Fragrance

Future of natural cosmetics uncovered: Masterclass approaches

20-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

A leading research and consultancy firm for the sustainable and natural market within beauty and personal care is planning its second Masterclass dedicated to the future of natural cosmetics.

Trends to watch at in-cosmetics: Spotlight on the microbiome

19-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With the skin’s microbiome a rising trend with the potential to define the direction of skin care and scalp care into the future, exhibitors and visitors will be keeping a keen eye on the latest innovations, launches and research in the space at the upcoming...

Iberchem announces big jump in sales

19-Feb-2019 By Simon Pitman

Spain-based fragrance and flavours players Iberchem says that despite some significant challenges in 2018, the company performed well financially, growing sales at a very strong rate.

Shiseido’s supply chain struggle: CEO estimates product shortages led to $450m sales loss

19-Feb-2019 By Amanda Lim

Shiseido president and CEO Masahiko Uotani has revealed the firm lost around ¥40bn ($363m) to ¥50bn ($450m) in sales due to product shortages.

Treatwell and SumUp partner to ‘financially empower’ beauty players

13-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

In a move that will see beauty business owners in the UK have access to a new payment technology solution, Treatwell has teamed up with SumUp.

Bulldog Skin Care For Men, for everyone? Brand's unisex move with new shower range

13-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Bulldog, typically considered a male grooming brand, has launched a new range of environmentally conscious and vegan friendly shower gels that it describes as unisex.

L’Oréal results: best year of growth in a decade

12-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With sales of 26.9 bn euros representing a 7.1% like for like sales growth for the beauty multinational and overall market leader, L’Oréal’s results last year show it has enjoyed the best sales growth in 10 years.

From The Editor's Desk

Is indie beauty a thing in Asia?

12-Feb-2019 By Simon Pitman

The indie beauty trend is taking North America and, increasingly, Europe, by storm. But is it gaining the same sort of popularity in Asia? If so, where are the hot spots for indie beauty?

5 latest updates for regulation and safety in beauty: 2019

08-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

From controversy over misreporting of potentially unsafe UK cosmetics after Brexit, to Unilever’s expanded transparency programme for ingredients, we take a look at the key updates for safety and regulation so far this year in this Editor’s Spotlight.

Givaudan launches new sustainable fragrance precursors

07-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

The fragrance division from Givaudan, a major player within the ingredients market for beauty and personal care, has announced the launch of a new family of fragrance precursors that will expand its offering when it comes to longer lasting and more sustainable...

Packaging winners for 2019: ADF & PCD show awards spotlight

05-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

This year’s ADF & PCD awards were announced last week, with the ceremony presided over by Gilles Baudin, L’Oréal and President of the FEA, Alain Béthune, a packaging expert, and Michel Dupuis of Cojemial Conseils.

Beauty packaging and design: 5 top headlines so far for 2019

01-Feb-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With top headlines fresh from this week’s ADF&PCD cosmetics packaging show, we take a look at the biggest beauty packaging updates so far this year, in this Editor’s Spotlight.

From The Editor's Desk

How luxury beauty brands can remain relevant in a fast changing market

30-Jan-2019 By Simon Pitman

There is an increasing body of evidence pointing to the fact that luxury consumers are changing their buying patterns while also becoming more difficult to access. So how to navigate these new hurdles?

Halal claims: ingredients through to finished products

28-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

With halal beauty a rising focus for brands, formulators and ingredients suppliers alike, we speak to companies working in the space to find out why the trend is rising, and how they are responding.

8 top predictions for sustainable cosmetics in 2019

28-Jan-2019 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ecovia Intelligence has revealed its picks for the top trends and drivers set to define sustainable beauty and personal care in the coming year. We reveal the specialist research consulting & training company’s predictions in this Editor’s Spotlight.