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L’Occitane Group to offload Elemis to PAI Partners
Industry buzz
L’Occitane is selling British skincare brand Elemis, a premium British skincare brand established in 1989, to French private equity firm...
Celebrity British hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Industry buzz
British celebrity hairstylist and beauty industry stalwart John Frieda, who tended to the locks of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana...
Estée Lauder accelerates turnaround and targets higher margins by 2030
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies reported a 7% increase in net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended September 30, 2026, exceeding...
Symrise appoints four new perfumers to its Paris creative hub
Industry buzz
Symrise Fine Fragrance strengthens its Paris Creative Center with the arrival of four perfumers: Philippe Paparella-Paris, Théo Belmas,...
RoC Skincare aims to rank among France’s top 3 anti-aging brands
Companies & industry
Two years after its comeback to the French market, dermocosmetics brand RoC Skincare achieved 500% sell-out growth in 2025, and is...
Hou Juncheng: “Proya is moving closer to European suppliers and expertise”
Companies & industry
Located in Suresnes, near Paris, France, Proya’s newly established 450 m² R&D laboratory already employs seven scientists. Premium...
Fareva in France and Chromavis in Italy join forces in high-end skincare
Industry buzz
Fareva and Chromavis are combining their scientific, formulation and creative expertise to develop new skincare concepts, bringing...
Male beauty: NIQ identifies growth opportunities beyond men’s products
Markets & trends
Men are paying increasing attention to their appearance and ageing, but brands specifically targeting male consumers are not necessarily...
Aros Group unveils a hinged paper makeup case with an adjustable mirror
Industry buzz
Aros Group, formerly known as Jujin New York, received two distinctions at the 2026 Pentawards for Paper Palette, a paper-based compact...
Baralan and Istituto Marangoni join forces on cosmetic packaging training
Industry buzz
The Italian packaging supplier is partnering with Istituto Marangoni Milano to educate the next generation of professionals in the beauty...
