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Douglas Group posts steady Q3 growth and reaffirms 2024/25 outlook
Industry buzz
European beauty retailer Douglas reported a 3.2% increase in third-quarter sales of its staggered 2024/25 financial year to EUR 1.0...
Expanscience leverages its expertise to create responsible nutraceutical actives
Ingredients & formulation
Historically focused on developing plant-based cosmetic ingredients, Laboratoires Expanscience is now expanding its business to include...
Is beauty the blind spot of Hermès, France’s ultimate luxury flagship?
Companies & industry
Hermès announced a 7.1% increase in sales to EUR 8 billion (USD 9.2 billion) at the end of July. All of the group’s businesses saw their...
Rocher concludes Sabon’s restructuring with Golf Group agreement
Companies & industry
The restructuring of the Israeli-born brand, acquired by the French group in 2016, has been completed through an agreement with Golf...
Beiersdorf’s Nivea debuts the first epigenetic serum for the mass market
Industry buzz
Nivea is doubling down on its mission to bring high-tech skincare to everyone. After shaking up the market, last year, with a serum...
Webinar: A game-changing sensory powder derived from waxy corn starch
Ingredients & formulation
Let’s delve into the dynamic world of sensory powders: a market experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing consumer demand...
Gerresheimer to spin off moulded glass business ahead of sale
Industry buzz
Following a comprehensive strategic review of its global business model, German packaging and medical equipment maker Gerresheimer has...
Makeup and Asia drive Intercos growth in the first half of 2025
Industry buzz
The Italian cosmetics manufacturer, which surpassed the EUR 1 billion turnover milestone last year, continues to post strong growth in...
U.S. beauty sector shows measured growth in H1 2025, Circana data reveals
Markets & trends
In the U.S., the beauty market continues to expand, though at a slower pace. According to Circana data, the US prestige beauty market...
Fragrances: Beautyworld Middle East debuts natural ingredients area
Ingredients & formulation
Dubai’s flagship beauty show is set to launch Natural Notes, a new showcase dedicated to natural perfume ingredients, putting the...