of Nature’ range of vegetal-based biopolymers at this year’s in-cosmetics event taking place in Barcelona from 17-19 April.
In his presentation at PCD in Paris, Simone Baratta, Bormioli Luigi’s R&D manager revealed that Bormioli has developed a forming technique that can overcome current restrictions in glass packaging.
Thanks to the availability of international products and rising disposable income in the country, the Indian cosmetics market is poised for further growth, according to a new market report.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has identified social media as the final piece in the ‘digital revolution’ puzzle, opening up new opportunities for interaction between its brand and consumers.
Consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has extended the contract of CEO Kasper Rorsted for a further five years as it looks to continue its on-going development.
Packaging manufacturer Albéa has once again teamed up with French fashion house Dior, this time exclusively designing a ‘nano’ brush for the Diorshow ‘New Look’ mascara.
The cosmetics industry is a buzz over the importance of social media as a marketing and retail channel, but there’s less talk about the all-important strategy necessary to get it right.
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) event will platform the latest industry innovations at the Expo Theme Pavilion in Shanghai and the Cosmetics Design team will be there.
The focus at PCD this year was on the booming category of electronics in cosmetics. Epilators and vibrating or turning mascaras were amongst some of the at-home devices highlighted at the forum.
Germany-based BASF has opened a new white biotechnology and microbiology research centre in New York as it looks to develop new antimicrobial products for the personal care and health industries.
Packaging supplier Rexam has announced it is now ‘actively marketing’ its Personal Care business for sale following the release of the company’s 2011 results.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is planning to set up five new laboratories for testing the quality of cosmetics in India, as the industry continues to post solid growth.
The fine chemicals player’s results showed that the biggest gains came from its consumer care division, where double digit sales increases were seen during the course of the financial year.
The unstable economic environment, particularly in Europe, has taken its toll on the consumer packaging business, with beauty packaging being one of the worst hit, according to global packaging supplier MWV.
Evonik has developed the first vegetable-based nylon powder, Tegolon Eco, derived from castor oil (Ricinus communis) which helps to improve the tactile properties in cosmetic formulations, according to a company spokesperson.
Privately-owned Swiss ingredients company Givaudan has revealed full year results that underline the impact of a strong Swiss franc on its business operations.
Chemical distributor Brenntag GmbH has announced that it will include the product range of Colonial Chemical, into its cosmetic portfolio.
A study conducted by a global team of researchers into the use of titanium dioxide in a variety of consumer products suggests that it is foods and not cosmetics that are the main focus for concern.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Paul France vice president of open innovation at MeadWestvaco after his presentation at PCD on how industry professionals can gain the competitive advantage through open innovation.
You reach into your bag, but cannot find your lipstick; where and when did it go missing? Well now a group of scientists have developed a tag that can ensure that consumers know the whereabouts of their cosmetics and other personal belongings.
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 Europe has created technical ingredient consortia on four cosmetic ingredients with the aim of submitting safety dossiers related to the use of these ingredients in cosmetic products in order to ensure their continued use under the EU cosmetics legislation.
Avon Products has appointed a new head for its China operations, a move that aims to smooth over the heavy burden of ongoing bribery investigations and poor financial results.
L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon has announced that he will hand back half the stock-options he received in 2010 and that the French firm will stop using them altogether.
Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.
Japan-based Kao Corporation has had its voice heard by the Tokyo District Court and has had a preliminary injunction order issued against the manufacture and sale of foaming hair colour products by hair care firm Hoyu.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal is ramping up its presence in digital media in order to develop closer consumer relationships, following a strong performance in 2011.
Marico, one of India's leading Consumer Products & Services Groups in the Beauty and Wellness space, will acquire Set Wet, Livon, Zatak and certain other Personal Care brands currently owned by Reckitt Benckiser, as it looks to expand its men’s grooming and hair care portfolio.
Amidst poor financial results and allegations of bribery, cosmetics company Avon is deferring strategic decisions, focusing on the short term and planning job cuts as it enters a transition period, according to outgoing CEO Andrea Jung.
Cosmetic textile accessories were prevalent amongst market trends at this year’s PCD event in Paris.
Cosmetics manufacturer Kao Corporation has announced that its Indonesia Chemicals division will construct a new plant and expand its production facilities for surfactants used in cosmetics and toiletries.
The richest woman in France and heiress of cosmetics giant L’Oréal, Liliane Bettencourt, 89, has ended her tenure as Board Director, and will be replaced by her grandson.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched the Public Classification and Labelling (C&L) Inventory with the information coming from REACH registrations and CLP notifications so far received by the Agency.
Global cosmetics firm Avon remains tight-lipped as federal prosecutors investigating whether U.S. executives at the company broke foreign-bribery laws present evidence in the probe to a grand jury.
Silab has launched Vitagenyl, an active ingredient rich in purified α-glucans (Prunus persica) derived from peach tree leaves with properties said to improve vitality and regeneration potential in ageing skin.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal is eyeing emerging markets to increase revenue and profits in 2012 following the announcement of strong 2011 results.
Every year the PCD Congress in Paris celebrates the innovative packs on display at the show and this gallery takes a look at 2012's winners.
Avon Product’s fourth quarter sales take a significant dive as it continues to be impacted by operational issues in Brazil and economic challenges in the developed markets.
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.
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com caught up with Bruno Clamens, general manager of international company, Jackel Group that has successfully crossed from the baby care industry into cosmetics with electrical and mechanical devices designed to “multiply the efficiency of a brand’s existing product.”
