France-based top end cosmetic and personal care provider Yves Rocher has continued to expand its retail presence in Africa with a new dedicated store in Kenya.
Azelis has confirmed that its agreements to distribute Lonza speciality ingredients for personal care in the Italian, Irish and UK markets have been extended.
Mintel has repeatedly forecast the most impactful beauty and personal care trends to hit the industry in recent years, giving brands the opportunity to stay ahead of the game in this fast-paced industry.
The Unilever brand, acclaimed for its Self-Esteem Project, announced a ‘No Digital Distortion Mark’ initiative this week. In doing so, Dove joins a growing number of brands, retailers, and media that have given up Photo Shopping—and are verifying as much...
The leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), partners with Amazon India to develop and launch a male grooming range.
Lush has created a new ‘Community Products’ concept, which offers limited runs of new and old retro products in response to demand from its ‘communities and super fans’.
The private-label cosmetics player, which specialises in colour cosmetics and nail care, has been active for four decades: here, it reflects on its achievements and reveals future plans.
The social sales company moved its headquarters to Europe in 2016 and hasn’t exactly been making headlines in the Americas region in the interim. But, Avon announced early this month that it has secured two US patents for something that is being called...
In their Indie Beauty Profile, Maegan Scarlett and Liora Dudar, founders of oVertone Haircare, urge would-be personal care or cosmetics entrepreneurs to just get started and keep improving. And, they describe the workings of an independent beauty startup...
While a rising number of claims is being seen across beauty and personal care for natural and sustainable efforts, the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) says respecting biodiversity is still a central focus.
The actives and botanicals manufacturer and supplier says it has outperformed 99% of all companies in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the EcoVadis ranking.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)’s European edition is set to take place next week, 25-26 June in Paris, with the theme ‘Inclusivity: from Production to Consumption’.
Last week at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology, graduate students in the 2018 class of FIT’s cosmetics and fragrance marketing and management program presented their capstone research projects to a crowded auditorium of industry leaders....
With Amazon now turning a major focus onto its beauty retail, one market research firm suggests it is building new offerings for consumers based on its Alexa technology.
The new company, started in April by Conrad Plimpton (best known as the founder and chairman of Inolex), is endeavoring to be a major figure in the sustainable cosmetics and personal care supply chain. SBI is partnering with and buying up natural, organic,...
The European cosmetics industry is on track to meet targets of removing all microplastics from beauty and personal care products by 2020, with the industry having already removed 97.6% from its products.
The Hut Group (THG), a rising dominant player in e-retail for beauty, has released its annual financial results for the year ending December 2017, which saw group sales up a hefty 47%.
We caught up with global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances, Givaudan, at this year’s in-cosmetics Korea to talk active ingredients, new products launches and appealing to Korean shoppers.
Global marketing strategy consultancy, Clear, conducts study to explore how Chinese, US and UK brands are drawing in loyal consumers in the natural cosmetics segment, and how Chinese traditional remedies are proving a source of inspiration.
The UK trade association for the beauty industry has criticised a recent Which? Magazine report that suggests water-resistant sunscreens may not offer adequate protection.
With preservation ingredients very much in the industry spotlight, Lonza has named Paula McGeechan its new Global Head of Hygiene and Preservation Technology for the Consumer Product Ingredients business unit.
At this week’s Cosmetics Europe Annual Conference, representatives from the European Commission (EC) explained what’s on their radar for cosmetics regulation.
Last night’s celebration in New York City was a lively and glittery event, with more than 20 awards given out to brands, fragrance houses, perfumers, internet celebrities, and more. But over the course of the evening, presenters and honorees alike shared...
The popularity of Japanese beauty products and solutions are enjoying growing success and stretching beyond their domestic market to reach global consumers.
UK-based cosmetics player has never been shy of including controversial or politically charged topics in its marketing, but a campaign criticising undercover police operations seems to have gone too far.
Today has seen this year’s annual conference from industry body Cosmetics Europe open in Brussels, with Loic Armand, president of Cosmetics Europe, having delivered the opening remarks.
As Japanese skin and hair trends have struck an appealing chord with cosmetics shoppers, we explore with Jorge Larranaga, Deputy Director, Manufacturing Department at Number Three what buyers are looking for and whether a competitive relationship exists...
Switzerland-based fragrance player Luzi has returned to its family-run business roots with the appointment of Roland Altenburger to the executive board.
It's your final opportunity to register for the Skin Protection 2018 online event, so do it now so you can take advantage of our full online webinar presentation programme, which will let you in on everything you need to know about this fast moving...
The Skin Protection 2018 online conference takes place tomorrow. Here is a full run down of the day-long webinar schedule so you can pick out the ones you will really cannot miss out on.
Leader in personal care innovation and initiatives, Shiseido, has awarded ten recipients with a grant following the 11th edition of its researcher science grant.
With indie beauty increasingly in the spotlight in Europe, some of the key names to watch may be among the finalists at the Beauty & Money event’s Beauty Spotlight.
With labeling claims and accreditations increasingly under scrutiny by consumers and the industry alike, we take a look at one labelling mark available to luxury players.
In this exclusive interview, we caught up with Raquel Wing, founder and managing director of The Clean Hub, on when and how indie beauty players should look for investment.