Eileen tracks developments in OTC drug research, manufacturing, regulation, finance, M&A and marketing. She favors stories on e-commerce trends and the industry's drive toward Rx-to-OTC drug switches. Eileen also contributes coverage on the dietary supplement industry. She has a keen eye for pieces that delve into the rising self-care movement and how it is raising the innovation bar for marketers.
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The National Advertising Review Board, the appellate advertising body of the BBB National Programs, Inc., sides with NAD and P&G in a decision published 29 January finding pulling oil mouthwash marketer GuruNanda LLC, could not support ‘natural teeth whitening’ claim.
The Trump Administration Department of Government Efficiency’s staff cuts within FDA will “most certainly” impact the Office of Cosmetics and Colors and delay the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, says EAS Consulting Group’s John Bailey.
SC Johnson & Son, Inc.’s Babyganics brand issues voluntary recall of Totally Tropical scented mineral sunscreen rollerball and continuous spray formulas after testing was found ‘unacceptable,” though the brand says there is no risk to health or safety.
Parfums and eau de parfums represented the fastest-growing segments of prestige fragrance in the US in 2024, growing 43% and 14%, respectively, according to market research firm Circana LLC.
Coty Inc. reports fiscal second quarter sales slipped 3% on a reported basis to $1.67bn, reflecting further slowing of the mass beauty market, particularly color cosmetics.
L’Oréal Groupe expects total sales in 2025 to beat 4%-4.5% growth anticipated for the overall beauty market, with US population growth, planned innovations boding well across its beauty businesses.