All news articles for March 2017

What not to miss at in-cosmetics Global 2017

in-cosmetics Global 2017 Preview

What not to miss at in-cosmetics Global 2017

By Simon Pitman

Our latest CD Buzz highlights the not-to-miss bits at in-cosmetics Global 2017. When the doors open in London's Docklands next week there will be a focus on sustainability, a special feature on colour cosmetics, a packed educational programme and...

Online vs. in-store: Battle of beauty retail (Part 2)

Online vs. in-store: Battle of beauty retail (Part 2)

By Sean Singleton, Managing Director, Your Favourite Story

In these guest articles, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Sean Singleton, Managing Director at digital agency Your Favourite Story, explains how brands can use digital to launch their beauty products effectively. Here, he takes a look...

Online vs. in-store: Battle of beauty retail (Part 1)

Online vs. in-store: Battle of beauty retail (Part 1)

By Sean Singleton, Managing Director, Your Favourite Story

In these guest articles ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Sean Singleton, Managing Director at digital agency Your Favourite Story, explains how brands can use digital to launch their beauty products effectively. First up, he explains...

L’Oreal’s travel unit annual results

L’Oreal’s travel unit annual results

By Lucy Whitehouse

Global beauty player L’Oréal’s travel retail business has enjoyed a strong financial year in 2016, according to its annual report, and describes itself as the number one leader in travel retail.

What will it take to turn around The Body Shop? Part II

What will it take to turn around The Body Shop? Part II

By Simon Pitman

Once the darling of the cosmetics world, The Body Shop has lost its sparkle in recent years. So what will it take to reinvigorate the business and who is best positioned to take on the challenge?

Sustainability: the role of the ingredient supplier

Sustainability: the role of the ingredient supplier

By Chris Sayner, VP, Croda International Plc

In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Chris Sayner, Vice President of Customer Alliances Corporate Sustainability, Croda International Plc explains how the ingredients supplier role has evolved with the mounting industry...

Kraft Heinz hostile Unilever bid sparks UK debate

Kraft Heinz hostile Unilever bid sparks UK debate

By Simon Pitman

Following on from the failed attempt by Kraft Heinz to acquire consumer giant Unilever, a UK politician has argued that there needs to be greater protection from foreign takeover bids.

Consumers trust ‘someone like me’ more than anyone else, says Edelman

Consumers trust ‘someone like me’ more than anyone else

By Deanna Utroske

Jennifer Cohan, president of the communications and marketing firm Edelman, shared new insights on consumer trust—and mistrust—when she spoke to cosmetics and personal care industry leaders and executives gathered for this year’s PCPC annual meeting in...

Truth or dare? Natural color cosmetics that work

Special Newsletter - Colour Cosmetics

Truth or dare? Natural color cosmetics that work

By Deanna Utroske

Whether from natural-first indie brands like Evelyn Iona or top beauty industry companies like L’Oréal, color cosmetics formulated partially or entirely with natural ingredients are gaining popularity. And effective all-natural color has arrived or is...

Avon Products to hire a new UK-based General Counsel

Avon Products to hire a new UK-based General Counsel

By Deanna Utroske

On Monday, the social-selling beauty company announced that the current chief ethics officer and chief compliance offer will be retiring from Avon as soon as a successor is chosen.

US colour cosmetics paves the way for global trends

Special Newsletter - Colour Cosmetics

US colour cosmetics paves the way for global trends

By Simon Pitman

The colour cosmetics market is probably the fastest moving beauty category thanks to new looks with each fashion season. But in recent years it has been the US market that has provided the inspiration.

Nordic beauty brand OleHenriksen relaunches

Nordic beauty brand OleHenriksen relaunches

By Deanna Utroske

“With the brand relaunch, it’s now easier than ever to achieve the Ole Glow and become your own skincare expert,” says the brand’s namesake. Henricksen also believes that the update has made the brand more elegant and discoverable.

Customisation and cosmetics – the changing game of make-up

in-cosmetics Global special

Customisation and cosmetics – the changing game of make-up

By Belinda Carli, Director, The Institute of Personal Care Science

In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Belinda Carli of the Institute of Personal Care Science, reveals what consumers are really looking for when it comes to customisation.

DuPont Tate & Lyle 10 years biotech cosmetics personal care ingredient

DuPont Tate & Lyle celebrates biotech ingredient milestone

By Deanna Utroske

The two companies formed a joint venture ten years ago and this month in Tennessee brought together partners, distributors, customers, local officials, employees, and the press to mark the anniversary and imagine the future.

Anti-pollution beauty and hair care: your questions answered

Anti-pollution beauty and hair care: your questions answered

By Lucy Whitehouse

At our recent anti-pollution forum, we gathered industry experts to discuss the global rising trend. Here, we look back at some of the top questions submitted by listeners on the subject of anti-pollution and hair care.

Puig buys up Greek cosmetics brand Apivita

Puig buys up Greek cosmetics brand Apivita

By Simon Pitman

The Greek press have been speculating for months over who would buy up premium cosmetic brand Apivita and it has just confirmed that Puig has snapped it up.

Lipoid Kosmetik gets in on anti-pollution trend

Lipoid Kosmetik gets in on anti-pollution trend

By Simon Pitman

Expect to see a rash of new product launches targeting the very hot anti-pollution trend at next month’s in-cosmetics Global event in London, and Lipoid Kosmetik is one of them.

Latest e-commerce trends influencing China

Latest e-commerce trends influencing China

By Natasha Spencer

At eTail Asia 2017, Ann Wang, General Manager of Performance Advertising Solution, Online Media Group, Tencent, revealed how Chinese brands can succeed amid the country’s online market environment and evolving consumer behaviours.

Sederma facility extension in France

Sederma facility extension in France

By Lucy Whitehouse

Sederma, a high-performance ingredients and technologies company, has announced a EUR 10 million investment into its facility in Le Perray en Yveline, France.

Colour cosmetics in Korea

Colour cosmetics part 1: Is the Korean tide changing?

By Natasha Spencer

Korean beauty trends have led to a new wave of trend adoptees and so we caught up with Jane Jang, Senior Beauty Analyst at Mintel to understand more about how the dominant sector is spreading across APAC.