France-based Ileos has developed an eye-catching closure for
Thierry Mugler's new Angel pefume - a plastics solution that the
company claims matches the aesthetics of glass or crystal while
giving it extra flexibility for distinctive...
Beauty World / Wellness & Spas Middle East opened its doors to
business in Dubai yesterday, marking the start of the region's
premier beauty expo. The event is also proving to be an opportunity
for many international companies...
The latest new product launches in the body care category are
reflecting the increasing move towards natural ingredients.
Simon Pitman reports on a category that is continuing to
develop increasingly sophisticated functional products...
Herbalife has launched NouriFusion MultiVitamin Skin Care - a
vitamin-enriched skin care range fortified with vitamins A, C and
E. Simultaneously unveiled on the European, North American and
Asian markets, the product is characteristic...
Now that the doors have been shut on last week's show in Berlin,
the hard work begins with new orders and contacts being rolled out
at a pace. Equally for the organisors the work is already well
under way for next year's...
The number one network television show in the US is drawing a
significant amount of sponsorship from the industry, with three of
the leading stars reported to be putting their names to new lines,
reports Simon Pitman.
Procter & Gamble has announced that its current company
director is resigning as well as confirming the defining
adjustments to its business operations with Wella for the Global
Prestige & Professional Care division, reports...
The European Union has cleared the acquisition of France-based
Marionnaud Parfumerieries by AS Watson, part of Hong Kong
conglomorate Hutchinson Whampoa. The deal wins the group a
controlling stake in Marionnaud, reports Simon Pitman.
With the market for sunscreens expected to show strong growth
globally in the coming years, it is the Eastern Europe markets
where experts are predicting the most potential for growth.
Simon Pitman takes a look at the latest market...
Men's grooming has long been identified as a strong niche growth
area for the cosmetics and personal care industry, but muscling in
on that growth is easier said than done. Simon Pitman
reports from the In-Cosmetics show in Berlin,...
Women between the age of 15 and 24 in India are currently providing
the backbone to significant growth in the cosmetics industry,
reports Simon Pitman.
UK retailer Tesco has relaunched its leading skin care range, Skin
Wisdom, with updated packaging design to clearly define the
different categories in the range, as well as a number of new
product launches, reports Simon Pitman.
Courtney Cox, Pamela Anderson and Celine Dion are amongst the
latest big names to sign up for sponsorship deals with cosmetics
players in the last week, proving that star endorsements are
continuing to remain a driving force behind...
Jason, a leading natural personal care products is using the
Earth's Best brand to introduce Earth's Best Baby Body Care, a line
of six hypo-allergenic formulas using natural and organic
ingredients, due to be launched on...
Leading British cosmetics and personal care retailer Boots has
collaborated with supply chain specialistExel for the relaunch of
No7, the UK's largest cosmetic brand in a campaign that took just
30 months to implement, reports...
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice has slammed
moves by the French government to partially lift the ban on the
testing of cosmetic products on animals.
Amway has broken into the Russian market in a bid to tap into huge
consumer growth. The direct sales company is aiming to establish a
sales force for its range of cosmetics and household products from
centres based in Moscow and Nizhni...
The European Commission says that after discussions on the use of
hydrogen peroxide in tooth whitening products, opinion is evenly
split that a dentist should be consulted before commencing a
treatment - a decision that could inhibit...
Microdermabrasion, the process of removing dead skin by abrasion
has become the latest rage, looks set to become the next big
cosmetics procedures as more and more people plumb for ways of
reducing ageing without going under the knife,...
French hair loss treatment Alphactif is being launched onto the US
market following its success in Europe. The all-natural formula
will be available in outlets through the US from April, reports
Simon Pitman.
With new research revealing that rates of skin cancer could triple
by the year 2035, manufacturers of sunscreen products look set to
play an important part in the fight to protect against the disease,
reports Simon Pitman.
With the value of cosmetics sales booming, Russia it the next
market for interntational cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers to
try and muscle in on. Rising consumer spending power combined with
an increasing preoccupation with...
Low consumer spending and rising unemployment dampened western
Europe's largest market for hair care products in 2004, with a
shift towards economy products and discount outlets contributing to
a small decline in market value,...
