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The Realities of Washroom Economics

Commoditization and a dearth of innovation constrain global sales of bath and shower products.

Popular Birchbox-CEW Collaboration Returns for Second Year

Limited edition Birchboxes featuring winners from the CEW’s 2014 Insiders’ Choice Beauty Awards will be available in August 2014.

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Indie Beauty Expo Announces Best in Show 2019 Winners

Twenty beauty experts evaluated more than 350 nominated products, which spanned across 40 categories.

Acne Brand X Out Signs On New Brand Spokesperson

Teen actress Zendaya steps in as a brand ambassador for the acne line from Guthy Renker.

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Henkel Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in PA Facility

“Enhanced production capabilities such as this investment at West Hazleton helps position our beauty care business for success and provide consumers and customers with the innovative, high-quality products they have come to love and expect from Henkel,” said Heather Wallace, SVP and GM, beauty care North America.

Billie offers a body-positive take on the body care/grooming sector.

[update] P&G Billie Acquisition Canceled

The acquired brand will continue to be led by its co-founders, Georgina Gooley and Jason Bravman.

The home care line also features compostable cleaning wipes.

[podcast] Two Sense: Fragrance Design with Purpose

Suzanne McCormick, senior director of fragrance for method products, speaks to P&F on method's brand development and shares her perspective on fragrance design.

Silky Smooth

Silkiness, long-lasting smoothness and moisturizing are expected in bath and body products. The bath has become a haven for stress relief and a sanctuary for those who seek restorative treatment in addition to a cleansing benefit, and ingredient suppliers and formulators provide a variety of product enhancements to satisfy demand in the market.

Skin defense is on the rise, driven by new claims and ingredients.

[in-cosmetics Global] Anti-pollution, Probiotics and UV Protection Drive Protective Skin Care

During a briefing conducted at in-cosmetics Global, Maria Coronado Robles, senior consultant, Euromonitor International, outlined the consumer sentiments and growth opportunities among products and markets around the globe.

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What Digital Shoppers Expect from Packaging

Pantone, Esko, X-Rite, AVT and Danaher teamed up for Packaging and the Digital Shopper: Meeting Expectations in Health & Beauty, asking the segment’s consumers what they buy online, what they like (and dislike) when it comes to packaging, and what they want to see more of in the future.

Clean Beauty Winners: LoveMarie Lip Gloss and Iremia Skincare Soothing Lotion.

2020 Clean Beauty Award Winners

The award's mission is to accelerate the growth of the clean beauty movement.

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BASF's Lamesoft Balance, Softly Enhancing Skin and Hair Care

Lamesoft Balance from BASF Care Creations is biodegradable and stabilizes wax-based dispersions in hair and skin cleansing formulations. It is also cold processable and suitable for formulators that are looking to create natural cosmetics.

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Dove Offers Support to Dry Skin Sufferers With New Range and Campaign

"Whether it's eczema, psoriasis, acne, or whatever, the more we show it, the more people will accept it. Nobody is perfect."

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BrandSpark Announces 2016 Most Trusted Brand Winners

More than 38,000 participants helped determine the most trusted health and beauty brands for 2016. Categories included acne treatment, hair color, lip color and more.

Frank Body plans to be climate positive by 2023 by focusing on sustainability commitments in its partnerships, packaging and delivery systems.

Frank Body Announces Sustainability, Climate-positive Goals

Frank Body plans to be climate-positive by 2023 by focusing on sustainability commitments in its partnerships, packaging and delivery systems.

Johnson also invested in Maude's latest round of funding.

Dakota Johnson Named Maude's Co-Creative Director

She will work alongside founder and CEO Éva Goicochea.

Each step in ShiKai's Very Clean five-step body care system intends to deliver a unique benefit on its own and in harmony with the rest of the system.

ShiKai Introduces 5-Step Body Care System

ShiKai also added to its Healthy Glow collection with the launch of Super C Serum, Vitamin C Mist Toner and Brightening Cream.

JB Skrub eschews hyper-masculine packaging in favor of bright colors and features reusable packs comprising 25%-30% PCR.

JB Skrub Targets Tween Boys with Clean, pH-balanced Skin, Hair and Body Care

The range eschews hyper-masculine packaging in favor of bright colors and features reusable packs comprised of 25%-30% PCR.