News
Preservatives: EU Commission prohibits MIT in leave-on cosmetics
Industry buzz
The European Union has decided to ban Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) in leave-on cosmetics (including ‘wet wipes’). This preservative, which...
US trends: "Beauty Augmented" and Beauty hackers
Markets & trends
What is happening to the beauty and make-up market? With 7% growth in the prestige beauty market, the US market is enjoying a new...
Indie Beauty Expo continues expanding
Industry buzz
The New York edition of the Indie Beauty Expo (iBE) hosted over 100 brands. Among exhibiting companies were: 12 Benefits, Adesse New...
Quadpack continues to invest in its production unit
Packaging & design
Quadpack has just equipped its Torelló production site with a new high-end injection moulding line for its plastics business (Quadpack...
Maurizio Guseo to head Verreries Brosse
Industry buzz
Verreries Brosse has named Maurizio Guseo as its new Managing Director a few months ago. While the appointment was officially confirmed...
John Lewis invests £9m to boost beauty offering
Industry buzz
British retailer John Lewis has announced a £9m investment package (10.5 million euros) for its beauty halls across several branches....
Ex-Coty Kathy Cullin named General Manager of Bare Escentuals US
Industry buzz
Kathy Cullin has been appointed to the newly created position of General Manager, Bare Escentuals US, effective August 22, 2016. Ms....
Schwarzkopf opts for an RPC Bramlage jar for its Taft hair styling line
Industry buzz
Specialist hair care manufacturer Schwarzkopf & Henkel has selected the 130ml Ultra jar from RPC Bramlage for its styling brand Taft...
L’Oréal USA joins EPA’s Green Power Partnership and commits to further reduce environmental impact
Industry buzz
L’Oréal USA is joining the ranks of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership, a voluntary program that...
UBM focuses on dark lips
Industry buzz
United Brands Marketing (UBM), a German manufacturer of liner pens for the cosmetics industry, is launching a series of dark coloured lip...
