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IL Cosmetics opens sales office in the UK and triples R&D investments
Companies & industry
The company IL Cosmetics (International Lacquers, Luxcos, Interpack), nail polish and make-up subcontractor offering turnkey solution, is...
US prestige beauty sales up 7% last year
Markets & trends
According to the NPD Group sales of prestige beauty products in the U.S. rose 7% in dollar sales last year. Sales were driven by...
Topline Products Primapack carries on cooperation with Burberry
Industry buzz
In 2010, when Burberry embarked on its journey into make-up, the brand chose Primapack to create the majority of the range’s packaging,...
Global male grooming market bouncing back
Markets & trends
Global sales of male grooming products have rebounded back to their growth path with most significant growth occurring in Asian regions,...
Animal testing: EU Commission confirms full ban will take effect in March
Laws & regulations
Animal defence organisations have warmly congratulated the EU Commission after having received confirmation from Commissioner Tonio Borg...
Capsum awarded by the French patents institute
Industry buzz
Capsum, a French SME specialized in actives encapsulation and in the creation of innovative materials for cosmetics, has once again been...
Bayer highlights new properties for its active Heterosides of Talapetraka
Ingredients & formulation
The Bayer Serdex Company specialized in the development of natural actives from Malagasy plants, furthered some objectification tests for...
Joycos: Design and quality as a credo
Packaging & design
Founded in 1990, Joycos, the Korean company, is dedicated, according to its President Soon U. Kim, to accomplishing one mission: “Supply...
Prestige make-up sales skyrocket in the UK
Industry buzz
Sales of prestige beauty products in the United Kingdom grew by 5% in 2012 compared to 2011, but make-up sales grew more than twice as...
Maesa develops Drew Barrymore makeup line
Industry buzz
Drew Barrymore, Walmart and Maesa announced on January 14, the launch of FLOWER, an exclusive cosmetics line that focuses on luxury brand...