French company Solev, a specialist in protecting and decorating luxury perfume and cosmetics products, has decorated the packaging for the 50ml and 100ml formats of the new Avant Garde perfume from luxury brand Lanvin.
The International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulators' (ICCR) has directed the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the US Personal Care Products Council in publishing a report on nanomaterials characterization methods.
The US Food and Drug Administration will continue to evaluate the levels of lead found in lipsticks to ensure it protects the health of consumers.
A combination of a successful new launch and the continued strong performance of an old favorite helped Elizabeth Arden outperform the prestige fragrance market in what has generally been seen as a tough time for industry.
Industry body Cosmetics Europe, formerly known as Colipa, says it has secured an additional €8m in funding for the research programme aimed at finding viable alternatives to testing cosmetic ingredients on animals.
Bologna-based packaging firm Marchesini has extended its cosmetic products packaging portfolio following the acquisition of Pharma and Cosmetic technology from PRB S.p.A.
Aptar beauty + home has supplied the top packaging for the new fragrance line from casual chic fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire that is manufactured under licence by France-based Clarins Group.
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.
On the back of its fourth quarter 2011 results announcement last week, Unilever CFO Jean-Marc Huet has reiterated that the Personal Care business and emerging market push that helped boost those figures will remain key factors in the company’s future operations.
A two day symposium, entitled 'Cosmetic Science - The Good The Bad And The Beautiful' - will focus on scientific claims for cosmetic prodcuts during the course of a detailed two day programme.
The decision to merge the PCD Congress and Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris proved to be the right one following positive feedback from exhibitors at the event.
Waste from pineapple processing could provide a range of value added ingredients for the food industry, including a new source of the enzyme bromelain, say researchers.
Henkel-owned brand Schwarzkopf has been told by the UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) that its advert for sensitive hair dye is misleading, following a complaint from L’Oreal.
Following the announcement of its second quarter results and the decision to moderate its advertising spend, Procter and Gamble has revealed it will get rid of 1,600 jobs in a cost-cutting exercise amidst investor pressure.
This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing on what is trending, and how cosmetic firms are kitting out their latest products.
Cosmetics Design presents it latest round up of the movers and shakers in the cosmetics industry, including appointments at Estée Lauder, Kao and Hallstar.
Following strong fourth quarter results buoyed by a healthy performance in Personal Care, Unilever CEO Paul Polman has revealed his delight at the company’s position in in the US hair care market, thanks in no small part to its Alberto Culver brand.
France-based industry organisation Infini has worked with its eight member group to create a cutting-edge eco-packaged fragrance product concept, Infini Or.
Cosmetic company, Beiersdorf has opened up the world’s first Eucerin skin institute in Hamburg. According to the company, the concept will help the Eucerin brand move closer to consumers and strengthen its position as the leading medical skin care brand in German pharmacies.
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.
The 8th edition of PCD dedicated to packaging innovation for perfumes and cosmetics kicks off tomorrow, the 8th of February for a two day exhibition in Paris.
Estee Lauder was buoyed by a double-digit increase in second quarter earnings thanks to an unexpected boost from holiday sales and strong growth in emerging markets.
With new features being introduced to the ‘Beauty and Spa’ division of the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, it appears to be emerging as a crowd drawing segment of an event that primarily caters to the natural products, health food and organic sectors.
On the back of indifferent second quarter results Procter and Gamble has announced it will revise its multi-billion dollar annual advertising spend, and will use Facebook and Google to become more cost effective.
Gransil EP-9 a concentrated elastomer powder emulsion has been launched by Grant industries to enhance the aesthetics and performance of cost-effective formulas including liquid foundations, BB creams and concealers.
France-based luxury brand LVMH has announced another strong performance for its fourth quarter, but gains in its cosmetics division are overshadowed by stronger results in the four other divisions.
Elizabeth Arden’s second quarter results go against the trend in an otherwise troubled quarter, as sales and net profit show significant gains.
MeadWestvaco Corporation is planning to highlight some of its latest innovations and insights that are changing the consumer experience for brands across the industry at this year’s PCD event in Paris.
Unilever fourth quarter results show that sales continue to power ahead on a healthy performance in personal care and emerging markets, but profits are hit hard by rising costs.
Complaints against a UK press ad featuring a glamorous image of actress Jane Fonda for L’Oreal’s Re-Perfect Pro-Calcium anti-ageing cream have been rejected by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Expanscience Laboratories have sourced avocado pulp to create an anti-ageing, detoxifying and plumping active to help fight the skin-ageing process.
A new method for increasing solubility, developed by a researcher at the University of Jerusalem, has yielded promising benefits as its process leads to a significant increase in solubility and dissolution properties of almost any active ingredient, while being cost effective.
The Union for Ethical Biotrade has announced its international conference for 2012 ‘The beauty of sourcing with respect’ is to take place in Paris on the 12th April.
A leading US trade association yesterday published its good manufacturing practice (GMP) guidelines for players operating throughout the plastic packaging supply chain.
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has been landed in hot water once again over claims that digitally retouched images in its advertising misrepresent the results that can be achieved with its L'Oreal Paris anti wrinkle cream.
According to a recent study published in the European Physical Journal E, German scientist Dr. Thomas Voigtmann has created a theoretical model on how best to avoid the jamming of semi-solid formulations like toothpaste, which could be useful in cosmetic production.
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