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J&J Reports Q1 2014 Financials

Overall, the company saw sales growth, but the worldwide consumer product division was down.

What’s Next for Oral Care?

It seems the oral care industry has been reduced to little more than a tooth-and-nail fight for market share.

The updated range features two yellows and a carmine that correlate when creating warm yellow, orange and deeper hues.

Clariant’s Cosmenyl 100 Preserves and Boosts Color

Clariant has launched Cosmenyl 100 pigment dispersions with a new preservation system to safely boost color for home and personal care.

Target Testing Beauty Concierge Service

The new beauty service from the mass retailer is being tested in more than 25 stores near Chicago.

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India’s Growing Cosmetics Market

India’s cosmetic market growing at a compound annual growth rate of 17.06% over a five-year period and is expected to grow more than double that amount by 2021.

Neutrogena, Listerine Help J&J Increase Sales for Q1 2013

J&J's worldwide consumer division recorded sales of $3.7 billion for the quarter.

Fierce Competition in Mass Beauty in 2012 Shows Where Brands Shine, Lack

A blog post from Kline & Company focuses on the challenges and opportunities in the mass beauty category, one of the most competitive in the industry.

Euromonitor Sees Divergence in Beauty, Personal Care

Oru Mohiuddin, senior company analyst at Euromonitor, says, “Beauty and personal care companies have been releasing their results from 2012, and a dichotomy in marketing schemes is becoming increasingly clear.”

Symrise and Givaudan Acquisitions, New Appointments, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Mid July 2014

Symrise and Givaudan gain ground in the beauty ingredient industry, Impact Colors launches new microbeads, Induchem expands and more news from the beauty ingredient marketplace.

Unilever Grows Underlying Sales 3.7% for First Half 2014

Underlying sales grew 3.7%, with emerging markets up 6.6%, while underlying volume growth was up 1.9% and price was up 1.7%.

Church & Dwight to Acquire Orajel

Acquisition of Del Pharmaceuticals, Inc. business for $380 million from Coty provides company with access to premium oral care category...

Markets and Dichotomies

Despite global sales almost hitting the $100 billion mark in 2006, the segment is often considered to be a drag on the overall global beauty products market—posting value growth of 27% between 2001 and 2006 compared to the 30% achieved by the larger, more lucrative cosmetics categories.

Unilever Reports Higher Numbers for First Half Year, Q2 2012

The company's beauty brands performed well overall, with new launches and increased global availability helping improve sales.

J&J Increases Sales to $17 Billion, But Consumer Product Sales Drop

The company's strength came from its medical and pharmaceutical divisions, while its consumer products division's sales decreased 4.3% compared to the same time period last year.

P&G Records $20.6 Billion Net Sales for Q1 2013

The company's beauty and grooming divisions still saw rocky growth patterns, with results buoyed by other P&G divisions and cost savings.

Supplier Innovations Wanted: Enter the 2026 C&T Allēs to Showcase Your Beauty Breakthroughs

Calling all beauty and personal care suppliers! Enter the 2026 C&T Allē Awards to spotlight your latest innovation. From actives to prototypes, test methods to ingredient blends — show the industry how you're shaping the future. Submissions now open!

Net Sales Down for P&G for the Quarter

Organic sales grew 2%, including a two percentage point benefit from pricing. Shipment volume was in-line with prior year levels, but net sales were $20.2 billion, a decrease of 1% versus the prior year period.

Net Sales Increase to $20.7 Billion for April–July Quarter for P&G

P&G's beauty segment net sales increased 1% driven by a four 4% increase in unit volume.