The challenge of proving claims
Additional Information: Web TV Interview on claims, picture panorama of the event
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Dr Karl Lintner (Kal’Idées): Visions of the present, past and future
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Fragrances: International Launches
Additional Information: International Launches from Mintel’s New Product Database
L’Oréal: Acquisition of CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi finalised
L’Oréal has finalised the acquisition from Valeant of skincare brands CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi. Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe, a fast growing skin care brand in the U.S., offers a range of advanced products, specifically cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, healing ointments and a dedicated baby line. AcneFree markets and distributes a full range of OTC cleansers and … Read more
Lip balm consumers prefer convenient packages
Female consumers prefer the size, fun and trendiness of lip balm stick packaging and the trendy, hygienic and visually appealing design of modern jar packaging, according to new research from rigid packaging supplier TricorBraun. Consumers also favor the intuitiveness, size, portability and open/close ease of a new pop jar format compared to the traditional jar. … Read more
Schwan Cosmetics: Digital expert joins management team
Schwan Cosmetics, globally active company in the development and manufacture of cosmetic pencils, brings on board the digital expert Bernd Preuschoff, as Vice President, Digital Transformation. "For Schwan Cosmetics, digitisation is a solid factor in our future strategy, as both cosmetics users and our employees evolve in today’s digital world," says Jörg Karas, CEO of … Read more
Caroline Moulin: What is the fascination in K-Beauty?
Caroline Moulin, Founder of Nao Design Trends, talks about the trend of Korean beauty, called “K-Beauty”.
PCHi: Azelis wins innovation award
Azelis was selected for the 2017 Personal Care Cosmetics Fountain Innovation Award at PCHi exhibition in Guangzhou, for the third year in a row. 75 entries had been submitted for the competition. GENU pHresh DF Pectin is a patent product extracted from citrus peel, helping to protect and moisturise the skin. It forms a protective … Read more
L2 publishes Digital IQ Index® Beauty China 2017
L2 researchers found out that China is slated to become the world’s largest Beauty market by 2020. However, China’s increasing complexity and fragmentation are forcing brands to rationalize digital investments. Direct-to-consumer strategies have not fared well, and Western premium Beauty brands are surrendering to the power of e-tailers in the market. Brands are launching storefronts … Read more
Beiersdorf appoints new member to the board
Beiersdorf has appointed Vincent Warnery to the Executive Board. In his new position, he will oversee the brands Eucerin, Hansaplast and La Prairie. Until November 2016 Vincent Warnery served as Senior Vice President and Head of the Global Consumer Health business at Sanofi S.A., Paris. “In recent years, Beiersdorf has achieved strong growth, particularly with … Read more
High protection with improved feel
Additional Information: Background articles on sun care from 2015 & 2016
Discovering nature’s hidden potential
Additional Information: Presentation Company Brochure English & German
Creating a UV-light free healthy tan
Additional Information: Additional charts & figures on self tanning actives
Additional Information: A Stumbling Block For Vitamin D Synthesis?
Additional Information: Background Info on Vitamin D
Henkel: Innospec receives Innovation Contributor Award
Innospec has contributed to the development of a sulfate-free shampoo platform with remarkable performance. Sulfate-free shampoos are gaining popularity in the market, yet have suffered from a poor foam quality compared with conventional shampoos. Thomas Förster, Corporate Vice President R&D Beauty Care, presented a side-by-side demonstration video showing the foam level quality and quantity of … Read more
Coty to Enter Into Partnership With Younique
Coty Inc. announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Founders of Younique, a leading online peer-to-peer social selling platform in beauty. Under the proposed agreement, Coty intends to acquire 60% of Younique while the Founders will own the remaining 40%. Younique’s Founder and current CEO, Derek Maxfield, and Chief Visionary Officer, Melanie … Read more
Michael W. Pritchard: Anyway Spray – Spraying in any direction
Michael W. Pritchard, CEO at Anyway Spray, explains how the innovative concept of his “Anyway Spray” works and why you can spray in any directions with this packaging.
Thomas Keiser: The German Market for Personal Care
Thomas Keiser, General Manager at Industrieverband Körperpflege und Waschmittel (IKW), informs about the market tendencies in Germany in 2016.