All news articles for June 2018

Yves Rocher expands footprint in Africa

Yves Rocher expands footprint in Africa

By Simon Pitman

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.

Mintel trends forecasting aims to keep brands on top

Mintel trends forecasting aims to keep brands on top

By Simon Pitman

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.

Personal care brand Dove adding watermark to untouched ad photos by 2019

Personal care brand Dove adding watermark to untouched ad photos by 2019

By Deanna Utroske

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...

Avon patents variable skin care routine

Avon patents variable skin care routine

By Deanna Utroske

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...

Indie Beauty Profile Maegan Scarlett and Liora Dudar oVertone Haircare

Indie Beauty Profile

Maegan Scarlett and Liora Dudar, oVertone Haircare

By Deanna Utroske

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...

Lipoid Kosmetik at the head of the pack for CSR

Lipoid Kosmetik at the head of the pack for CSR

By Lucy Whitehouse

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.

Microbeads success: Cosmetics Europe

Microbeads success: Cosmetics Europe

By Lucy Whitehouse

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.

Chinese consumers are “all-in on naturals”

Chinese consumers are “all-in on naturals”

By Natasha Spencer

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.

Industry defends water-resistant sun care

Industry defends water-resistant sun care

By Lucy Whitehouse

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.

How is J-beauty expansion shaping consumer choice?

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How is J-beauty expansion shaping consumer choice?

By Natasha Spencer

The popularity of Japanese beauty products and solutions are enjoying growing success and stretching beyond their domestic market to reach global consumers.

Lush drops police spies campaign following criticism

Lush drops police spies campaign following criticism

By Simon Pitman

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.

The Skin Protection 2018 online event is tomorrow - register now!

The Skin Protection 2018 online event is tomorrow

By Simon Pitman

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...