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US, China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days as Trump says will speak to Xi
The United States and China announced on Monday, May 12, an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, an outcome...
Pharmagel relies on Cosmogen’s expertise in beauty application
The American brand Pharmagel, which specialises in vitamin and plant-based skin care solutions, has entrusted Cosmogen to develop a line...
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN returns to Bangkok with expanded international lineup
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok, Southeast Asia’s leading beauty trade exhibition, is set to return to the Queen Sirikit National Convention...
Clariant launches Aristoflex SUN to boost UV filter stability
The global specialty chemicals company has unveiled a new rheology modifier designed to tackle sunscreen formulation challenges by...
Arcade and Pochet scooped home the Luxe Pack in green awards in New York
The winners of the Luxe Pack in green awards were unveiled yesterday at the Jacob Javits Center during at the second day of the Luxe Pack...
Beautypro enhances expansion strategy through Skin Sapiens acquisition
UK-based beauty business Beautypro has acquired fellow British skincare brand Skin Sapiens for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims...
L’Oréal’s appoints first ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer
The French cosmetics and perfume giant has entrusted Delphine Viguier-Hovasse with a brand new role within its Executive Committee....
Astorg to acquire natural active ingredients provider Solabia
The Solabia Group is changing hands! Private equity firm Astorg succeeds TA Associates and becomes the majority shareholder. However, TA...
Coty anticipates sales drop in 2025 after a further decline in Q3
In the third quarter of its staggered fiscal year, the U.S. group — also listed in Paris since September 2023 — saw its revenue decline...
CDP hails Metsä Board’s leadership in environmental responsibility
The global environmental non-profit CDP has published the corporate scores for 2024 disclosures. Out of 22,700 companies scored, only...