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dsm-firmenich turns Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026 into a scent statement
Industry buzz
dsm-firmenich is once again giving color a scent. The fragrance manufacturer has unveiled a new collection inspired by Cloud Dancer,...
Yves Rocher partners with Nykaa to expand in India
Industry buzz
The French beauty brand has forged a strategic partnership with Nykaa, an Indian specialist in the distribution of cosmetics and...
EU agrees three-euro small parcel tax, a first step to curb China import surge
Industry buzz
European Union finance ministers agreed on Friday, December 12, to impose a three-euro duty on low-value imports into the bloc from July...
Esse Skincare partners with Afyren to source bio-based propionic acid
Industry buzz
The South African brand specializing in microbiome-based skincare has teamed up with Afyren to bring the world’s first bio-based...
FDA moves to update sunscreen standards with the addition of bemotrizinol
Laws & regulations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first steps in more than two decades to add a new U.V. filter to its list of...
Coty’s skincare brand Orveda expands global network with new Bangkok flagship
Industry buzz
The ultra-premium French biotech skincare brand renowned for its skin-longevity approach, has announced the opening of La Maison Orveda...
French and U.S. industry groups warn consumers about counterfeit cosmetics
Laws & regulations
Ahead of the festive season, the fragrance and cosmetics industry is warning of a wave of fakes, dupes, counterfeits and non-compliant...
Switzerland secures retroactive cut of U.S. customs duties to 15%
Industry buzz
U.S. customs duties on Swiss products will be reduced to 15% with retroactive effect from November 14, the date a draft agreement was...
Weleda UK names Aneurin Smith as incoming Managing Director for Cosmetics
Industry buzz
As part of its business growth plan, Weleda has appointed a new Managing Director for Weleda Cosmetics. The appointment of Aneurin...
“The microbiome is reshaping beauty,” says Marie Drago, founder of Gallinée
Companies & industry
Launched in London in 2016, Gallinée will celebrate its tenth anniversary next year. In under a decade, the brand has become a leading...
