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P&G Recognizes 2014 Top Performing Global Partners

The company recognized suppliers and partners at its External Business Partner Summit event; 57 companies Among P&G’s more than 75,000 suppliers and agencies awarded.

in-cosmetics Asia 2014’s Education Focus on Opportunities in Beauty in the Region

For the first time, in-cosmetic Asia’s educational program will be offered 100% free to event attendees.

Full Service Event: Luxe Formulation to Launch at 2014 Luxe Pack Monaco

Aiming to target beauty industry needs “from formula to full service for perfumery and cosmetics," Luxe Pack Monaco announced a new event segment—Luxe Formulation, which focuses on standard or customized beauty formulation, packaging, filling, full service, private label brands and all associated services.

Cosmoprof North America Sees Success, 25,000+ Attendees for 2014

The beauty industry event attracted nearly 27,000 attendees for 2014, showcasing the wares of nearly 950 exhibitors and sharing trends, ideas and strategies from around the beauty and personal care world.

Chinese Online Beauty Retailer Jumei Upping Product Quality Control Standards

Jumei, an online retailer for beauty products in China, announced it is setting new benchmarks in its product quality control program.

Cosmetics in Motion

Rheology is a key component of product development, evaluation and performance. While the subject is formidable, everyone in the beauty industry would do well to be familiar with at least the basic ideas.

Who Moved My Eye Shadow?

Even power players can’t just stand still and expect to lead in the beauty industry.

Responsible Sourcing and Biodiversity, a New Film Former, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early June 2014

News from Croda, Symrise, Sederma, DuPont, Greentech and more, as well as new beauty ingredient launches from Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Lipotec, Berg + Schmidt and many more.

Targeted Beauty Testing

Ensure your beauty products’ claims mean something.

The Beauty Company and The Benchmarking Company Announce New Corporate Structure

Effective May 1, 2014, the consumer research and beauty product testing division of The Beauty Company will operate under The Benchmarking Company, a sister firm to The Beauty Company.

Tested, Vetted and Proven to Win

When it comes to beauty, a good idea may get your new brand kickstarted, but it’s concept testing that gets you to the finish line.

China Revising Mandatory Animal Testing Requirements

Starting in June 2014, China plans to remove its mandatory animal test requirements for domestically manufactured cosmetic products.

2013 Cosmoprof North America Brings Beauty Industry Together

The 2013 Cosmoprof North America broke records with a sold-out show floor with 892 exhibiting companies along with over 26,000 attendees, an 8% increase over the previous year. It also allowed the beauty industry to come together to meet, discuss, strategize, create, innovate and learn.

Consumer Behavior Change Key to Sustainable Beauty Growth

Making sustainability a bigger force in beauty through materials, processing/manufacturing, and education was the key focus at the 2013 North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, held in New York.

The Necessity of Testing in New Product Development

With the need for claim substantiation at an all-time high, knowing the necessity—and costs—of beauty product testing from early on in the process can help brands plan and develop products accordingly. In addition, being well informed about testing facilitates a brand owners to make the right label claims, through the appropriate tests, for the brand or product market positioning.

Top-performing Global Partners Recognized by P&G

The company recognized suppliers and partners at its External Business Partner Summit event, where it also emphasized its "40-20-10" strategy.

A Study in Brand Engineering

When starting the development process for a beauty brand, brand owners must establish core principles that will allow the building of all subsequent brand decisions.

The Process of Product Development

The beauty industry is hypercompetitive, and on-shelf success requires that new product development is conducted as scientifically as possible, utilizing proven models and due diligence.