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Kirker invests in Blank Beauty’s AI-powered custom nail polish technology
Companies & industry
The U.S.-based nail polish manufacturer is leading a Series A investment round in Blank Beauty Inc., a beauty tech startup focused on the...
Clariant launches Aristoflex SUN to boost UV filter stability
Industry buzz
The global specialty chemicals company has unveiled a new rheology modifier designed to tackle sunscreen formulation challenges by...
Arcade and Pochet scooped home the Luxe Pack in green awards in New York
Industry buzz
The winners of the Luxe Pack in green awards were unveiled yesterday at the Jacob Javits Center during at the second day of the Luxe Pack...
Beautypro enhances expansion strategy through Skin Sapiens acquisition
Industry buzz
UK-based beauty business Beautypro has acquired fellow British skincare brand Skin Sapiens for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims...
When the olfactory palette is inspired from the taste experience
Ingredients & formulation
Forget the sweet, gourmand perfumes everyone has seen time and time again, until they could not take it any more. Perfumes and cosmetics...
L’Oréal’s appoints first ever Chief Innovation & Prospective Officer
Industry buzz
The French cosmetics and perfume giant has entrusted Delphine Viguier-Hovasse with a brand new role within its Executive Committee....
Astorg to acquire natural active ingredients provider Solabia
Industry buzz
The Solabia Group is changing hands! Private equity firm Astorg succeeds TA Associates and becomes the majority shareholder. However, TA...
Coty anticipates sales drop in 2025 after a further decline in Q3
Industry buzz
In the third quarter of its staggered fiscal year, the U.S. group — also listed in Paris since September 2023 — saw its revenue decline...
CDP hails Metsä Board’s leadership in environmental responsibility
Industry buzz
The global environmental non-profit CDP has published the corporate scores for 2024 disclosures. Out of 22,700 companies scored, only...
Climate change threatens historic clove farming in Indonesia
Environment
Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly...
