Industry buzz
P&G Beauty acquires textured hair care brand Mielle Organics
In a move to expand access to their ranges of hair products and services for Black women around the world, textured hair care brand...
Coty renews Jil Sander license with plans to step into ultra-premium segment
Beauty and fragrance giant Coty has renewed its license agreement with luxury label Jil Sander for 10 more years. The two partners...
Geka continues Asian expansion with acquisition of Guangdong Qiaoyi Plastic
Geka’s parent company Medmix has signed an investment agreement to acquire a majority stake in Guangdong Qiaoyi Plastic Co. Ltd, a...
Estée Lauder launches AI-powered beauty app for visually impaired users
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) UK & Ireland has launched what they called “a first-of-its-kind” Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant...
SalonCentric acquires Alternative Beauty Services to expand in Canada
SalonCentric Canada, a subsidiary of L’Oréal, has acquired all assets in Canada of Alternative Beauty Services Ltd, a full-service,...
AFYREN adds new hires to support growth in France and expansion abroad
Afyren, a greentech company that offers manufacturers low-carbon, bio-based products through its unique fermentation technology based on...
L’Oréal invests in micro-printing leader, Prinker Korea
L’Oréal has acquired a minority investment in micro-printing start-up, Prinker Korea made through its corporate venture fund BOLD...
Cosmoprof North America announces Miami Beach edition in 2024
Informa Markets, BolognaFiere USA, and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the organizations behind the Cosmoprof North America...
Arcade Beauty Retail launches a range of eco-designed pads and masks
Arcade Beauty Retail, the turnkey products division of the Arcade Beauty group, continues to consolidate its offering with new turnkey...
Le Galion revives L’Astre, Ava Gardner’s mythical perfume
The French perfume house bought and relaunched in 2014 by Nicolas Chabot has signed an exclusive license agreement with The Ava Gardner...
