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Trade balance of the Brazilian perfumery and cosmetics industry improves
Industry buzz
After two consecutive years of decline, the Brazilian hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics sector resumed growth in 2017. According to...
Beauty Tech: Augmented reality applications take center stage in brands’ multi-channel strategies
Markets & trends
The purchase of ModiFace by L’Oréal shows the growing prevalence Augmented Reality and digital technologies are taking in the Beauty...
“We are diversifying our development and aiming for a EUR100 million turnover”, Laurent Mercier, CEO...
Companies & industry
A chemist by training, Laurent Mercier boasts a twenty-year career at Givaudan and Firmenich. He joined the Catalan group Eurofragance in...
Cosmoprof & Cosmopack announce the winners of their 2018 awards
Industry buzz
On Friday, March 16th, the winners of the Cosmoprof and Cosmopack Awards have been announced. The initiative has been organized in...
From the kitchen to the cosmetic counter, food-inspired cosmetics gain popularity in Brazil
Markets & trends
Whether in texture, formulation or packaging, there is a growing convergence of food and cosmetics in the Brazilian beauty industry....
Cosfibel creates the accessories for Nina Ricci’s collector fragrances
Industry buzz
For its three fragrances, Luna, Nina and Bella, Nina Ricci is attracting a young clientele with limited-edition scents. This year, their...
Chanel takes a major step with a 3D-printed mascara brush
Innovation & new products
With the first 3D printed brush to be produced on an industrial scale, Chanel Parfums Beauté and its French partner, Erpro 3D Factory,...
Amorepacific enters Australia with Laneige
Industry buzz
Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific Group is entering the Australian market with the launch of its premium brand, Laneige....
L’Oréal gets edge in AR and AI with ModiFace acquisition
Industry buzz
L’Oréal has acquired 100% of the Canadian company ModiFace, specialised in augmented reality and artificial intelligence applied to the...
Spectra to add green material to its plastic products
Industry buzz
Part of the company’s ongoing environmental initiatives, Spectra Packaging announced it will add a minimum of 10% PCR (Post-Consumer...
