Natural ingredients with technologically
Product development | Marrying natural ingredients with technologically is gaining in importance and as is the impact of digital on beauty routines.
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BASF Personal Care: “Dimensions of Science”
In-cosmetics 2017: BASF ‘s personal care solutions are based on three “Dimensions of Science”
At in-cosmetics, BASF’s Florence Trombini and Andrea Tomlinson, both Marketing Managers Personal Care Europe, present BASF’s “Dimensions of Science” concept including launches like the new active ingredients Collalift™, Oligolin™ and Sveltine® ST or “Alive” – the 2017 preview of hair-styling trends.
The winners of Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards
The winners of the Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards have been announced. The initiative has been organized in collaboration with the international trend agency Beautystreams to celebrate the whole beauty industry and all its segments. The Cosmoprof Awards, recognising finished product companies’ projects with the biggest impact on the market, and the Cosmopack Awards, celebrating innovation … Read more
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Provital presents NELUPURE™
Selfies and photos for all our social media profiles are now an everyday part of our lives. We all want to look radiant and flawless, but not shiny. The combination of two lotus flowers, the blue and pink ones, is the secret to remove excess oil, leave the skin more radiant and without shine and … Read more
Cosmopolitan: 15 products honoured with the magazine’s Prix de Beauté 2018
The magazine Cosmopolitan has honoured 15 product innovations of the international cosmetics industry with the Prix de Beauté. The competition of the 26th edition of the award had winners in 15 categories. In five categories it was the readers who chose their favourite products online. More than 500 products from national and international companies had … Read more
The pleasure of texture in cosmetics
Heike Störmer-Kuk from SpringPool presents today’s most striking trends in textures: lacklustre and tactile on the one hand and light and rich on the other hand. Störmer-Kuk points out why textures are gaining more importance. She explains how consumers will influence textures for cosmetics and gives an outlook on the future of cosmetic textures. Textures … Read more
Marketing Trends at In-cosmetics Global: the facts, the figures and the market analysis
Make sure to join us again for a series of complimentary Marketing Trends presentations at in-cosmetics Global, supported by COSSMA as a media partner. Discover what the big beauty questions are for 2018 and gain the insights to answer them, such as: Is the beauty industry doing enough to engage men? How can I be … Read more
Plastic aerosols – possibilities and limits
What are the pros and cons of plastic and metal aerosol cans? Dr Nora Schiemann, Consultant for Technopolis Group on the evaluation of the European Aerosol Dispensers Directive on request of the European Commission, explains in her article in COSSMA. She points out why plastic aerosols are on the rise and clarifies the common myths … Read more
R&D in the spotlight at in-cosmetics Global
A host of new initiatives unveiled ahead of this year’s event in Amsterdam from 17-19 April In-cosmetics Global will land in Amsterdam this April for the first time in a decade, bringing with it hundreds of the most innovative personal care ingredients and an in-depth education programme featuring some of the world’s leading analysts, formulation … Read more
New anti-ageing actives at Cosmetagora
This year’s first ingredients show Cosmetagora was the launch pad for a large number of new anti-ageing and other helpful ingredients, study results and formulation concepts. This January, 175 exhibitors showed their latest ingredients developments to 4,700 predominantly French visitors, 500 more than in 2017. There were 20 more exhibitors than in the previous year. … Read more
Trends in natural beauty
Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics assessing the latest global trends in natural cosmetics finds that using plant-based food waste can improve the sustainability credentials of brands. In 2016 the global market for natural and organic personal care products was worth $9.6bn. Europe and North America account for 90% of all sales and show the highest … Read more
Enhanced formulation convenience for sun care
In his interview with COSSMA, Dr Markus Schwind, enior Marketing Manager Sun Care at BASF, explains that BASF’s R&D has come up with plenty of solutions to make a formulator’s life easier in the challenging field of sun care. He points out what have been the most recent developments in sun care and points out … Read more
Global megatrends in beauty & personal care
Irina Barbalova from Euromonitor explains what megatrends are impacting on future product development in beauty and personal care. Global Beauty and personal care maintained steady growth. Smart diagnostics are shifting beauty purchases from mere possessions to experiences. Products for Micro-biome skin care and muscle recovery are emerging. Global beauty maintains steady growth Global beauty and … Read more
A sleeping beauty: Cosmetics to fight sleep deprivation
Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation. "Beauty Sleep" is important Sleep deprivation has been called a “silent epidemic”, and the beauty industry is jumping in to help tackle this crisis. Bath … Read more
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The airless pump tube for parents on the move by Neopac
Taking care of a baby is challenging and needs happen anytime, anywhere. The new Amplify Airless pump tube is perfectly suited as an ideal companion for young parents. Thanks to the easy-to-use pump, caring for the diaper area is simple and precise, as well as comfortable for both parent and child. It can even be … Read more
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Stylo by Neopac – the new way of writing skincare
Rewrite your products’ success story now. With the two brand new tube applicators, «Stylo Liner», «Stylo Pipette» and «Stylo Bristle» insure precise, meticulous or soft applications for your liquid or cream products on the skin. All applicators are protected with a cone-shaped protection cap. In addition, thanks to the attractive on/off rotating ring with arrow … Read more
Sustainable Beauty Award: Finalists announced
The finalists for the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards have been announced by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor). Over 100 international entries were received this year, from operators in various sectors of the beauty industry. The finalists for each award category are listed in alphabetical order. The Sustainability Pioneer Award is given to an … Read more
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SiLiglit®, SiLiglam® – Glittering your world
In the area of colour cosmetics and packaging glitter has been an important recipe component for shimmering and brilliant effects. The SiLiglam and SiLiglit brand stands for effect glitters from Sigmund Lindner GmbH. Unlike conventional types of glitter, all SiLiglam types are based on a unique production process. With conventional types of glitter, a film-like … Read more
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Embatherm: Enhance your brand image
Lifting the lid on operculum technology: Embatherm’s lids enhance your brand’s image even before the client touches your product.
Star of the Month: The art of dispensing
La Prairie celebrates the art of dispensing: La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Absolute Filler, COSSMA’s Star of the Month in September, shows that product development is comparable to the creation of an artwork. La Prairie partnered with the exhibition Art Basel and this new packaging is a result of this cooperation. Balanced Proportions Skin Caviar Absolute Filler … Read more