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Almost one new one appears every morning. They promise the truth about cosmetics, the decoding of INCI lists, the highlighting of “dangerous” ingredie...

On July 11, 2013, Regulation 1223/2009, known as the Cosmetics Regulation, completely replaced the former Directive that had governed cosmetic product...

You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban ...

Annex I to Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, which regulates cosmetic products in Europe since 11 July 2013, is a fundamental section of the text. It de...

With the autumn’s flagship launches (L’Interdit, L’Innommable, Adults, Good Girl…), sulphurous fragrances are becoming increasingly important. It is i...

Virtual assistants are everywhere. Google, Alexa, Siri and many others are now integrated into the way we consume digital. If they make life easier fo...

They are part of the ritual of deep facial care. They come ritually after cleansing and before the mask, and their action, refining the skin’s texture...

Whether for a journalist or a brand, it is not always easy to reach the right target in time, due to the lack of qualified contact. To meet this recur...

We have seen recently the nail that knows how to record your solar level exposure. Now, it’s a new nail enamel sensitive to light. And for once, somet...

On October 8, 2018, the European Union had transmitted to WTO a draft regulation aimed to add Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine to the list of authorised...

There we are… The wheel is turning and time is passing, and CosmeticOBS is officially 10 years old. Since its first articles published online in 2008,...

Much more than just lip balms, these complete treatments address the youthfulness of our mouth. They moisturize, nourish, replenish, treat vertical fi...

How do consumers perceive natural and organic cosmetics and what are the profiles of those who are convinced of their interests? What are the motivati...

Unlike masks behind which you hide, cosmetic masks are designed to reveal the beauty of the face and the radiance of its complexion. They are moisturi...

Today, no one can ignore anymore the worrying state of the planet. Everyone is responsible for this issue, including the beauty industries. Pascale Ro...

Senior people represent a high-potential market for the cosmetics industry. The proportion of people over 60 years of age will increase by a factor of...

No one escapes anymore the flood of social networks, not even the industry. Not only have they changed the way we communicate and consume, they also r...

The “organic”-labelled cosmetics offer is growing day by day and is fills up the hygiene and beauty departments. In order to better understand the beh...

You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban ...

Tea-based cosmetics have been around for a while now, but this autumn and for the end of the year, we are witnessing a real tsunami of cosmetics and p...

Whoever has never used Pinterest should report himself! This very popular social network is the main source of inspiration for many people. Cooking, s...

Recurrent doubts about the safety of some ingredients, repeated denunciations of the hazards that cosmetics would represent for health and the environ...

Cosmetic products intended for the Canadian market are under the authority of Health Canada, a federal department “responsible for helping Canadians m...

Skin aging is no longer the number one public enemy. From now on, it is the pro-age (or aging well) that is in high demand, and that is good. But this...