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dsm-firmenich turns Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026 into a scent statement
dsm-firmenich is once again giving color a scent. The fragrance manufacturer has unveiled a new collection inspired by Cloud Dancer,...
Yves Rocher partners with Nykaa to expand in India
The French beauty brand has forged a strategic partnership with Nykaa, an Indian specialist in the distribution of cosmetics and...
EU agrees three-euro small parcel tax, a first step to curb China import surge
European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday, December 12, to impose a three-euro duty on low-value imports into the bloc from July...
Esse Skincare partners with Afyren to source bio-based propionic acid
The South African brand specializing in microbiome-based skincare has teamed up with Afyren to bring the world’s first bio-based...
Coty’s skincare brand Orveda expands global network with new Bangkok flagship
The ultra-premium French biotech skincare brand renowned for its skin-longevity approach, has announced the opening of La Maison Orveda...
Switzerland secures retroactive cut of U.S. customs duties to 15%
U.S. customs duties on Swiss products will be reduced to 15% with retroactive effect from November 14, the date a draft agreement was...
Weleda UK names Aneurin Smith as incoming Managing Director for Cosmetics
As part of its business growth plan, Weleda has appointed a new Managing Director for Weleda Cosmetics. The appointment of Aneurin...
PM Studio presents La Malle des Rêves, Dior’s exceptional Advent calendar
With La Malle des Rêves, Dior reimagines holiday anticipation through an exceptional Advent calendar, brought to life by PM Studio as a...
Cosmoprof and Beautystream award India’s top beauty innovation in Mumbai
India’s finest advancements in beauty innovation were honoured at the Cosmoprof India Awards & Networking Night on December 4, on the...
L’Oréal doubles its stake in Swiss laboratory Galderma
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal announced on Monday, December 8, that it has acquired an additional 10% stake in the Swiss dermatology...
