"The Rose Sheet" :: Cosmetics, Skin Care, and Fragrances Industry News

More Consumers Follow Green Instincts In Health-Care Product Choices

e.crawford@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

More mainstream consumers want health-care products to not only be safe and effective, but also “clean,” sustainable and “soulful,” says Hartman Group researcher Greg Prang. A connection between natural and health care sprang from the green movement, which positioned organic as healthier than manmade.

CIR Releases 2013 Draft Review Priorities For Public Comment

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review maintains its current safety assessment approach, selecting ingredients with the highest reported uses for its 2013 draft priority list. The list is open for public comment, and will be finalized at the CIR Expert Panel’s September meeting.

Anti-Aging Trend Could Slow As “Beauty Ideal” Changes – Forecaster

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Industry forecaster Antoinette van den Berg suggests that the anti-aging trend may slow in the next 10 years as consumers embrace natural aging. “Old is going to be cool,” she said during a presentation at the recent in-cosmetics conference in Barcelona.

Colgate Bids To Expand U.S. Toothpaste Lineup Through FDA Rulemaking

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Colgate seeks regulatory approval for a version of its Colgate Sensitive Multi-Protection toothpaste in a formulation it already markets internationally. The request made in a citizen petition comes after Colgate’s plan to expand its U.S. toothpaste business failed when FDA did not give approval for Sensitive Pro-Relief with arginine.

TaikiUSA Touts Preservative-Free Mascara With EcoG+ Technology

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

EcoG+ packaging technology reduces or even eliminates the need for harsh preservatives in eye-area cosmetics and other personal-care formulas, according to TaikiUSA. The “antimicrobial resin” also offers environmental benefits firms can promote to consumers wary of parabens and other strong preservatives.

Lonza Launches Vivillume For Skin Luminosity, Under-Eye Circles

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Aimed at improving skin’s luminosity and overall radiance, Lonza Personal Care introduces new active Vivillume at in-cosmetics Barcelona. Ingredient is derived from the seeds of the White Bird of Paradise flower, and helps to improve skin tone and decrease under-eye circles and puffiness.

In Brief

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Under an amendment to the FDA Safety and Innovation Act, which passed the U.S. Senate May 24, there will be no further delays in implementation of FDA’s final rule for sunscreen testing and labeling.

New Products In Brief

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Avon ANEW Pro Line Eraser features a licensed technology called A-F33 Aminofill that helps to unleash collagen growth for reduced appearance of wrinkles, according to the company. More product news in brief.

BASF Runway Show Demonstrates New Ingredients, Consumer Focus

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

BASF took a fashionable approach to exhibiting its ingredients at New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Suppliers’ Day. The firm installed a runway on the trade-show floor to parade sample formulas before potential customers.

Natural/Organic Brands Bemoan Lack Of Sustainable Packaging Options

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Despite the environmental impact of product packaging, sustainable packaging does not seem to be a priority for natural and organic brands, Organic Monitor President Amarjit Sahota suggests at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit. In a CEO roundtable, brand reps counter that packaging is important, but the nature of natural/organic formulas and the lack of options from the packaging industry pose challenges.

Weekly Trademark Review May 22, 2012

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

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Anti-Aging Products Are Not Just For Boomers Anymore

e.crawford@elsevier.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The idea that “healthy aging” is just for baby boomers and more mature consumers is no longer true, says marketing researcher Steven French. Natural Marketing Institute study reveals that 33% of Generation Y and 36% of Generation X say they are always searching for new self-care methods to prolong their health and vitality.

Analysts Mull Avon’s Future Following Coty’s Dropped Bid

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Coty’s withdrawal of $10.7 billion bid for Avon sent shockwaves through investment community and has analysts speculating on whether the direct seller will entertain more offers or pursue its turnaround as stand-alone entity under CEO Sheri McCoy.

AcneFree Purchase Builds U.S. Scale For Canadian Dermatology Firm

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The addition of AcneFree to Valeant Pharma’s OTC portfolio will complement the Montreal firm’s CeraVe skin hydration line and augment its shelf space in U.S. retail doors. Valeant announced $64 million purchase from University Medical earlier this month.

SupplySide MarketPlace In Brief

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ingredient venders at SupplySide Marketplace in New York exhibit anti-aging extracts of chestnut and pine bark, plus marine collagen derived from fish skin and scales. “The Rose Sheet” profiles ingredients from the show.

Children’s Sunscreens Boost EWG Recommendation Rate In 2012

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Environmental Working Group says the safest and most effective sunscreens are marketed for babies and kids. In its 2012 U.S. sunscreen report, EWG recommends 25% of 800 beach and sport sunscreens reviewed.

