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Unilever Ventures takes minority stake in microbiome beauty start-up Gallinée
Industry buzz
Gallinée, which pioneered microbiome beauty by developing and marketing and innovative skincare range focusing on the skin’s microflora,...
Scent O2, a new player in Europe in the alternative perfume circuit
Companies & industry
Anne-Claire Kraft, partnering with Johann Vitrey, is launching at the beginning of this year the Scent O2 Company dedicated to the Master...
Aptar and Yves Rocher help consumers to control shower gel dosage
Industry buzz
To allow Yves Rocher to develop its ultra-concentrated I Love My Planet Shower Gel, Aptar Beauty + Home devised with a custom...
On-the-go skincare formats make a splash with US women
Markets & trends
In a saturated beauty market, skincare brands bet on consumers’ focus on health and wellness and invent new on-the-go formats. According...
HCP-Rusi starts expansion of production capabilities in Germany
Industry buzz
The HCP Packaging Group has celebrated the start of the expansion of its Rusi manufacturing site in Bechhofen, Germany. The project is...
Charming, a nature-inspired lipstick by Strand Cosmetics Europe
Industry buzz
Strand Cosmetics Europe recently launched Charming, a nature-inspired lipstick made of beeswax and vegetable wax with moisturizing...
L’Oréal Professionnel launches new app to virtually test hair colours
Industry buzz
There is now an app for testing a new hair colour digitally before stylist applies it. L’Oréal Professionnel has teamed up with the...
Indie brands take centre stage at MakeUp in Los Angeles
Industry buzz
Considering California as being one of the most exciting beauty hubs in the world, one of the place where global trends are emerging, the...
Sales of prestige beauty products up 4% in the UK
Markets & trends
Despite economic and political uncertainties, the UK prestige beauty market has grown by a steady 4% in 2017, according to The NPD Group....
Coty launches Amazon Echo virtual beauty experience
Innovation & new products
Cosmetics giant Coty has joined forces with Amazon to launch a new voice and visual virtual beauty experience based on users’ individual...
