International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
L’Oréal Paris and Image Metrics have entered into a new phase of their partnership regarding the augmented reality app Makeup Genius. Launched in 2014, to critical acclaim, Makeup Genius is a mirror that relies on innovative technology – developed by Image Metrics. Makeup Genius is an app which can monitor each user’s unique facial features … Read more
The Scent & Care segment achieved sales of € 1,073.7 million in 2015 (2014: € 980.4 million). This represents an increase of 10 % (4 % at local currency). All business divisions contributed to growth, in particular Aroma Molecules and Cosmetic Ingredients. Symrise benefited above all from strong demand for menthol and cosmetic active ingredients. … Read more
The Personal Care Products Council (the Council) released a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on the economic and social contributions of the personal care products industry in the United States. The study found the industry is one of the most dynamic and innovative industries driving the U.S. economy. To better understand the value of these … Read more
In 2015 the Toly Group obtained a growth of nearly 22% when compared to 2014. The Group achieved sales of €66.6 million. All divisions showed good growth and with a clear strategy. Across the Group, there was continued investment. In Korea, a new factory was built – Toly Korea Manufacturing, to bring more trading business … Read more
Cosmopack will showcase the packaging suppliers’ latest offerings. Cosmopack, the event dedicated to the entire cosmetics supply chain, from raw materials to formulas and from machinery to packaging, takes place from 17–20 March 2016 in Bologna. The Cosmopack Wall returns for the third time, celebrating products which combine technical innovation with beauty. The events scheduled … Read more
Procter & Gamble today announced the sale of its Hipoglós® diaper rash cream brand in Brazil to Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. The transaction, for an undisclosed amount, is expected to close in the next 4 to 6 months subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
Henkel signed an agreement with Procter & Gamble to acquire a range of hair care brands with focus on the Africa/Middle East and Eastern Europe regions. With the acquisition, Henkel will expand its footprint in emerging markets and strengthen its position in some of the largest and fastest growing markets in Africa/Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Here is what you can look forward to in issue 3/2016: Dr Thomas Förster (Henkel): Oil technology and more Dr. Thomas Förster talks about the company’s most spectacular recent innovations. VIP of the Month: Dr. Alexandra Erlach: "Alternatives in sight?" Dr. Alexandra Erlach of Delta SR talks about an alternative for palm oil. Creating scents … Read more
The European Commission’s non-food Scientific Committees (SCCS) has published a factsheet on hair dyes entitled: “The EU is the safest market in the world for hair dyes”. This fact sheet tackles issues such as if it is safe to use hair dyes, what the major concerns are and if they are justified and if health … Read more
Lonza has opened its Global Centre of Hair Care Technology in Blackley, near Manchester (UK). The centre is situated close to a number of key global and regional hair care customers and its ease of access, the established Lonza Consumer Care site at Blackley was an ideal location for this new Centre. The Centre will … Read more
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With its broad spectrum of products and orientation towards the entire value chain, CosmeticBusiness (8 to 9 June 2016) fosters the development and creation of cosmetics products from the selection of raw materials to the final marketing phase. The successful B2B trade fair offers the cosmetics industry and its suppliers every interface to bring their products on to the market.
The Soil Association’s 2016 Organic Market Report reveals sales of certified organic health and beauty products increased by 21.6% in 2015 to £54.2 million. The Soil Association now has 214 licensed health and beauty symbol holders, and shoppers spent an extra £800,000 a week on these products in 2015. Figures from Organic Monitor show that … Read more
The German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW) publishes the youth study “Youth undisguised” – self-perception and self-esteem of adolescents, conducted by Rheingold Salon. Young people are generally longing for security; 77% do so. 83% are eager to have a stable family and for 52% friendships are in general more important than “dates” and … Read more
Higher expenditures and an increasing number of consumers provided a 10 % increase in turnover for the green beauty market in Germany. With a turnover of 1,1 billion Euros and a market share of 8,3 %, the German market is sending a strong message for 2015 as well. However, the cosmetics market is undergoing changes. … Read more
AkzoNobel to strengthen Performance Coatings business with intended acquisition of BASF’s Industrial Coatings business
In 2015, in Care Chemicals sales in local currencies were up 4 %, reaching CHF 1.445 billion. Adjusted for the portfolio change, on a like-for-like basis, growth in local currency was 6 % year-on-year. Fourth quarter 2015 Care Chemicals reported sales of CHF 370 million up only 3 % in local currencies impacted by a … Read more
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The detailed Whitepaper by Gerhard Schubert introduces a modular, compact line concept for cosmetic bottle filling. Performance features include a robot-supported gravimetric dosing system with a low filling error, a 50 percent smaller footprint, a ‘puck-less’ line layout without conventional feed sections, as well as accumulation and gating devices.
The Alkos Group, which shows 10% revenue increase and over €51m consolidated income in 2015, invests in a new Intercosmétiques factory in Angers to open in 2017. This factory is designed for formulation, production and packaging beauty skin-care and make-up products. Intercosmétiques is one of three units of the Alkos Group. In addition there is … Read more
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Leading personal care ingredients event returns to Paris from 12-14 April 2016 Having achieved consistent growth over the last decade, the global market for cosmetics and personal care products shows no signs of abating. According to estimates, its value is expected to reach US$500bn by 2020 – growth of between 3.5 and 4.5 percent every … Read more
