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Fragrance in cosmetics was a brand new topic for the in-cosmetics marketing trends presentations in Paris, which was covered in a full morning of presentations and round table discussions. The...

1) What do you think are the key challenges affecting the personal care and cosmetics industry today? With western markets being both developed and economically flat,

  The Cosmetics Regulation is implemented in full on 11 July 2013, replacing the previous Directive. If the overall sense of the regulation on cosmetics is

Cosmetic Valley, a leading centre for perfume and cosmetic resources, is coordinating the Cosmétopée project. The objective of the project is to encourage

As the ban on the testing of cosmetic product on animals comes into force in the EU this month, the hunt for credible alternative tests is on. With the

While water is an integral part of the vast majority of beauty products, removing this from formulations can provide innovation.  Offering a more customised

Much is made of the importance of social media and internet retailing and of having an online media strategy, yet many beauty brands have yet to embrace one. Imogen Matthews,

in-cosmetics interviews Ed McPhillimy, Senior Sourcing Manager at Oriflame in the second 'View from the top' monthly interview. 1) What do you

Obviously, nowadays, nanos are questioned: definition, notification, specific French declaration, safety, how consumers will understand the mandatory labelling

Organic cosmetics are ubiquitous in media, with an always positive green image. However, the sector is valued at 3% of the overall cosmetics market, and its

According to latest research from Mintel, boosting general health is one of the key reasons European women take vitamins and supplements.  More than half of

in-cosmetics interviews Andreas Clausen, Manager Scouting and Technology Support at Beiersdorf in the first 'View from the top' monthly interview.