Shiseido has made a dramatic entry into the natural cosmetics market by acquiring Bare Escentuals, an American producer of mineral cosmetics. In a deal worth US $1.7 billion, it is the Japanese cosmetic firm’s biggest acquisition and the largest deal in the natural cosmetics industry. Bare Escentuals is being bought for $18.20 a share, a 41 […]
#4101-60 The Australian Market for Natural & Organic PC Products
Jan 2010, 55 pages, EUR 699, Distribution of Natural Personal Care Products Widens. Widening availability and new product launches are fuelling growth in the Australian market for natural & organic personal care products. Many new products are being launched for specific applications and / or sales channels, with most activity occurring in mainstream channels. […]
#8041-11 Technical Insights: Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards, A Critical Assessment
November 2009, 60 pages, EUR 999, Unravelling Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards. Natural & organic cosmetic standards have become en vogue, however the number of standards is proliferating. Cosmetic manufacturers, formulators and ingredient companies are questioning the differences between these various standards, and the technical implications of adoption. This Technical Insights report is designed […]
Asian Companies Turning to Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards
A growing number of Asian natural cosmetic companies are adopting natural & organic cosmetic standards to differentiate their products from competing ones. New research by Organic Monitor finds a growing number of Asian companies are taking the certification route, with most opting for European standards. The Ecocert standard is the most widely adopted, with companies […]
#1502-60 The Italian Market for Natural & Organic Cosmetics
Oct 2009, 90 pages, EUR 749, Consumer Demand Strengthens for Natural & Organic Products. Italy has one of the largest markets for natural & organic cosmetics in Europe. Healthy growth is continuing as consumers become more aware of synthetic chemicals in personal care products. The adoption rate of natural & organic cosmetic standards is […]