Euromonitor warns the industry of BB labelling overuse

According to Irina Barbalova, Global Head of beauty and Personal Care research at Euromonitor, the industry needs to take note of the overuse of multifunctionality and BB labelling, as it can lead to the dillution of the original concept of the products, and as a result cause more consumer confusion.

Shiseido results hit by decline in Japan and China market

Japan-based cosmetics giant Shiseido has announced a dip in its full year 2012 financial results as the domestic market continues to face challenges and sales in China also slump.

Chanel amongst premium brands that French consumers prefer

According to market researcher ‘Promise Consulting’, three luxury brands leading the way in terms of popularity with French women are Chanel, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent.

Symrise makes major investment in R&D facility

Germany-based fragrance and flavours player Symrise has officially opened its research and development facility in Holzminden as part of efforts to raise innovation across all its product portfolios.

Croda launches sensory sun protection range alongside educational campaign

Ingredients supplier Croda has developed its range of Solaveil Sensation products with a focus on the sensory benefits, thanks to new in-house testing, and presented these findings at the in-cosmetics show in Paris.

in-cosmetics 2013 : the top stories from the show

The in-cosmetics 2013 show closed its doors in Paris last week to become the most successful event in its 23 year history. Here we look at some of the biggest stories that Cosmetics Design bought to you from the three day event.

Expert highlights make-up trends at in-cosmetics

As the in-cosmetics show returned to Paris this year, various experts addressed key industry issues like regulation, innovation and what's trending right now. Here, Cosmetics Design caught up with Datamonitor anaylst, Ramaa Chipilkatti about what's hot in the make-up segment right now.

Euromonitor reveals innovation trends for 2013

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.

Should Procter & Gamble exit fragrance and color cosmetics?

A lack of synergy between the different categories in Procter & Gamble’s portfolio may mean divesting from color cosmetics and fragrances to improve business performance, a leading analyst claims.

P&G posts stronger quarterly results, but beauty still fails to shine

Procter & Gamble continued to post stronger quarterly results, with profits also bouncing back, but both beauty and grooming sales are down as the company continues to fight in order to maintain its market share in these categories.

Induchem anti-ageing ingredient scoops top prize at in-cosmetics

Swizterland—based Induchem took top prize at the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient award, with its newly launched anti-ageing ingredient Neodermyl.

Leonard Kurz launches branding and counterfeiting label solution

Germany-based hot and cold stamping specialist Leonhard Kurz has launched an updated high tech counterfeiting solution for packaging that also provides special effect branding opportunities.

Conference focuses in on challenges of formulating with naturals

The UK Society of Cosmetics Chemists is holding a two-day conference programme that will look into the challenges that arise from formulating with natural and organic ingredients.

Inter Parfums posts big quarterly sales hike, ups outlook

Fragrance player Inter Parfums has posted a big hike in its first quarter sales on the back of a particularly strong performance in the European market, as the door is finally closed on the Burberry licensing agreement.

Croda invests in the expansion of its polymer activities

Croda Europe says that a £12m investment in a new manufacturing facility in East Yorkshire, UK, is part of aims to increase its footprint in the processing of polymers.

Ceetox sees increase in EU interest since sweeping ban

The organisation dedicated to the development of alternative methods for the industry have noted a major increase in interest from the EU on in vitro toxicity screening options since the sweeping ban came into force last month.

in-cosmetics Paris closes doors on most successful event to date

Reed Exhibitions says that this year’s in-cosmetics event, held in Paris last week, was the most successful in the show’s 23 year history, breaking all previous attendance records.

Kimberly-Clark results held back by European business

Kimberly-Clark has announced steady group sales, with gains in the North American and International business divisions negated by currency exchange rates and the restructuring of its European business.

Expert highlights cracks in cosmetic campaigns for ageing consumers

Mark Beasley, managing director of rhc advantage, a mature marketing agency that looks at how brands market to the ageing consumer, has highlighted some crucial areas cosmetic campaigns may be missing out on.

Luxury and actives continue to be a winners for L’Oréal

L’Oréal has revealed interim first quarter results that show the business is continuing to grow off the back of sales of luxury and active cosmetics, while the professionals category slow up.

in-cosmetics 2013, in photos

in-cosmetics Paris 2013 closed its door this week and became the biggest and best attended show to date. This photo gallery includes some of the highlights of the event, including the packed aisles, some of the most eye-catching booth designs and the main features of the event.

Water on the brain: hydrating and moisturising the most popular skin care claims

Hydrating and moisturising claims are in huge demand in the beauty arena at present with the influence and imagery of water helping global product launches.

Croda launches unusual 'Porcelain Flower' extract at in-cosmetics

At in-cosmetics in Paris this week the ingredient supplier launched its delicate crystalline flower extract, in a bid it says, to cater to the trend of lightening, iridescent and delicate make-up products.

Purac reveals latest clinical trials for dry skin ingredient

Netherlands-based Purac has published the latest clinical trial results for its dry skin ingredient Purasal NH/COS, underlining its efficacy for reducing associated dry skin conditions.

