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Special Blog Report

Is the beauty market ready for customisation?

In this latest blog, Imogen Matthews looks at the new trend of product customisation and evaluates whether or not it can provide enough impetus to become the next big thing for the cosmetics industry.

Now it is time to put DD cream on your radar

Now it is time to put DD cream on your radar

By Simon Pitman

The evolution of the BB cream category has been nothing short of incredible, giving way to the CC cream category. But now US-based Julep is set to launch what is claimed to be the world’s first DD range.

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

Heads are now turning to Asia for cosmetics innovation

By Simon Pitman

As economic growth in Asia-Pacific gives many countries in the region new-found wealth, this is translating into a plethora of increasingly sophisticated products that are turning the heads of international industry professionals.

Mintel reports natural skin care market to grow in China

Mintel reports natural skin care market to grow in China

By Michelle Yeomans

According to the market researcher, consumer attitudes in China are reflecting a growing market demand for natural as 90 percent of female shoppers say they are “getting more concerned about the safety of skin care products”.

Research group unearths new info on photo-ageing damage

Research group unearths new info on photo-ageing damage

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientists have provided an objective index for evaluating the degree of progress of dermal tissue changes caused by photo-ageing and revealed for the first time that elastin abnormality develops in the lower dermis during the early stages.

Aussie claims growth tonic is 'Viagra for the hair’

Aussie claims growth tonic is 'Viagra for the hair’

By Michelle Yeomans

An Australian entrepeneur claims consumers have dubbed his new herbal lotion as the 'Viagra for the hair’ after trying the tonic that claims to promote hair growth by naturally appeasing DHT; a hormone found to stunt hair growth in men.

Laser test developed to test anti-aging product efficacy

Laser test developed to test anti-aging product efficacy

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Researchers in Taiwan have developed a process with a new laser technique to identify the signs of aging and may help provide an index for measuring the effectiveness of 'anti-aging' skin products.

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line aimed specifically at the local consumers.

Anti-aging trends so far in 2012...

Anti-aging trends so far in 2012...

By Michelle Yeomans

With the anti-aging sector poised for rapid growth amongst an industry forecasted to rise to $9.9 billion in the US in 2016, Cosmetics Design takes a look at advances within the sector so far in 2012.

Trend continues as industry ramps up airless pack use

Trend continues as industry ramps up airless pack use

By Andrew McDougall

Airless packaging has been used in the cosmetics industry for some time due to its product protection and restitution capabilities. Here CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com takes a look at the latest launches as the skin care market ramps up its use of airless...

It’s here... SkinCare Ingredients 2011 opens its doors!

It’s here... SkinCare Ingredients 2011 opens its doors!

By Andrew McDougall

The day is finally upon us, SkinCare Ingredients 2011 has arrived and will be the first ever VTS event in the cosmetics industry, taking an in depth look at the latest topics and trend in the skin care category.