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Former Inolex, CEO and industry builder Conrad A. Plimpton, dies at 83
Industry buzz
Conrad Austin Plimpton passed away on April 19 in Tucson, Arizona, at the age of 83. Born on August 26, 1943, he earned an AB from...
Kokuma unveils breakthrough depigmenting active at SCALE & NYSCC Supplier’s Day
Industry buzz
Brussels-headquartered biotech startup Kokuma is bringing its novel depigmentation actives to the U.S. market, engaging dermatology...
“We aim to significantly reduce fragrance development timelines,” Lucas Nanini
Companies & industry
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) inaugurated its Fragrance Atelier on October 14, 2025, in Paris. Housed within the new Maison des...
L’Oréal’s Q1 growth fueled by professional and dermatological products
Industry buzz
French beauty products company L’Oréal said Wednesday, April 22, sales rose by 3.6 percent in the first quarter of this year, boosted by...
Interparfums remains optimistic for 2026, despite war in the Middle East
Industry buzz
Interparfums Inc., the company behind fragrances for Guess, Jimmy Choo, Coach, and Montblanc, among others, reported a 2% increase in...
Cosmogen designs gua sha–inspired foundation brush for Clarins
Industry buzz
Cosmogen leverages its application expertise to support Clarins’ Double Serum Foundation, designing an innovative, custom brush inspired...
At 50, Jacques Bogart reinvents its fragrances amid intensifying competition
Companies & industry
Anchored by the iconic Silver Scent and One Man Show franchises, and marked by the bold introduction of two women’s fragrances within a...
Five packaging innovations spotted at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026
Packaging & design
With more than 255,000 visitors and over 3,100 exhibitors in 2026, the Cosmoprof trade fair in Bologna continues to stand out as a key...
Sol de Janeiro expands retail footprint with Urban Outfitters partnership
Industry buzz
The beauty brand has inked a new retail partnership with fashion and lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters, which operates over 200 stores...
With Chocoholic, Brivaplast embraces a touch of indulgence
Packaging & design
Brivaplast’s new Chocoholic collection introduces six packaging designs for lips, complexion, and eyes. With this launch, the company...
