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Hong Kong scientists fight to save agarwood from illegal tree felling
Environment
Environmentalists say illegal agarwood tree felling is on the rise in Hong Kong, fuelled by black market demand. The forests of the...
L’Oréal confirmed acquiring a minority stake in luxury perfume brand Amouage
Industry buzz
Overshadowed by the buzz surrounding L’Oréal’s beauty partnership with fashion brand Jacquemus, the group’s investment in the Omani brand...
Geka presents first “Made in US” collection at MakeUp in Los Angeles 2025
Industry buzz
The Geman-based manufacturer of application and packaging solutions for the beauty market Geka will unveil its latest collection of...
UK beauty retail to see ’notable growth and transformation’ in 2025
Markets & trends
The UK beauty retail market will continue to develop this year, entering a transformative phase defined by dedicated and experience-led...
Roquette Beauté opens a co-creation hub dedicated to cosmetics in Shanghai
Ingredients & formulation
The expert in plant-based ingredients has announced the opening of its first Roquette Beauté Expertise Center in Shanghai, China. This...
Coty: Sales drop 3% in Q2 despite strong fragrance performance
Industry buzz
The U.S. cosmetics and fragrance group Coty announced on Monday, February 7, a 3% drop in its sales in the second quarter of its...
French cosmetics industry strategizes against Trump’s tariff threats
Companies & industry
In response to the "phoney war" of trade initiated by Donald Trump—marked by threats, bold declarations, and sudden reversals—the French...
Albéa Matamoros partners with Drunk Elephant on sustainable skincare products
Industry buzz
Drunk Elephant chose Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance to launch three new skincare products with a sustainability twist: D-Bronzi,...
Strategy: Pop-up stores become a key component of perfume launches
Markets & trends
Fragrance, personal care and make-up launches are increasingly supported by the opening of pop-up stores. Whether the aim is to generate...
France sets new record for cosmetic exports, fueled by strong perfume sales
Markets & trends
French cosmetic exports broke a new record in 2024, reaching a value of 22.5 billion euros, an annual increase of +6.8%. While France,...
