Industry buzz
TechnicoFlor upgrades its environmental assessment tool for perfume creation
The French fragrance composition house is launching FlorIndex 2.0, a consolidated and enhanced version of its eco-score for perfume...
Phlur expands into Europe and Mexico through Sephora partnership
The Los Angeles fragrance brand founded by fashion designer and influencer Chriselle Lim will gradually launch in Sephora stores across...
Southern Italy’s summer celebrations inspire MPlus Cosmetics’ latest collection
At MakeUp in Los Angeles from March 4 to 5, 2026, the Italian contract color cosmetics manufacturer unveiled a new collection inspired by...
Who are the winners of the 2026 MakeUp in Los Angeles IT Awards?
The winners of MakeUp in LosAngeles’ Innovation and Trends (IT) Awards were revealed during a special ceremony held on the opening day of...
Aussie sunless tanning brand Luna Bronze makes U.S. retail debut at Ulta Beauty
The Australian sunless tanning brand known for its natural looking finish has inked its first major U.S. retail partnership with Ulta...
Luxe Pack and MakeUp in Los Angeles see 11% rise in visitor numbers
The 2026 editions of MakeUp in LosAngeles and Luxe Pack Los Angeles, which were held under the same roof at the Los Angeles Convention...
France’s Aroma-Zone continues its meteoric rise: with sales up 52% in 2025
Aroma-Zone, the French specialist in essential oils and natural cosmetics, reported strong sales growth last year and aims to continue...
L Catterton moves to build new giant beauty retailer in Brazil
L Catterton has announced the combination of two major beauty retail chains in Brazil – Bel Cosméticos and Mundo do Cabeleireiro –...
Quadrivio Group acquires majority stake in Les Secrets de Loly
Quadrivio Group has taken a majority stake in French brand Les Secrets de Loly through Quadrivio & Pambianco’s private equity...
Henkel acquires mass market hair care and styling brand Not Your Mother’s
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Not Your Mother’s, a hair care and styling consumer mass market brand in North America, owned...
