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Swings and Roundabouts in Global Baby Care

BRIC countries China and Russia continue to be a big factor in baby care, which saw consumers worldwide spend more than $14 billion on baby personal care products in 2012. However, Brazil seems to be cooling to this segment.

Anti-Aging: The Trends and Challenges in New Product Development

From UV absorbers to natural ingredients to anti-aging needs for hair care, ingredient innovation continues to be a key element in new beauty product development.

Lift and Color Collections, Trends, and More Beauty Packaging News for Early August 2013

Learn about new launches from Fusion Packaging, Qosmedix, DieterBakicEnterprises, and much more.

Avon's Revenue Down 2% for Q2 2013

Avon CEO Shari McCoy says, "Our second quarter results reflect continued progress in stabilizing Avon's business. There is still significant work to be done to deliver sustainable performance in the near and longer term, but I'm pleased with the progress to date."

Energizer Looking to Restore Top Line Growth for Its Personal Care Division

While Engerizer Holdings' other divisions fared better, the company's personal care brands' sales saw a sales decrease for its Q3 2013.

in-cosmetics Asia 2013: A Hub for Innovation and Debate

in-cosmetics Asia will unite the Asian cosmetics industry again on Oct. 29–31, 2013, at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. With more exhibitors expected than ever before, as well as the most in-depth series of educational sessions to-date, in-cosmetics Asia is set to uncover the latest trends driving growth in the region.

New Leadership, Acquisitions, Nature-Identical, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late July 2013

News from beauty ingredient suppliers Sabinsa, Lipotec, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, Coast Southwest, Wacker and more, as well as launches from Symrise, Dow and beyond.

SPF a Big Factor in Makeup, Skin Care Products

Higher SPFs in makeup and skin care products are becoming more the norm, according to The NPD Group, and this sun protection-infused market has grown to $1.1 billion in U.S. prestige department stores from June 2013 to May 2013.

Moves, Awards, New Staff, and More Beauty Packaging News for Late July 2013

Discover new launches from Anisa International, Qosmedix, Lindal and more, as well as new from Fusion Packaging, Luxe Pack New York, TaikiUSA, and much more.

Skin Care Buyers Very Engaged Online, Via Mobile, Says New Report

A report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau shows skin care consumers are much more inclined to engage in online and mobile activities than the average adult and are much more influenced in their beauty purchases by Internet ads than the average consumer.

Kline Announces Report Addressing Multicultural Beauty Product Needs and Expectations

The new report will differentiate cultures’ needs and desires, the brands they choose, and how and where they buy these products to address this quickly growing market for beauty and grooming.

Organic Monitor Launches Sustainable Beauty Awards

The aim of the new Sustainable Beauty Awards from Organic Monitor is to give recognition to beauty, cosmetic and ingredient firms who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry.

Teaming Up for a Cause

Demonstrating the positive impact of beauty, multiple beauty brands joined together with QVC and CEW for an event that supported the CEW Foundation’s Cancer and Careers charitable organization.

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Solar Beauty, Airless Tech and More Beauty Packaging News for Late June 2013

Browse new beauty packaging launches from Cosmogen, Dieter Bakic, Qosmedix, Aptar and more.

Top Destinations at the 2013 Cosmoprof North America

For those attending Cosmoprof North America for 2013, there are new areas to explore, as well as mainstays to be sure to drop in on.

Euromonitor Tracks Sun, Skin Ingredients, including MAPs

Multifunctional ingredients such as melanin-activing peptides (MAPs) are stretching across categories like skin and sun care to offer more to consumers, making these product offerings more attractive.

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.

Wood Packaging, Applicators, and More Beauty Packaging News for Early June 2013

Check out new launches from Cosmogen and SeaCliff Beauty, as well info on sustainability and wood packaging, a new Superdrug line and much more.