Industry buzz
Givaudan continues its external growth strategy with the acquisition of Fragrance Oils
The Geneva-headquartered global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances has announced that it has acquired UK’s company...
Kanebo’s Freeplus to debut in Thailand as a prelude to Asian rollout
Ahead of a wider launch throughout ASEAN, Kanebo Cosmetics (Kao Group) is introducing its Freeplus brand in Thailand in September 2019....
Celine teases first ‘Haute Parfumerie’ fragrance collection
Celine is embarking on a new perfume line under the direction of Hedi Slimane. The LVMH-owned French fashion house teased the launch of a...
IFSCC awards young Chinese scientist for research on human skin microbiome
The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) has awarded its 2019 Maison G de Navarre young scientist prize to...
Herbivore raises USD15 million to amplify e-commerce and Instagram presence
Young prestige skincare indie brand Herbivore, an epitome of the clean beauty movement that took the beauty industry by storm, has...
Brazil’s Grupo Boticário strengthens online business with the acquisition of Beleza na Web
With the purchase of the multibrand ecommerce site Beleza na Web, Grupo Boticário wants to strengthen its online presence and to increase...
Illinois becomes third U.S. state to ban sale of animal-tested cosmetics
After California, which became the first U.S. state to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics about a year ago, followed by Nevada more...
Estée Lauder expends beauty empire with Danielle Lauder makeup line
US beauty giant Estée Lauder is expanding its empire with the launch of a fresh collection created by Danielle Lauder - the company...
Cargill Beauty’s offer of nature-derived cosmetic ingredients now available in Latin America
Cargill Beauty has expanded its distribution agreement with Univar to cover LATAM cosmetics market. Effective immediately, the new...
Shiseido and Tory Burch sign licensing agreement
Japan’s beauty giant Shiseido and U.S. lifestyle brand Tory Burch have inked a long-term licencing agreement in the beauty sector. Tory...
