Geotech acquires Paillettes et Pigments

Geotech International, the Dutch based global supplier of special effect pigments, has acquired Paillettes et Pigments (PEP), a French supplier of special effect pigments. The special effect pigments of PEP are widely adopted in the cosmetic, plastic and coating industry. Their pearlescent pigments and glitter are being used for over two decades in especially colour … Read more

U.S. Beauty Brands in 2015 driven by personalization and social media

The U.S. beauty market is driven by technological advancements that allow personalized beauty solutions on various levels. High double- to triple-digit growth is seen among those brands that manage to capitalize on personalized approaches in 2015, finds Kline’s Cosmetics & Toiletries USA report. Driven by these high growth brands and particular product categories, sales of … Read more

Beautycounter acquires Nude

Counter Brands, parent company of Beautycounter, a supplier of skin care and cosmetics, has acquired the worldwide assets of Nude Skincare and Nude Brands. Founded by Ali Hewson, Nude’s line of natural, high performance beauty products was previously part of the LVMH portfolio. Under Counter Brands leadership, the two brands will now grow the Beautycounter … Read more

Etmas Welttubenkongress feiert den 175. Geburtstag der Tube

Zum 175jährigen Jubiläum der Erfindung der Tube durch den US-Amerikaner John Goffe Rand traf sich auf Einladung der Etma (European Tube Manufacturers Association) die internationale Tubenindustrie am 2. Juni 2016 in Berlin. Zu den 130 Kongressteilnehmern zählten nicht nur nahezu alle bedeutenden Tubenhersteller, sondern auch internationale Fachleute und Firmen aus der gesamten Prozesskette der Tubenproduktion. … Read more

Etma’s World Tube Congress celebrates the 175th anniversary of the tube

The European Tube Manufacturers Association, Etma, hosted the World Tube Congress in Berlin at the beginning of June to mark the 175th anniversary of the discovery of the tube by the American John Goffe Rand. The 130 participants were not only representatives from almost all important tube manufacturers but also global specialists and companies from … Read more

Generalversammlung: Art & Fragrance wird in Lalique Group umbenannt

Die Aktionäre der Art & Fragrance stimmten an der Generalversammlung sämtlichen Anträgen des Verwaltungsrates zu. Unter anderem wurde die Umfirmierung der Gruppen-Holdinggesellschaft Art & Fragrance in Lalique Group beschlossen. Die Umsetzung wird unmittelbar im Anschluss an die Generalversammlung in die Wege geleitet. Der Umsatzanteil der Marke Lalique am Gesamterlös der Gruppe 2015 betrug 67%. Durch … Read more

Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference 2016 features controversial Topics

This year’s Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference which will be held September 27-28, 2016, at the Hotel Ellington Berlin, will again focus on various current topics that affect the entire cosmetics industry. Aside from inspiring presentations, two interesting expert discussions focus on consumer safety as well as the current challenges of the digitalization at the … Read more

World Perfumery Congress 2016: Record number of perfumers

The 2016 edition of the biennial World Perfumery Congress (WPC), presented by the American Society of Perfumers and produced by Perfumer & Flavorist (P&F) magazine, attracted a record number of visitors and perfumers from June 13 to 15. More than 1,100 unique attendees, including 193 perfumers, travelled to Miami to learn about the latest trends … Read more

Greentech presents new insights into microbiota research for skin care

During the upcoming COSM’ING congress  Mathieu BEY, Doctor of microbiology and R&D manager at BIOVITIS a subsidiary of GREENTECH will be presenting an innovative approach for cosmetics, the development of active ingredients targeting the skin microbiota. GREENTECH and BIOVITIS constantly look for understanding the mechanisms involved at skin surface, and develop active ingredients based on … Read more

Henkel erwirbt Sun Products

Henkel hat eine Vereinbarung über den Erwerb aller Anteile des Wasch- und Reinigungsmittelkonzerns The Sun Products Corporation, Wilton, Connecticut, USA, von einem Fond von Vestar Capital Partners unterzeichnet. Die Transaktion hat ein Volumen, einschließlich bestehender Verbindlichkeiten, von rund 3,2 Mrd. Euro (3,6 Mrd. US-Dollar). „Nordamerika ist für uns eine der weltweit wichtigsten Regionen. Mit dem … Read more

Evonik commercializes biosurfactants

The specialty chemicals company Evonik is now the first in the world to use biotech methods for producing industrial-scale quantities of high- quality surfactants – key components of modern shampoos, shower gels, and household cleansers. The achievement has been made possible by over five years of research and a unique combination of expertise in the … Read more

Evonik kommerzialisiert Biotenside

Als erstes Unternehmen weltweit kann Evonik, der Spezialchemiekonzern hochwertiger Tenside, einen zentralen Bestandteil moderner Shampoos, Duschgels und Reinigungsmittel, biotechnologisch in industriellen Mengen herstellen. Dahinter stecken mehr als fünf Jahre Forschungsarbeit und eine besondere Kombination von Know-how in den Bereichen Biotechnologie, Verfahrenstechnik und Grenzflächenchemie.   Evonik-Wissenschaftler aus Deutschland, China und der Slowakei waren an dem Projekt beteiligt. … Read more

US facial skin care market driven by natural formulations

After years of slow but steady growth, the US facial skincare and anti-aging market experienced declining sales in 2015; however, new research from Mintel reveals that interest in natural formulations presents an opportunity for the saturated market, as trusted and easily recognizable ingredients alleviate concerns about chemicals, pollution and unfamiliar ingredients. Natural formulations have become … Read more

Revlon acquires Elizabeth Arden

Revlon and Elizabeth Arden have signed a definitive agreement under which Revlon will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Elizabeth Arden for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value for Elizabeth Arden of approximately $870 million. By bringing together two highly complementary brand portfolios, Revlon will benefit from greater scale, an expanded … Read more

L’Oréal’s first Palm Oil Progress report: Less than 400 tons of palm oil used per year

L’Oréal unveils its first Palm Oil Progress report highlighting the latest results and innovations implemented for 100% responsible sourcing of palm oil and palm oil derivatives. L’Oréal uses less than 400 tons of palm oil per year but purchases derivatives in a quantity equivalent to 60,000 tons of palm oil. L’Oréal’s consumption remains low, representing … Read more

With 77 billion Euros European cosmetics market returns to growth

On the occasion of the third annual Cosmetics Europe Week “Personal Care in a Changing World” taking place from 13-17 June 2016, in Brussels, the European cosmetics and personal care industry has announced positive growth. Loïc Armand, President of Cosmetics Europe, said “Our industry remains strong and shows signs of growth despite trying economic circumstances. … Read more

NIVEA MEN wirbt mit YouTube-Spot für eine friedliche Europameisterschaft

Während die Nationalmannschaft im Trainingslager noch das perfekte Zusammenspiel probt, geht ein anderes Erfolgsteam bereits in die nächste Runde: NIVEA MEN und Weltmeister Joachim Löw bleiben ein Team. „Diese Partnerschaft war in den vergangenen Jahren ebenso erfreulich wie konstruktiv“, sagt Jogi Löw. „Moderner Fußball und Männerpflege ergänzen sich perfekt.“ Seit Beginn der Zusammenarbeit – und … Read more

As well-off Brits prioritise spending on experiences beauty sales suffer

The beauty market fell by 0.2% in 2015, the first decline in the market since Mintel began reporting on the industry in its entirety in the annual British Lifestyles reports*. New research from Mintel* finds that certain markets are flourishing as a result of the UK’s two-track recovery. Indeed, as higher earners are feeling better-off, … Read more