Industry buzz
Pantone unveils Cloud Dancer, a billowy white, as the Color of the Year 2026
For the first time ever, the color giant has chosen a white shade as the “Color of the Year.” Cloud Dancer (Pantone 11-4201) is a matte,...
Ulta Beauty lifts outlook after double-digit Q3 growth
The U.S. beauty retailer raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting double-digit growth in the third quarter of its...
Jo Malone London debuts AI-power scent advisor to foster fragrance discovery
The Estée Lauder Companies’ Jo Malone London has launched an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help customers discover their...
Jozz teamed up with ACT Beauty for its winter collections
This holiday season, the French cosmetics and accessories brand enlisted ACT Beauty’s comprehensive full-service support. The...
LVMH Luxury Ventures acquires minority stake in BDK Parfums
LVMH’s private equity fund LVMH Luxury Ventures has acquired a stake in the French niche perfume brand BDK Parfums. This minority...
IFF deploys a smart dosing robot in Singapore to speed up fragrance production
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has installed Contexta’s Colibri precision dosing robot in their cross-category Scent and...
Fragrance and hair care continue to fuel Canada’s beauty market growth
In 2025, Canada’s beauty market is settling into a more normalized growth pattern after several years of post-pandemic double-digit gains...
EU scientific committee issues final opinion on tea tree oil in cosmetics
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has issued its final opinion on the use of tea tree oil (TTO) in cosmetic products....
Organizers say international buyers were back to Cosmoprof Asia in 2025
The 28th edition of Cosmoprof Asia closed by reaffirming its position as a leading regional B2B platform for global beauty professionals,...
U.S. Shoppers still relentless in their pursuit of Black Friday deals
The annual "Black Friday" kickoff to the US holiday shopping season drew crowds on Friday, November 28, as millions of Americans seized...
