Companies & industry
Inside GEKA’S Bechhofen hub, where mascara innovation takes shape
As the beauty market is reshaped by social media, sustainability demands, and an ever-growing stream of product launches, German...
Cosmoprof, Esxence and Grasse museum to spotlight contemporary Asian perfumery
The Musée International de la Parfumerie (MIP) in Grasse, France, will host a six-month gallery dedicated to contemporary Asian fragrance...
Manucurist celebrates its 10th anniversary and steps up its global expansion
From the very beginning, Manucurist has had a clear objective: offer a large choice of nail polish with modern, multi-generational shades...
ACT Beauty leverages full-service to win over North American brands
Six months after making its debut at MakeUp in Los Angeles, French group ACT Beauty is stepping up its North American expansion with its...
Ancorotti steps up its turnkey perfume business
As part of its strategy to become a leading industrial partner across all beauty categories, Ancorotti is stepping up its expansion into...
Marine biotechnology laboratory Aquatonale renamed Belle en Mer
Purchased in January 2026 by Frédérique and Arnaud Le Trionnaire, the Brittany-based cosmetics laboratory, a specialist of formulations...
Mane boosts citrus innovation and capabilities with Cvista acquisition
Mane has acquired Cvista, a U.S. specialist in citrus essential oil fractions, strengthening its position in one of perfumery’s most...
“Fragrance lies at the heart of conversation,” Karine Lebret, L’Oréal
The results of the 34th annual L’Oréal Brandstorm international innovation competition have just been announced. This year, the challenge...
Weleda discusses innovation plans for 100-year-old Skin Food brand
Organic beauty major Weleda wants to take its flagship Skin Food brand into new areas, including skin concerns, hand care and eye care as...
Birkenstock Cosmetics posts double- and triple-digit growth in key markets
Nearly two years after its launch, Birkenstock Cosmetics is continuing to expand its Care Essentials foot and body care offering with the...
