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Dutch skincare market should continue to show growth to 2017
Industry buzz
The skincare sector in The Netherlands is showing positive growth, in the shadow of continued economic weakness. According to market...
Unilever turns to crowdsourcing for shower of the future
Innovation & new products
In its quest to decrease the environmental impact of its products, Unilever is soliciting the online community to develop a more...
Target bets on online beauty
Industry buzz
US mass retailer Target (1,856 stores, including 1,788 in the United States and 68 in Canada, and a webstore at Target.com) has entered...
Cosfibel: Ultralight foldable, an even sustainable coffret
Industry buzz
Two years after the launch of Ultralight coffret, Cosfibel Premium is launching a new version that is entirely foldable and glue-free....
New sunscreen filters mimic coral UV protection
Ingredients & formulation
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership with skincare company Larissa Bright Australia, has created the world’s first...
L’Oréal: takeover bid on Chinese beauty masks specialist Magic Holdings
Industry buzz
LʼOréal has announced a takeover bid on all of the shares of Magic Holdings International Limited, a company listed in the Hong Kong...
Estée Lauder achieves record fiscal year
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder group has reported a strong financial performance for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. For the...
Sweden: depilatories and skincare gain popularity
Industry buzz
Although facial care will continue to dominate the skincare market in Sweden, depilatories will display the most growth to 2017....
Quadpack kicks off its Master Class series
Industry buzz
Over 65 delegates from the leading cosmetics companies attended the first Quadpack Master Class in Barcelona. The three-hour seminar...
Germany: Female fragrances to grow slower than the market
Markets & trends
Germany’s fragrance sector is set to grow in volume at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.4% to 2017. However, according to...
