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Young Men Love the Convenience of Buying Beauty Products Online

A new report from Mintel shows the love for shopping for beauty online, especially among young male consumers, who appreciate the convenience and availability of products on the Internet.

CEW (UK) Announces Finalists for its 2011 Beauty Awards

Winners for these awards will be announced on May 20.

Unilever's Personal Care Helps Prop Up Results for Q4 2013, Full Year 2013

In its personal care division for Q4 2013, Unilever recorded turnover of €4.5 billion, representing a 7.3% increase in underlying sales growth, a 6.1% increase in underlying volume growth and a 1.2% increase in underlying price growth.

Body skin care is booming, defying softness in other categories.

Why Shoppers Are Choosing Masstige Skin Care Over Prestige and Mass (2024 Sales & 2025 Trends)

According to Circana data, mass body care retail sales volume totaled $6.9 billion in 2024.

Expanded: Bringing a Beloved Brand Back to Life

An expanded interview with The Village Company's Frank Klisanich, president and CEO, and Dan O’Connor, vice president of marketing, from GCI's March 2010 Added Value print section.

Where the Men Are

Euromonitor's Nicole Tyrimou tracks the popularity of men's grooming segments.

When Clean Isn't Enough

Fresh strategic planning for bath and body meets market demands and offers the promise of growth.

When Clean Isn't Enough

Fresh strategic planning for bath and body meets market demands and offers the promise of growth.

Movers and Shakers in Men’s Grooming

A strong brand that male consumers like and trust clearly pays off, with sales growth in men’s care continuing. And transferring a strong brand image from established and recognized products to product and category extensions may be key for further growth.

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Body Care Undergoes a Transformation

While facial care continues to account for the lion’s share of skin care total value sales, body care has been going through a transformation period, driven by innovation and further expansion into emerging markets.

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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.

Q4, Full Year 2012 Financials for Unilever Show Broad Growth

The company's Sunsilk hair care brand joined the company's group of €1 billion brands, and Unilever's personal care division recorded a turnover of €4.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012 and of €18.1 billion for full year 2012.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

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Body Care Gets Smarter: From Skinification to Wellness, Climate Resilience and Waterless Innovation

From serums to sustainable soak: body care is shedding basic moisturizer status with climate-conscious actives and personalized performance innovations.

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The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

Cosmetics and the Chemistry of Life

Amino acids—the building blocks of life—are providing interesting new opportunities for beauty product development.

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U.S. Bath & Body Market Report

The rise of male grooming, multifunctional and natural products are creating dynamic growth.

Fragrance Is Beauty

The importance of a well-developed fragrance in a beauty product is not to be underestimated, as scent can help consumers connect to products—and brands—on a deeper, more emotional level.