Skin Care

Clinique opens first pop-up skin lab

Clinique opens first pop-up skin lab

By Michelle Yeomans

Estée Lauder’s Clinique has invested in a skin lab that will offer consumers interactive personalised consultations. 

DNA profiling paving the way in personalised beauty

DNA profiling paving the way in personalised beauty

By Michelle Yeomans

Bespoke beauty treatments based on the individual's genetic code are no longer a notion of the future. Here, Cosmetics Design looks at what biotech companies are doing to advance the segment.

Personalised potential for 45+ skin care market

Personalised potential for 45+ skin care market

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

There is a lot of potential for cosmetics manufacturers to target the saturated 45+ skin care market with personalised products rather than yet another ‘wrinkle cure’.

Scientific skin care holds vast opportunity

Scientific skin care holds vast opportunity

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientific skin care holds a great opportunity for beauty manufacturers as it merges the cosmetics industry with the medical industry, and the segment is tipped for growth.

Beiersdorf Research: Consumer demand dictates skin science

Beiersdorf Research: Consumer demand dictates skin science

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In an exclusive interview with CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com, Horst Wenck, corporate vice president of R&D at Beiersdorf, says that it is important to carry out advanced skin science research but that it needs to be in line with what the consumer demands.

Beiersdorf names new R&D head

Beiersdorf names new R&D head

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Italian cosmetics sales saved thanks to exports

Italian cosmetics sales saved thanks to exports

By Michelle Yeomans

According to recently released figures from Cosmetica Italia, as the domestic market in Italy continues to decline, the country still stands to profit from cosmetic exports.

The rise of the silkworm cocoon in skin care

The rise of the silkworm cocoon in skin care

By Michelle Yeomans

Silk cocoon-based skin care formulations are really starting to take off in Asia as consumers seek an alternative way to keep the skin radiant and treat the ageing process.

Screens for skin care – a match made in heaven?

Screens for skin care – a match made in heaven?

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the old adage goes: knowledge is power, and as we live in an information-demanding world, mobile devices are becoming more important in connecting with the skin care consumer.

The beauty world is changing… Adapt or lose out

The beauty world is changing… Adapt or lose out

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In the midst of mixed results in different markets for a number of the cosmetics industry’s biggest players, the message is that manufacturers must adapt their products in order to make the most of growth opportunities.

Unilever collaborates with Ioma

Unilever invests in skin care device area

By Michelle Yeomans

The personal care giant has ventured into the skin care device segment by investing a stake in French cosmetic brand ioma, whose expertise lies in analysing the condition of the skin and developing appropriate treatment devices to cater to the result.

Italian skin care sales are recovering despite market decline

Italian skin care sales are recovering despite market decline

By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Canadean, despite the Italian skin care segment expected to face a small decline in value growth up to 2017, skin product sales will nevertheless be slightly more positive in volume.

Multi-functional trend here to stay in skin care

Multi-functional trend here to stay in skin care

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Do we work too much? Do we demand too much from our consumer goods? Whatever the case, the multi-purpose trend is providing a welcome boost to the US and global skin care market.

Euromonitor: P&G-Beiersdorf deal would complement both parties

Euromonitor: P&G-Beiersdorf deal would complement both parties

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Market analyst Euromonitor believes that if Procter and Gamble and Beiersdorf were to strike a deal it would benefit both parties as the former’s skin care would receive a boost, and the latter would become more competitive.

Korea, star of the global men’s skin care market

Korea, star of the global men’s skin care market

South Korea is now the world’s biggest market for men’s skin care, underlining the enormous up take in men’s grooming products in this small country, latest research from Euromonitor reveals.

Euromonitor reveals innovation trends for 2013

Euromonitor reveals innovation trends for 2013

By Simon Pitman

Last year was an excellent year for the global beauty trend, which in turn led to plenty of beauty innovation. And according to market researcher Euromonitor, 2013 will be marked by yet more innovative product launches.

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line aimed specifically at the local consumers.

The rise of the male.....grooming sector

The rise of the male.....grooming sector

By Michelle Yeomans

Although many segments of the cosmetics industry are levelling off, the area of men’s grooming is actually reporting strong sales growth. In light of this Cosmetics Design takes a look at what’s driving the segment so far in 2012...

Natural and organic trends so far in 2012 ...

Natural and organic trends so far in 2012 ...

By Michelle Yeomans

As sales demand for cosmetic and toiletries are forecasted to rise by 5.0 percent per year to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016, Cosmetics Design takes a look at developments in the natural and organic area that are helping to shape the category. 

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Spotting the skin care trends so far in 2012

By Michelle Yeomans

According to Euromonitor expert Irina Barbalova, the industry has seen a definitive shift in skin care product positioning which can be seen through "category cross overs, multitasking, multi-functionality and generally a more holistic approach to...