Natural Cosmetics: Fragmented but successful

The abundance of logos for the natural and organic cos-metics market in Europe is confusing. Creating a unique and at the same time appealing message is the challenge that has to be met. Market Development The natural and organic cosmetics market in Europe is highly fragmented with only a few brands achieving a strong presence … Read more

Naturkosmetik erzielt 2015 Umsatzplus von 10 %

Die Nachfrage nach Naturkosmetik hält unvermindert an, und der Markt führt täglich neue Konsumenten an Naturkosmetik heran. Die neue Werteorientierung erfordert jedoch eine neue Kundenansprache, ohne dabei den eigenen Wertekanon aufzugeben.

ADF: The award winners 2016

This year’s ADF awards were all relevant for the personal care industry, except for one which went to a food packaging. The products marked in red also received a PCD award this year. Find out details on this year’s winners in the March issue of COSSMA to be published on March 4th. Category: Product Company … Read more

Packaging: Increasing Brand Loyalty

According to a study conducted by Canadean, 67% of 1,200 global executives across industries believed their customers were becoming less loyal to their brand. Due to such consumer insights, WestRock is convinced that providing customisation options raises brand loyalty. photo: Westrock COS1602_40_Westrock.pdf

Natural cosmetics: Fragmented but successful

The abundance of logos for the natural and organic cosmetics market in Europe is confusing. Creating a unique and at the same time appealing message is the challenge that has to be met. Imogen Matthews, Consultant to In-Cosmetics, clarifies the details in her article in COSSMA. photo: Moustache Girl, Isak 55, Shutterstock.com COS1602_46_NaturalCos.pdf

The new COSSMA: What do you think of it?

You might have noticed – COSSMA has changed. Yes, COSSMA has had a face-lift. What are the main differences? Apart from a much more appealing layout, we have implemented a completely new structure to make it easier for you to spot the information you need straight away. We have also introduced some completely new sections. … Read more

Customisation: The bigger picture

Skin care products created specifically for one person: they’re truly customised, but still an exception. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist and Trend Watcher from Hint Creative Consultancy, puts the customisation trend into perspective. photo: Stable, Shutterstock.com COS1602_36_Customize.pdf

Sun protection as a pampering treatment

Dr Irene Rosengarten from La Roche-Posay explains the challenges facing a new generation of sun protection products. She presents the Skin Checker campaign which calls for self-examination to improve the early detection of skin cancer. COS1602_22_RochePosay.pdf

Mintel Database: Sun Care Products

Mintel-Experts present innovative Sun Care products from the new products database:Never Miss a Spot Self Tanner Body Mist Light, Day Essence Gel UV SPF 50+/PA++++, UV Sun Fluid SPF 50+/PA+++, Mineral UV Serum Milk SPF 50+/PA++++, Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50 PA++++ and UVA & UVB Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 COS1602_26_Mintel.pdf

Customisation: The bigger picture

Skin care products created specifically for one person: they’re truly customised, but still an exception. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist and Trend Watcher from Hint Creative Consultancy, puts the customisation trend into perspective. COS1602_36_CustomHint.pdf

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Iggesund: Precision embossing

When a book of paper samples arrives in the post, the recipient is often most interested in the samples themselves. When Iggesund Paperboard begins to distribute its new swatch book of Invercote G, Invercote Creato and Invercote Duo this winter, recipients have good reason to study the embossings which heighten the effect of the book’s … Read more

Cosmetagora: Croda’s Ice Cream Emulsion scoops new prize

Croda won the Cosmetagora Coup de Coeur formulation award for 2016 organised by the French Cosmetic Society in Paris in January 2016. The formulation theme was Surprise Us and Croda impressed the judges with its Ice Cream Emulsion which provides a unique appealing visual texture, a light and cooling sensation during application and prolongs skin … Read more

H&M: Launching “Concious” eco-friendly beauty line

H&M is rolling out a new line of skin, body, and hair products with organic ingredients to complement its long-running, eco-friendly clothing line, Conscious Collection. The products are all free of GMOS, parabens, silicon, synthetic perfumes, and dyes. Nylon reports that the new beauty collection spans 30 products, which range in price from $7 to … Read more

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Cornelius examines new oils for the face, hair and body

When choosing cosmetics, consumers are looking for products that are multi- purpose and deliver greater value, whether that is improving skin texture, volumising hair or simply offering improved convenience. One of the huge hits of 2015 was Clarins Lip Oil, containing hazelnut and jojoba oils for their softening and nourishing properties, as well as two … Read more