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China Beauty Expo is back to Shanghai from May 12-14, 2025

China Beauty Expo is back to Shanghai from May 12-14, 2025

As the Chinese beauty market struggles to regain momentum, and as the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to...

The Estée Lauder Companies appoints Brian Franz as Chief Technology Officer

The Estée Lauder Companies appoints Brian Franz as Chief Technology Officer

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has appointed Brian Franz as Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer, effective April 21, 2025....

Biologique Recherche chooses Cosmogen's Squeeze'n Roll technology

Biologique Recherche chooses Cosmogen’s Squeeze’n Roll technology

For its Cible PIGM 400 care, dedicated to sensitive pigmented skin, the professional skincare brand Biologique Recherche has chosen a...

Sales of Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés up 41% over 12 months

Sales of Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés up 41% over 12 months

The two niche fragrance brands under the Sprecher Berrier Group of Companies, which was acquired by Advent International in 2023,...

dsm-firmenich to showcase in Riyadh its vision of the future of fragrances

dsm-firmenich to showcase in Riyadh its vision of the future of fragrances

The global manufacturer of nutrients, flavors, and fragrances will present ’Imagine: The Future of Fragrances in the Middle East’, an...

Medicos steps up its commitment to innovation and circularity

Medicos steps up its commitment to innovation and circularity

A key player in beauty packaging in Europe, Medicos was established in 2002 following the acquisition of RR Plastiques. The company...

Perfume sales propel L'Oréal to 4% growth in Q1

Perfume sales propel L’Oréal to 4% growth in Q1

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal announced on Thursday, April 17, a 4.4% increase in sales to 11.73 billion euros (13.34 billion US...

With BeautyWood, Quadpack invites to blend luxury codes and naturalness

With BeautyWood, Quadpack invites to blend luxury codes and naturalness

The Barcelona-headquartered packaging supplier has launched a new collection of conceptual designs and finishes in certified wood:...

Hermès Perfumes & Beauty division posts flat Q1 sales at EUR 129 million

Hermès Perfumes & Beauty division posts flat Q1 sales at EUR 129 million

Sales of the French luxury group Hermès increased by 8.5% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (7% at constant exchange rates). The...

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Texture design for innovation in complexion products

Texture design for innovation in complexion products

Dating back to ancient Greece, foundation has constantly been reinvented to meet consumer demands. There are ‘classic’ foundations:...

Embracing Longevity: Holistic Solutions for a Changing Beauty Landscape

Embracing Longevity: Holistic Solutions for a Changing Beauty Landscape

As life expectancy rises, consumer priorities are evolving, pushing the beauty industry to adapt. Today’s consumers seek more than just...

Cosmetic Ingredients - April 2025

Cosmetic Ingredients - April 2025

The 2025 edition of in-cosmetics Global, which will be held in Amsterdam from April 08 to 10, 2025, will once again be an opportunity for...

Markets & trends

Fresh but familiar: ’Renovation’ still key for beauty in 2025

Fresh but familiar: 'Renovation' still key for beauty in 2025

Renovation versus innovation remains a key focus for European beauty in 2025 as brands try to widen consumer engagement through...

Laws & regulations

EU backs new microplastic rules amid clash over green goals and competitiveness

EU backs new microplastic rules amid clash over green goals and competitiveness

EU countries and lawmakers on Wednesday, April 9, reached a deal on plans to curb microplastic pollution — an issue that had laid bare...

Science, R&D

The dermocosmetics boom: Misinformation still a ’big issue’ for industry

The dermocosmetics boom: Misinformation still a 'big issue' for industry

Professional skincare brands must reinforce education around formulations and ingredients to tackle the ongoing waves of misinformation...

Ingredients & formulation

Roquette Beauté launches a compactable, plant-derived sensory powder

Roquette Beauté launches a compactable, plant-derived sensory powder

The French manufacturer of plant-based ingredients is introducing a brand new functional powder, derived from corn starch, with unique...

Packaging & design

Medicos steps up its commitment to innovation and circularity

Medicos steps up its commitment to innovation and circularity

A key player in beauty packaging in Europe, Medicos was established in 2002 following the acquisition of RR Plastiques. The company...

Environment

Environmental upheavals could weaken the perfume industry

Environmental upheavals could weaken the perfume industry

In a recent study, Pascale Brousse, founder of the Trend Sourcing agency and an expert in beauty and wellness market trends, and...

Innovation & new products

10 innovative beauty brands spotted at Cosmoprof Bologna 2025

10 innovative beauty brands spotted at Cosmoprof Bologna 2025

Once again this year, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the world’s leading beauty trade show (held from March 20 to 24, 2025), showcased an...

Companies & industry

Swiss brand Mavala repositions for the future with a refreshed identity

Swiss brand Mavala repositions for the future with a refreshed identity

Mavala Switzerland celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2024. To Doris Maute, CEO and heir of the heritage and family brand, it was time to...

Industry buzz

China Beauty Expo is back to Shanghai from May 12-14, 2025

China Beauty Expo is back to Shanghai from May 12-14, 2025

As the Chinese beauty market struggles to regain momentum, and as the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to...

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