Dr. Karl Lintner (Kal’Idees): A life for peptides
Dr. Karl Lintner, Consultant at Kal’Ideés and winner of the In-Cosmetics Lifetime Achievement Award talks about his major achievements in his professional life.
Finished Products
Cosmetic packaging: Need for green overhaul?
Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Organic Monitor research finds most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by changing design structures. The Brazilian … Read more
Nomen-Studie: Parfumnamen spielen mit Sehnsüchten
Mit immer auffälligeren, längeren Markennamen werben Parfumhersteller um die Aufmerksamkeit der Verbraucher. Die Markenstorys drehen sich um Provokation, Erotik und Exotik. Das zeigt die Düsseldorfer Namensagentur Nomen in ihrer aktuellen Parfumnamenstudie. Wer sich für eine Parfummarke entscheidet, tut dies nicht nur wegen des Duftes. „Es geht darum, Träume auszuleben und die eigene Individualität zu betonen“, … Read more
L’Oréal plans acquisition of Magic Holdings in China
L’Oréal and Magic Holdings International Limited have issued a “joint announcement” regarding L’Oréal’s proposal to acquire all of the shares of Magic Holdings International Limited. The proposed price is 6,30 HK dollars per share. L’Oréal’s proposal is supported by Magic’s Board of Directors. Six key shareholders, representing 62,3% of the company’s equity, are already committed … Read more
Amway establishes Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Korea
Amway plans to establish an Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Seoul, South Korea, underscoring an increased global investment in research and development (R&D) and marketing strategies in China and southeast Asia. An extension of the company’s Growth Through Innovation business strategy, the center’s work is designed to bolster the position of Artistry, the prestige beauty … Read more
Euromonitor: Men’s skin care booming in South Korea
Men’s skin care in South Korea boasted the largest market size globally in 2012, and per capita spending for in the country will remain atop all other countries for the next five years. Men in South Korea are willing to invest in fashion and beauty products, and their willingness is affirmed by marketing messages from … Read more
Experience Poland’s booming cosmetics industry with BEAUTY FORUM
We cordially invite you to the international conference inaugurating the program of promoting Polish cosmetic industry on foreign markets. The program will be inaugurated at an international conference in Warsaw on 27th September, 2013, held during BEAUTY FORUM & SPA POLAND and combined with several accompanying events. If you are looking for business partners in … Read more
Beiersdorfs Consumerbereich 1. Halbjahr 2013: 6,5 % Umsatzplus
Der Unternehmensbereich Consumer hat den Umsatz in den ersten sechs Monaten 2013 organisch um 6,5% gesteigert. Nominal erhöhte sich der Umsatz von 2.561 Mio. Euro um 3,1% auf 2.641 Mio. Euro. Nivea erzielte im Vergleich zum Vorjahr ein Umsatzplus von 6,8%. Eucerin verzeichnete eine Umsatzsteigerung von 12,0% und La Prairie ein Umsatzwachstum in Höhe von … Read more
Beiersdorf’s Consumer Business Segment grows in the first six months of 2013
The Consumer Business Segment delivered organic sales growth of 6.5% in the first six months of 2013. In nominal terms, sales increased by 3.1%, from €2.561 billion to €2.641 billion. In terms of organic sales growth by brand, Nivea grew by 6.8%, Eucerin by 12.0% and La Prairie by 5.3%. EBIT excluding special factors increased … Read more
Naturkosmetik Branchenkongress 2013: Profitiert Naturkosmetik vom Naturbonus?
