Industry buzz
Shannaz Schopfer to head Cosmetica Laboratories new LA Innovation Hub
Shannaz Schopfer has been named the founding General Manager of Cosmetica Innovations USA, the company’s first location outside their...
Bain Capital acquires majority stake in Maesa
Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Maesa, a one-stop source of cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances for...
Clarins’ suncare innovation housed in a compact case elaborated by Texen
For its 2019 suncare range, Clarins presents an on-the-go compact that stands out for its innovation. For its development, the brand...
Drunk Elephant launches new makeup-melting butter cleanser
Drunk Elephant has come up with a new way to melt away makeup at the end of the day. The cult skincare brand has teamed up with the...
Garnier unveils new tagline, gets serious about plastic recycling
Garnier is continuing its transition into a more sustainable beauty brand with a new tagline and a plastic recycling pledge. The beauty...
Nippon Shikizai invests to increase production capacities
Within two years, the Japanese Group Nippon Shikizai has increased its production capacity by nearly 50% both in Japan and France, its...
NYX closes its stores in Brazil
L’Oréal’s makeup brand NYX announced this week that it will close its operations in Brazil. The brand explained the decision by a new...
Whole Foods shines the spotlight on ’clean beauty’
‘Clean Beauty’ has been a buzzword in the cosmetics industry for some time, and now Whole Foods is trying to spread the word to the...
Unilever set to acquire French cosmetic brand Garancia
Consumer goods giant Unilever has made a binding offer to acquire Garancia. Founded in 2004 by pharmacist Savéria Coste, Garancia is a...
Natura confirms discussions to acquire Avon
Brazil’s cosmetics giant Natura has confirmed has confirmed being in preliminary discussions with Avon, the global leader in direct...
