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CES 2026: L’Oréal leverages infrared light to enhance skin and hair beauty
Industry buzz
The L’Oréal Group unveiled two light-powered haircare and skincare innovations at CES 2026 — Light Straight + Multi-Styler and the LED...
Kat Burki leverages science, luxury, and exclusivity to make its mark in Europe
Companies & industry
Since arriving in Europe in 2023, American brand Kat Burki has been steadily establishing its presence — both in stores and online —...
Grasse and its lights inspire the 2025 GIP Class, sponsored by Parfex
Industry buzz
On December 17, the Musée International de la Parfumerie in Grasse, France, hosted the graduation and awards ceremony concluding the...
CSR strategy: Expanscience accelerates progress toward its 2040 commitments
Ingredients & formulation
Laboratoires Expanscience is stepping up its ecological transition through a three-pillar approach: shifting to raw materials sourced...
ACT Beauty, the driving force behind the Ysé × On The Wild Side collaboration
Industry buzz
ACT Beauty designed and produced the pouch created for the collaboration between French lingerie brand Ysé and On The Wild Side, two...
’Innovative’ and ’purpose-driven’: ByErim and Make Waves win Breakout Beauty UK
Markets & trends
Two London-based start-ups have received Breakout Beauty UK’s inaugural prize of a 12-month Boots listing, TikTok support and £350,000...
“LCA has finally become an everyday tool”, Éric Lesage, EcoDesignCloud
Environment
Launched in 2023, the platform EcoDesignCloud is aimed to help companies assess the environmental impact of their products throughout...
Urban wastewater: industry calls to suspend an “unfair”, and “flawed” text
Laws & regulations
Representatives of the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries voiced their disappointment that their arguments concerning the...
Natura sells Avon International to refocus on Latin America
Industry buzz
Brazilian cosmetics group Natura Cosméticos confirmed on Friday, January 2, 2026, that it completed the sale of Avon International on...
After a difficult year, Schwan Cosmetics aims to return to growth in 2026
Companies & industry
Following a slight decline in sales in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2025, the German group’s cosmetics division is...
