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Trade shows: The 10 brands you had to see at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna
Markets & trends
Once again, Cosmoprof Bologna delivered an impressive performance, totalling 3,012 exhibitors from 69 countries (+4% compared to 2023)...
Clinical testing online platform Skinobs unveils a new version
Industry buzz
Eight years after its initial launch in 2016, Skinobs is unveiling a 2.0 version with a new design and, above all, a range of new...
Wastewater: EU parliament votes for “extended producer responsibility”
Laws & regulations
It’s confirmed! Pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers will have to pay for eliminating micropollutants in urban wastewater within...
Estée Lauder signs Korean singer and actress IU as new global brand ambassador
Industry buzz
Estée Lauder today announced that it has signed Korean singer, songwriter and actress, IU, as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. IU will...
Towards a bank of genetic signatures for bio-resources in cosmetics
Industry buzz
The founding members of the "DNA & cosmetics" consortium — Clarins, Croda Beauty Actives, DNA Gensee, Greentech, L’Oréal and Nuxe —...
Trends: ’Doll makeup’ combines a light touch on complexion with sweet accents
Industry buzz
After the success of "berry makeup" and "chrome makeup" looks, "doll makeup" is gaining in popularity among beauty enthusiasts. The trend...
Evonik partners with Jland Biotech in vegan collagen for cosmetic applications
Industry buzz
In a new strategic move to expand their collagen platform, Evonik’s Venture Capital arm has invested in Jland Biotech, a company...
Spanish fashion and beauty house Puig announces IPO
Industry buzz
Spanish fashion group Puig, which owns the Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury or Byredo and has a controlling interest in Jean...
Parfex, Croda’s spearhead in perfumery, accelerates investments
Ingredients & formulation
Since its founding in Grasse in 1985, the French manufacturer has established itself as a key player in fragrance composition. Acquired...
PFAS: French MPs vote to ban “forever chemicals” in cosmetic products
Laws & regulations
On April 4, French MPs approved a bill introduced by the Green party that aims at restricting the manufacture and sale of any cosmetic...
