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Packaging and packaging waste: new European regulations enter into force
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) came into force across the European Union on August 12, establishing a harmonised...
Venaig Solinhac takes the helm of Pierre Fabre’s Dermo-Cosmetics business
France-headquartered dermo-cosmetics group Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has announced the appointment of former Kenvue executive Venaig...
Oriflame CEO transition: Kenneth Benaim Campbell succeeds Anna Malmhake
The beauty company founded in Sweden in 1967 has announced the appointment of Kenneth Benaim Campbell as Chief Executive Officer. Mr....
Brazil’s O Boticário launches its Perfumery Club in Grasse, France
Brazilian beauty brand O Boticário chose the cradle of modern perfumery to host the inaugural edition of its Clube da Perfumaria...
Beauty retailer Douglas to ramp up digital investment as Q3 profits tumble
Germany-headquartered beauty chain retailer Douglas said its business performance in the third quarter of the financial year 2025/2026...
Olivier Echaudemaison, iconic Guerlain makeup creative, dies at 84
He enhanced the beauty of Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. French makeup artist Olivier Echaudemaison, a former creative...
BornToStandOut unveils Dirty Rice, Olivier Cresp’s new niche fragrance creation
The Korean niche fragrance house BornToStandOut is expanding its portfolio with Dirty Rice, a new creation by master perfumer Olivier...
Natura Q2 2026 profit falls 82% amid Brazil headwinds
Natura &Co posted a net profit of 35 million reais (BRL) for the second quarter of 2026, an 82% drop compared to the 196 million...
Paperboard: Metsä Board awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating again
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh-fibre paperboards, has once again earned the highest Platinum rating in the...
Kanebo chooses Eastman Cristal One IM812 for new skincare lotion cap
The Japanese cosmetics brand has selected Eastman’s Cristal One IM812 specialty PET resin for the packaging of its new Generating...
