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DKSH expands exclusive distribution agreement with Exsymol in South Korea
Industry buzz
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Exsymol to South Korea. Through this...
Lumson expands its lineup with two new aluminum droppers
Industry buzz
The Italian supplier of primary packaging for the beauty, fragrance and personal care markets recently expanded its portfolio with two...
Aptar creates a custom case for the 9th generation of Clarins Double Serum
Packaging & design
For the ninth generation of their iconic bestseller, Clarins called on the industrial capabilities of Aptar Beauty. The three-year...
Coty optimistic for 2026 after a difficult 2024/2025 financial year
Industry buzz
The U.S. cosmetics and perfume group Coty expects to recover in 2006 after a difficult 2024/2025 financial year due to “headwinds.”...
Albéa acquires Amfora Packaging and strengthens its position in Latin America
Industry buzz
In early August, the global leader in beauty and personal care packaging struck a deal to acquire Amfora Packaging, a Bogotá-based...
Kolmar Korea draws on traditional active ingredients to build skincare strength
Companies & industry
The South Korean supplier, one of the leading global cosmetics ODM (Original Development Manufacturer), is ramping up its international...
Estée Lauder posts sales slump for fiscal 2025, confident of rebound in 2026
Industry buzz
On Wednesday, August 20, US cosmetics group Estée Lauder announced a heavy loss of $546 million in the fourth quarter of its 2025 fiscal...
Louis Vuitton enters the beauty race with ultra-luxury make-up line
Industry buzz
Announced in March and eagerly anticipated ever since, the debut of La Beauté — Louis Vuitton’s first makeup line—sparked immediate...
in-cosmetics Asia sets for record edition from 4-6 November 2025 in Bangkok
Industry buzz
The event dedicated to personal care ingredients is poised to deliver its biggest and most dynamic show to date as it returns to BITEC,...
Comoros: Push to turn ylang-ylang distillation to greener practices
Environment
Strips of bare land scar the lush and green mountainsides towering above Mutsamudu, the capital of the Indian Ocean island of Anjouan. On...
