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Culturally Relevant Messaging Absent in Marketing to Black Consumers

New research from Mintel reveals that 42% of black consumers have tried or would be interested in trying anti-aging hair products, a higher percentage of those interested in anti-aging skin care; many companies missing the mark and missing culturally relevant messaging.

2014 Sunscreen Innovation Act Unanimously Passes

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S. 2141) on Sept. 17, 2014, which the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauded. This Act aims to streamline the process for approving new sunscreen ingredients.

Report Reveals Personal Care Wipes to See Rapid Gains

The Freedonia Group's new report on the wipes market predicts increased consumer spending will promote the use of higher value, more task-specific wipes; products such as personal hygiene and pre-moistened facial cleansing wipes will see rapid gains.

Consumer Buys for Needs, Function While Industry Sells by Category

Diagonal Reports believes that the beauty industry and the consumer are out of sync, reporting that consumers view beauty by functional need rather than by category. This finding is reported in its Lexicon of Beauty 2015-2025, which remaps the beauty industry according to function.

Murad Begins International Expansion With Acquisition of UK Partner

Acquisition provides Murad with an opportunity to directly manage its growing business in prestige and professional channels in the U.K. and marks a strategic foothold for its planned expansion of existing operations in Europe.

L'Oréal To Acquire Brazil-based Niely Cosmeticos Group

With a net revenue of 405 million Brazilian reals in 2013 and brands well accepted by Brazil's growing middle class, the Niely Cosmeticos Group expected to positively complement the L'Oréal products already offered in Brazil.

Tuning Strategy to an Evolving Landscape

The industry is in the midst of sweeping strategic change, with the consumer—more than ever—dictating the terms. The key implication for the beauty industry is brand strategies need to be fine-tuned and almost bespoke in their execution.

Seeing the Beauty in Sustainability: Organic Monitor Announces 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards

Entries are now open to this awards event, which is dedicated to sustainability in the beauty industry. The deadline for award entries is October 15, 2014; finalists will be notified by October 31, 2014; and the winners will be announced at a dedicated awards reception in Paris on November 24, 2014.

Prestige Beauty Brings In $2.5 Billion for Q2 2014

According to The NPD Group, the growth of the U.S. prestige beauty market grew 5% in the second quarter of 2014 when compared to the second quarter of 2013 due to strong makeup growth.

Diagonal Reports Sees a Revolution in Hairstyling

According to market researcher Diagonal Reports, strong consumer demand for hair management and control is transforming the global hair straightening market beyond recognition. It is no longer about just straightening, but a world of new terms and new outcomes.

Professional Hair Care Opportunities Popping Up in the Middle East, Africa

According to a Kline & Company blog post, the beauty markets in the United Arab Emirates and South Africa show burgeoning possibilities for the professional hair care category.

Pola Orbis Liquidating and Dissolving an Overseas Subsidiary

Facing a difficult market reaction and economic environment, the Pola Orbis Group has resolved to dissolve a wholly owned subsidiary in Asia.

CEW(UK) Debuts 'New Face'

Looking to better inspire the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of beauty, CEW(UK) is launching new opportunities, a new logo and a revamped web presence.

Lip Lock: Lip Cosmetics Segment Grows Nearly 9% 2012-2014

According to market researcher Mintel, lip cosmetics currently are the strongest performing color cosmetics segment in terms of growth, poised to reach sales of $1.4 billion in 2014 in the U.S.

Rhône Capital Makes Investment in Elizabeth Arden

Rhône Capital also has advised Elizabeth Arden that, subject to market conditions and applicable legal or regulatory approvals, it intends to increase its ownership of the company’s common stock over time.

Men in India Seeking Fragrance to Promote Themselves

As image consciousness builds in men in India, they are seeking out more quality fragrance products—but they still are sensitive to price, as well.

New Operations in India and Mexico, Airless Development, and More Beauty Packaging News and Launches for Late August 2014

Packaging suppliers TricorBraun and Vitro have expanded into India and Brazil, respectively, and Fusion Packaging, Aptar and Albée have collaborated on innovative new beauty pack launches.

Financial Briefs from Global Beauty Companies

See the Q4 and fiscal year end results for both The Estée Lauder Companies and Elizabeth Arden Inc., as well as results for Oriflame.