International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
In-cosmetics, a global cosmetics and personal care ingredients exhibition, scooped two accolades at the AEO Excellence Awards 2014. Taking the top spot in the Best Overseas Tradeshow Exhibition (>2,000sq.m) category, In-Cosmetics was also voted the Best Tradeshow Exhibition Overall (>2,000sq.m), which combines UK and overseas entries. The awards celebrate the show’s 2013 edition which took … Read more
Induchem will open a new office in Asia. Frederic Serres, Induchem’s new sales representative for Asia, will manage this office in Singapore by mid July. Mr. Frederic Serres will be in charge of supporting Induchem’s distributor network in the Asian market. He has 14 years professional experience in Sales and Technical support in Cosmetics, and … Read more
Coty’s a new organizational structure aims to reinforce the company’s growth path and strengthen its position as a global leader in beauty. The organization design will evolve from two stand-alone divisions, Coty Prestige and Coty Beauty, to a more integrated model built around categories and regions while maintaining prestige and mass differentiation and unique treatment … Read more
Moroccanoil and Avon Products have resolved all disputes regarding Moroccanoil’s challenge to Avon’s trademarks and trade dress for its Advance Techniques hair care products containing argan oil, as well as Avon’s challenges to the validity of Moroccanoil’s trademark registrations and oppositions to Moroccanoil’s trademark applications. The disputes included a litigation in the United States District … Read more
USA and the Federal Trade Commission have reached an agreement that will end an inquiry regarding certain advertising claims that were discontinued some time ago. The proposed agreement imposes no monetary penalties and expressly states that L’Oréal USA does not admit any improper advertising practices.The agreement approved today by the Commission is subject to a … Read more
With the Asia-Pacific region already one of the fastest-growing cosmetics markets in the world, this year’s In-Cosmetics Asia taking place 4-6 November in Bangkok, Thailand is an event for companies as to source raw materials and ingredients as well as to break into or expand their business in the region. At the show, there is … Read more
NCD Ingredients Germany and the Italian company Variati have extended their collaboration. Since July 2014 NCD has taken over responsibility for marketing and sales of Variati products not only in Germany but also in Switzerland and Austria. The product line includes antibacterial ingredients, moisturizing power complexes and emollient actives. Additionally Variati is the specialist for … Read more
The future of the fragrance industry was put into focus at the biannual World Perfumery Congress, which returned to the ancestral home of modern perfumery – France – on 10-12 June, in Deauville. More than 1,100 leaders and 80-plus exhibitors from across the value chain gathered at the event as they uncovered the latest formulation … Read more
The Schwan-STABILO Executive Committee has chosen Dr. Jörg Karas to serve as the new Managing Director of Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics GmbH & Co. KG, effective July 1st 2014. He takes over from our current Managing Director, Herta Fischer. She will continue as a member of the Executive Board until her retirement in 2015. Dr. Jörg Karas … Read more
Albéa, a global manufacturer of packaging for beauty, personal care, oral care and pharmaceutical products, has opened its new facility in Suzhou, near Shanghai (China). This new facility is the only Albéa site to house the complete scope of the group’s core activities: tubes, cosmetic rigid packaging (mascaras, lipgloss, compacts, bottles) and dispensing systems – … Read more
AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry will relocate its Personal Care activities from Sempach, Switzerland, to its regional headquarters in Stenungsund, Sweden. The Personal Care technical service and customer service departments will move during the fourth quarter of 2014. Full integration into the existing organization in Stenungsund is expected by December 31, 2014. “This change will bring many … Read more
BEAUTY FORUM & SPA POLAND will be organized for the 5th time from September 27th – 28th in Warsaw, the economical heart of the country. More than 200 companies will present their brands and products during the trade exhibition in 2013. There will be a focus on Spa treatments to mirror the current dynamic development of the Polish market in this … Read more
Lablabo, is the winner of the 2014 Trophy of the plastics industry, in the « International » category. During the FIP Solution Plastique exhibition which took place in Lyon from June 17 to 20, the Trophies of the plastics industry were awarded for the third year in a row. A brief reminder of the methodology … Read more
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Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty 2014 are hosting more than 30 expert-led conferences over 3 days to help beauty professionals to better understand and anticipate market demand, issues and trends. Conferences include: WHEN PAPERBOARD AND DESIGN MERGE TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING by Christophe Baudry – METSÄ BOARD (International Beautycare and Healthcare Sales Director) … Read more
Bayer MaterialScience was honored at the Chinese trade show for cosmetics, the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) in Shanghai, for the development of innovative hair care solutions with the film-forming agent Baycusan C 1008. Care products formulated with this polyurethane dispersion are proven to protect hair against extreme heat. They also prevent hair from … Read more
Avon announced additional actions as part of the company’s ongoing turnaround efforts to return Avon to sustainable, profitable growth. These steps are related to continued efforts to right size the cost structure, improve organizational effectiveness, streamline processes to gain efficiencies and reduce cost across the organization. These actions are primarily global headcount reductions of approximately … Read more
The dynamics of MakeUp in Paris will have had the better of all the obstacles along the way. In spite the lightning strike of taxi drivers on the day of the setting up of the show… followed by the lightning strike of some employees of the French national railway company, the day before the show, … Read more
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From ingredients to packaging, from formulation to the finished product, CREATIVE Beauty is the largest international platform delivering full service solutions to brands for the design, launch or development of their product ranges. Among the hot spots of the show will be the BBLAB area and its brand new competition "Advanced Ingredient Award’, both dedicated … Read more
Rose Petal & Baby Blue are twin fragrance bottles designed by Jerome Dinand for ZARA. Launched in May 2014, this fun and transgressive concept features a generous flower nesting an intriguing creature.The glossy black cap is fixed to the glass via a chrome chain, somehow preventing the "scented mutant" to escape. The folding box, in … Read more
Alban Muller has been selected Responsible Businessman of the Month in the CSR Newsletter of the Club of Responsible companies aiming at highlighting companies giving proof of their concrete commitment in the challenges of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Deeply devoted to the values of respect of the Man and Planet, the Alban Muller Group … Read more