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China vows countermeasures if EU enacts ’Made in Europe’ plan
Industry buzz
Beijing slammed on Monday, April 27, an EU plan aimed to bolster the bloc’s industries against fierce competition from China, vowing...
“Nocibé reinvents itself as a holistic beauty destination”, Nicolas Debray
Companies & industry
Since becoming Nocibé’s leader in late 2023, CEO Nicolas Debray has aimed to place service at the heart of the French beauty retail...
Ingredient trends to watch: Key signals from in-cosmetics Global 2026
Ingredients & formulation
By its scale, breadth of exhibitors and depth of innovation, in-cosmetics Global 2026 — held in Paris from April 14 to 16 — offered a...
Pure Trade creates gifts that drive craving for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté
Industry buzz
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté has entrusted Pure Trade with the design and production of three gifts to support its key commercial moments...
Neopac paper tube earns conventional recycling certification
Industry buzz
Neopac Group’s PaperX FiberTop tube, which was showcased at the latest Paris Packaging Week trade show, has been certified as technically...
Paris Perfume Week celebrates the art of perfumery and draws a young audience
Markets & trends
Paris Perfume Week 2026 was held from April 9 to 11 at the Palais Brongniart, with Amouage and dsm-firmenich as key partners. Now in its...
Gattefossé unveils Silkaress, a silk-inspired dermo-protective active ingredient
Ingredients & formulation
At in-cosmetics Global in Paris (April 14–16, 2026), the French manufacturer unveiled a new silk-inspired bioactive. Named Silkaress,...
Retail: Germany’s Stadtparfümerie Pieper acquired by a Bogart Group shareholder
Industry buzz
Despite some setbacks in the management of its retail network, France’s Bogart Group continues to focus on the vertical integration of...
Silab Softcare unveils Cicactyl, for damaged skin care
Industry buzz
Obtained from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) gum, Cicactyl [1] is a natural active ingredient that accelerates skin healing by improving four...
Sustainability: Cosmetic Valley reveals 2026 Cosmetic Victories winners
Industry buzz
For its 11th edition, the Cosmetic Victories — an international competition launched by Cosmetic Valley in 2015 — spotlights scientific...
