International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Inter Parfums’ majority owned Paris-based subsidiary, Interparfums SA, has extended its license agreement with Montblanc by five years. The original agreement, signed in 2010, provided InterparfumsSA with the exclusive worldwide license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and ancillary products under the Montblanc brand through December 31, 2020. The new 10-year agreement, which goes into … Read more
Despite experiencing difficult economic conditions, European tube production remained stable in the first half of 2015. The member companies of Etma, the European tube manufacturers association, reported almost the same total production in the first six months of the current year as was reported for the first half of 2014. “Production remained at the previous … Read more
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Based on probiotic technology, ProRenew Complex CLR™ acts on essential features in the aging process of the skin, its ability to both successfully adapt to its constantly changing environment and to effectively renew itself. ProRenew Complex CLR™ positively influences both the speed and the quality of epidermal growth. The production of essential proteins and enzymes … Read more
As urban Chinese consumers are more concerned about daily skin care, regardless of gender, they have established a fixed routine, according to Mintel’s new report Facial Care- Women vs Men China 2015. The report reveals that only one third (31%) of urban Chinese male consumers are satisfied with their current skin condition, and their concerns … Read more
The number of ethical labelling schemes is proliferating in the cosmetics industry. Growing consumer demand for eco-labelled products is behind this trend, however Organic Monitor questions the long term implications. Most label developments have been in the natural and organic cosmetics market. There are now over 30 symbols and labels that represent natural and organic … Read more
The more changes there are in the market for natural and organic cosmetics, the more important it becomes for individual brands to set themselves apart. Therefore this year´s Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference* will focus on the topic of brand management and today´s consumer expectations concerning natural and organic cosmetics. The Conference is held October … Read more
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It is well known that the solar filters, when applied to the skin for a prolonged period of time and in large areas of the body, are absorbed and may cause adverse effects.
DERMAHYAL® SUN M is a new photostabilizing and photoprotective system developed by I.RA. Istituto Ricerche Applicate. This innovative raw material is a gel of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of biotechnological origin in which sun filters are included, reducing their skin contact and absorption.
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Clariant, a global supplier in specialty chemicals, has granted its EcoTain sustainability label to its GlucoTain range of sugar-based surfactants for Personal Care formulations. The announcement at Clariant’s inaugural Sustainability Dialog in Frankfurt on September 2, 2015, follows a systematic, in-depth screening process using 36 criteria in all three sustainability dimensions: social, environmental and economic. … Read more
The upcoming Natural and Organic Cosmetics Conference is being held on October 6-7 2015 at the Hotel Ellington Berlin in Germany. A currently hotly debated topic within the cosmetics industry is the expected ISO-Guidelines. After all, the new guidelines for organic cosmetics could water down the existing standards considerably. „The market needs answers, how to … Read more
A haul video is a video recording, posted to the Internet,which displays items recently purchased, including product details or even the price. The posting of haul videos (or hauls) has been a growing trend, also for cosmetics and toiletries.Haul videos rarely ever have anything negative to say about the products.[2] The rationale for those positive … Read more
Beiersdorf’s Consumer Business Segment recorded strong growth in the second quarter, after muted business in the first three months. Organic sales growth reached 1.6% at the end of the first half of the year. In nominal terms, sales rose by 7.2%, from €2.637 billion in the previous year to €2.827 billion. EBIT excluding special factors … Read more
What was once a fashion no-no is now the most talked-about trend among women. Armpit hair is currently the hottest fashion statement the world is crazy about. Over the years, unshaven armpit gradually became a hit. This may be due to the influence of Hollywood stars showing their armpit hair including Miley Cyrus. Cyrus recently … Read more
The Nordic market for natural cosmetics is showing healthy growth, with sales doubling between 2008 and 2014. A new study by Organic Monitor sales revenues to climb to EUR 200 million in the coming years. Denmark has the largest market for natural cosmetics in the Nordic region; natural & organic products comprise 4% of total cosmetic … Read more
David S. Taylor, Group President of Global Beauty, Grooming and Health Care, will succeed A.G. Lafley as Procter & Gamble’s President and Chief Executive Officer in November and has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. In November A.G. Lafley will become Procter & Gamble’s Executive Chairman. In this role, he will lead the … Read more
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Naturalness & sustainability is a trend which is still growing and going on. These days Sederma offers beside the effective peptides which are known to stimulate the repair mechanisms of the skin a wide range of naturally gained actives. Different sustainable methods are used for the retrieval of natural and effective raw materials like ethanolic … Read more
Major developments in green materials, sustainability metrics, ethical labels, and digital marketing will be featured in the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. The summit will be hosted at the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées on 21-23rd October. With cosmetic and ingredient firms under growing pressure to reduce their environmental impacts, sustainability metrics are gaining popularity. … Read more
Shiseido entered into a new collaboration agreement with the dermatology research center at Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States known as the MGH-Harvard Cutaneous Biology Research Center (CBRC*1). Built on a relationship that began in 1989, this new agreement calls for an expansion of collaborative research into skin biology as well as efforts to … Read more
Avon has divested Liz Earle, its wholly-owned, UK-based natural skincare brand. Walgreens Boots Alliance, the global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise, acquired the Liz Earle business for £140 million in an all-cash transaction. "Avon remains committed to our strategic priorities, and we are focused on promoting our own skincare and broader beauty portfolio," said Avon … Read more
Coty will merge Procter & Gamble’s fine fragrance, color cosmetics, and hair color businesses into Coty through a tax-free Reverse Morris Trust transaction. The transaction is based on a proposal by Coty valuing the P&G Beauty Business at approximately $12.5 billion at the time the proposal was made. Following the transaction, P&G shareholders will own … Read more