Products targeting prevention offer big opportunity in anti-aging market

Latest figures suggest that there is a big opportunity to increase market share in the anti-aging segment as ‘preventative’ products pick up pace.

Wood be good as Technotraf to use Luxe Pack for new pack launch

Spanish manufacturer Technotraf has selected LuxePack New York as the platform through which to launch its wooden components for fragrance and cosmetics packaging onto the US market.

Bluestar Silicones adds two new hair care ingredients to Mirasil range

Bluestar Silicones has completed its Mirasil range for cosmetics applications with two new hair care ingredients: Mirasil ADME 235C and Mirasil ADMH-E125, which will be showcased at in-cosmetics in Paris, this week.

BASF-Promega collaboration develops non-animal skin reaction test

Chemicals company BASF has teamed up with life sciences company Promega to jointly develop an alternative method to animal testing to detect allergic reactions in the skin to certain substances.

Momentive to launch two ready-to-use silicone formulations at in-cosmetics

At the 2013 edition of in-cosmetics taking place in Paris this week, Momentive Performance Materials is to launch two ready-to-use, multi-functional silicone formulations: Silsoft E-Pearl PF Emulsion and Velvesil Mul-T Gel.

Air Products to launch Dermohydrine cellular active at in-cosmetics

Air Products, owner of Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics, is launching its new Dermohydrine cellular active at the in-cosmetics event in Paris taking place this week.

Investments in Asia key to universalization strategy for L’Oréal

Having invested in research centers in India and Indonesia, and a new portfolio of luxury products launched in China, L’Oréal has been giving Asia-Pacific special focus and says it will continue to do so in the future.

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international industry professionals.

Cruelty Free International campaign targets US animal testing ban

Animal rights group Cruelty Free International says it wants to follow up on the impetus from the complete ban on animal testing in Europe by launching a new campaign targeting the US market.

Barentz and NKC join forces to take on personal care market

Ingredients provider Barentz has entered into a strategic partnership with NK Chemicals as it looks to strengthen its personal care operations in Europe as well as in the US.

SCCS puts two more cosmetic ingredients up for opinion

The Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety has opened opinions on personal care preservative cetylpyridinium chloride and a phosphate glass powder used in packaging, EcoG+.

At-home anti-ageing laser device goes on sale in the UK

At-home electronic beauty devices have been tipped as one of the hottest trends in the cosmetics industry, with the launch of one of the first at-home anti-ageing laser devices adding to the choices on offer to European consumers.

J&J says its approach to sustainability begins with the consumer

Johnson & Johnson, the world’s leading baby and child personal care brand, says its approach to sustainability remains true to the company’s original business philosophy as well as the consumer.

Best ingredient award shortlist announced

A whole range of texturising agents, anti-ageing actives and hair care formulations have been shortlisted for the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award 2013, with the winner to be announced at the show in Paris.

Authority takes steps to curb ‘deadly cosmetics’ in Tanzania

On destroying 750 cartons of cosmetics worth over TZS100m that were believed to have contained harmful chemicals in Africa’s Rukwa region, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is urging for serious steps to be taken.

Natural & Organic Products Europe reports big increase in attendees

The organiser of the Natural & Organic Products Europe show, which was held in London earlier this week, has reported that the number of visitors jumped by 20 per cent this year.

How enhanced extraction technology can green up cosmetics

AkzoNobel claims it has developed an industry leading technology for the eco-friendly extraction of naturally-derived cosmetics ingredients -  a technology that serves to make a significant impact on a product's carbon footprint.

Sperm whale found with unusual amount of ambergris promising for EU perfume makers

With ambergris being highly sought after by the fragrance industry, the recent finding of a sperm whale carcass in the Netherlands with an uncommonly large amount of the precious ingredient is promising for EU perfume formulators.

As report claims harmful chemicals found in cosmetics, industry urges not to be misled

A new report from a French consumer group claims to have found endocrine disruptors in many popular cosmetics products; however the Cosmetics Toiletry and Perfumery Association has once again reiterated the safety of all products on the market.

Lund University develops test alternatives thanks to unique software

Swedish researchers at Lund University have developed various in vitro test strategies to replace animal testing when determining skin allergens, thanks to a special special gene expression analysis software.

L’Oréal hot on the heels, but Olay still most valuable cosmetics brand

Olay maintains its dominant position at the top of the BrandFinance Cosmetics 50 table, but a slight value fall coupled with a surge in competitor growth has seen L’Oréal eat away at that lead.

News in brief

P&G launches the bar soap your man can smell like

Apparently there is a macho method of using bar soap and if anyone is going to exploit that than it will be Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice brand as it launches its latest line of manly-scented products.

Solazyme ‘breakthrough’ technology to produce renewable oils from microalgae

With technology as the hot topic in ingredient formulation right now, Solazyme’s senior director discusses how technology can accelerate microalgae's ability to produce many different types of renewable oils for personal care products, amongst others.