A new consumer code from the UK's Direct Selling Association has
been launched by the Office of Fair Trade. The ruling will impact
cosmetic and personal care businesses such as Avon who rely on
door-to-door sales as the main...
The European Commission has given its aproval to the creation of a
joint venture between Sephora and the Spanish retail stores El
Corte Inglés - a move that is in line with plans to expand its
retail base throughout Europe.
Basic Research has said it is working with the FDA following a
warning letter sent by the goverment regulation body stating that
marketing claims for its anti-wrinkle treatment, StriVectin-SD,
could mean the product's status...
Danisco has announced plans to restructure its fragrance plant in
Seillans, France. The restructuring, which will mean job cuts, is
due to the general recession in the fragrance market during the
past four years.
French cosmetics ingredients producer Coletica has confirmed that
it has received an offer from Engelhard Corporation to buy a
majority stake in its share capital, in a move that will give the
company a much-needed cash injection,...
Oriflame's less than impressive debut as a public listed company
and falling profits has prompted major boardroom changes,
highlighted by the appointment of Magnus Brännström as the
company's new CEO, Simon Pitman reports.
Cosmetics ingredients company Lessonia is launching a number of new
products at the forthcoming In-Cosmetics show, including a number
of innovative cranberry-based products employed for their
anti-oxidant properties.
David and Victoria Beckham have signed a global licensing agreement
with US-based Coty Beauty. The deal will see the couple's Beckham
Beauty House launch a male fragrance under David Beckham's name in
both European and US...
The Brazilian cosmetics and toiletries industry is continuing to
demonstrate strong growth, after the country's industry body
revealed that sales have outstripped global growth in 2004. The
performance is being driven by the...
Jennifer Lopez has launched her third fragrance, Miami Glow by JLo,
at her first ever runway show, which also promotes her new fashion
line, Sweetface.
On the back of increasing sales in the UK market, cosmetics giant
Avon says it is planning to diversify its cosmetics product range
into insurance services sold door-to-door.
Inamed a global health care company, and its partner Ipsen, a
European pharmaceutical group, are to distribute rights of Ipsen's
botulinum toxin Type A product in selected international markets,
including Europe.
Nicara a recent UK start up skincare company, has launched a new
range of spa products, based on natural botanical ingredients. The
range is further evidence of the further growth of this small but
increasingly popular ingredients...
US Cosmetics giant MAC has confirmed that singer Diana Ross has
signed up to promote the company's 2005 Beauty Icon launch. The
deal comes after the singer allegedly postponed signing the
contract because she was not happy with...
Cosmeceuticals, or supplements that target skin health and beauty,
are seeing fast growth in Europe since emerging as a new concept
but much of the growth so far has come from a handful of brands,
reports Dominique Patton.
In the US a woman lawyer is suing two cosmetic companies, including
global leader Estee Lauder, over what is said to be false
advertising claims relating to anti-ageing products marketed by the
company.
Parlux Fragrances has acquired exclusive worldwide licensing rights
relating to the XOXO fragrance brand, in a move that aims to
re-launch the high-end brand in time for Valentines day gift
buying.
The cosmetics and personal care sector is being driven by health
awarenes, spurred on by both the media and governments. A recent
report on the subject suggests that the line between cosmetic and
medical products will become increasingly...
Contrary to many reports that men's grooming is a major boom sector
a recent report indicates that British men are more interested in
keeping the contents of their bathroom cabinets down to a minimum.
Simon Pitman reports.
With clinics in the UK reporting a huge influx of clients seeking
Botox treatments in the run up to Christmas, specialists are now
reporting that an increasing number of younger people are now using
it as a preventative treatment....
In Poland, strong economic growth, low taxes and accession to the
European Union have helped to attract increasing levels of
investment from leading cosmetic and personal care companies
looking to increase their footing in Europe's...
Alberto-Culver says its Beauty Systems Group has completed the
acquisition of CosmoProf, a professional beauty products
distributor based in California, US.
Baltic Cosmetic Holding has been established by a capital company
to muscle in ton the rapidly growing and highly profitable beauty
service markets of the Baltic States and is eyeing expansion on the
Russian market.
