Top Downloads June: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Concept presentation Age Explorer Product information: SEBUMOL LPC (Zschimmer & Schwarz) Market data: Luxusverpackungen (Interpack 2011) Formulation: Long Wear Oil-in-Silicone Foundation (Bayer Material Science) Article: "Packaging needs to be more polite" (from Heidelberger Nachrichten) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

BEAUTY FORUM Munich 2011: Exhibitors love the quality

Exhibtors love the quality of BEAUTY FORUM Munich – here is what 2010’s exhibitors said about the event:Michael Schummert, Dr. BABOR GmbH & Co. KG“The level of professionalism and the quality of BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH at the new venue were very pleasing. At this level we can seriously consider a largerpresence for Babor next year.” … Read more

SymphonyIRI: New insights on male shoppers

Most studies into shopper behavior dissect shoppers by income, ethnicity and/or geographic location, but very few focus on shopping habits of men versus women, despite the fact that there is an increasing number of men at least partly responsible for shopping, either because they work or stay at home, or are a part of two-income … Read more

Unilever completes Alberto Culver acquisition

Unilever and the Alberto Culver Company confirmed that, further to the announcement on May 6, they have obtained the necessary regulatory clearances, and Unilever has acquired the Alberto Culver Company. About the Acquisition: Unilever is paying $3.7 billion in cash for the Alberto Culver Company, which generated annual sales in excess of €1.2 billion (US$1.6 … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM Munich 2011: Find new export contacts with the IBF

If you are interested in establishing your products in the German cosmetics market and are looking for a suitable sales agent or distributor the IBF (International Business Forum, part of the BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH International Trade Fair), specially structured to facilitate the search for new business contacts, offers you the ideal opportunity.  In 2010 companies … Read more

Mintel: Cosmetic and skin care showing slow improvements

While popular perception would have us believe that when times are tough, consumers use cosmetics to ‘put their best face forward,’ the cosmetic and skin care market is not recession proof. While consumers purchase color cosmetics and facial skin care in good times and bad, their behavior is directly influenced by the economy. A recent … Read more

BSB Innovation Prize Awards 2011 for Household products

The BSB European Innovation Prize for chemical raw materials ans cosmetics are to be awarded for the ninth time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel e.K. New in 2011 is the award in the category household. The Innovation Prize, a prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM Munich 2011: This is what awaits you in 2011

The 26th BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH International Trade Fair will take place 15th – 16th of October 2011. In October 2010 25 years of BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH were crowned with the successful move to Munich International Fair. 39,210 trade visitors could inform themselves at about 850 companies and brands from 60 countries. A high increase in … Read more

Top Downloads May: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background Information: Marine Sources >> Product Info Cryo Buds >> Literature References: Marine Alternatives to Hyaluronic Acid >> List of companies exhibiting at Innovationparc Packaging at InterPack 2011 >> Formulierung: Wash´n Peel (Merck) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

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Estee Lauder SVP Global Innovation and Sustainability to deliver Keynote Address at InnoCosmetics Europe in Paris

KGS Global has just announced that Daria Myers, SVP Global Innovation and Sustainability, The Estee Lauder Group of Companies, will deliver the Keynote Address at this year’s InnoCosmetics Europe event in Paris on June 8&9 2011. "We are delighted to have Daria Myers deliver the opening Keynote Address at InnoCosmetics Europe and we know attendees … Read more

Top Downloads April: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product info CosmoSurf CE Serie (Siltech, vertrieben von Brenntag Specialties) >> Literature References: Parfums – East meets West >>´ Background:Questions to help develop the trend statement >>´ Product info RonaFlair™ EFX >> Formulation: Nouvelle Vague Balm-to-Milk Wash >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Procter & Gamble: Voluntary recall of 10 Clairol Natural Instincts Shades

Procter & Gamble is conducting a voluntary recall of ten shades of Clairol Natural Instincts in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company is taking the step due to a mismatched ColorFresh! Revitalizer sachet in the kits that may create an unwanted color result. The ColorFresh! Revitalizer gives consumers a boost of color … Read more

Aerin Lauder launches luxury lifestyle brand Aerin LLC

The Estée Lauder brand collaborates with Aerin Lauder and Aerin LLC, her new luxury lifestyle brand. Under the arrangement, Ms. Lauder will continue to be actively involved in the Estée Lauder brand, serving as creative consultant and becoming its Style and Image Director. She will also continue as the brand’s global ambassador and spokesperson, a … Read more

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Quadpack: Ergonomic airless container emulates the touch of a finger

Finger Touch is Yonwoo’s latest airless container for the precise application of sensitive formulas. Using Finger Touch is akin to using your own finger to apply facial skincare products. It features a flexible, finger-shaped applicator and ergonomic actuator, making it easy to apply the product to the delicate eye area. Available in 4ml, 5ml, 6ml, 10ml … Read more

Estée Lauder assumes license for Ermenegildo Zegna fragrances

Estée Lauder’s Aramis and Designer Fragrances Division will assume the exclusive worldwide license for the fragrance and grooming business of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, a one-hundred year old, billion-dollar Milan-based men’s luxury clothing and accessory business. The license is effective July 1st 2011. The new license provides the Estée Lauder Companies exclusive global rights to … Read more

Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards proliferation continues

A number of regional and international standards for natural & organic cosmetics are gaining popularity in different parts of the world. However, Organic Monitor finds the industry is becoming increasingly divided because of the proliferation in standards and certification. The Cosmos certification scheme has finally been introduced in Europe. The result of over 8 years … Read more

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Jan Dekker presents Glycoin Extremium® (Advertorial)

Glycoin Extremium® is a powerful ingredient based on nature’s own survival strategies that contains a high level of the pure extremolyte 2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosylglycerin. Extremolytes are known as stress protection molecules, found in extremophilic microorganisms which survive under extreme and harsh natural conditions. BenefitsThanks to the expert survival techniques of extremolytes, we are now able to give … Read more

Top Downloads March: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Formulation: Gentle Sparkling After Sun Lotion (Zschimmer & Schwarz) >> IKW Market data: Body Care Market Germany >> Ingredient listing "A selection of striking hair care ingredients" >> Literature references: Safety evaluation for natural ingredients >> Product information: dermofeel® sensolv (Dr. Straetmans) >> … Read more

Organics Brasil achieved $ 16 million exports during the fair in Germany

Organics Brasil Project, a partnership between the Institute for Promotion of Development (IPD) and the Brazilian Agency for Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brazil), participated in the Biofach Nuremberg, the largest and most important trade fair for the organic world, with final result of $ 16 million in exports for the next 12 months. Eight … Read more