Industry buzz
Paris inspires two new perfumes by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
The perfume house co-founded by the perfumer Francis Kurkdjian is launching Petit Matin and Grand Soir, two new unisex fragrances...
Active ingredients: Hallstar acquires Oléos
Hallstar, a US based specialty chemistry company, has acquired Montpellier-headquartered French bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. The...
Innospec to acquire Huntsman’s European surfactants business
Specialty chemicals supplier Innospec has committed to purchase Huntsman’s European surfactants business dedicated to personal and home...
ICMAD names Winners of the 2016 CITY Awards
A total of 14 independent cosmetic companies were awarded the 2016 Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Award during Cosmoprof North...
Cosmoprof North America 2016 produces record breaking numbers
The 14th edition of the annual beauty trade show, which was held from the 24-26 July 2016 at Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Maison Margiela launches four new fragrances
Maison Margiela is launching four new Eau de Parfum fragrances, continuing its ‘Replica’ Eau de Toilette series, established in 2012....
L’Oréal to strengthen its position in the USA with the acquisition of IT Cosmetics
The French cosmetics giant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IT Cosmetics, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands...
Coty names Camillo Pane as CEO
Coty has appointed Camillo Pane as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Coty Board, each effective as of the day following the...
Cosmoprof Bologna entrusts Oliviero Toscani for 50th Anniversary adverts
Famous Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani is the author of the advertising campaign for Cosmoprof 2017, which will be held from 16th...
Unilever acquires male shaving expert Dollar Shave Club
Foods and cosmetics giant Unilever has signed an agreement to purchase California-based Dollar Shave Club, specialising in online sales...
