International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Univar, a global chemical distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today the opening of a new technical excellence center dedicated to servicing customers in the personal care industry across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The laboratory and technical development center is located in Versailles, France, on the campus of ISIPCA, a leading … Read more
Givaudan announced a newly expanded collaboration with the industrial bioscience company Amyris in the research, development and production of active cosmetic ingredients. The companies anticipate that the launch of target products in the coming years will demonstrate significant performance, cost and sustainability advantages over existing ingredients. Givaudan has been engaged in the research and development … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 has acquired all shares in the laundry and home care company The Sun Products Corporation, based in Wilton, Connecticut, USA, from a fund of Vestar Capital Partners. The transaction is valued at around 3.2 billion euros (3.6 billion US dollars) including debt. “This transaction is a major strategic move for Henkel. North America is … Read more
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
International Fragrance House, CPL Aromas, has relocated its UK Sales division to new premises in Bishops Stortford
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 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 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
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
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The Liquid Foundation range from Quadpack has expanded. The popular Q-Line family now has a new member specifically designed for blush. Its 15ml capacity is just right for liquid face products such as blusher and highlighter, while perfectly complementing the rest of the 30ml range. With this new addition, brands can launch a great-looking collection … Read more
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
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Once again Sederma will be at Cosmetic Business in Munich with a stand this year, together with Croda and Crodarom. You will find the booth in hall 3, number E07. Innovations from Sederma this year are: CITYSTEM™ – a natural active, designed to fight against visible and invisible pollution damage to the skin („Anti-Pollution“). RUBISTEM™ – … Read more
Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of Shiseido Company, has signed a definitive agreement with Alticor to acquire its wholly-owned subsidiary Gurwitch Products, a marketer of global prestige cosmetics and skin care brands. Annual net sales for Gurwitch totaled $175 million in the fiscal year ending 2015. Under the terms of the agreement, Shiseido Americas will acquire … Read more