News
Agatha: three fragrances with B.C.E. and LF Beauty
Industry buzz
Costume jewellery brand Agatha has recently introduced its first line of three women’s fragrances, on sale from the end of May. The...
Retrouvé selects PPI for its outer packaging
Industry buzz
Retrouvé, the cosmetic brand founded by Jami Morse Heidegger and husband Klaus Heidegger, the former co-presidents of Kiehl’s, has...
Brivaplast, a strong growth
Packaging & design
Brivaplast, the Italian company specialized in the manufacture of mascaras, lipgloss, eyeliner and lipsticks has probably achieved in...
MakeUp in Paris: pigments are part of the show too!
Industry buzz
To offer its participants a comprehensive overview of the make-up industry, MakeUp in Paris will be opening for the second year in a row...
Solvay suggests to use silica for replacing plastic beads in cosmetics
Ingredients & formulation
On the occasion of the latest in-cosmetics tradeshow, Solvay introduced Tixosil Micropearl, a new type of silica dedicated to personal...
Full customization of the pump and cap of Oriflame’s "The One IlluSkin Foundation"
Industry buzz
Oriflame, the specialist in direct sales of beauty products in over 60 countries worldwide, has opted for a personalized decoration for...
Ukraine: A new regulation for cosmetic products?
Laws & regulations
In August 2010, Ukraine adopted a new Technical Regulation on the safety of cosmetic products, which is scheduled to come into force in...
Japan firm offers glowing finger for those phoning home
Industry buzz
If you thought a finger that glows when you phone home was strictly the preserve of extra-terrestrials, think again: a Japanese firm has...
Brazil: The cosmetics market boosted by hair care
Markets & trends
Although indicators are slowing down, Brazil has confirmed its progress on the world beauty market. Already the world’s largest perfume...
Colgate-Palmolive issues policy on no deforestation
Industry buzz
Colgate-Palmolive has issued a new “Policy on No Deforestation”, including a pledge to achieve full traceability of its palm oil supply...