Aerosol market remains stable

5.4 billion aluminium cans in 2015 A total of 5.4 billion aluminium cans were produced in 2015,according to the member companies of Aerobal (International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers) – a repeat of the previous year’s record result. In view of the very difficult conditions in 2015, this is a rather good achievement. After … Read more

L2 Report: The Rise of Korean Beauty Brands in China

Competition for the burgeoning Chinese Beauty market has increased as the popularity of Korean brands with Chinese consumers continues to swell. Innovative products and ingredients, mid-range pricing, and the massive influence of K-Pop have driven the value of Korean cosmetics imports to China up more than 250 percent. Today, Korean cosmetics account for nearly a … Read more

Insights into global beauty trends

Imogen Matthews lifts the curtain on what beauty and industry insights will be presented at this year’s free-to-attend Marketing Trends Presentations at In-Cosmetics 2016 in Paris from April 12–14. Global trends and round table discussions Apart from presentations on global trends from leading research companies, including Mintel, Euromonitor, Kline and Canadean, and topical discussions by … Read more

Cosmoprof 2016: 250,000 exhibitors and visitors from 150 countries

The 49th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide saw the participation on the opening day by Ivan Scalfarotto, of the Italian Government. The Ministry of Economic Development has included Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna between the "Fair of international interest" to be promoted and supported thanks to the collaboration with ITA-Italian Trade Agency. "The real novelty of Cosmoprof,” said … Read more

L’Oréal: License agreement for new makeup services

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

Personal care industry is major driver of the U.S. Economy

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

Gluten-free cosmetics

Additional information for download: Product information from Mintel database on Herbivore Botanicals Hyaluronic Acid Mega Moisture Creme Mask, Kat Burki Restorative Dual Acid Peel, Logocos Organic Inca Inchi Hair Repair Oil, TruKid Truly Natural Eczema Daily Sunscreen SPF 30, Logocos Moisturising Shampoo.

Oil technology and more

Additional information for download: Product information on the Henkel launches mentioned, i.e. Syoss Gloss Sensation, Gliss Kur Oil Nutritive, Syoss Oleo Intense, Gliss Kur Serum Deep Repair Extreme Serum, BC Oil Miracle from Schwarzkopf Professional, All Weather Taft Perfect Flex Launch, Drei Wetter Taft Volume Powder

SCCS: Factsheet on hair dyes

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

Certified organic health and beauty sales up 21%

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

85% of German young people feel safer with a worked on appearance

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

German Natural & Organic Cosmetics Market with double-digit growth rate

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