International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
HCT Group’s joint venture with Applied Minerals, Inc, a global producer of Halloysite Clay solutions will see the two companies develop and market an all-natural line of specialty skincare products based on Dragonite Halloysite Clay. The initial line of products will take advantage of the unmatched purity and performance of Applied Minerals’ Dragonite-PureWhite to address … Read more
Matrixyl is the name of one of an anti-ageing active ingredient. The story of how this anti-ageing ingredient was born can be now be discovered on www.matrixylinside.com. This website is divided in 2 parts. One is dedicated to consumers with answers to frequently asked questions about Matrixyl and testimonials, in order to reinforce their interest. … Read more
A panel of international packaging and design specialists, chaired by Fabrice Peltier, rewarded young talents at EMBALLAGE 2012. The students of six international design schools dreamed up alternatives to the packaging considered to be symbolic of our daily lives. The four award-winning works, on the basis of four principal criteria: sustainable development, use, attraction and … Read more
AptarGroup announced a plan to optimize certain capacity in Europe. Due to increased production efficiencies and to better position the Company for future growth in Europe, AptarGroup will transfer and consolidate production capacity involving twelve facilities. Two of the related facilities are expected to close and this would impact approximately 170 employees. The locations involved … Read more
Favini, the Italian paper manufacturer, received the Luxe Pack in Green Award during Luxe Pack Monaco for its Crush paper line. Crush is a new eco-friendly range of papers made using process residues from organic products to replace up to 15 percent of virgin tree pulp. By-products from citrus fruits, corn coffee, kiwi fruits, hazelnuts … Read more
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Nothing engages consumers more than having the power to transform the product. At the press of a button, Quadpack Twin Mix pack releases a powder into a serum, bringing the formula to life. A pipette dropper for local application further adds value to the pack. Quadpack’s Twin Mix is ideal for OTC, pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical … Read more
Separate Panels – Facets of Sustainability – Focus on Customers and Retail – Cosmetics are going greener This years´ Natural Cosmetics Conference on September 25 & 26 will once again present a multi-faceted program. For the second time, the Conference at the Ellington Hotel Berlin offers the entire beauty trade an international platform for intensive … Read more
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Corpack was able to complement the „Malu Wilz“ color line with several of its’ standard packages.The smaller eye shadow compact from the “Venus” line, with its’ round window, not only provides a vivid presentation of the color, held in a classic shiny black, but conveys a certain charm with this distinct contrasting round-in-rectangular form. The … Read more
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Corpack was recently given the opportunity to redesign the BEYU nail lacquer unit.The new BEYU nail lacquer has a more distinct form with a more up-dated outline. The slim, cylindrical form of the cap, allows for a more ergonomic grip which supports a cleaner, more comfortable application. At the same time, the straight form of … Read more
Ten thousand Americans celebrate their sixty fifth birthday everyday and new research shows a majority of them expect to live to nearly ninety. With the support of nearly a dozen organizations a new multi -year initiative called Get Old is being launched to learn how Americans of all ages are dealing with aging. As part … Read more
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Apollo’s Silicone Brush Pump from Quadpack transforms your formula into a luxurious, soft-textured foam, that spreads easily onto the skin by way of a smooth silicone applicator. Forget creams, lotions or wipes – for deep cleansing treatments, there’s nothing like foam. Apollo’s Silicone Brush Pump from international cosmetics packaging provider Quadpack transforms your formula into … Read more
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A classic, yet up-scale appeal is conveyed by Alcina in the use of this square lipgloss unit. Held in black, the graphics stand out in vivid contrast to the product that shines thru the thick-walled bottle.The cap style and color are continued on thru the entire unit to give it an overall elegant visualization. This … Read more
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The 9th edition of PCD congress will be held on Feb. 6th and 7th 2013 in the Espace Champerret in Paris, France. Sustainability remains the guiding line for perfums and cosmetics packaging. More specifically, in the conferences, the organizers of PCD will focus on the following aspects: Biosourced plastics and "renewable" materials Finishing by means … Read more
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PCD 8th edition was held for the very first time at the Espace Champerret in Paris, along with Aerosol & Dispening Forum (ADF). Some 100 suppliers of packaging, dispensing systems, services and technologies for perfumes and cosmetics presented their innovations to 2,430 attendees from 43 countries, in a very relaxed, user-friendly setting. Everyone underscored how … Read more
Elfriede Dambacher, publisher of the "Natural Cosmetics Yearbook" (Naturkosmetik Jahrbuch 2012), outlines the challenges that the natural cosmetics market faces in Germany. With total sales of 815 million Euros in 2011 natural cosmetics in Germany enjoyed a market share of 6.5 percent. This makes the sector once again the biggest in Europe, and after the … Read more
Albéa has acquired the company Zhongshan Meiquan Plastic Products Co Ltd belonging to the TEX R.L. group. Better known under the name TEX China, the company manufactures packaging for the cosmetics and perfumery sectors. Located in Guangdong Province in China, TEX China has 700 employees and 3 factories specializing in the production of mascara, lip … Read more
Simon Duffy is the founder of Bulldog Natural Skincare, the UK’s first and largest natural skin care brand for men.
Lonza has been awarded with the Gold Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award for its ReGeniStem Red Rice at the In-Cosmetics Asia. This sustainable anti-aging active, derived from a meristematic culture of Himalayan Red Rice, finds application in skin care products. In vitro testing showed that the functionality of the ingredient comes from its ability to … Read more
Dr.Werner Voss, CEO of Dermatest, talks about the most important actives and testing methods for products to fight photo ageing. Dr. Voss names vitamines, enzymes and botanicals in combination with a safe mixture of UVA and UVB filters to be the most important actives to combat photo ageing. The test methods Demratest is using are … Read more
Peter Schäfer, Director General of the German IKW association informs about major results in the German market for cosmetics and detergents in 2011.He explains how the EHEC infections in spring influenced the turnover with soaps and disinfection products and points out why some segments show a decrease in turnover like for example pre- and after … Read more