Events | What new ingredient trends will be unveiled at this year’s In-Cosmetics Global held in Paris from April 2–4? Check out our exclusive preview now to find out.

Closures | For certain products closures need to be captivating while for others convenience is key.

Green packaging concepts dominated the new developments presented at this year’s PCD show in Paris. In addition, new solutions for dispensing, scent sampling, packaging and decoration as well as options for reduced lead times were on show. 

Emuage, B2B Cosmetics’ machine for the creation of personalised products at home, has qualified as Star of the Month. 

Series: Greater China | In this issue we are starting a series on the cosmetics of Greater China including China, Hongkong and Taiwan. In part 1, the focus is on China.

Following the guiding thread of sustainability and the circular economy, the key theme of the 2019 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Cosmopack as the packaging section of the show will give visibility to new industrial solutions for reducing the environmental impact of cosmetic production.

Aliplast supplies the recycled plastic for this year’s Cosmopack Factory, see box, for the production process of a sustainably produced scalp oil. Carlo Andriolo from Aliplast explains what makes the material so special. 

2019’s Marketing Trends Presentations provide an all-encompassing global view of our industry and also challenge our current assumptions about beauty.

What consumer trends are currently driving the colour cosmetics market? And how can you provide innovative solutions with short lead times? Find out from Stephan Schatz from Geka.

International industry expert Kim-Davy Hoeu explains how current trends, including new ingredients and technology, are impacting the future of fragrances profiles.

Sustainability, personalisation, youthism and micro-influencers are the main trends currently shaping fragrance developments.

This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel highlights a selection of interesting and innovative fragrances recently featured on the company’s GNPD*.

Peter Rabke from Bell Flavors & Fragrances looks at new approaches in fragrance delivery systems for new concepts in cosmetics and laundry care: plastic-free fragrance boosters are an option.

Natipide Eco, a COSMOS-approved carrier system for hydrophilic actives, has been proven to enhance the penetration of active ingredients into the skin.

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Now that anti-pollution has achieved great prominence, people attach more importance to skin cleansing products. Our broad selection of creative skin cleansing concepts will provide plenty of inspiration for your new product development process. 

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Product development | Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics, explains how evolving beauty preferences impact on new product development.

Product development | This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel highlights a selection of interesting and innovative sun care products recently launched. The selection, recently highlighted on the company’s GNPD*, includes products which embrace several trends that will continue to develop during 2019 and beyond. 

Packaging | Sampling plays an ever-increasing part in marketing. Read about the latest options in product sampling.

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