Industry buzz
Dermablend reveals that it is now cruelty-free, and will soon be vegan
Makeup brand Dermablend Professional is now certified cruelty-free. The L’Oréal-owned beauty label has been awarded the status by the...
Dr. Hauschka to launch a natural makeup collection inspired by earth tones
Organic and natural cosmetic brand Dr. Hauschka will be making Autumn that much more beautiful with a limited-edition makeup range...
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...
