Clariant launches code concept for cosmetic ingredients

03-May-2013 - Specialty chemicals firm Clariant has launched its latest concept in a bid to showcase its hair and skin care ingredients portfolio to its customers and forge stronger partnerships.

New Zealand organic skin care brand expands into Europe

02-May-2013 - Organic skin care line Plantæ has made the jump from New Zealand to the European market after securing a distribution deal in the United Kingdom.

Euromonitor warns the industry of BB labelling overuse

30-Apr-2013 - 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.

Chanel amongst premium brands that French consumers prefer

30-Apr-2013 - 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.

in-cosmetics 2013 : the top stories from the show

25-Apr-2013 - 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

25-Apr-2013 - 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

25-Apr-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.

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

24-Apr-2013 - Swizterland—based Induchem took top prize at the in-cosmetics Innovation Zone Best Ingredient award, with its newly launched anti-ageing ingredient Neodermyl.

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

23-Apr-2013 - 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.

Expert highlights cracks in cosmetic campaigns for ageing consumers

19-Apr-2013 - 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.

in-cosmetics 2013, in photos

19-Apr-2013 - 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

19-Apr-2013 - 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.

Products targeting prevention offer big opportunity in anti-aging market

18-Apr-2013 - Latest figures suggest that there is a big opportunity to increase market share in the anti-aging segment as ‘preventative’ products pick up pace.

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

15-Apr-2013 - 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.

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

12-Apr-2013 - 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.

Natural & Organic Products Europe reports big increase in attendees

11-Apr-2013 - 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.

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

10-Apr-2013 - 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

10-Apr-2013 - 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.

Report finds 'showrooming' practice spreading to premium beauty sector

05-Apr-2013 - 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.

Newly launched Axe skin care range gets Tumblr facescore page

04-Apr-2013 - 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.

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

03-Apr-2013 - 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

03-Apr-2013 - 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.

Plant stem cell technology tipped to take off

03-Apr-2013 - 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.