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Nichebox: A new fund to help independent brands develop
Companies & industry
Created last June by Dino Pace to provide a selection of perfume and skincare niche brands with both financial support and expertise, the...
Maison Margiela Fragrances sets up shop in LA for the holidays
Industry buzz
Maison Margiela Fragrances is celebrating the holiday season with a sweet-smelling pop-up store. The luxury beauty brand, which is part...
All4Pack to offer a prospective vision of packaging
Packaging & design
A major global packaging and intralogistics event, the second annual show under the All4Pack brand will be held on November 26-29 in...
Schwan Cosmetics joins Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics (SPICE)
Industry buzz
In the context of increased awareness regarding the environmental problems linked to packaging waste, Schwan Cosmetics has joined the...
“Organics and probiotics are the main skincare trends today,” Bridget Carmady founder of Clémence Organics
Companies & industry
Launched in 2016, Clémence Organics is an Australian luxury organic skincare brand created by degree qualified naturopath Bridget...
The U.S. FDA bans lead acetate from hair dyes
Industry buzz
Hair dyes marketed in the US will no longer contain lead acetate, following a new ruling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...
The consumer goods industry moves to act on plastic pollution
Environment
Burberry, L’Oréal, Johnson & Johnson, Henkel, Natura Cosmetics and Unilever are amongst some of the biggest consumer goods brands in...
Cosmetics testing: Eurofins acquires Dermscan in France
Industry buzz
Eurofins, a global leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing, is reinforcing its cosmetic and personal care...
Strand Cosmetics, MS Swiss Cosmetics and Taiki Cosmetics join forces for full-service mask deal
Industry buzz
To address a growing European demand, the three suppliers are pooling their scientific, technical, and industrial expertise to provide a...
Can Artificial Intelligence make more unique fragrances than a human nose?
Innovation & new products
According to Richard Goodwin, principal research scientist on an IBM project studying how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for product...
