P&G, Church & Dwight and Clorox executives say firms are looking to add brands to portfolios. P&G's developing assets through a brand creation project; C&D seeks top brands, largely in non-US markets; and Clorox looks for opportunities in select ‘spaces’ in US health, wellness and personal care.

P&G’s introduction of Waterless hair care in South Africa, where water is a precious commodity, marks the first new retail hair-care brand for the firm in four years. Meanwhile, liquid-free DS3 shampoo, body wash and other personal-care swatches, available now for pre-order, support P&G’s sustainability goals while representing attractive cost efficiencies.

Cosmetics Europe expects its in vitro method for SPF determination to be a published ISO standard within two to three years. The European Commission is behind in vitro sunscreen testing, and the method could significantly reduce costs and technical challenges while providing in vivo-equivalent results, the trade group says.

Nivea manufacturer Beiersdorf's three-pillar growth strategy will accelerate the firm’s presence in emerging markets, drive innovation and ramp up digitization in response to disruption by new, more agile market entrants.

Nivea manufacturer Beiersdorf's three-pillar growth strategy will accelerate the firm’s presence in emerging markets, drive innovation and ramp up digitization in response to disruption by new, more agile market entrants.

Prestige skin care continues to win big with young Chinese consumers, and makeup demand is picking up, according to Lauder leadership. Overall, the firm’s Asia/Pacific sales climbed 17%, reported, to $1.02bn, helping to offset continued declines in the Americas.