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CosmeticBusiness expanded again in 2010
Markets & trends
The b2b trade show for the cosmetics industry, which is held annually in Munich, expanded again in 2010. The latest edition of...
BASF buys Cognis to stabilize revenues
Industry buzz
German chemical giant BASF said Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Cognis, a supplier of raw materials for the cosmetics, detergents and...
3D effect decoration for plastics
Industry buzz
In partnership with Akzo Nobel and Barlog Plastics, Solev is launching Magnetys, a new decoration solution with a 3D effect. With this...
Promens "Green Cube" program is put to the test
Environment
About a year ago Promens undertook an environmental program with the implementation of pragmatic actions aimed at reducing all types of...
New design for Guerlain’s Terracotta compact
Industry buzz
In order to breathe new life into its Terracotta compact, Guerlain tapped into the imagination of French designer Ora Ïto. This is Ora...
US retailer to require third-party certification of personal care products
Laws & regulations
Whole Foods Market announced that all personal care products and cosmetics making an “organic” claim sold in its U.S. stores must be...
MakeUp in Paris announces two days of festivities
Markets & trends
The first edition of MakeUp in Paris will be held on June 24 and 25. During two days, all the components this industry comprises will be...
“Colour cosmetics are a primary need,” Javier González, Cosnova
Markets & trends
Cosnova, a German maker of colour cosmetics, which was founded in 2001, currently employs 100 staff and continues its success story with...
Metapack: a new website
Industry buzz
The French firm, which is celebrating, this year, its 13th anniversary has just launched its new website. "A website which is the perfect...
Mascaras like crazy
Innovation & new products
Ancorotti Cosmetics and Geka World have just unveiled their first collection, whose main theme is femininity. This collection truly...
