News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The EU has produced an updated report on its guidance for the use of animal by-products. Currently the ruling does not apply to cosmetic products and packaging, but if the report is heeded, the ruling looks set to change that.
Swedish direct sales group Oriflame has announced a strong set of third quarter results, although profits did come in below some market expectations.
Tapping into a slowing retail market in the UK, Tesco has launched a ski and a cosmetics range both aimed at providing value-added products free of frills and fancy packaging.
Procter & Gamble will become the biggest player in the UK cosmetic and toiletry markers once its merger with Gillette is complete, over-taking current market leader Unilever. But it may not be a smooth path ahead, a market report warns.