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Eyes and lips record the fastest growth of the U.S. prestige colour cosmetics market
Markets & trends
As the highest U.S. prestige makeup growth segment in terms of dollars and units from 2009 to 2012, nails were all the rage a few years...
Ariane and Cobra, two pack innovations by Seriplast
Industry buzz
French plastic converter Seriplast A.T. Packaging, based in Oyonnax, in Eastern France, has launched several patented innovative plastic...
The Different Company celebrates its 15th anniversary
Companies & industry
With 15 years of age, The Different Company can be considered as the teenager of a new generation of perfume brands. The company was...
Korean airless specialist Hana carries on investing
Packaging & design
The reputation of Korean companies in terms of packaging innovation is a reality. And the company Hana confirms this with flying colours:...
Japanese artist Houxo Que creates a fluorescent flacon for YSL Paris Premières Roses
Industry buzz
Rather than launching a new perfume this season, YSL Beauty decided to bring fine art to the perfume world in a new flacon. The French...
“No link drawn” between cosmetics and earlier menopause, says the CTPA
Industry buzz
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine have examined the women’s blood and urine for signs of 111 chemicals that...
Cardboards: Iggesund adds a light coat on Invercote’s reverse side
Industry buzz
From summer 2015, Invercote G, the bestselling paperboard in Iggesund Paperboard’s Invercote family, will feature a lightly coated...
Packaging suppliers MWV and Rock-Tenn to merge
Industry buzz
U.S. packaging giants MeadWestvaco (MWV) and Rock-Tenn Company have entered into an agreement to combine their businesses creating a...
Aptar beauty + home: Elisabteth Salom L’Ancien named Vice President Business Development Fragrance
Industry buzz
Elisabeth Salom L’Ancien, aged 48, has been appointed Vice President Business Development Fragrance within Aptar’s Global Market...
Cosmetic ingredients: Clariant and Beraca establish strategic alliance
Industry buzz
Switzerland based supplier of specialty chemicals Clariant is acquiring a 30% share of Beraca’s Health and Personal Care division, with...
