Companies & industry
A deep dive into the Digital Factory, Givaudan’s digital transformation unit
Last September, Givaudan inaugurated its new Digital Factory in the Saint-Lazare district of Paris. The new site is split into two...
Sabé Masson, the revival of a forerunner of the perfume industry
The pioneer of solid perfumes is back with three new shareholders and a strong concept of alcohol-free ‘skincare fragrances’. Driven by...
Beauty Expo Taipei 2025 taps into Taiwan’s growing consumer sophistication
Held from 27-30 March at the Taipei World Trade Center, Beauty Expo Taipei 2025 promises to be the most comprehensive showcase in its...
3,000+ exhibitors to attend reinvented Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is continuing its transformation. The leading global beauty event is having a makeover, including a new...
Amazon debuts brick-and-mortar beauty and personal care store in Milan, Italy
The giant online retailer has opened a “parapharmacy” in Milan, Italy. The new physical store features a range of beauty and personal...
Clean make-up: A laboratory to co-create, innovate and test formulas
Over the last four years, the laboratory created by Aurélie Banco has made a name for itself through its ability to meet the technical...
Fiabila pushes the boundaries of nail polishes with innovative formulas
With formulas that go off the beaten track, the nail polish and nail care specialist offers solutions likely to appeal to a wider...
"Innovation always needs new blood," Étienne de Swardt, État Libre d’Orange
Launched in 2006, État Libre d’Orange entered the world of perfumery as a ground-breaking fragrance house with communication and...
L’Oréal makes strategic investment in Korean perfume brand Borntostandout
Borntostandout, a Korean luxury perfume label, has completed a Series A funding round led by US consumer-specialized venture firm, Touch...
French cosmetics industry strategizes against Trump’s tariff threats
In response to the "phoney war" of trade initiated by Donald Trump—marked by threats, bold declarations, and sudden reversals—the French...
