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Olivier Echaudemaison, iconic Guerlain makeup creative, dies at 84
He enhanced the beauty of Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. French makeup artist Olivier Echaudemaison, a former creative...
BornToStandOut unveils Dirty Rice, Olivier Cresp’s new niche fragrance creation
The Korean niche fragrance house BornToStandOut is expanding its portfolio with Dirty Rice, a new creation by master perfumer Olivier...
Natura Q2 2026 profit falls 82% amid Brazil headwinds
Natura &Co posted a net profit of 35 million reais (BRL) for the second quarter of 2026, an 82% drop compared to the 196 million...
Paperboard: Metsä Board awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating again
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh-fibre paperboards, has once again earned the highest Platinum rating in the...
Kanebo chooses Eastman Cristal One IM812 for new skincare lotion cap
The Japanese cosmetics brand has selected Eastman’s Cristal One IM812 specialty PET resin for the packaging of its new Generating...
Jo Malone adds Sea Salt & Bergamot, to its collection of salty fragrances
Available exclusively online at jomalone.co.uk and in Jo Malone London boutiques from August 2026, Sea Salt & Bergamot takes its...
L’Oréal appoints Rahquel Purcell as North America DE&I chief
L’Oréal has announced the appointment of Rahquel Purcell as its next Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Officer, North...
P&G expands wellness portfolio with acquisition of supplements maker Thorne
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has agreed to acquire health and wellness solutions maker Thorne from LVMH-backed investment firm L...
Beiersdorf cuts profit forecast and speeds up Nivea turnaround
German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf announced on Monday, August 3, a downgrade to its full-year outlook, following a slower-than-expected...
Clearstem taps ex-Dermalogica executive Diana Dennett as President
The anti-acne and anti-aging skincare brand that promises to formulate its products with no pore-clogging ingredients has appointed...

































