News
KKR acquires Japanese beauty and lifestyle group Ci Flavors
Industry buzz
Global investment firm KKR has agreed to acquire leading Japanese cosmetics group Ci Flavors from all existing shareholders, including Ci...
Cosmetics caught in the crossfire of the US-Canada trade dispute
Laws & regulations
As the trade war between Canada and the United States intensifies, Canada will impose tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on a range of U.S....
Kao continues Curél’s global rollout with a launch in Scandinavia and Finland
Industry buzz
Following launches in the United Kingdom in 2019, Germany and France in 2025, as well as Brazil and the Netherlands in May 2026, Japanese...
Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2026 welcomed more than 26,500 visitors
Industry buzz
Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on July 13-15, 2026, the 23rd edition of Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas...
“Fragrance lies at the heart of conversation,” Karine Lebret, L’Oréal
Companies & industry
The results of the 34th annual L’Oréal Brandstorm international innovation competition have just been announced. This year, the challenge...
Weleda discusses innovation plans for 100-year-old Skin Food brand
Companies & industry
Organic beauty major Weleda wants to take its flagship Skin Food brand into new areas, including skin concerns, hand care and eye care as...
London Packaging Week 2026 spotlights 26 packaging innovations
Packaging & design
Taking place on 16 and 17 September, London Packaging Week has unveiled the shortlist for its 2026 Innovation Gallery. From breakthrough...
Birkenstock Cosmetics posts double- and triple-digit growth in key markets
Companies & industry
Nearly two years after its launch, Birkenstock Cosmetics is continuing to expand its Care Essentials foot and body care offering with the...
Vectorization: Optimizing active ingredient delivery in cosmetic formulas
Science, R&D
Using vectors to deliver active ingredients as close as possible to their biological target has become a major focus in the cosmetics...
Firn chooses Stick ReUse by Cosmogen & Asquan for its new refillable sun stick
Industry buzz
For its Invisible Sun Stick SPF50+, the French skincare brand founded on STM30 biotechnology has selected the Stick ReUse packaging...