Dow Says Natural EcoSense Surfactants Don’t Skimp On Performance

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dow’s Ecocert-certified EcoSense surfactants are an “ideal choice” for companies interested in making “natural” label claims without sacrificing performance, the company says, noting that it plans to develop more bio-based surfactants going forward.

Teens, Tweens More Discerning Shoppers Than Reputation May Suggest

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Teens and tweens – “fickle and fiscally carefree”? Not so, says The NPD Group, which surveyed young consumers and found that they are spending more on beauty products, compared with 2009 figures, but are rarely paying full price.

Men Can Be Reached With “Right” Language – King Of Shaves Founder

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Contrary to the hype, the men’s market is growing at only a “very average” rate, The King of Shaves founder Will King says. There is potential for an “awakening,” however, with the right message, the exec suggests.

In Brief

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

FDA Commissioner Hamburg is under congressional pressure to enact agency’s new sunscreen rules this summer rather than delaying them until December. In a May 17 letter, six senators say the delay allows companies to carry on “deceptive practices.”

Weekly Trademark Review May 15, 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Go To Nutraceuticals Well For Fresh Personal-Care Ingredients

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Just as vitamin C offers value in supplements and in topical skin-care products, there are other ingredients in the nutraceutical space that can transition to personal care, Ameann DeJohn, CEO of consulting firm Ameann Solutions, suggests at SupplySide MarketPlace. Astaxanthin, a carotenoid found in algae and crustaceans, is an example.

Provital Skin-Care Active Sensfeel Ups Male Pheromone For Sex Appeal

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Provital‘s Sensfeel can help men increase their sexual attractiveness by increasing synthesis of their own pheromone androstadienone, the company claims. Intended for skin-care applications, the ingredient is composed of forskolin and theaflavines, which together help to double production of androstadienone.

“Customer-Centric” Nordstrom Enhances Beauty Shopping Experience

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

With an ever-changing customer in mind, Nordstrom has decided to step back and give shoppers some space in the beauty department by removing fragrance models and harnessing aggressive salespeople.

Shiseido “Fortifies” Latin America Position With Entry To Argentina, Brazil

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Shiseido will employ strategies effective in the U.S. and European prestige markets as it launches its namesake brand in Argentina and Brazil, a move intended to help the Japanese firm “fortify” its position in Latin America, company announced. Firm released full-year results April 27, reporting net sales advanced 1.7% to ¥682.4 billion ($8.54 billion).

Sales & Earnings In Brief

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Church & Dwight’s consumer division had a soft quarter, but overall sales rose 7.5% for Q1. Elizabeth Arden readies for rollout of reformulated namesake brand, while Reckitt Benckiser posts 7% sales increase for its hygiene segment.

Almay Woes Weigh On Revlon in Q1

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Almay fails to deliver in Revlon’s fiscal 2012 first quarter. The company is “reviewing all elements of Almay’s marketing mix,” with the goal of reenergizing the brand.

Industry-Backed Cosmetics Bill Will “Not Be Easy To Pass” – Rep. Lance

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

At a May 7 press conference held at L’Oreal USA’s Research and Innovation Center, Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J., admitted having “a lot of work to do” to convince colleagues that the Safe Cosmetics Alliance-backed Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act “is the way forward.”

Coty Flexes Financial Muscle With Increased Avon Bid, Sets Deadline

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Coty ups its offer for Avon, bringing in friends with deep pockets to help finance the deal. The New York-based firm sets a May 14 deadline for Avon to consider its new bid of $24.75 per share.

Dior Facebook Site “Tells Story,” Tops List In Social Media Report

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dior, Dove and MAC Cosmetics are among the most successful beauty brands on Facebook, according to a report by Socialbakers, a company that monitors social media sites. With 7.8 million Facebook fans, Dior is successful because it tells a story rather than just pushing products, according to Socialbakers.

Pallone, Pitts Committed To Cosmetics Legislation In “This Congress”

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

During a markup of an FDA user-fee bill, legislators from both sides of the aisle affirmed their intent to tackle cosmetics regulation in a separate, stand-alone bill later this year. The user-fee bill omitted a section that was in place previously to implement cosmetics user fees.

Weekly Trademark Review May 8, 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Lauder Nabs U.S. Skin-Care Share With Strong Innovation, Advertising

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Estee Lauder Companies will continue to increase advertising, which along with winning innovations helped grow skin-care sales 9% to roughly $1.02 billion in the company’s fiscal 2012 third quarter. Lauder’s performance in the U.S. skin-care market was particularly strong, the firm notes.

In Brief

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

FDA pushes back deadlines for compliance with its final rule for sunscreen labeling and effectiveness testing, giving manufacturers an additional six months for products with annual sales of at least $25,000. More news in brief.

