14 January 2015
Thailand Cabinet agrees in principle to new cosmetics bill
The Thailand Cabinet has agreed in principle to new cosmetics bill to boost consumer protection and restrict misleading advertising.
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6 January 2015
SimySkin launches new anti-ageing skincare formula
SimySkin has launched its leading skincare line, which features improved scientific formulations and ingredients to help reverse the photoageing process.
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23 December 2014
Anti-ageing skincare not resonating with older consumers
According to a Canadean survey, 20% of UK consumers are concerned about skin ageing, but only one-third of those who are worried have adopted a regular anti-ageing skincare routine. This...
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21 December 2014
Consumer product bigwigs fined €951m for anti-competitive practices
French competition authority, Autorité de la Concurrence, has issued fines worth a colossal €951m (£767m) on consumer product bigwigs that colluded with each other between 2003 and 2006 in order...
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17 December 2014
Equity firm Catterton to buy stake in Italy cosmetics maker Intercos
Private equity firm Catterton will buy a minority stake in Italy-based cosmetics and skin care products maker Intercos under a binding agreement signed by the two companies.
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16 December 2014
Research finds path to anti-aging cosmetics and drugs
Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center in the US have identified a new path that could result in the development of drugs and cosmetics to slow down aging.
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12 December 2014
Nestle Skin Health to open 10 innovation hubs globally
Nestlé Skin Health will open ten innovation hubs around the world with the first one to be inaugurated in New York next year.
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10 December 2014
‘Right-for-me’ make-up will see growing demand in Spain
In the declining Spanish make-up market, products which promote the opportunity to alter looks and convey a desired image give manufacturers the chance to make a stand.
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5 December 2014
Sephora opens first retail store in Australia
French cosmetics major Sephora has opened its first retail store in Australia, promising cheaper prices on par with the US.
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5 December 2014
Brazilian consumers seek beauty in body creams with the right story
The desire for beauty is one of the main drivers of the skincare market in Brazil. However, as consumers are not able to evaluate the effectiveness of a product straight...