In a move set to offer greater insight to R&D professionals attending the global industry show, in-cosmetics Global will feature a new set of tours designed specifically for them.
Developing products and concepts starting with a marketing point of view is a crucial consideration for the beauty industry, according to an industry expert.
We take a look at some of the latest innovations coming from major packaging players within the beauty and personal care industry. Here, we take a look at Cosmogen.
As part of its ambitions to dominate the fast growing sensory innovation category Givaudan has launched a patent-pending technology focused on sleep, called DreamScentz.
L’Oréal has presented its flagship connected beauty innovations this week at the Viva Technology Paris show, with Lancome’s custom made foundation technology and an updated Makeup Genius (augmented reality app) version the key items.
Beiersdorf has announced that it is taking its Open Innovation initiative, whereby networking across the personal care industry is promoted via its PearlFinders communication platform, to the next level in 2017.
The count down to the first ever Cosmetics Design Beauty Industry Awards is well under way and there are now less than four weeks to go for the cut off date for submissions to the three regional competitions.
L’Oréal, an industry leader when it comes to exploring the potential of digital for beauty, has announced it will be investing in an early stage fund managed by Partech Ventures, an international venture capital firm.
As Shiseido prepares to invest up to ¥3 billion (€24.8 mn) in start-up ventures, the cosmetic giant’s new team will be on the lookout for technologically-advanced concepts and innovations that complement its existing portfolio and operations.
The Cosmetics Design team is delighted to announce the launch of its regional and global Beauty Industry Awards, the first award of its kind to recognize achievements in the entire spectrum of formulation expertise.
Industry formulators should not create parity products to be in line with their competitors, but instead should strive to create ‘products of the future’, according to an industry leader.
Azelis Personal Care has signed a number of agreement with leading ingredients providers that will help expand its global portfolio in a number of key areas in Ireland and the UK.
Luxe Pack, one of the leading trade shows dedicated to creative packaging, will hold its Monaco 2016 edition next week with an enhanced programme spread over three parts.
International beauty giant Shiseido has spoken of its research- rather than trends-led approach to product development, and why it believes this is best for the brand and for its consumers.
The quarter ended for Revlon at the end of last month and the company will hold its official results call at the end of next week; in the meantime, some of the numbers look good.
The information and media firm’s IP & Science business unit just published its 2016 State of Innovation report, listing the top beauty brands and exploring growth across various cosmetics and personal care categories.
Researchers say they have identified the first genetic evidence to explain the difference between perceived age and actual age, and the secret may be in the MC1R gene.
Scent maker Givaudan has branded fragrance as one of the most important factors in a consumer’s decision to buy a product, be it any type of cosmetic, at an Open Innovation event held by Beiersdorf for new concepts for its Nivea brand in Hamburg.
In a recent report, one of Procter & Gamble’s lead researchers has revealed what she considers to be the key differentiators between Asian and western beauty consumers, and explained how best to target consumers from the APAC region.
Ingredient supplier Lonza has today opened its new Global Centre of Hair Care Technology in Blackley, near Manchester, as it looks to expand its presence in the market by strengthening its R&D footprint and portfolio, with the aim of also developing...
Luxury goods multinational LVMH has seen its travel retail business, DFS Group, maintained growth in the last year, despite having to absorb ‘significant cost containment’, due to a turbulent market in Asia.
For the first time Beiersdorf opened its research & development doors to its strategic partners in an exclusive internal fair focusing on functional raw materials.
As the industry focuses on the sensorial properties of cosmetics and dealing with formulation struggles, the in-cosmetics event has responded by announcing it will launch a Formulation Lab and Sensory Bar at the Paris show next year.
With Korea boasting the world’s highest per capita usage of skin care and male grooming products, the in-cosmetics group expects the second edition of its personal care ingredients show in the country to attract over 4,000 visitors in 2016.
The sun care market is a very competitive one and can be a difficult one to innovate in which is why Beiersdorf is already ramping up its efforts for next year, as CEO Stefan Heidenreich says it has to do more.
Shiseido has entered into a new collaboration agreement with the dermatology research centre at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US for collaborative research into skin biology as well as efforts to communicate important information about skin protection...
Specialty chemicals company Evonik plans to invest over €4 billion in R&D over the next decade, focusing on innovation that will lead to developments in its cosmetics product portfolio among others.
Beiersdorf has launched a revised version of its open innovation platform Pearlfinder as it looks to scout new raw materials and technologies and share creative innovation ideas.
The annual IFSCC cosmetology event is taking place in Paris, and according to its chairperson, the move to return the industry show to France marks a success for the Société Française de Cosmétologie (SFC).
At a time when all the big players in the cosmetics and personal care space have faced a market slowdown, Beiersdorf CEO Stefan Heidenreich says that manufacturers must strategize for the long haul and not panic.
On the back of specialty chemicals provider Clariant further developing its ‘Secret Code of Beauty’ portfolio, we sat down to discuss how the brand’s investment in innovative technology is enabling it to provide more efficient ingredients.
The Nivea skin care maker announces a change in its management for the research and development division as Dr May Shana’a steps in to replace Professor Klaus-Peter Wittern.
P&G has announced third quarter results in line with expectations, but the company’s grooming and beauty divisions were overshadowed by a strong performance from the fabric and home care division.
“Innovation is not dead,” notes industry expert Steve Barton, but, according to the professional skin biologist, it’s certainly not alive and kicking. “How many alphabet creams can you possibly need?” he wonders.
In an exclusive interview at the in-cosmetics event in Hamburg, Beiersdorf R&D corporate director Andreas Clausen tells Cosmetics Design that conversing and sharing ideas with the industry is still leading to some key innovation.
The in-cosmetics Innovation Zone will give attendees the opportunity to gain an insight on the latest hair care developments. Take a look at the ingredients set to be showcased at the event next week, right here.
Traditionally cosmetics companies have adopted a ‘not invented here’ attitude, but big benefits can be gained from changing to a ‘proudly found elsewhere’ mindset and being open with external partners, says Beiersdorf’s head of research and development.
The organisers of Luxe Pack Monaco say this year’s event will have an even greater focus on the all-important area of packaging thanks to its its innovation forum.
The German cosmetic, fragrance and detergents body SEPAWA is calling for submissions for its first Innovation Awards, to highlight the best in ingredients, products and technologies in the industry.
