Parisian boutique Nose, which is specialised in niche perfumery, has launched its own eau de cologne, on the occasion created to mark the release of the new movie “The Grand Budapest Hotel” Created as an exclusive limited edition eau de cologne (1,000 bottles), “Air de Panache“ features a black bulb atomizer from Aptar beauty home. “Aptar beauty home understands that creating a perfume is a timeless...
Representative Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, has introduced a Bill that would prohibit animal testing in the U.S. cosmetics industry and phase out the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in foreign countries. Animal rights organisations have warmly applauded, however there is hardly any chance that this text be enacted. Introduced by Congressman Jim Moran, The Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 4148),...
The German company specialized in the manufacture of cosmetics pencils and make-up applicators, which will be completing its fiscal year at the end of March, is clearly stating through the voice of its CEO, Stefano Castelletti its objectives in terms of growth and market positioning. “Changes in consumer demand irresistibly prompt us to constantly innovate and step up our offer in terms of personalization,”...
The jury of the Recreate Packaging 2014 have singled out six finalists to compete for the victory in the final round of the design competition. This year's theme was: “Rethinking travel packaging”. “All of the finalists presented excellent new ideas on how to enable easy travelling with all beauty and healthcare essentials packed along,” commented cardboard supplier Stora Enso, who co-organises the...
Algotherm, a French expert brand in marine cosmetics, launches Algosun, a range of sun care products formulated and tested to protect the skin while preserving the oceans. These green efforts are highlighted and supported by an exclusive partnership with French TV magazine Thalassa. According to Algotherm, almost 25,000 tons of sun cream are estimated to be spread across the Earth's oceans every year...
Two journalists and fragrance specialists, Sabine Chabbert, also a consultant for the Fragrance Foundation France, and Laurence Férat, who has been writing about perfumes for several years, notably in French newspaper Le Figaro, have recently published Rare Perfumes, a book entirely dedicated to alternative perfumery, whose distribution is often limited to a few outlets. Since the 1980's, indeed, perfume...
The British cosmetics market is still ranked 4th in value in Europe. Its dynamism, in particular, contrasts with that of its southern neighbours, and encourages brands to prove even more creative to reinforce their positions. However, whether it be the structure of its distribution or the preferences of its consumers, this market is also very atypical. Boots' heavy weight The first specificity is the...
Creative Beauty Paris, the event that gathers the suppliers and subcontractors of cosmetic and perfume brands in the fields of packaging, ingredients & raw materials, private labels, equipment & business, will dedicate its BBLAB section to beauty hair innovations. Organised every year within the tradeshow, the BBLAB has been designed as a trends laboratory, with the aim to spotlight a specific topic...
Since 2007, Topline Products has been creating pins for BPI's Jean-Paul Gaultier fragrances. For each new version, a new pin is created to tell the story of the fragrance. These can be decorated with an accessory, razor blade, letter or mini-whip. This year, for Le Male, the sailor bottle dons an anchor around its neck. The anchor is made of three stylized JPG letters in zamak with a gunmetal finishing....
This year again, a jury of experts awarded the best ingredients presented at the in-cosmetics tradeshow (1-3 April 2014, Hamburg). Gattefossé and Alban Muller both reaped the gold medal in their respective categories. Innovation Zone Awards Gattefossé, a French supplier of cosmetic ingredients headquartered in Lyon, scooped the Gold award in this year's Innovation Zone Awards, for the development of...
EZ'R, the new upside-down foamer showcased by Albéa during Cosmopack delivers rich and constant foam with just a squeeze. Albéa's Dispensing Systems division, world's leader in foam packaging solutions, has presented EZ'R, its latest patented foam technology, at the latest edition of the Cosmopack tradeshow, which was held on April 02-05, 2014 in Bologna, Italy. Easier product use Albéa's aim was to...
s latest film “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” which hit screens on February 26, 20th Century Fox and Wes Anderson collaborated with Nose, a Parisian beauty boutique specialising in niche and high end fragrances and beauty brands, on a special new eau de cologne titled 'L'Air de Panache'. Nicolas Cloutier, President at Nose “Wes Anderson's cinema, with its off-beat humour and meticulous production, corresponds...
Laurent Chevallier, the new Managing Director of Axilone since January, will not run short of challenges. Indeed, 2014 is a turning year for the metalloplastic division of the Ileos Group. The investments engaged in 2013 will see the light this year: in the French plastic plant, where the new varnish and metallization line and the automatic assembly workshop must be operational in the first quarter;...
Like miniature pompoms bursting with colour and fragrance, mimosa flowers turn the hills around France's perfume capital, Grasse, a golden yellow for a couple of fleeting weeks each year. Though they fade fast - and must be processed as soon as they are harvested - a second life awaits these harbingers of spring as a prized ingredient in some of the world's most coveted scents. “Mimosa is still a perfumer's...
The North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will feature advances in green materials and the potential of digital marketing. Taking place in New York City on 15-17th May, the 3-day summit organised by Organic Monitor will focus on several green issues that are gaining momentum in the cosmetics industry. A first session will discuss the opportunities provided by green materials, and...
The first “Cosmetics and sustainable development in West Africa” meeting, which took place in Dakar, Senegal, last November 5-7, 2013, tackled a wide range of issues specifically concerning a region that is growing more and more interested in the cosmetics industry. Experts and practitioners exchanged their points of view and experiences on the phenomenon of skin pigmentation and voluntary depigmentation,...
P&G Beauty, the cosmetics division of the American consumer goods giant, is breaking new ground with its three hair care professional brands, Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional and Nioxin. Reducing risks of allergy to hair dyes Similarly to other hair dye manufacturers, the Wella Professionals R&D department has been working for several years on its formulas to significantly reduce allergy...
s show in Hamburg, Germany. Launched in association with market research firm Organic Monitor, the Green Ingredient Award will honour a raw material or ingredient that has made a significant environmental or social difference in the area of sustainability within the cosmetics industry. “The award celebrates the cosmetics industry...
Premium Beauty News recently visited the Packaging Innovations fair, which was held in Birmingham on 26-27 February 2014. The exhibition, gathered international packaging suppliers from several industries and was visited by more than 6,004 visitors (18% increase from 2013), according to the organizers. The Packaging Innovations fair happens two times during the year. One show is held in London around...
Luxcos, the subsidiary of the IL Cosmetics group specialized in make-up formulation, maintained a rapid pace in research and development investments throughout the year 2013, especially in the sector of mascara. As a result, several patents were registered, and the 25 new mascara formulas announced were launched. They will be presented at the next Cosmopack trade show in Bologna, Italy, from April...