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Looking Forward to Luxe Pack Monaco 2012

A look ahead to the upcoming Luxe Pack Monaco 2012, taking place October 24–26 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Baby Care Shows Dynamism in Face of Aging Demographics, Slowing Economies

Baby and child-specific products outperformed all beauty and personal care categories in 2011, generating global retail growth of 7% at fixed US dollar prices. And despite the dual challenge of aging demographics and acute economic instability, the category’s global growth prospects to 2016 look promising. Euromonitor International assesses the main category battlegrounds and identifies where brands ought to be strengthening their positions going forward.

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Breakout Brand—Eco-Armour

Stay shaving safe this summer with the latest Breakout Brand from HBA blogger Mary J. Palmieri.

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CEW Beauty Awards Honor Performance Products

The annual beauty awards event featured CEW president Carlotta Jacobson, host Mario Cantone, Allure editor Linda Wells, beauty bloggers and more.

Sun Shining on Sun Care

Sun care continues to grow but faces challenges such as multi-use skin care with SPF. Further diversification of sun care products with added properties and more convenient formulations will be needed to counteract this and other challenges.

The Sleeping Giant

Since the late 1990s, growth in men’s toiletries has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching estimated global sales of $31 billion in 2011. Examine the trends and challenges facing the men’s category.

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Breakout Brand—Colour Couture

Discover a solution for sun-kissed winter skin from HBA blogger Mary J. Palmieri.

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Breakout Brand—Goldfaden Skincare

Follow the sun with this month's Breakout Brand from HBA's beauty blogger.

When Summer Fades, Skin Concerns Remain

Following a summer in the sun, consumers are now seeking out products to repair sun damage, as well as those that might help prevent future damage.

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Breakout Brand—Sunbow Sunscreen

HBA blogger Palmieri feels the fun of summer with a new kid-targeted line of sunscreen products.

Enjoying Your Day in the Sun: Defending Skin from the Inside Out

The more the positive impacts of antioxidants on dermal health are understood, the more we learn that the best defense against the damaging effects of the sun may be properly nourished skin.

A Sun-kissed Segment

Euromonitor International’s unique look at the sun care market explores growing demand and illuminates the category’s impact on packaging; sun care remains a key source of packaging growth in the beauty industry.

Nano Sunscreen from the Garden

English ivy nanoparticles may offer better sun protection than metal-based nanoparticle UV filters with improved optical properties, less safety concern and a more uniform particle size.

Sunscreen Efficacy

Studies show how packaging impacts sunscreen application, and application is key to effectiveness.

A Place in the Sun

With consumer awareness of the importance of sun protection on the rise, brands look to ingredient suppliers for solutions that combine key performance benefits in their desire to meet growing expectations.

The Urgency of New Strategies in Sun Care

Fast evolving public health and environmental concerns are at odds with rigid regulations and social codes, while the public health controversy on sun exposure grows. The suncare paradox: not enough vitamin D vs. growing cancer rates.

Mixed Fortunes for Sun Care

Despite slip in global sun care growth, demand remains, according to market research firm Euromonitor International.

Sun Care in the 21st Century

GCI magazine spoke with David Sutton, sun care marketing manager, Dow Personal Care, and Julian Hewitt, technical specialist for Croda Suncare & Biopolymers, about the challenges of creating sun care for today’s market.