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Nail polish is the new lipstick effect, says Euromonitor

Michelle.YEOMANS@wrbm.com (Michelle YEOMANS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:11:40 +0200

Last month Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor’s Irina Barbalova at the in-cosmetics event in Barcelona to find out what trends were prevalent in beauty in 2011 and if the future looks bright for this sector...

Berkem launches Polynektars range of polyphenol-rich ingredients for skin care

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:13:43 +0200

Polynektars is a new range of plant-based active ingredients rich in polyphenols from French company Berkem, and consists of two ingredients designed for skin care products: Fresh’ka and Origa’light.

Dupont highlights cosmetic players at packaging innovations awards

Michelle.YEOMANS@wrbm.com (Michelle YEOMANS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:08:33 +0200

DuPont announced IPS and Project Galvanise amongst the winners at its 24th packaging innovations awards – whereby gongs went to innovative, sustainable and collaborative solutions.

Sustainability and social media on the agenda at InnoCos Europe 2012

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:30:35 +0200

Sustainability, social media strategies and cosmetics regulations are just some of the topics on the agenda at the 2012 InnoCos Europe summit that will feature presentations from companies including Avon, Sephora, Procter & Gamble and Chanel.

Avon takes too long as Coty withdraws offer

Andrew.MCDOUGALL@wrbm.com (Andrew MCDOUGALL) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:05:23 +0200

Perfume maker Coty has withdrawn its latest bid to buy out cosmetics company Avon Products stating a ‘total lack of engagement’ as its reasoning.

RPC develops new over-cap for its airless dispenser range

Michelle.YEOMANS@wrbm.com (Michelle YEOMANS) — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:03:36 +0200

Injection moulding specialist RPC Bramlage-Wiko, the company behind the ‘Magic’ range of airless dispensers has launched a new over-cap said to offer even greater design opportunities to the industry.

ID Bio adds to TitrExtract range, unveils new scientific data on Melan’oWhite

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:15:34 +0200

France-based ingredients supplier ID Bio has added three new ingredients to its TitrExtract range of Ecocert-certified titrated extracts and unveiled new scientific data on the ability of its Melan’oWhite ingredient to reduce pigmented spots.

Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia highlights market and ingredients trends

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:23:43 +0200

In addition to sustainable developments. the key topics to be covered at the Sustainable Personal and Fabric Care Asia conference in Shanghai on 21 and 22 June 2012 are ingredient innovations and supply issues, together with market outlook and consumer insights.

Cosmetics Europe hosts sustainability exhibition and participates in EC growth mission in US

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:25 +0200

European cosmetics trade association Cosmetics Europe recently hosted an exhibition at the European Parliament focused on sustainability, and from May 11-17 is accompanying the European Commission on a high-level visit to the US.

Fungal study highlights new enzyme to tackle dandruff

Andrew.MCDOUGALL@wrbm.com (Andrew MCDOUGALL) — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:44:08 +0200

Scientists are looking into a potential new treatment for the cause of dandruff having studied one of the main perpetrators; a fungus found on the scalp.

Croda showcases unique testing method and hair movement claims of new conditioning agent

Andrew.MCDOUGALL@wrbm.com (Andrew MCDOUGALL) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:53:05 +0200

Ingredients supplier Croda has showcased its latest hair conditioning agent Keradyn HH, which is uniquely tested, allowing it to make some bold claims regarding hair movement.

P&G to move its beauty headquarters from the US to Singapore

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:09:57 +0200

Procter & Gamble head of beauty Virginia Drosos has confirmed that she is retiring from her role in the company, while the division is set to be relocated from the global headquarters in Cincinnati to Singapore.

Quadpack teams up with Premi to expand its presence in new sectors

Michelle.YEOMANS@wrbm.com (Michelle YEOMANS) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:11:03 +0200

Cosmetics packaging supplier Quadpack has joined forces with Italian glass specialist Premi, a move, the company says will help it to extend its stronghold in Italy.

Scientists study link between sunscreen ingredient and endometriosis

Andrew.MCDOUGALL@wrbm.com (Andrew MCDOUGALL) — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:23:45 +0200

A group of scientists in the US have investigated a possible link between the use of sunscreen containing a certain ingredient and health condition endometriosis.

EU is ‘under the gun’ to validate alternative methods, says industry expert

Michelle.YEOMANS@wrbm.com (Michelle YEOMANS) — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:42:18 +0200

In this first edition of ‘Voice of the Industry’, a new series to the Cosmetics Design sites, we sat down with renowned toxicologist Dr. Jim McKim after his presentation at in-cosmetics in Barcelona to discuss what shift the industry has seen in its quest for animal testing alternative methods.

Coty ups Avon bid once again, Avon execs mulling it

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:32:15 +0200

Avon has confirmed that it has received another improved acquisition offer from Coty, which the direct sales player says it is currently considering.

Cosmetics sales provide boost for Henkel as sales and profits are up

Andrew.MCDOUGALL@wrbm.com (Andrew MCDOUGALL) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:40:27 +0200

Finished goods manufacturer Henkel has posted its first quarter 2012 results, with sales and profitability up in all sectors, with cosmetics more than pulling its weight.

Provital launches orange anti-ageing active

Michelle.YEOMANS@wrbm.com (Michelle YEOMANS) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:48:20 +0200

Provital has announced the launch of the first ingredient in a new line of actives based on plant stem cells with Citrustem, produced from the Mediterranean orange.

Symrise Q1 show sales up but profits threatened by rising costs

Simon.PITMAN@wrbm.com (Simon Pitman) — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:45:00 +0200

Symrise reports above market average group sales growth, but the results in the scent and care division are weaker and costs hold back stronger profit growth.

Pack Peek: A peek at the cosmetics packaging highlights

Andrew.MCDOUGALL@wrbm.com (Andrew MCDOUGALL) — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:29:52 +0200

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.