Verbraucher erwarten heute im Wachstumsmarkt Naturkosmetik Produkte, die funktionieren, wirksam sind, angenehm duften, ein gutes Hautgefühl erzeugen und sich gut verträglich zeigen. Kurz: „Naturkosmetik muss wie jedes andere Produkt auch die Konsumentenerwartung einlösen. Einen ‚Naturbonus’ gibt es nicht mehr“, stellt die Branchenexpertin und Herausgeberin des Naturkosmetik Branchenreports Elfriede Dambacher fest. Dank der langjährigen und intensiven … Read more
Zoll beschlagnahmt gefälschte Kosmetikprodukte
Im Jahr 2012 griffen die Zollmitarbeiter europaweit insgesamt 40 Millionen gefälschte Produkte an den Außengrenzen der EU auf. Der Hauptteil der Waren stammt dabei seit Jahren aus China. Der geschätzte Wert der Originalprodukte liegt bei fast 1 Mrd. Euro. Produkt- und Markenpiraterie ist nicht nur innovationsfeindlich und zerstört das Markenimage, sondern gefährdet insbesondere auch die … Read more
MakeUp in NewYork: 62 days left
On September 25th and 26th, from 10 am to 6 pm, MakeUp in NewYork will open its doors in the heart of Chelsea District in a brand new venue, the Center548, 548 W. 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011.From formulation, packaging to contract manufacturer, full-service, accessories, samples, come and discover what’s new and hot on … Read more
IBF International Business Forum at 28th BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH 2013
The b2b platform for your business in Germany and Europe The trade fair BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH has been in the market for 27 years and is Europe’s leading autumn trade fair for the beauty business, with over 850 companies and brands onshow and attracting over 39,000 international trade visitors annually. The INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM (IBF) … Read more
L’Oréal grows in new markets
“Although market growth has been slightly slowing down, L’Oréal recorded a solid first half. Each division and zone is growing and outperforming its market. The Consumer Products Division and L’Oréal Luxe are growing strongly, driven by L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani and Kiehl’s. The Professional Products Division, still held back by a difficult market, … Read more
Unilever to build new Indonesian palm oil processing plant
Unilever broke ground for its palm oil processing plant in the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in North Sumatera. The plant is operated by PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia, a subsidiary of Unilever NV and it will enable further traceability and segregation of sustainable palm oil to support Unilever’s business, accelerating the transformation of the … Read more
Inter Parfums USA signs an exclusive license agreement for Shanghai Tang Fragrances
Inter Parfums USA Hong Kong Limited, the newly created Hong Kong subsidiary of Inter Parfums, has entered into a 12-year exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and related products under China’s luxury brand, Shanghai Tang. The Company plans to launch its first fragrance under the Shanghai Tang brand in Spring 2014. Founded … Read more
1st Beauty Trade Exhibition BEAUTY FORUM Cluj attracts 1,000 visitors
On the occasion of the ‘Beauty Forum Cluj’ on June 15 to 16 nearly 40 exhibiting companies presented for 1,000 visitors the latest trends, services, and brands in the Romanian beauty industry. Two sites (Beauty Point, Salon) hosted the hairdressing, cosmetics, make-up, and nail art programs, spectacular shows, and demonstrations of the latest face and … Read more
GfK-Studie: Social-Media-Relevanz in der Dekorativen Kosmetik
Unternehmen würden am liebsten mithören, was über ihre Marke online gesprochen wird. Wie viele Beiträge (Buzz) gibt es zu den einzelnen Marken? Welches Thema wird kritisch, welches positiv diskutiert? Welche Marke hat die beste Reputation im Netz? Aber auch, wie viele beziehungsweise welche Menschen werden mit dem Buzz erreicht? Welche Kanäle haben die größte Bedeutung? … Read more
Make-up in Paris 2013 with a visitors’ increase of 18 %
In two days 2,517 professionals came to this year’s Make-up in Paris to explore ingredients, formulations, packaging and make-up accessories. This represents an increase in participation of 18% over 2012. Marketing and R&D managers accounted alone for over 50% of visitors. As regards the number of foreign visitors, they recorded an increase of 110% with … Read more
Jenny Fleischer (Beiersdorf): Die wichtigsten Elemente im neuen Nivea-Verpackungsdesign
Jenny Fleischer, Global Head of Design Management bei Beiersdorf, erläutert unterschiedliche Aspekte des Packaging-Relaunches für die Beiersdorf-Marke “Nivea”.