News
Microcaps raises CHF 9.3 million to expand its perfume pearls technology
Industry buzz
Swiss start-up Microcaps AG has completed a Series A financing round, raising CHF 9.3 million (about EUR 9.7 million or USD 10.4 million)...
APC Packaging adds a new all-PP solution to their range of refillable jars
Industry buzz
Florida-headquartered APC Packaging has launched a new “ecoready” all-polypropylene (PP) refillable skincare jar. Dubbed ERJ (for...
Following a record year, the luxury market is slowing down and restructuring
Markets & trends
Showcasing remarkable stability in the face of geopolitical and economic turbulence, the global luxury market exceeded a record EUR 1.5...
Givaudan tackles urban photo-pollution with CBD alternative, Silybidiol
Industry buzz
Developed by Givaudan Active Beauty, Silybidiol is a botanical-based alternative to the iconic CBD (cannabidiol) molecule. The new active...
Glass: Wheaton focuses their innovations on sustainability and decoration
Packaging & design
The Brazilian glass giant showcased its latest innovations in decoration and ecodesign at the FCE Cosmetique show in São Paulo. Among...
UK influencers’ incomes vary according to skin colour, hair, age
Industry buzz
In the UK, dark-skinned content creators earn almost 45% less than light-skinned ones, according to a study conducted in the UK by talent...
Council aims to fight greenwashing with new rules for companies in the EU
Laws & regulations
EU Ministers responsible for the Environment agreed on 17 June 2024 on a text to fight "greenwashing", via a prior verification of...
Dior entrusts Albéa to create packaging for solid perfume sticks
Industry buzz
Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance collaborated with luxury brand Christian Dior for the reinvention of Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet and Miss...
Syensqo launches a range of biomimetic ceramides for skin and hair
Ingredients & formulation
Hot on the heels of the recent acquisition of Korean company JinYoung Bio, the supplier of innovative materials and ingredients unveils...
Molpack introduces a new recycled, recyclable and refillable jar
Industry buzz
The Spanish beauty packaging supplier recently debuted its most sustainable jar ever. Part of its M3R family (standing for Molpack...
