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Technology: California lawmakers pass AI safety bill
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California’s legislature on Wednesday, August 28, despite...
Olivier Rousteing and Estée Lauder bring Balmain back into the perfume business
Established in 2022 through a partnership between the fashion house Balmain Paris and The Estée Lauder Companies, Balmain Beauty is...
Emily Bromfield appointed SVP, Global Marketing, MAC Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics has announced the appointment of Emily Bromfield as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, effective Monday August 26,...
Perfume-gel: Geka’s new solution for on the go fragrances
The German manufacturer of precision cosmetic applicators has adapted its micro-bristle technology to the sensuality of the world of...
Cosmed explores the future of AI in cosmetic laboratories
The next edition of the Cosmed Scientific Congress will take place on September 27, 2024 in Montpellier, France, under the theme: “AI in...
Incessant scrolling of short videos on social networks intensifies boredom
A new study coming out of Canada highlights the effects of compulsive viewing of short videos on social networks such as TikTok and...
LYB acquires APK AG to expand sustainable polymer capabilities
LyondellBasell (LYB) has inked an agreement to acquire full ownership of APK AG, a producer of recycled polymers based in Merseburg,...
TNT Group creates a stainless steel rotating applicator for Chanel
Described by stakeholders as a true “mechanical feat”, the patented rotating applicator of the Revitalizing Eye Serum N°1 by Chanel is...
Kolmar Korea speeds up North America expansion with plans for second US plant
Kolmar Korea plans to build its second U.S. plant early next year. To this end, the cosmetics manufacturer has appointed a new head for...
Sephora to cut jobs in China, as market slowdown deepens
In a challenging Chinese market where demand has fallen, the beauty retailer is downsizing its workforce. According to the subsidiary of...
