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Jan 11, 2012 - Cosmetics Industry Wrap Up for 2011 by Nick Morante
Wonderful things happened in the cosmetics and personal care industry in 2011, with a marked improvement over 2010. And this time companies can’t use the economy as an excuse for slow movement. ...
Jun 8, 2011 - Natural Vs Nature Identical - Can the skin tell the difference? by Amanda Foxon-Hill
When it comes to formulating a cosmetic product the actives or bits that fulfil all of those fluffy promises can consume some serious coin and that's why it pays to make sure that your body can...
Feb 16, 2011 - Fragrance Innovation Brings Life to Category by Nancy Jeffries
Fragrance innovation is the key to the current fragrance market. Consumers are no longer content to purchase a fragrance simply because it is new on counter. To support a lackluster fragrance market,... (1 Member Reaction)
Dec 15, 2010 - The Convergence of Medicine & Beauty by Karen Young
"As more and more physicians and pharmaceutical companies join the skincare market, the consumer’s expectations are teased even further. Stem cells, BioMarking, DNA sequencing and Pharmacogenetics... (2 Member Reactions)
Sep 1, 2010 - Multicultural Beauty by Nancy Jeffries
Multi-hued beauty is one of the most dynamic growth areas in the cosmetics arena today. No longer the domain of any single group, the multicultural or ethnic consumer, which includes, but is not...
Aug 11, 2010 - Latest innovations in applicators by Karen Young
There is an increasing synergy between personal care formulations and their packaging.Whether it’s fragile ingredients that need special handling or the consumer demanding innovation,marketers are...
Aug 4, 2010 - Trends in women’s and men’s fragrances by Imogen Matthews
Sales of men’s and women’s fragrance have held up well during the recession, growing by 3% to US$35bn, according to Euromonitor. The market has polarized between low priced brands and niche luxury,...
Jul 21, 2010 - Panacea 2010 International expo and symposium on “naturals” by Vispi Kanga
Panacea 2010, is the only prominent trade show and international symposium on “naturals” in South Asia which took place in Mumbai, India from February 10 to12, 2010. This 4th international expo...
Jul 5, 2010 - Fragrance Beyond Perfumery by Nancy Jeffries
There is a world of fragrance expression beyond brilliantly packaged fine fragrances at retail counters. Whether plugging into the youth market, collaborating with design, art or advertising, today's... (1 Member Reaction)
Jun 23, 2010 - Suppliers’ Day Reigns Supreme in New Jersey by Nancy Jeffries
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) presented Suppliers' Day 2010, May 11-12, 2010, at The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, New Jersey. A newly expanded and enhanced addition...
Apr 21, 2010 - Beauty trends in China by Imogen Matthews
China, one of the BRICs markets, posted 10% growth in cosmetic sales in 2009, according to the China Association of Fragrance, Flavour and Cosmetic Industries{CAFFCI}. Fragrance house Givaudan has...
Feb 3, 2010 - Home Fragrance and the Customized Environment by Nancy Jeffries
Home Fragrance, within the larger category of Air Care, meets a wide range of consumer demands. From freshening the air to create a pleasant household environment, to setting a mood for holiday or to... (2 Member Reactions)
Nov 12, 2009 - Fragrance Trends and the Changing Market by Nancy Jeffries
Amidst a softening of demand for celebrity scents and the incorporation of fragrance into everything from soaps and detergents to dishwashing liquids, the market has been undergoing a paradigm shift....
Jul 29, 2009 - Givaudan’s Innovative Naturals Programme by Imogen Matthews
Fragrance supply company Givaudan is looking for alternative sustainable sources of supply of key raw ingredients that are used widely by its perfumers in the manufacture of fragranced products. Its...
Jun 24, 2009 - Luxe Pack and Cosmetic Packaging Design by Nancy Jeffries
Luxe Pack New York, like its sister exhibitions in Monaco and Shanghai, is a targeted venue for customers and suppliers in the luxury packaging industry. The event, which highlights the latest...
Mar 25, 2009 - Symrise Scent Trek to India by Nancy Jeffries
Doreen Bucher, Senior Director of Marketing, Fine Fragrance, Scent & Care Division North America, introduced the multi-sensorial journey through India. "With 60 Symrise perfumers around the world, the... (1 Member Reaction)
Mar 3, 2009 - Givaudan Researches Scent Purchase Motivation by Nancy Jeffries
Unique consumer research is driving Givaudan's insight into today's fragrance consumer. The company's success utilizing their ODoR Analysis methodology for the women's market, was recently initiated...
Feb 16, 2009 - A look at the Link between Cosmetics and Breast Carcinogens – Part 2 by Nick Morante
Although the US Food and Drug Administration does not approve, review or certify cosmetic products or the ingredients that are used in them, they do have some controls over what is marketed to the...
Dec 16, 2008 - Perfumery and Innovation by Nancy Jeffries
Christian Audigier, who received international recognition when he put Von Dutch designs in the spotlight, formed his own company after being granted the rights to work with tattoo artist Don Ed... (1 Member Reaction)
Dec 3, 2008 - Export opportunities for Brazilian Beauty by Imogen Matthews
Brazil is known as one of the BRIC's, the powerhouses of growth in the global cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances markets. These four markets, comprising Brazil, Russia, India and China, have all...

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