Scientific Committee attributes bulk of aluminum exposure to cosmetics

According to a Norwegian Scientific Committee, antiperspirants containing aluminum contributes the most, in terms of exposure to the Norwegian population.

Systematic assessment of EDCs some way off, say experts

In light of a recent report by an expert group led by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), scientific experts reckon that the systematic assessment of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) should be a collective goal, despite not currently being possible.

Ashland to demonstrate broad range of innovations at in-cosmetics

Ashland will go beyond its booth space at in-cosmetics Paris to demonstrate its latest ingredients by highlighting its latest product developments in the innovation zone and the new H2O trail.

Avon announces closures and job cuts as part of cost saving initiative

Having endured a turbulent 2012, Avon Products has spent most of this year restructuring and balancing the books, and this has seen 400 jobs cut worldwide in a bid to create greater management flexibility and efficiency within the business operations.

Hair science workshop focus at in-cosmetics

With ever-changing trends and consumer demands, the in-cosmetics event in Paris will dedicate a workshop to the latest innovations in cosmetic hair science.

Report finds 'showrooming' practice spreading to premium beauty sector

According to the most recent Premium Market Report, the practice of 'showrooming', whereby consumers check out products in the shops before buying online, is spreading to the premium fragrance & beauty sector.

No time for L’Oréal to rest on laurels as it continues to target growth

Despite being in a good financial position and maintaining its position as one of the leading cosmetics companies, L’Oréal has continued to seek out growth, in what has already been an active 2013.

Biome Technologies raises bar on research into bioplastics

The UK government has invested in research being conducted by consortium Biome Technologies that aims to find a bio-based chemical alternative to the oil derived organic chemicals that are used to manufacture some conventional bioplastics.

Newly launched Axe skin care range gets Tumblr facescore page

Unilever is giving its Axe skin care range a boost by heavily promoting it through social media, including a ‘facescore’ page on Tumblr designed to assess the level of an individual's facial grooming based on uploaded personal photos.

in-cosmetics Innovation preview: Liquid Assets

Dry skin is a key concern in Europe meaning that hydration forms a key part of skin care regimes. With this in mind, this year’s innovation zone at the in-cosmetics event in Paris has water on the brain and will showcase some of the latest face care liquid assets…

Cabot & Dow Corning partnership meets goal to increase capacity in Europe

The chemical companies have completed a three year expansion project which they say has increased production capacity by 25 per cent at its Welsh fumed silica facility as a result.

Unilever announces significant sustainable sourcing milestone

The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant is taking further steps towards its Sustainable Living Plan after announcing that more than a third of its raw materials are now sourced sustainably.

Research suggests fragrance ingredients exacerbate skin conditions

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, say that studies they have carried out suggest that fragrance ingredients commonly used in shampoos and skin creams may be a trigger for eczema.

Men’s grooming? The best a woman can get, as Gillette changes tact

The Procter and Gamble company has taken the view that the man’s world means nothing without a woman as its latest marketing strategy for the shaving brand has employed female ambassadors and opinion on grooming.

Last minute preparations before in-cosmetics Paris opens its doors

It is now less than two weeks to go before in-cosmetics Paris opens its doors to what promises to be one of the world’s biggest ingredients events.

J&J to take anti-wrinkle fight to Botox with new drug development

Allergan has long dominated the anti-wrinkle arena with its Botox product, but it appears cosmo-pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is preparing to offer serious competition, with the development of its latest drug.

Industry bodies back new in vitro nanoparticle safety test

According to the European Commission, an EU funded research project has significantly advanced the capability of in vitro testing of nanoparticles.  

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

Plant stem cell technology is expected to help propel the global cosmeceutical market forward over the coming years, according to the latest report from RNCOS.

P&G one step closer in zero manufacturing waste goal

The manufacturer, well-known for brands like Gillette, has now achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill in 45 of its facilities across the globe, a major step towards its long-term efforts to be more sustainable.

Dow ingredient launches focus on sustainability and anti-ageing

Dow is launching three new personal care ingredients at in-cosmetics Paris, each of which taps into leading trends that are currently driving the industry.

L’Oreal attributes ‘Made in France’ products as driving overall growth

The cosmetic giant has been posting healthy growth in the last two years that contrasts with the state of the global economy, of which it attributes to a portfolio of luxury brands, particulary its 'Made in France' range.  

Beiersdorf develops novel analysis method for targeted skin care

A Beiersdorf scientist has developed a novel method of skin analysis that will help the Nivea maker better understand the skin and develop more targeted skin care products.

Lumson launches its plastic airless offering

Italian packaging firm Lumson has launched its new Airless Plastic Packaging range as it looks to build on the demand for its glass solution, TAG.

L'Oreal's hot on P&G's tail with latest China tailored cosmetics

L’Oreal’s Shanghai based R&D centre has been focusing on developing specialised cosmetics for the Chinese market as it attempts to gain a greater share of the market from its rivals on the region.

Contipro launches new cosmetic actives delivery system

Contipro Biotech is introducing its latest cosmetics delivery system to transport anti-aging actives in its polymeric micelles into the deeper layers of the skin.