Industry buzz
Demographics: UN says world population to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s
Earth’s current population of 8.2 billion people will peak at around 10.3 billion people in the mid-2080s then dip to 10.2 billion by the...
’Pomegranate girl makeup’ is the latest beauty trend for a sunkissed look
Food has inspired many recent makeup trends on social media. After "donut skin," "espresso makeup" and "latte makeup," it’s been the...
Nihon Kolmar acquires Tokiwa Cosmetics Group from Carlyle
Nihon Kolmar, Japan’s largest cosmetics ODM/OEM manufacturer, has acquired 100% of Tokiwa Cosmetics Group from global investment firm...
Croda unveils new tests on textured hair with Apiscalp
Croda Beauty Actives (formerly Sederma) has carried out new tests on textured hair with Apiscalp, a multifunctional ingredient dedicated...
SGS strengthens its position in cosmetic testing with the acquisition of IEC
Switzerland-headquartered testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced on Wednesday July 10 the acquisition of French...
Debut expands partnership with L’Oréal for bio-identical beauty ingredients
The California-based biotechnology startup has signed an agreement with L’Oréal to develop more than a dozen key bio-identical...
Brivaplast unveils Le Sport a make-up collection designed for long-lasting
Unveiled at Makeup in Paris in May, Brivaplast’s Le Sport collection is a joyful celebration of sport. The products in the collection...
Guerlain chooses Aptar Beauty for its first alcohol-free fragrance
For La Petite Robe Noire L’Eau Rose, their first alcohol-free fragrance, Guerlain has chosen Aptar Beauty’s Sensea prestige fragrance...
Shiseido and Max Mara ink a long-term fragrance licensing deal
Italian fashion house Max Mara is attempting another comeback in perfumery, this time in partnership with Shiseido. “Because it is a...
Givaudan expands in makeup and skincare with the acquisition of B.Kolor
Givaudan has completed the acquisition of B.Kolormakeup & Skincare (B.Kolor), an Italian company specialising in developing and...
