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Yves Saint Laurent intros ink-like foundation
Innovation & new products
The cosmetics brand has announced Le Teint Encre de Peau, a liquid foundation that promises a weightless feel and all-day wear without...
Kao finds a natural enzyme to produce sustainable surfactants
Ingredients & formulation
Studies conducted by Kao on the use of non-edible raw materials - in particular algae - have lead to the discovery of strains producing...
Marc Jacobs to trade perfume for tweets in London
Industry buzz
Next weekend, shoppers in the British capital will be able to purchase the brand’s fragrance products without paying a single penny,...
Penhaligon’s launches men’s grooming line
Industry buzz
The London brand has released its first full men’s grooming range, titled Bayolea. The new Penhaligon’s line includes 14 skincare,...
Walgreens and Alliance Boots to merge
Industry buzz
Chicago-headquartered drugstore-chain Walgreens, and British pharmacy chain Alliance Boots have confirmed they will merge their...
“The natural cosmetics market needs strong brands”, Elfriede Dambacher
Markets & trends
Natural and organic cosmetics have had ample growth rates for years and are distributed through all retail channels. But where are these...
Color Me launching Korean-style electric make-up applicator
Industry buzz
A new American start-up is looking to revolutionize the way women in the West apply their makeup. Color Me is an electronically...
Maison Francis Kurkdjian unveils two new fragrances
Industry buzz
The Paris based perfumer has revealed his latest scents, set to hit stores on August 1. Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Féminin Pluriel and...
Christian Louboutin launches signature nail polish
Industry buzz
The famous Parisian shoe designer has unveiled a luxurious new nail polish, his first foray into the world of beauty, and there are no...
ADA Cosmetics has a new owner
Industry buzz
Private equity firm Ardiant has acquired ADA Cosmetics, one of Europe’s leading provider of hotel cosmetics, from The Carlyle Group for...
