News
FDA study: lead level in lipsticks not a safety concern
Laws & regulations
The FDA has developed a new highly sensitive testing method to analyze the total lead content in a broad selection of lipsticks sold in...
Animal Testing: EU Commission and the cosmetics industry match funds for alternatives
Industry buzz
The European Commission and the cosmetics industry presented their joint financial effort for research into alternative safety testing...
REACH may require much more animals and funds than anticipated
Laws & regulations
Scientists say that costs of the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical) legislation...
High-tech device to prove effectiveness of Nivea “My silhouette!”
Science, R&D
Researchers at Beiersdorf used a high-resolution sports medicine body scanner to confirm the efficacy of Nivea figure care gel “My...
HBA conferences to focus on market trends
Markets & trends
Speakers from The NPD Group , Mintel, Bliss, Oasis Day Spa, Red Door Spa, Pantone and Allure Magazine will hold sessions during the...
C+N Polska celebrates 10th anniversary with ISO certification
Industry buzz
Founded in 1999, C+N Polska, a subsidiary of C+N Packaging on Long Island, New York, celebrates its tenth year. On this occasion, the...
“Push and Pull” double ended lipstick
Innovation & new products
HCP double-ended lipstick pack is operated by pushing the lipstick at one end of the pack, which then allows access to the lipstick at...
Beiersdorf and Bubbles & Beyond partner for new cosmetic lines
Industry buzz
Beiersdorf and Bubbles & Beyond have announced that they have closed a broad partnership to develop new cosmetic and skin care...
Sears reopens full-service beauty counters
Industry buzz
Eight years after getting out of the cosmetics business, Sears is testing a return in 13 select retail mall locations in Chicago, Los...
New business model for HCT
Companies & industry
The HCT group is extending its products offering and carries on its manufacturing investments in Asia. The company aims to increase its...
