Companies & industry
L’Oréal takes a 10% stake in Galderma and inks scientific partnership
Swiss skincare specialist and dermatology solutions provider Galderma is entering into a partnership with French cosmetics giant L’Oréal....
LVMH’s publicity in Olympics ceremony raises eyebrows
LVMH’s high profile and highly visible product placement in the Paris Games opening ceremony surprised marketing experts and raises the...
The Body Shop parent company nears rescue deal with group led by Auréa
A consortium led by the Auréa investment fund has entered into exclusive talks with administrators of stricken British high street beauty...
“Our growth in Brazil is exponential”, André Abramo, L’Occitane
A major player of the Brazilian beauty marketplace, France’s L’Occitane Group reaches local consumers through two complementary brands...
Essential Parfums moves upmarket with a new bottle designed by Alnoor
Since its creation in 2018, Essential Parfums has won its place in the highly competitive niche market by giving priority to the very...
“We want to enhance natural ingredients,” Xavier Renard, Givaudan
At the World Perfumery Congress 2024, Givaudan presented its new House of Naturals program. Intended to highlight the fragrance house’s...
“Matte and dark skins have specific needs”, Louise Danel, Cyrea
Following in the footsteps of the Ustawi brand, the Cyrea laboratory was created out of a desire to learn more about matte and darker...
Anjac Health & Beauty strengthens in North America with APR Beauty
The French family-owned industrial group continues its external growth strategy with the acquisition of the Canadian makeup and skincare...
Perfume: Arcade Beauty to acquire Groupe Rocher’s Ploërmel plant in France
Groupe Rocher has entered into exclusive negotiations with Arcade Beauty for the acquisition of its Ploërmel perfume production site,...
Startup: Young perfume brand Versatile banks on skincare
Since it was founded in 2021, Versatile has positioned itself as an alternative perfume brand with the aim of “making the institutional...
