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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....

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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.

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.

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F&F focus for BASF and PCG in Asia-Pacific with ingredients investment from CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

Chemical players BASF and Petronas have reaffirmed their commitment to Asia-Pacific with further investment in their aroma ingredients project which will look to meet the growing demand of local personal care firms, as well as in the home, pharmaceutical and food industries.

FDA cancels J&J's cosmetics licence at Mumbai plant from CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

Johnson & Johnson's licence to manufacture cosmetics at its facility in Mulund, a Mumbai suburb, has been cancelled by Maharashtra’s Food & Drug Administration, following complaints of carcinogenic substances residue in its talcum powder.

Avon director resigns after just four months from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

Avon Products has confirmed that its non-executive chairman, Fred Hassan, has resigned from the board of directors, while announcing his replacement with immediate effect.

Plandai Biotechnology joins up with Phyto Nutricare to fill gap in nutricosmetics market from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

Plandai Biotechnology, a producer of highly bioavailable plant extracts, has entered into a license agreement with Phyto Nutricare, a UK company, to develop Phytofare extracts for nutricosmetic applications.

Scientists urge UN to take action on EDCs from CosmeticsDesign.com USA

A group of scientists has urged the UN to take action on chemicals used in consumer products that may pose serious health risks, despite cosmetics repeatedly branded as safe.

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Luxe Pack Monaco 2012 in pictures...

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Luxe Pack welcomed exhibitors, speakers and attendees from around the world last month as it opened its...

Cosmetics expert heralds industry recognition as lifetime achievement award returns
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Cosmetics expert heralds industry recognition as lifetime achievement award returns

The 2013 in-cosmetics show in Paris will see the return of its Lifetime Achievement Award, as the...

Pack Peek: View the news and latest launches from the cosmetics packaging world
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Pack Peek: View the news and latest launches from the cosmetics packaging world

This gallery takes a look at some of the news and highlights in personal care packaging, focusing...

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