Marketing
Natural Cosmetics: International Launches
Additional Information: New natural cosmtetics products from the Mintel new products database
Market Survey Ingredient Suppliers 2016
List of international suppliers for cosmetics & personal care ingredients
Anti-pollution testing: Smoke for testing effects
Additional Figure: A Typical Test Method Design for Long and Short-term Protection of Cosmetic Products on Skin Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Under Controlled Conditions.
Taking masks to the next level
Additional Information: Background information on innovations presented at In-Cosmetics 2016
Merck Presents New Highlights at In-Cosmetics
Dr. Karl-Christian Gallert,Head of Cosmetics at Merck, presents Merck’s latest launches at In-Cosmetics, including Timiron® Halo White for trendy make-up highlights, new RonaCare® Essential Ingredients, comprehensive compendia, color forecast and marketing initiatives.
Merck Presents New Highlights at In-Cosmetics
Dr. Karl-Christian Gallert,Head of Cosmetics at Merck, presents Merck’s latest launches at In-Cosmetics, including Timiron® Halo White for trendy make-up highlights, new RonaCare® Essential Ingredients, comprehensive compendia, color forecast and marketing initiatives.
Nicolas Lasbistes (Clariant): How to develop high performance sustainable ingredients
Nicolas Lasbistes, Global Technical Marketing Manager at Clariant, talks about Clariant’s offer in the field of sustainable ingredients for personal care.
L’Oréal acquires It Cosmetics
L’Oréal has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IT Cosmetics, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands in the United States for a cash purchase price of 1.2 billion US dollars. Founded in 2008 by Jamie Kern Lima and Paulo Lima and co-owned by TSG Consumer Partners, IT Cosmetics was developed with plastic surgeons … Read more
Coty appoints new CEO
Coty’s Board of Directors has appointed Camillo Pane as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Coty Board, each effective as of the day following the closing of the merger of P&G Specialty Beauty into Coty, expected to occur in October 2016. Bart Becht, currently Interim CEO and Chairman of Coty, will continue to serve … Read more
L’Oréal inaugurates 7th Research & Innovation Center: this time in Sub-Saharan Africa
L’Oréal inaugurated today its new Research & Innovation Center to study African hair and skin specificities as well as the beauty routines and expectations of sub-Saharan consumers. The Research & Innovation Center in South Africa is the Group’s 7th R&I hub globally. It hosts product development, evaluation and advanced research teams and will employ scientists … Read more
Unilever acquires Dollar Shave Club
Unilever has signed an agreement to purchase Dollar Shave Club. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Dollar Shave Club (DSC) has grown into a full male grooming business with its lifestyle brand empowering 3.2 million members. In 2015, DSC had turnover of US$152 million and is on track to exceed US$200 million in … Read more
Johnson & Johnson completes acquisition of Vogue International
Johnson & Johnson has completed the acquisition of Vogue International, a privately-held company focused on the marketing, development and distribution of salon-influenced and nature inspired hair care and other personal care products, for $3.3 billion in cash. About Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson has approximately 126,500 employees at more than 250 Johnson & Johnson … Read more
Tube of the Year 2016: The winners in the tube’s anniversary year
The gala dinner at the end of the World Tube Congress 2016 organised by Etma (the European tube manufacturers association) to mark the 175th anniversary of the tube’s invention provided the setting for the presentation of this year’s winners of the Tube of the Year competition. Some 150 participants and guests from the whole process … Read more
Never without … deodorant
It is not only their smartphone adolescents and young adults do not want to do without in their everyday life. A surprising must-have: deodorant. At the beginning of puberty, young people experience their own body odour to be rather embarrassing or even disgusting – and the same goes for that of others. An unpleasant smell … Read more
L’Oréal wants to acquire of Société des Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
L’Oréal has submitted a firm offer to Rivadis Group for the acquisition of the Société des Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and licence to use the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc brand. Based on this offer, the Rivadis Group has granted exclusive negotiation rights to L’Oréal. The Mont Blanc’s pure water is protected by a unique ecosystem. Naturally soothing and … Read more
Giving birth to new brands
What does it take to establish two new brands in the saturated beauty market? According to brand creator Siân Sutherland: answering a real need.Read more in COSSMA’s interview with Siân Sutherland, Co-Founder of Mama Mio and Brand Creator of Mio Skin Care in the UK. COSSMA: What triggered the idea of establishing a new brand … Read more
Mayouri Sengchangh: Major trends in the cosmetics industry
Mayouri Sengchangh, CEO at Exalis, informs about the most important trends impacting the cosmetics industry.
L’Oréal signs an agreement to acquire Atelier Cologne
L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Atelier Cologne. Launched in 2009 by Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel, Atelier Cologne specialised in niche perfumery sold in selected retailers, will join L’Oréal’s prestigious brand portfolio. "Alternative perfumery is currently a high-growth segment. We are delighted to welcome the perfume House Atelier Cologne within L’Oréal Luxe. Thanks … Read more