BASF and Poietis sign a research and development agreement

BASF and Poietis, active in the field of 3D laser-assisted bioprinting, have signed an agreement on research and development in cosmetics. Based on the combined expertise of both companies in tissue engineering and bioprinting, the agreement aims to apply the bioprinting technology of Poietis to improve BASF’s skin equivalent model Mimeskin. The terms and conditions … Read more

Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference 2015 provides future-oriented scenarios in October

For the international market an annual growth of 10 % for the next few years has been forecasted. The German market generated more than a billion Euro with natural and organic cosmetics last year – as a result the changes in the cosmetics market are occurring at an even faster pace. In the saturated cosmetics … Read more

Unilever acquires Murad skincare

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Murad, a clinical skincare brand. This follows the recent acquisitions of Dermalogica, Kate Somerville and REN, which jointly position Unilever as a key player in the personal care prestige segment. Founded in 1989 in Los Angeles, Murad is the first modern doctor brand, with a mission to provide … Read more

Shiseido: Joint venture in Indonesia for professional business

Shiseido has established a joint venture in Indonesia to strengthen the Professional business in Asia, in partnership with the Aura Beaute Group, current distributor for the Shiseido Professional brand in Indonesia. The new company was named PT Shiseido Professional Indonesia, and an ownership ratio of 65% and 35% was agreed upon, with Shiseido as the … Read more

3,200 visitors attended Makeup In Paris 2015

With more than 3,200 visitors in two days, this sixth edition of MakeUp in Paris has beaten all records in terms of attendance. Records in terms of foreign visitors with a percentage of 28%, records in terms of participants to conferences with a total of 1,200 people. The first edition in 2010 had gathered only … Read more

Unilever acquires Dermalogica

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Dermalogica, the world’s number one professional skin care brand. Dermalogica, a global skincare brand in professional salons and spas worldwide, was launched in 1986 in Los Angeles by Jane and Raymond Wurwand; following the earlier creation of The International Dermal Institute in 1983, the first of its kind … Read more

Webinar sponsored by LUM GmbH: Emulsion stability testing

On Tuesday, June 21st, 11 a.m. (Berlin time), Dr. Arnold Uhl, Sales & Marketing Manager at LUM GmbH, Berlin, talked about “„An innovative concept for real-time and accelerated emulsion and suspension stability testing “ in his COSSMA Webinar. This webinar was sponsored by LUM GmbH.

Amorepacific and Parfums Christian Dior sign a strategic partnership agreement

Amorepacific Corporation and Parfums Christian Dior announced the signing of an MOU at the headquarters of Amorepacific in Seoul, a significant step towards a strategic partnership between the two global players. Upon the MOU, Amorepacific offers its ‘Cushion’ technology to Parfums Christian Dior. The two global cosmetics companies – both important players in Asia and … Read more

Medical Aesthetics Market worth $12,581.9 Million by 2020

The report is conducted by Market and Market and is titled “Medical Aesthetics Market by Products (Liposuction, Cellulite Reduction, Fat Reduction, Skin Tightening, Breast Implants, Botox, Dermal Fillers), Procedures (Cosmetic & Reconstructive), & End-Users (Beauty center and Home) – Global Forecast to 2020” . It analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and … Read more

Kantarworldpanel: Colgate brand bought by over half of the world’s households

Colgate is the only brand bought by over half of the world’s households, according to Kantar Worldpanel’s Brand Footprint report, an annual study of the 50 Most Chosen Global FMCG Brands. Brand Footprint is set apart from other brand rankings by providing information on real consumer behaviour rather than attitude. Consumer Reach Points (CRPs) form … Read more

Markets & Markets: UV Nail Gel Market $59.31 Million by 2020

The report, “UV Nail Gel Market by Chemistry (Acrylate, Methacrylate, Cyanoacrylate), and Regional Analysis (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and ROW) – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020” defines and segments the UV nail gel market with an analysis and forecast of by chemistry in terms of value.Early buyers will receive 10% customization on reports. “North … Read more