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Brazilian cosmetics market grew by 11% in 2014
Markets & trends
Sales of toiletries, perfumes and cosmetics reached R$ 101.7 billion in 2014 in Brazil, according to the Brazilian Association of the...
Lipstick tubes: the Kemas answer
Packaging & design
30 million dollars in sales, 1500 people spread out across four production sites, including a brand new one, built in 2013 and, above...
Grannies are setting the tone for the new grey hair trend
Industry buzz
Vintage never goes out of style, and it seems the latest way for a woman to make a fashion statement is with silver grey hair. Social...
Make-up industry: Taiwanese suppliers are in working order (part 1)
Companies & industry
A few days spent in the field in Taiwan can only confirm a trend started several months ago in Asia..., Taiwanese suppliers in the Beauty...
A new president for Rieke
Industry buzz
David Pritchett has been appointed president of Rieke. He succeeds Lynn Brooks, who has retired after 18 years and who will now continue...
The French cosmetics industry confirms its global leadership
Markets & trends
French exports of cosmetics continued to grow in 2014, with an increase of +4%, according to the French trade association for cosmetics...
Sweet-smelling sweat? UK scientists develop new perfume
Industry buzz
Scientists in Britain said Thursday they had developed the first perfume which smells better the more you sweat and reduces body odour....
Strand Cosmetics Europe appoints new VP of sales
Industry buzz
One year after Eric Bouvier’s arrival as Chief Executive Officer of Strand Cosmetics Europe, the specialist designer and manufacturer of...
Coty completes acquisition of Bourjois cosmetics brand from Chanel
Industry buzz
Coty Inc. and Chanel announced that Coty has completed its acquisition of the Bourjois cosmetics brand from Chanel for a consideration of...
Shiseido to build a new research centre in Yokohama
Industry buzz
Shiseido will build a new research and innovation facility in Yokohama. The new center is expected to start operating by the end of...
