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Who were the most powerful beauty influencers of 2022?
Markets & trends
Social networks have become trend incubators, determining the success of new products, as well as the rise of new tips, techniques, and...
Argeville opens a new development centre in South Africa
Industry buzz
After a recent establishment in Vietnam, the French company specialising in the production of fragrance compositions (more than 80% of...
Interparfums snaps up Lacoste fragrance license sold by Coty
Industry buzz
Interparfums and the fashion sport brand have signed a worldwide exclusive 15-year fragrance license agreement effective January 01,...
Tokyo exhibit showcases Dior’s passion for Japan
Industry buzz
A hit exhibition showcasing Christian Dior’s work opens in Tokyo this week, with a focus on the French designer’s fascination with Japan...
Puig relaunches Wikiparfum and opens office in Miami
Companies & industry
After a year 2022 marked by acquisitions, the Spanish group is looking towards 2023 with growing ambitions in the Americas and...
New York joins the list of states that ban cosmetics tested on animals
Laws & regulations
New York has become the 10th state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics tested on animals after Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the...
Hugo Boss and Coty renew their license agreement
Industry buzz
Coty, which acquired the Hugo Boss license from P&G in 2016, when the American giant withdrew from the luxury sector, has just...
Unilever and East Ventures pour $6 million in Indonesian beauty brand ESQA
Industry buzz
Indonesian indie beauty brand ESQA has raised a USD 6 million Series A round led by Unilever Ventures, the venture capital arm of...
Trends: ’Skin flooding’ or the art of skincare layering
Markets & trends
Recently shunned in favour of a more minimalist beauty routine, could the art of layering be poised to make a comeback in the beauty...
Beiersdorf acquires S-Biomedic to strengthen its skin microbiome expertise
Industry buzz
Beiersdorf has acquired a majority stake in S-Biomedic, a life-science company and frontrunner in the field of skin microbiome research....