Lucas Meyer’s Anti-Aging Technology Garners In-Cosmetics Honors

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Champlan, France-based Lucas Meyer Cosmetics launches Adipofill, which helps to plump sagging areas of the face and fill in wrinkle folds, and Progeline, which helps to lift skin, increase firmness and reduce wrinkles, at in-cosmetics in Barcelona. The two new ingredients earned the firm Gold at the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards.

Avon’s Dismal Q1 Makes Coty Bid More Appealing – Analysts

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The first fiscal quarter of 2012 was “unexpectedly weak” for Avon Products, with sales down 2% to $2.6 billion and net income plummeting 82% to $26.5 million, making clear the challenges ahead for the firm and its new CEO. Analysts believe Coty may have a better chance of acquiring the New York-based direct seller in light of the Q1 results.

Rep. Lance, Council Work To Generate Support For Cosmetics Bill

l.nardella@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

New Jersey Rep. Leonard Lance will discuss his cosmetics bill, the Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act, with L’Oreal employees at a news conference on May 7.

Trends: Personalized, Multi-Sensory Products Draw Consumers

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

At a time when consumers are careful with discretionary funds, personalization is a beauty proposition that shoppers are willing to open their wallets for, and perhaps even at a premium. Especially in emerging markets, consumers are becoming more interested in the entire sensory experience of engaging with a product – from the look and feel of the packaging to the scent and taste of the product, to the tone of the marketing voice.

FDA’s IT Systems Painted With Bull’s-Eye By Senate Funding Panel

c.dombrowski@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Senate Appropriations Committee April 26 approves a $3.9 billion spending plan for the agency in fiscal 2013, providing a $13 million boost in Treasury spending over President Obama’s proposed budget. Additionally, the Senate panel directs FDA to develop an IT investment plan.

In Brief

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials releases safety assessments for ingredients macrocyclic and cinnamyl phenyl propyl. Energizer Holdings says new products under the Schick Hydro brand helped to boost personal-care sales up 6.7% in its second fiscal quarter.

Unilever Growth Fueled By Personal Care, Emerging Markets

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

New launches in skin cleansing and hair care, and expansion to new geographies, drove Unilever’s personal-care division in the first fiscal quarter, the firm reports. The firm’s overall turnover reached €12.1 billion, up 11.9% versus the prior-year period.

New Beiersdorf CEO Heidenreich Affirms: “We’re On The Right Track”

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Beiersdorf is seeing early signs that its new business strategy and streamlining efforts are paying off. The firm’s first-quarter sales increased 6.9% to €1.53 billion, with strong performances from its NIVEA and Eucerin brands.

Weekly Trademark Review May 1, 2012

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

P&G Promises Greater Innovation In Personal Care After Lackluster Q3

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Recent struggles cause Procter & Gamble to knock down its full-year earnings-per-share guidance. Questioned by analysts, CEO Bob McDonald accepts blame and promises that P&G “will deliver.” The firm’s U.S. grooming and oral-care businesses have taken hits due to “unprecedented” promotional spending by competitors, according to company leadership.

With ISP Integrated, Ashland Launches New Specialty Ingredients

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

At the in-cosmetics trade show in Barcelona April 17-19, Ashland unveiled the latest innovations in its quest to “solve some of the most complex challenges within the personal care industry.” Its first launches since the acquisition of International Specialty Products include two anti-aging skin-care actives.

Mibelle Looks To Maintain Momentum In Plant Stem Cells

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Mibelle’s R&D team has been working to expand the company’s actives portfolio and capitalize on the popularity of plant stem cells that can fend off the signs of aging.

Cosmetic Suppliers Adopt New Strategies For Existing Ingredients

s.blecher@elsevier.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Due to a challenging economy, new ingredient launches at the in-cosmetics trade show were down, compared with previous years. Instead, suppliers are extending actives into new application areas, reformatting ingredients and reintroducing ingredients to companies with new management or adjusted priorities.

In Brief

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

At its annual FDA Cosmetic Regulatory Workshop, ICMAD encourages members to support new cosmetics safety legislation launched Apr. 18 by Rep. Leonard Lance, R-N.J.

Colgate Posts 5% Growth In North America, But Remains Cautious

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Colgate’s net sales for North America reach $755 million in its first quarter as organic sales grow 5.5% and operating profit decreases 5% to $183 million due to higher raw material costs.

Clinical Studies May Be Needed For Cosmetics With Nanomaterials – FDA

r.nelson@elsevier.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Due to nanomaterials’ size and the unique behavior they often exhibit, standard tests – and particularly in vitro tests – for assessing product safety may not be appropriate for use, FDA says in new guidance to the cosmetics industry. The agency encourages firms to consult with its cosmetics office prior to launching nanotech-containing products to market.