News
Wella identifies four top hair trends for 2013
Industry buzz
Experts at Wella Professionals have identified four emerging hair styles for 2013. The Procter & Gamble brand’s Global Creative...
Natura acquires majority stake in Aesop
Industry buzz
Natura Cosméticos, the leading Brazilian manufacturer and direct seller of cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, and Aesop, the...
ICMAD to host cosmetic technical regulatory forum in Southern California
Industry buzz
The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD), the trade association for cosmetic entrepreneurs, will host its annual...
Shiseido’s new washable base eliminates the need for makeup remover
Innovation & new products
The Japanese cosmetics giant has developed a new generation of makeup base that allows makeup to be washed off using only warm water thus...
Quadpack: a comprehensive lipstick collection
Industry buzz
Quadpack, a supplier of packaging solutions for the cosmetics industry, now offers a large and diversified range of lipstick and panstick...
Rexam finalises sale of its personal care business
Companies & industry
Rexam got the green light from the Chinese authorities regarding the sale of its cosmetics, toiletries and household care products...
Study highlights experience-related changes in the brain of perfume creators
Science, R&D
According to a study published in the issue dated 12 December 2012 of the NeuroImage journal, areas of the brain that are associated with...
Summit highlights sustainability issues in the cosmetics industry
Industry buzz
The latest European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, organised by British market research firm Organic Monitor, brought...
Emerald named Colour of the Year for 2013
Markets & trends
Pantone® 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, radiant, lush green, will the colour of the year 2013, according to the world’s leading provider of...
Dieter Bakic launches new “tottle” line
Industry buzz
The Dieter Bakic Group, the Munich-headquartered provider of premium packaging solutions for the cosmetic industry, is launching a new...
