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Marina Kaptein, Communications Manager at IMCD Group B.V. and André van der Meer, Managing Partner at Campagne (Creative agency) explain why being sustainable is a

1) What do you think are the key challenges affecting the personal care and cosmetics industry today? We observe a global trend in the cosmetic industry, which shows that

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.

After many years of double digit growth, the global market for natural and organic cosmetics and toiletries has slowed to 7-9% per annum, according to Organic

Product innovation is the main driver for growth within the beauty markets. Growing competition means that companies need to look further afield for inspiration in terms of

Consumer confidence may have fallen to its lowest levels since the peak of the recession, unemployment may have been at its highest in more than 11 years, but

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The economic downturn appears to have had the reverse effect on the make-up category, which has been shown to be vibrant and innovative, whilst posting solid

The concept of mood cosmetics is an upcoming trend in the personal care and beauty space, with interesting product offerings aimed at the consumer’s emotional state. Imogen

There are two seemingly divergent trends happening in the skincare market today. On the one hand, there is great consumer demand for specialised targeted products; on the

Exhibitions and trade shows have always been vital to the continued progress of innovation by providing a hub for the exchange of ideas, information and

It all started with Boots Protect & Perfect, the anti-ageing serum that shot to fame following clinical trials proving its efficacy compared to other, far more

Coty’s recent bid to acquire Avon appears to be an audacious move given Avon is twice the size of Coty as per Euromonitor retail value sales figures, but Avon’s falling

Attitudes to the sun are changing. Tanning salons have sprung up in Shanghai while women in New York City wear daily urban sun protection products. This seeming

Sustainability is a major concern within the cosmetics and toiletries industry with companies across the spectrum pursuing more environmentally friendly

Australian consumers are becoming increasingly sun-smart and thus understanding the need to use sun protection that provides both UVA and UVB protection. This

The Innovation Zone at this year’s in-cosmetics Barcelona shines a light on innovation in sun care. Partnered by Mintel, the area will feature a selection of new

Solar beauty is a concept that encompasses much more than sun protection products. It is an area that manufacturers across the cosmetics spectrum are investigating with

Anti-ageing and cosmeceuticals are terms that are often combined by skincare brands keen on making more convincing claims for their products. There is no doubt

In the space of just a couple of years, social media has changed the way that many companies are doing business. Cosmetic and toiletries companies were initially slow to

Whilst growth in the global personal care market has been affected by the economic downturn, consumer demand for naturals has remained strong. Satisfying this demand,