News
Eric Wimmer joins International Lacquers
Industry buzz
International Lacquers, the Luxembourg-based specialist of nail polishes in bulk, tinted and not tinted, has just appointed Eric Wimmer,...
Astor volume mascara by Oekametall
Industry buzz
The latest mascara by Astor, a cosmetics brand belonging to the Coty group, popular in Spain, Germany and Eastern Europe, comes in a...
Perla: Promens’ new premium standard jar
Industry buzz
Promens has enriched its up-market jar range dedicated to cosmetics with Perla. The company’s latest premium creation, aims to be as...
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...
