Packaging provider Meadwestvaco has recognised the importance of consumer insight into the prestige fragrance industry; carrying out vast research to inform its new Melodie pump spray.
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has teamed up with various environmental non-governmental and consumer organizations to express its concerns on the conclusions of the second regulatory review of nanomaterials, recently published by the European...
Netherlands-based Avery Dennison says it has improved the recylability of its PET containers by incorporating an adhesive and film combination that reduces waste from plastic packaging.
The latest addition to the Inter Parfums fragrance and cosmetics portfolio is fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld after the two companies signed a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement.
As Procter & Gamble continues to battle against shrinking market share world-wide, CEO Bob McDonald emphasizes how his vision for increased innovation will help the company face up to its current challenges.
Dr.Hauschka Skin Care has invested in a new fair trade initiative in Ethiopia in a bid it says, to create an economically sustainable community by establishing a biodynamic resource for Damask rose essential oil.
Cosmetics packaging provider Albéa is looking to complement its current offering in the beauty segment with the purchase of Rexam’s Personal Care division, and the European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition.
A print and online advert for the UK company's 'Beverly Hills Formula' whitening toothpastes has brushed the Advertising Standards Authority up the wrong way by exaggerating the time the products take to whiten the teeth.
Cosmetics maker Revlon has announced its third quarter results but despite a growth in revenue, it seems to have lost ground to its competitors in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
According to market researcher Lucintel, the global personal care products industry is to reach $630 (€487) billion by 2017, with a CAGR of 3.4 per cent over the next five years.
In a bid to continue its expansion into emerging markets, Evonik is rapidly moving ahead with its new production facility in Brazil which is set to produce a wider range of ingredients for the cosmetics industry.
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) has opened public consultations for oxidative hair dye substances, pigment red 57 and hydrogen peroxide used in eyelash colourants.
Rising oil costs and growing economies of scale in production will see plant-based plastics becoming more cost effective in future, according to market researcher Mintel, and this is expected to lead to greater uptake of these materials as a result.
At a time when cosmetics companies are getting pulled up left, right and centre over misleading advertising claims, the UK watchdog has another victim; this time its Dior for exaggerating the effects of its mascara.
The UK Home Office has stated that it does have a responsibility to make sure the end use of certain types of botox are not for cosmetic purposes following pressure from campaign group BUAV.
U.S. private equity firm, Advent International has entered its bid to take over Douglas Holdings, a perfume and beauty chain that has been valued at $1.95 billion.
Fred Zülli, Managing Director of Mibelle Biochemistry, spoke to CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com about the sustainable aspects of the company’s PhytoCellTec technology ahead of a presentation he is giving at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris.
L'Oreal Paris and LVMH brand Givenchy called upon Rexam Personal Care to help create the packaging for their recent color cosmetics launches; respectively the Visible Lift Repair Absolute foundation and the Noir Couture mascara.
As the Luxe Pack Monaco luxury packaging event opens its doors today, the CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com team will be present at the show conducting interviews, attending conferences and finding out about product launches and innovations to bring you the...
The European Consumer Organisation (Beuc) has put forward to the European Commission for public consultation that the use of triclosan in cosmetic products be strictly limited to protect consumers’ health.
Cosmetics titan L’Oréal is using the strong strategic importance and solid foundation it has in India as a gateway to other markets in Asia-Pacific and beyond.
French plastic injection moulding specialist MBF Plastiques has helped create the packaging for the new Lancôme and Fendi women’s fragrances: La vie est belle and Fan di Fendi.
Prestige fragrance sales in US department stores increased 7 percent to $1.6bn between January and September 2012, with particularly strong growth among niche and jewelry brands according to The NPD Group.
In recent years marine-based cosmetic ingredient have become increasingly popular on the back of huge interest in natural products, but researcher Organic Monitor believes this trend could throw up questions about sustainability.
Sanofi’s new beauty drink joint venture with Coca-Cola is unlikely to precipitate a more serious leap into functional or medical foods for the French pharma titan, an analyst has said.
A new study by Croda has shown that its Solaveil SpeXtra titanium dioxide dispersions can protect skin against the formation of free radical species when exposed to near-UV or high energy visible (HEV) light.
The European Commission has published a communication on industrial policy stressing the belief that biobased products will help to trigger sustainable growth and business opportunities.
The rise of internet shopping in Russia is driving cosmetics sales and more impressively the natural cosmetics market, according to an industry expert.
Sustainability is no secret in the cosmetics industry but with consumers becoming more socially responsible and social networks offering a platform for increased communication, companies must react to people longing for more social and economic fairness.
The head of sourcing at natural cosmetics players Laboratoires Expanscience, Sebastian Debrock, spoke to CosmeticsDesign about the importance of being on top of innovation and new technologies as a means of implementing a successful CSR plan.
Sweden-based research group Universum has published its list of the most attractive global companies to work for, and it’s Procter & Gamble that comes out as the top rated cosmetic and personal care player.
The PET Resin Association (PETRA) has launched a model to evaluate resin variations in terms of likely market presence and impact on the quality of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Avon Products has become the latest in an increasingly long list of cosmetic players to receive warning letters from the FDA, this time concerning claims made for its Anew anti-aging line.
France-based luxury goods maker LVMH has reported a rise in sales for the first nine months of the year, underlining a strong performance in every business segment, including perfumes and fragrances.
Fine chemicals specialist Lonza says it is looking to support multinational cosmetic companies to help reformulate in the light of new European regulations that will affect US companies exporting to Europe.
Bioplastics replacing petro-olefin based plastics seems ‘fairly unrealistic’ in the ‘mid and long term’, according to the European Commissioner for Environment.
The perfume and cosmetics arena is a difficult one to conquer due to the specialised expertise required to produce the products, so whilst some believe Burberry has gained control of its brand by parting ways with Inter Parfums, it may prove a struggle...
Western Europe still shows strong growth for natural cosmetics despite the economic downturn, with Germany, Italy and France displaying some of the most interesting trends.
Industry expert and blogger Imogen Matthews takes a look at the type of retail options that are out there for niche start-up cosmetics brands in the trend-setting UK market.
A solid foundation in the skin care market has helped Neutrogena boost its position in the sunscreen field and familiarize these products with consumers.
A team of researchers in Portugal have developed a ‘groundbreaking’ test which assesses skin sensitivity and could significantly reduce animal testing in the cosmetics industry.
The Advertising Standards Authority is working in response to a UK government report, to ensure that the sexualisation of children in perfume adverts and others are eradicated.
British clothing brand Burberry has extended its lucrative fragrance and cosmetics licensing brand with Inter Parfums by another three months, to ensure an adequate transitioning period.
As upcoming industry events in Europe and beyond turn their attention to the new EU cosmetics regulations being exercised next year, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the key points from the new legislation.
Algae actives can play a big part in quest for sustainable natural ingredients Algae actives have been used in a wide variety of personal care products for hundreds of year, but the fact that they can be farmed as a sustainable and natural-based is fueling...
As new EU regulation comes into play next year, replacing the European Cosmetics Directive, the Regulatory Workshop at the 2012 in-cosmetics Asia will look at how this affects regulatory frameworks in Europe, China, Korea and ASEAN.
